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Precautions

Do not initiate patient warming unless the Model 850 warming unit is safely placed on a hard 

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surface or securely mounted. Otherwise, injury may result.

The Model 850 warming unit meets the international electronic interference requirements of EN 

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60601-1-2 and EN 55011. However, if radio frequency interference with monitoring equipment 

occurs, connect the warming unit to a different power source.

Monitor the patient’s temperature and cutaneous response every 10-20 minutes or according to 

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institutional protocol and monitor the patient’s vital signs regularly.

Proper Use and Maintenance

Arizant Healthcare Inc. assumes no responsibility for the reliability, performance, or safety of the 

unit if:

modifications or repairs are performed by unqualified personnel,

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the warming unit is used in a manner other than that described in the Operator’s Manual, or

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the warming unit is installed in an environment that does not meet the appropriate electrical 

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and grounding requirements.

Read Before Servicing Unit

All repair, calibration, and servicing of the Model 850 warming unit must be performed by 

qualified, medical equipment service technicians who are familiar with good practice for medical 

device repair. If the warming unit does not require the manufacturer’s attention, Arizant Healthcare 

Inc. will ship replacement parts to your location. Perform all repairs and maintenance in accordance 

with the instructions provided with the replacement parts. 

Summary of Contents for Bair Paws 850

Page 1: ...Bair Paws Model 850 Warming Unit Operator s Manual Check the Bair Paws system website to ensure you have the most recent version of this document www bairpaws com reorder 200744G ...

Page 2: ...t on an IV Pole 5 Mounting the Warming Unit on a Bedrail 5 Mounting the Warming Unit with a Rail mount to the Wall 6 Operating Information 7 Instructions for Use 7 Using the Hand held Temperature Controller Holder 9 What to Do if the Over Temp Indicator Light Illuminates 9 General Maintenance 10 Calibrating the Operating Temperatures 10 Replacing the Filter 10 Cleaning the Warming Unit 10 Technica...

Page 3: ...Paws Model 850 warming unit has the following key elements a blower a heating element and a hand held temperature controller The warming unit delivers warmed air through a hose that is connected to a port in a Bair Paws gown The patient can adjust the air temperature using the temperature controller Bair Paws Warming Gowns The Bair Paws single use warming gown has an integral channeled insert that...

Page 4: ...ns increased drug delivery patient death or injury may occur Use only Bair Paws warming gowns with the Model 850 warming unit This warming unit has been designed to operate safely with Bair Paws warming gowns use with other products may cause thermal injury To the full extent permitted by law the manufacturer and or importer declines all responsibility for thermal injury resulting from the unit be...

Page 5: ...hcare Inc assumes no responsibility for the reliability performance or safety of the unit if modifications or repairs are performed by unqualified personnel the warming unit is used in a manner other than that described in the Operator s Manual or the warming unit is installed in an environment that does not meet the appropriate electrical and grounding requirements Read Before Servicing Unit All ...

Page 6: ...ry warming unit the brackets for mounting the warming unit to an IV pole or a bedrail are available separately Please contact your local sales representative or call Arizant Healthcare customer service at 1 800 733 7775 for more information about ordering mounting brackets The following instructions for mounting the warming unit assume that the brackets have already been attached to the wall or to...

Page 7: ...ther patient injuries Position the IV pole mount at the desired height on the IV pole 1 Turn the clamp knob on the IV pole mount clockwise to tighten the clamp to the pole 2 Slide the V shaped bracket on the back of the warming unit into the groove 3 of the IV pole mount Mounting the Warming Unit on a Bedrail Hang the Model 850 warming unit on a bedrail by the hooks on the rail mount that has been...

Page 8: ... Operator s Manual 6 Rail to wall bracket Mounting the Warming Unit with a Rail mount to the Wall Precaution For use only with the Model 850 warming unit Hook the warming unit with the attached rail mount to the rail to wall bracket 1 ...

Page 9: ...ruct your patient to put the warming gown on so the opening is in the back The gown 1 has ties on the side and back of the neck The gown should be tied loosely to help warm air to circulate in the gown insert Connect the warming unit hose to the lower hose port on the warming gown by performing the 2 following steps Squeeze and hold the two buttons on the sides of the hose nozzle a Insert the nozz...

Page 10: ...t on the heater and blower activate Also the Power On indicator light illuminates Allow the patient to adjust the temperature to a 5 comfortable level The temperature is adjusted by turning the knob on the temperature controller The temperature adjustment varies from ambient to 40 3 C To disconnect the hose nozzle from the warming gown 6 press the two buttons on the sides of the nozzle and withdra...

Page 11: ...ically turn off to ensure safety You should perform the following steps Discontinue patient warming 1 Disconnect the warming unit hos e from the Bair Paws warming gown Turn the warming unit OFF Unplug the warming unit from the power source and wait 5 minutes 2 Reconnect the warming unit to the grounded power source 3 Turn the warming unit ON and select the temperature setting 4 Allow the warming u...

Page 12: ...ot immerse any part of the warming unit while cleaning it Moisture will damage the components and thermal injury may result Precaution Do not use a dripping wet cloth to clean the warming unit Moisture may seep into the electrical contacts and damage the components Do not use harsh solvents to clean the warming unit Solvents may damage the labels and other plastic parts Method Disconnect the warmi...

Page 13: ...mber of your Bair Paws warming unit The serial number is located on the back of the unit Repair and Exchange Call Arizant Healthcare customer service if your Model 850 warming unit requires service A customer service representative will give you a Return Authorization RA number Please use this RA number on all correspondence concerning your warming unit Your customer service representative will al...

Page 14: ...tions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you This limited warranty does not apply to certain of the parts listed below or to any Unit in which parts other than replacement parts made or approved by the Company have been used if such parts are the cause of failure Company shall have no obligation under this limited war...

Page 15: ... temperatures Variable ambient to 40 3 C at the end of the hose ambient to 104 5 4 F Safety System Characteristics thermostat Independent electronic and heater electromechanical overcurrent protection Fused input line safety feature Over temperature color indicator light illuminates heater and blower shut down certifications IEC 60601 1 UL 60601 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 601 1 EN 60601 1 2 EN 55011 ASTM ...

Page 16: ...blower motor Airflow 7 9 cfm power consumption Peak 290W Average 150W leakage current Meets IEC 60601 1 and UL 60601 1 requirements heating element 285W Resistive power cord 15 foot SJT 3 cond 10A device ratings 110 120 VAC 60 Hz 3 0 A fuses 3 0 A temperature controller cord 32 from hose collar 4 cond Max voltage 5V ...

Page 17: ...Arizant Healthcare Inc 15 Class II Equipment Definition of Symbols The following symbols may appear on the product on the exterior packaging or in the product labeling No free hosing ...

Page 18: ...com Bair Hugger Bair Paws Arizant Arizant Healthcare bright ideas that work and the Bair Paws and Arizant logos are trademarks of Arizant Healthcare Inc registered or pending in the U S Patent Trademark Office and in other countries U S Patent 6 876 884 D485 338 Other patents pending 2008 Arizant Healthcare Inc All rights reserved 200744G 05 08 ...

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