Brief instruction
HICO-VARIOTHERM 550
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13 Brief instruction
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Connect the unit to the mains supply
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Couple the water pad to the unit.
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Check the water level on the unit.
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Switch on the unit by the mains switch and watch the
automatic function test.
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If the nominal temperature value is >38 °C or <35 °C when
switching on the unit, an alarm will be emitted. Acknowledge
and start by pressing the release key once.
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Set the temperature with the arrow keys.
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For temperatures higher than 38 °C, press the arrow key and
release key together.
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For temperatures below 35 °C, press arrow key and release
key together.
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Depending on the application, place the water pad under or
over the patient.
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Monitor the body temperature of the patient.
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Monitor the water level and water flow on the unit.
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In case of continuous operation perform a manual function test
once every day by pressing the "Function test" key.
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Acoustic warnings of medium priority (“WATER LEVEL!?” and
“TEMP.DIFF >1 °C”) can be interrupted using the "Audio
paused" key.
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All other acoustic alarms of medium priority cannot be
interrupted. Switch off the unit at the mains (16).
