S E C T I O N 7
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O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
HOTLINE
®
3 Blood and Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
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SECTION 7
Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions are grouped into five segments. Read through
each segment BEFORE performing a procedure.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
• Set-up, priming, and use require aseptic technique as per
applicable institutional policies and procedures. Death or
serious injury may occur to the patient or user if this warning is
not followed.
• Grounding reliability can only be achieved when MAINS power
cords are connected to a properly grounded receptacle. Risk of
electrical shock exists if the equipment is not connected to a
properly grounded receptacle.
• Do not fill the HOTLINE
®
3 reservoir with a HOTLINE
®
3 Fluid
Warming Set in place. Failure to remove the HOTLINE
®
3 Fluid
Warming Set before the fill procedure may result in an air lock
in the HOTLINE
®
3 Warmer.
Step 1 - Set Up the HOTLINE
3 Warmer
1
Check that the level is above the minimum level mark (
a
) on the
reservoir. Add recirculating solution to the reservoir through the
fill-port if required.
2
Check the condition of the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer with a visual
inspection before using. Remove from service any
HOTLINE
3
Warmer that shows physical damage.
3
Plug the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer into properly grounded power
outlet.
a
