Operation Manual
NORM-O-TEMP, Model 111Z
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NORM-O-TEMP
®
System Operating Instructions Quick Start Guide
Read Operation Manual before using this device
First Time Use Cleaning:
Refer to Section 5-1.1, 5-1.2, and 5-1.3 for cleaning instructions.
Initial Operation:
1. Fill reservoir with distilled water.
2. Insert power cord plug into hospital grade outlet
3. Connect hyperthermia blanket or pad
4. Turn power switch “ON”
Unit will go through an 8-10 second calibration cycle to test all indicators and will flash the set
point temperature of 42°C. Observe Water Flow Indicator on the side of the unit to verify that the
pump is circulating water when blanket/pad is connected. The unit will start heating to a preset
temperature of 42°C/107°F. To change the desired set point temperature, proceed to step 5
below.
5. Depress the “TEMP SET” button. The display will flash the previous set point temperature or the
default temperature of 42°C/107°F if the unit has been turned OFF, and then back ON. NOTE: You
have five seconds to depress one of the arrows or the temperature readout will return to the
actual reservoir water temperature.
6. Depress the “UP”
▲
or “DOWN”
▼
arrow to raise or lower the set point temperature to the desired
setting.
7. Select the desired temperature scale using the “C/F” button (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
Draining Instructions:
1. Turn “OFF” power switch.
2. Allow gravity to drain the water back into the unit from the blanket/pad.
Alarm Conditions:
•
If an alarm sounds, check indicator lights or display for problem and take corrective action.
•
Alarm may be silenced temporarily for five minutes by depressing the “Silence Alarm” button.
•
The “Silence Alarm” button will not silence the alarm when “ERR” appears on the display or
“HIGH TEMP” indicator light comes on and does not flash. Power cord should be removed
from outlet and the unit sent to Biomedical Engineering for repair.
CAUTION
:
•
This device should be operated only by trained personnel, under the direction of a physician.
•
Patients vary in degree of sensitivity to cold, heat, and pressure.
•
The patient’s temperature and skin conditions should be checked at least every 20 minutes,
or as directed by a physician, while on a thermal blanket.
Summary of Contents for Norm-o-Temp 111Z
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