IfU TECOTHERM NEO TN300 EN - 01.doc
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Ref No. TN300 EN-01
Portable and mobile RF communication equipment can affect medical electrical
equipment. Observe the recommended separation distances listed in the Technical
Description.
The TECOTHERM NEO device should be subject to regular maintenance and
service, see section 13
Fill and replace fluid regularly every 3 months, see section 8.5.
Only TECOmed (or approved substitute) should be used.
Note Circulation may stop, fluid flow stops.
In such cases mattresses may cool neonate or patient slowly down. Especially
during treatment re-warming phase neonate may suffer from extraction of body heat
back into the mattress. Change such condition soon!
The user should not apply other cleaning, disinfecting and decontamination
procedures than those recommended by the manufacturer. If in doubt contact your
local representative.
Precaution Notes for placement
Location
The unit must be placed horizontally onto a level support
The system is fan cooled. Sufficient space must be allocated so that a free flow of air
from all sides can reach the bottom of the device when it is in operation.
Do not place the device into small cabinet compartment or onto small scale boards.
Do not cover the device!
Device should be located so that there is a distance of at least 15cm between rear
side and a wall or another limiting surface to ensure free outflow of the cooling air.
The unit should be placed avoiding air to be blown towards the patient.
The unit should be placed so that optical blink alarms are clearly seen and acoustic
alarms are clearly audible.
Do not place mattresses and hoses onto hot or warm supports during operation
Do not place the device during operation near intensive heat sources.
Attention
Ensure and leave enough space around the TECOTHERM NEO not to
obstruct passage of acting personnel. Ensure that hoses, cable cord, temperature
probes etc. do not form obstacles.
