Your new warmer is equipped with a status display system that is designed to provide information on the heating status of the packages in the unit. The status
lights are activated when a package is placed in a slot in the warmer. They alert the user when a package has reached the target temperature by showing a steady
green light. The warmer is also capable of alerting the user as to which packages have been in the warmer for an extended period of time. Packages that have been
in the warmer for 48 hours will display a flashing green light. These packages should be used first. This aids in package stock rotation so product remains fresh.
If preferred, required by hospital policy, or if recommended for a specific product, the warmer can be set to display a red light indicating a need to dispose of
packages that have remained in the warmer for an extended period.
To change this setting, locate the switch on the back of the warmer and select either B or C. Below is a detailed description of the settings.
TAKE FIRST (Switch position B)
1.
NOT READY - Yellow Light
The yellow light indicates the package in this slot has been in the warmer less than two hours and may not have reached the target
temperature.
2.
READY / TAKE FIRST - Steady Green Light / Flashing Green Light
The steady green light indicates the package in this slot has been in the warmer long enough to reach the target temperature and is ready for use. After
84 hours, the green light will begin to flash, indicating which packages should be used first. This feature helps you use the products in your warmer in the
order in which they were stocked. If more than a few packages of a certain product type have the flashing green light lit for an extended period of
time, it may be appropriate to cut down on the number of slots filled with that product code and restock them with one of your higher usage
products. If patient census is low and more than a few slots frequently indicate a flashing green light
,
it may be appropriate to leave a few slots empty
until product usage increases.
DISPOSE (Switch position C) -
Time-limited setting; dispose of packages remaining in warmer for >84 hrs
1.
NOT READY - Yellow Light
The yellow light indicates the package in this slot has been in the warmer less than two hours and may not have reached the target
temperature.
2.
READY / TAKE FIRST - Steady Green Light / Flashing Green Light
The steady green light indicates the package in this slot has been in the warmer long enough to reach the target temperature and is ready for use. After
48 hours, the green light will begin to flash, indicating which packages should be used first. This feature helps you use the products in your warmer in the
order in which they were stocked. If more than a few packages of a certain product type have the flashing green light lit for an extended period of
time, it may be appropriate to cut down on the number of slots filled with that product code. If patient census is low and more than a few slots frequently
indicate a flashing green light
,
it may be appropriate to leave a few slots empty until product usage increases.
3.
DISPOSE - Red Light
The red light indicates the package in this slot has been in the warmer for greater than 84 hours and should be discarded.
The temperature displayed on the front of the warmer reflects the target internal operating temperature of the warmer. Additionally, the warmer is equipped with a
protective device designed to turn the unit off in the event of overheating. The warmer will remain inoperable until it has cooled.
Please refer to individual product packaging for instructions, ingredients, warnings and other information.
STATUS DISPLAY SYSTEM
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