S E C T I O N 4
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A s s e m b l y I n s t r u c t i o n s
10
HOTLINE
®
3 Blood and Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
1
Slide the clamp (
a
) on the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer over the I.V. pole
(
b
) and tighten the clamp screw (
c
) firmly.
2
Check the tightness of the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer to ensure it is
securely clamped to the pole.
Step 3 - Disinfect the Reservoir
1
Prepare a 0.3% hydrogen peroxide solution by mixing 140 ml of 3%
hydrogen peroxide solution and 1,260 ml of distilled water.
2
Remove the reflux plug from the socket if required, and then
remove the fill-port plug (
d
) and fill the reservoir with 1.4 liters of
0.3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
3
Replace the fill-port plug (
d
).
4
Insert a
HOTLINE
3
Fluid Warming Set (
e
) into the socket.
5
Plug the
HOTLINE
3 Warmer into properly grounded power
outlet.
6
Turn the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer ON and let the solution circulate
for a 30-minute disinfection period.
7
Turn the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer OFF.
8
Invert the drain tube (
f
) and place a container under the end of the
tube. Remove the end cap (
g
) and drain the recirculating solution
into the container.
9
When all the recirculating solution has drained from the reservoir,
replace the end cap and insert the drain tube back in the holder.
10
Remove the
HOTLINE
3
Fluid Warming Set.
Dispose of the
HOTLINE
3 Fluid Warming Set
in a safe manner according to
local guidelines for disposal of contaminated medical waste.
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c
a
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