S E C T I O N 9
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O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
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H-1129 Irrigation Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
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SECTION 9
Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions are grouped into three segments. Read
through each section BEFORE performing a procedure.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
• The Fluid Warmer is for use only with Smiths Medical supplied
or approved parts, accessories, and Irrigation Disposable Sets.
The device may not function as intended with the use of
unapproved parts, accessories, or Disposable Sets, resulting in
death or serious injury to the patient.
• Grounding reliability can only be achieved when MAINS power
cords are connected to a properly grounded receptacle. Risk of
electrical shock exists if the equipment is not connected to a
properly grounded receptacle, resulting in death or serious
injury to the patient or user.
• Do not bend the heat exchanger. Bending may damage the
heat exchanger allowing communication between the
recirculating solution and irrigation fluid path, resulting in the
delivery of inappropriate fluids, which could result in death or
serious injury to the patient.
• Do not use the Fluid Warmer in high-energy fields such as: MRI,
X-RAY, portable and mobile RF communications equipment, and
other such devices. The Fluid Warmer may act as a projectile in
a strong magnetic field, cause image artifacts, or not function
as intended.
• Exposed conductor on MAINS power cord can cause an
electrocution hazard. Remove device from service if MAINS
power cord has exposed wires.
• Do not operate the Fluid Warmer in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide.The risk of explosion exists if the Fluid Warmer is operated
in a potentially explosive environment.
