Operation / Technical Manual
NORM-O-TEMP
®
, Model 111W
Page 28 of 82
Section 3.
General Preparation of the NORM-O-TEMP
®
System
3-0.
Introduction
This section describes the procedures to prepare the NORM-O-TEMP
®
unit for general
use. This entails unpacking the shipment, arranging all the equipment for the first time,
and completing a test routine. This section also outlines the cleaning agent
preparations, standard safety precautions, and patient preparation/bedside care when
using the hyper-hypothermia blanket/pad(s). Technical support is available upon
request.
3-1.
Unpacking the Shipment
WARNING
Remove the NORM-O-TEMP
®
from service if the outer casing or membrane control
panel is cracked or internal components are exposed.
Contact with internal
components could result in electric shock or thermal injury to the patient or
operator.
Open the top of the carton and remove the top foam insert. Lift the unit from the box.
Locate and remove the manual.
During the unpacking process, look carefully for signs of shipping damage. If any
unacceptable damage is found, notify the transportation company immediately and file
a claim. The transportation company is responsible for the shipment after it leaves the
factory. If problems other than shipping damage are found, notify your Cincinnati Sub-
Zero representative or manufacturer (Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC) directly.
3-2.
First Time Set-Up / System Test Routine
This section describes the tasks necessary to inspect and arrange the equipment for the
first time after unpacking and describes a System Test Routine to check out the
membrane control panel.
The System Test Routine can also be used to teach operators unfamiliar with the
equipment how to use the unit.
3-2.1.
Inspecting and Arranging the Equipment
A.
Place the NORM-O-TEMP
®
unit on an uncluttered work surface that is accessible
to the correct power source. Position the unit so that the membrane control
panel faces the operator.
OPTION: The NORM-O-TEMP
®
unit can be mounted on an optional Low Profile
stand with casters or an optional I.V. Stand. For installation instructions, see
insert packaged with the stand.
