
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
HOTLINE
®
Blood and Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
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SECTION 4
Assembly Instructions
Read through the instructions completely prior to setting up the
HOTLINE
Warmer.
Step 1 - Unpack the HOTLINE
Warmer
1
Open the shipping carton and remove the HOTLINE
Warmer.
2
Check the contents of the package to verify the following
components are present:
• HOTLINE
Warmer
• Operator’s Manual
• HOTLINE
Inspection/Test Form
3
Examine the HOTLINE
Warmer for damage. If any components
appear damaged, do not use the HOTLINE
Warmer. Contact
Smiths Medical for a replacement.
Note: After unpacking the HOTLINE
Warmer, recycle packaging
material according to hospital policy for recyclable materials.
Step 2 - Clamp the HOTLINE
Warmer to the I.V. Pole
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
• Ensure that the HOTLINE
®
Warmer pole clamp is screwed
tightly onto the I.V. pole. Failure to securely mount the
HOTLINE
®
Warmer onto the I.V. pole may cause the HOTLINE
®
Warmer to slide down the pole and may injure the patient or
user.
• Do not mount the HOTLINE
®
Warmer more than 107cm (42”)
above the floor. For convenience, 107cm (42") is indicated on
the HOTLINE
®
Warmer line cord by a black mark. Mounting the
HOTLINE
®
Warmer above 107cm (42”) may result in instability
of the pole and tipping that may injure the patient or user.
CAUTIONS
• This device is cooled by convection. Be sure the air vents on the
bottom and the back of the device are kept clear.