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HotDog Veterinary  

Patient Warming System 

Controller Model WC52-R(VET) 

User Manual 

www.vetwarming.com 

Manufactured by: 

Augustine Temperature Management, LLC 

6581 City West Parkway 

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA 

TEL 952.465.3500 

FAX 952.465.3501 

www.vetwarming.com

 

 

Summary of Contents for WC52-R(VET)

Page 1: ...Warming System Controller Model WC52 R VET User Manual www vetwarming com Manufactured by Augustine Temperature Management LLC 6581 City West Parkway Eden Prairie MN 55344 USA TEL 952 465 3500 FAX 952 465 3501 www vetwarming com ...

Page 2: ...Initial Setup Assembly 4 Contents 4 Mounting the HotDog Controller to an IV Pole 5 Control Panel Features Operating Modes 6 Instructions for Use 8 Pressure Reduction 9 Dental Procedures 9 Cleaning the Controller 9 Frequently Asked Questions 10 Error Codes Alerts and Alarms 11 Definition of Product Symbols 13 Specifications 13 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 15 ...

Page 3: ... that warming is not advisable INDICATIONS FOR USE The System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and provide warmth to veterinary patients The System should be used in circumstances in which patients may not be able to maintain a state of normothermia CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not warm ischemic or non perfused tissue thermal injury may result Examples include tissue distal to aortic cross clam...

Page 4: ...does not pose any potential hazard Veterinary product only for use with animals Do not continue to use the System if a safety Alarm sounds after reset See Page 11 12 Error Codes Alerts Alarms for detailed troubleshooting information Do not open the Controller There are no user serviceable parts If service is required contact Customer Service The limited warranty is invalidated if The Controller is...

Page 5: ...dle counterclockwise until the unit releases Caution To prevent the IV pole from tipping the Controller must be attached at a height that provides stability It is recommended to use an IV pole with a minimum wheelbase radius of 35 6 cm 14 in and to mount the Controller no higher than 112 cm 44 in from the floor Failure to properly mount the Controller may result in IV pole tipping catheter site tr...

Page 6: ...ratures will be displayed in Celsius 4 Remove the Blanket from the shipping carton The serial number and 2 year expiration date are written on the yellow cable extending from the Blanket 5 Connect the yellow cable to the short yellow cable off the side of the Blanket by aligning both red dots and pushing straight in Do not twist 6 Position and secure the Blanket 7 Insert the Blanket s connecting c...

Page 7: ...nnected and the port icon illuminates on the screen Note The C D and E ports are not available for Veterinary use Temperature Setting Display When a warming blanket is plugged into a port an audible beep will sound and the display will show two dashes Press the Temperature Adjust Button for the desired port until the desired temperature is displayed The temperature can be selected in one degree in...

Page 8: ... a yellow port with the red dot on the cable facing up 6 Turn the Controller on to begin warming and select the desired temperature on the Controller The Blanket will take approximately 3 minutes to reach the selected temperature 7 Monitor the temperature of the patient frequently during each case Increase or decrease the Blanket temperature gradually to maintain normothermia GUIDELINES FOR TEMPER...

Page 9: ...ps are taken to mitigate pressure Do not place the cautery plate on the sensor area of the Blanket DENTAL PROCEDURES Although the System is particularly useful in dental procedures clinicians should take a few extra precautions to protect the patient Most importantly ensure that the patient is in contact with the sensor at all times during the case Follow the temperature selection and pressure red...

Page 10: ...istance and the time it needs to reach temperature When new it only takes a few minutes to reach the set temperature After approximately24 months of use the Blanket will take longer to reach the set temperature We have no data to support the use of the devices beyond 24 months 4 Are the Blankets difficult to clean Cleaning takes 30 seconds or less Blankets can be cleaned by wiping with an approved...

Page 11: ...act with the sensor on the black side of the Banket Use the Blanket strap to secure 12 Can the HotDog system be used in x ray Yes The heater fabric is completely radiolucent However the Blanket has parallel busbars that run along the long edges These can be seen on x ray The area around the sensor is also radio opaque Position the Blanket so that the imaging area does not contain the sensor or bus...

Page 12: ...e electrical current in the Warming Blanket exceeds the allowable limit the Alarm sounds and power is removed from the Blanket This may indicate and electrical problem with the Blanket Unplug the Blanket from the Controller and reconnect to reset If the Alarm occurs again stop using the Blanket and contact technical support E4 Sensor or Cable Failure If the Controller loses communication with the ...

Page 13: ...nge Fuse Equipotential CE Mark IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 vertically dripping water shall have no harmful effect when the enclosure is tilted at an angle up to 15 from its normal position Equipment Classified by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc with respect to electric shock fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601 1 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Chara...

Page 14: ...roller will discontinue power to warming blanket Over current limits Port A 10 amps max Port B 10 amps max Port C 5 amps System 14 6 amps System Over current Protection Dual input fused lines Electrical Characteristics Leakage Current Meets UL 2601 1 and IEC 60601 1 requirements for Class I Type BF equipment Power Consumption 850W maximum Power Cord 4 6 m 15 ft Device Ratings Input 100 240 VAC 50 ...

Page 15: ...ecautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this user manual Warning Accessories and cables other than those specified may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the HotDog Veterinary Patient Warming system The HotDog Veterinary Patient Warming System should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipme...

Page 16: ...line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 sec 5 UT 95 dip ...

Page 17: ...RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and refl...

Page 18: ... applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures obje...

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