3) Connect the unit to a properly grounded power source.
4) Turn the Isolation Switch to the ON position (see the section titled Isolation Switch).
5) Press the System ON/OFF button to turn the unit ON and select the appropriate
temperature setting.
6) Place a cotton blanket over the Bair Hugger blanket for maximum effectiveness.
7) Monitor the patient’s temperature at least every 10 to 20 minutes and adjust the temperature
setting of the unit as required.
Temperature Management Units
The temperature management unit uses a high-efficiency motor, a heating element, and a solid-state
temperature control to create a continuous flow of warm air to the blanket. Model 500/OR is
designed for safe use in all areas, including the operating room.
The folding handle on the Model 500/OR unit can be placed in two positions. The handle is moved
forward and down for the folded position; it is pushed up and back for the upright position. In the
folded position the unit can be rolled out of the way (for example, under the operating table) during
warming therapy, and it can be stored more conveniently when warming therapy is completed. The
upright position allows the unit to be easily transported between clinical areas.
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Bair Hugger Model 500/OR Temperature Management Unit Operator’s Manual
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Figure B. Model 500/OR temperature
management unit
Folding handle
