Operating Instructions - Gaymar Thermacare TC3003 Manual Del Usuario

Section 4 - Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
Read and understand these instructions
and the precautions on the inside front
cover before using the TC3003 Power Unit.

4.0 Operating Instructions

Perform the following start-up procedure each
time the TC3003 Convective Warming System is
placed into operation:
1. Select the location for operation of the
TC3003 Power Unit. Mount it using the bed
rail hooks, pole clamp, or set it on a flat,
hard surface. If mounting unit to an I. V.
pole, insure unit is mounted no higher than 1
meter. Keep the air inlets at the bottom of the
unit clear of any obstructions. Do not set unit
on a bed surface.
NOTE: If Power Unit is placed on the floor,
increased levels of dust could reduce filter
life.
2. Remove the Quilt from its packaging. Unfold
the Quilt and place it over the patient. Refer
to the Instructions for Use and Safety
Precautions included with each Quilt.
3. Insert the end of the hose into the Quilt
opening (fig. 5). Secure the hose tightly.
4. Plug the Power Unit into a properly grounded
outlet.
opening
hose
hose
collar
collar
6
opening
tab
tab
strap
strap
Figure 5 - Attaching hose to Quilt
5. Turn the power on.
6. When the Power Unit is turned on, it defaults
to the 32°C setting. Select the prescribed
temperature you desire for the patient (see
table 1).
Temperature
Table 1 - Setting the prescribed temperature
Temperature
Fan only
32°C
38°C
43°C
46°C
collar
collar
strap
strap