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M000 Control Unit Operator’s Manual: U .S .
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Clean all surfaces of the Patient Warming System M000 Equipment after each use
and after any spills . Cleaning should include the exterior of the main case assembly
and the power cables . Use a soft cloth and mild detergent or disinfectant according
to hospital protocol . The display screen can be wiped with a clean, lint-free,
moist cloth .
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Fluid Delivery Lines and Temperature Cables should be cleaned with an EPA
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Kimberly-Clark recommends cleaning the water reservoir and circuit at least
once every 3 months with the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System M000
Cleaning Solution . This cleaning solution is supplied in the cleaning kit
(Part #00838-0), which can be purchased from Kimberly-Clark .
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Completely drain the unit using the Drain Procedure described in section 4 .2 .
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Replace Filter using procedure below .
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Obtain a liter of cleaning solution from cleaning kit (Part # 00838-0) . Refill the unit
using the liter of cleaning solution, and two liters of sterile/distilled water .
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Place a recirc line on the fluid delivery line . Run the control unit in Manual at
30ºC for approximately 0 minutes .
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The M000 control unit is now ready for normal operation .
4 .4 Cleaning /
Replacing Fluid
Delivery Line Filter
Approximately every 6 weeks the filter condition should be checked to
minimise disruptions to fluid flow through the system .
To remove the filter, begin by removing the fluid delivery line from the rear of the
control unit by moving the lever on the top of the port on the rear of the unit from
right to left .
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Remove the fluid delivery line by gently rocking back and forth while pulling away
from the control unit .
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To access the filter, take an 8mm hex wrench and unscrew the metal cap on the
left-hand side of the port .
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Gently remove the filter from control unit .
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Check the filter and clean or replace as necessary .
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To replace the filter in the control unit, gently insert the filter into the metal cap .
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Using the 8mm hex wrench, slowly tighten the cap in the port until the cap is
snug, being careful not to damage the filter .
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Re-attach the fluid delivery line by placing it firmly on the port, and secure it by
moving the silver lever from left to right .