Instruction for use Radiant Warmer CERAMOTHERM 1000
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Structure and operating principle
The radiant warmer is used for pre-warming the patient pad and for maintaining the patient's body
temperature during the treatment. It generates infra-red radiation energy which is absorbed by the skin an
converted into body heat. The radiation spectrum is in the far non visible infra-red range. The radiation
energy does not injure the patient's eyes.
The ceramic heating elements do not scale and are not affected by liquid splashes.
For dazzle-free illumination of the patient pad two light sources are integrated in the radiant warmer.
The radiation intensity emitted to the patient pad is selected defined in mW/cm². The selection is
permanently displayed. System faults and power failure are alerted visually and audibly.
The intensity display of the radiant warmer does not give any indication as to the patient's body temperature.
Therefore the patient's temperature must be checked in regular intervals or monitored.
Under certain circumstances radiation intensity above 10 mW/cm² may bring an infant in a hyperthermic
condition. Therefore after 15 minutes the intensity is automatically reduced to a safe value while a visual and
audible alarm is released. The operator may now reduce the intensity selection or confirm the high intensity
by pushbutton for the next 15 minutes. For certain applications this safety function can be switched-off
temporarily by a conscious action, refer to chapter "Function processes and alarms" (page 8) and "Use"
(page 11).
Start-up
Qualified persons only should install and start-up the device and instruct the user's personnel.
Before start-up, the device as well as the mount must be checked for correct and secure position. Check
also the function of the adjusting elements (if available) according to chapter "Mounts" (pages 12 to 15).
The radiant warmer must be equipped with a 9V battery which is included in the delivery of the device. The
battery compartment is placed at the bottom side of the warmer, beside the nameplate.
Now clean the device in cold condition according to chapter "Cleaning and disinfection" (page 17).
Before switching-on the radiant warmer make yourself acquainted with the following control elements and
displays.
