ASTOTHERM PLUS Instructions for Use
10 Alarms and troubleshooting
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10 Alarms and troubleshooting
In the event of device failure, two independent monitoring systems ensure the
safety against overheating. Except for the low temperature alarm, all alarms switch
off immediately the heating function. Thus, the overheating of the heated liquid is
surely prevented.
ASTOTHERM PLUS does not require continuous supervision by the operator, but
it must be checked at regular intervals (depending on the condition of the patient
status). Then the intended operator’s position is directly in front of the control
panel.
In case of failure of the equipment, possible injury to the patient is delayed and the
operator has sufficient time to provide alternative warming methods.
According to IEC/EN 60601-1-
8 the alarms are defined as “
Low Priority Alarms
”.
The alarms are only triggered by technical alarm conditions (equipment faults).
The alarm signal is given visually and acoustically.
Alarm signal Characteristics
visible
yellow LED lights constantently
audible
Sound pulse, all 17 sec.
