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Bair Hugger Model 505 and Model 500/OR Temperature Management Units Operator's Manual
warming unit has been designed to operate safety ONLY with Bair Hugger* blankets or
Bair Paws gowns.
Cautions
1.
Except for specific blanket models, Bair Hugger blankets are not sterile and are all intended
for single patient use ONLY. Placing a sheet between the Bair Hugger blanket and the patient
does not prevent contamination of this product.
2.
Monitor the patient's temperature and cutaneous response every 10-20 minutes or according
to institutional protocol and monitor the patient's vital signs regularly. Adjust air temperature
or discontinue therapy when the therapeutic goal is reached or if vital sign instability occurs.
Notify physician of vital sign instability immediately.
3.
Do not leave pediatric patients unattended during therapy.
4.
Do not initiate temperature management therapy unless the temperature management unit is
safely placed on a hard surface or securely mounted. Otherwise, injury may result.
5.
To prevent tipping, clamp the temperature management unit to an IV pole at a height that
provides stability. We recommend clamping the unit no higher than 44" (112cm) on an IV
pole with a minimum 14" (35cm) radius wheelbase. Failure to do so may result in IV pole
tipping, catheter site trauma, and patient injury.
6.
Electrical shock hazard. Do not disassemble the temperature management unit unless you
are a qualified service technician. There are electrically live parts with in the unit when it is
connected to a power source, even when the unit is in Standby mode.
Notices
1.
The Bair Hugger temperature management unit meets medical electronic interference
requirements. If radio frequency interference with other equipment should occur, connect the
unit to a different power source.
2.
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare
professional.
3.
To reliably ground this Bair Hugger warming unit, only connect to receptacles marked
"Hospital Only" or "Hospital Grade".
Read Before Servicing Equipment
The repair, calibration, and servicing of the temperature management unit requires the skill of
qualified technical personnel who are familiar with good practice for medical device repair. If
service is designated as not requiring the manufacturer's attention, the technical information is
provided in the Service Manual or will be provided upon request by Arizant Healthcare Inc.
refer to service manual
Perform all repairs and maintenance in accordance with the instructions in the Service Manual.
safety inspection
Perform a safety inspection after making repairs to the temperature management unit and before
returning the unit to service. A safety inspection must include a test of the operating temperatures
(described in the Service Manual), the Over Heat Alarm system, as well as a leakage current test.
proper use and maintenance
Arizant Healthcare Inc. assumes no responsibility for the reliability, performance, or safety of the
equipment if:
•
Modifications or repairs are performed by unauthorized personnel.
•
The equipment is used in a manner other than that described in the Operation or Service
Manuals.
•
The equipment is installed in an environment that does not meet the relevant grounding
requirements.