Medi-Therm
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III
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Care of Medi-Therm III
9.0 Care of Medi-Therm III
As with any precision equipment, proper care and
maintenance will insure proper performance and
reliability. The following routine maintenance procedures
will help insure dependable Medi-Therm III operation.
9.1 Machine Care
Do not tip machine over without first draining
the water out and unplugging the power cord.
Damage to the machine or electrical shock
can result.
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Add distilled water only.
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Failure to use distilled water may result in
poor machine performance.
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Do not
use alcohol.
Alcohol may accelerate
blanket/body wrap deterioration. Alcohol is
flammable.
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Do not
operate without water, since damage to
internal components may result.
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Do not
overfill. Overfilling may result in
overflow because the water in the blanket/body
wrap drains back into the machine when the
machine is turned off.
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Do not
use bleach. Bleach will damage the
heating element, which could result in excessive
leakage.
NOTE:
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The Medi-Therm III control panel and top
surfaces can be cleaned with a soft cloth
lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
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Clean up any accidental spills
immediately—use a cloth lightly dampened
with isopropyl alcohol.
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You may check for clarity of fluid by
viewing water flowing through clear vinyl
blanket.
9.2 Blanket Care
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Allow the blanket/body wrap to remain
connected to the Medi-Therm III machine for
about 10 minutes after the machine has been
turned off. This will allow most of the water
to drain back into the machine.
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Reusable blankets should be cleaned with
a damp cloth and mild detergent. Exposure
to harsh chemicals will cause blankets to
lose flexibility and reduce their resistance to
cracking.
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When storing reusable blankets, they should
be rolled loosely. (Do not allow to freeze.)
Single-patient use blankets and body wraps
should be discarded after use.
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Reusable blankets can often be repaired using
a vinyl patch kit. Do not return blankets to
factory for repair.
9.3 Probe Care
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Do not autoclave. If probe must be sterilized,
refer to the instructions supplied with the
probe.
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Reusable probes may be cleaned with a damp
cloth and mild detergent. Always wipe dry.
Exposure to harsh chemicals will cause probe
to lose flexibility and resistance to cracking.
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Disposable probes should be discarded after
use.
