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M a i n t e n a n c e
HOTLINE
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3 Blood and Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
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SECTION 10
Maintenance
Only competent personnel should perform any routine maintenance and
repairs to the HOTLINE
3 Warmer. Maintenance is scheduled with each
use, every 30 days, and every 12 months. The tasks are described below.
Maintenance Performed with Every Use
CAUTIONS
• Do not autoclave or immerse any part of the HOTLINE
®
3
Warmer in liquids, which may cause damage and improper
functioning.
Clean and inspect the HOTLINE
3 Warmer.
Clean the Exterior
Clean the entire HOTLINE
3 Warmer after every use.
CAUTIONS
• Never use organic solvents (e.g., acetone), strong acids, or
bases to clean any portion of the HOTLINE
3 Warmer.
• Do not place the HOTLINE
3 Warmer directly under a faucet or
use a faucet sprayer to rinse. Never spray cleaning or other
fluids into openings on the HOTLINE
3 Warmer or into the
external connectors.
1
Unplug the
HOTLINE
3
Warmer before servicing.
2
Visually inspect the HOTLINE
3 Warmer to ensure there is no
visible damage or deterioration of the enclosure such as cracks, or
deterioration of the labels and power cord. Do not clean if there is a
defect. Contact Smiths Medical or your local Smiths Medical
distributor.