S E C T I O N 9
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T e s t i n g
HOTLINE
®
Blood and Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
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SECTION 9
Testing
The HOTLINE
Warmer should be tested by hospital biomedical
personnel prior to placing it in service. All testing and maintenance should
be performed by competent personnel. If competent personnel are not
available, contact Smiths Medical or your local Smiths Medical distributor.
If the HOTLINE
Warmer and any installed accessories do not pass any of
the listed tests, discontinue use of the HOTLINE
Warmer and remove
from service. Contact Smiths Medical or your local Smiths Medical
distributor.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
• If any visual indicator does not illuminate or the audible signal
does not sound, do not use the Fluid Warmer. Remove the
device from service immediately. Death or serious injury may
occur to the patient or user if this warning is not followed.
Note: Alarm testing requires a
HOTLINE
Fluid Warming Set to be
installed and that the HOTLINE
Warmer be turned ON and in the
Operating mode.
Alarm Signal Test
The Alarm Signal Test is used to confirm proper operation of the visual
and audible alarm indicators.
1
Press and hold the Alarm Test button (a).
2
Observe the following:
• The green Operating LED turns off.
• Three red LEDs (Check Disposables, Add Solution, and Over
Temperature) illuminate.
• The audible alarm sounds and repeats approximately every two
seconds.
a
