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English 202036A
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To reduce the risks associated with fire:
• Always follow standard safety protocols when using high intensity heat sources near a
Bair Paws gown�
CAUTION:
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To reduce the risks associated with impact or property damage:
• Initiate patient warming only after the warming unit is safely placed on a hard surface
or securely mounted�
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To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination:
• Follow applicable regulations when disposing of this device or any of its electronic
components�
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To reduce the risks associated with thermal energy:
• Do not cut the gown, and do not connect the gown to a warming unit if the fabric is
torn or cut; air channels could be damaged�
• Avoid rolling, gathering, bunching or compressing the air-channel insert of the gown
as this can occlude airflow and reduce warming of the patient� Extend the insert to its
full length for optimal heat transfer when connected to a warming unit�
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To reduce the risk associated with impact or tripping:
• Do not use the Bair Paws pediatric gown unless the patient is over 102 cm (40 inches)
tall�
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To reduce the risks associated with pinching or device damage of the suction wall
mount adapter:
• Only hold the front of the adapter when increasing/decreasing the expander�
• Overtorquing the suction wall mount adapter may cause device damage�
NOTICE:
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The Bair Paws warming unit meets the international electronic interference
requirements� If radio frequency interference with monitoring equipment occurs,
connect the warming unit to a different power source�
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Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare
professional�
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Do not place the warming unit on a soft or uneven surface, such as a bed; this may
cause the air intake to become blocked, compromising the unit’s performance�
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Do not immerse any part of the Bair Paws warming unit in liquid while cleaning it�
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Do not use a dripping wet cloth to clean the warming unit�
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Do not use harsh solvents to clean the warming unit�
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To the full extent permitted by law, the manufacturer and/or importer declines all
responsibility for thermal injury resulting from the unit being used in conjunction with
products other than Bair Paws warming gowns�