Introduction; Convective Warming System - Gaymar Thermacare TC3000 Manual Del Usuario

Section 2 - Introduction

2.0 Introduction

Please read the precautions found in section 1.0
and all operating instructions before attempting to
use the Thermacare TC3000 Convective Warming
System. In addition, we recommend you request
in-service training from your local dealer.

2.1 Convective Warming System

The Convective Warming System (fig. 1)
provides a continuous means of warming patients
to help prevent and/or treat hypothermia. The
system consists of a Convective Warming Unit
(Power Unit) and a disposable Quilt. A connecting
hose conducts heated air from the Power Unit to
the Quilt.
2.2 TC3000 Power Unit
The TC3000 Power Unit provides a continuous
source of air to the Quilt. The Power Unit consists
of a HEPA filter, blower, heater, and temperature
controller. Exiting air temperatures may be set to
one of five temperature settings -- MIN (fan only),
LOW (90°F, 32°C), MED (100°F, 38°C), HIGH
(110°F, 43°C), and MAX (115°F, 46°C) -- as
appropriate for the application. The Power Unit can
be operated while hanging on the rails of a bed,
stretcher, on an I. V. pole, or on an optional stand
(figs. 2A/2B).
CAUTION
When using an I. V. pole, do not mount the
Power Unit higher than 3 feet (0.9 meter)
(see figure 3).
Otherwise, the Power Unit could tip over.
2.3 Quilt
The Quilt distributes air over the covered areas of
the patient through openings in the patient side of
the Quilt. Quilts consist of layers of plastic and
nonwoven material bonded together. On operating
room model Quilts, a pressure-sensitive,
nonirritating tape provides a seal between the air
from the Quilt and the surgical site. Refer to the
instructions enclosed with each Quilt.
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Figure 1 - Convective Warming System
I. V. Pole
Clamp
Figure 2A - I. V. Pole or Stand mounted
Bedrail
Hook
Figure 2B - Bed rail mounted
CAUTION
Do not mount
higher than 3 ft.
Figure 3 - Pole mounting height limit