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H-1129 Irrigation Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual
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SECTION 11
Testing
This unit should be tested by hospital biomedical personnel prior to
placing it in service. All testing and maintenance should be performed by
qualified personnel authorized by the institution to perform such testing. If
qualified personnel are not available, contact Smiths Medical. If the
Level 1
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NORMOFLO
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H-1129 Irrigation Fluid Warmer and installed
accessories do not pass the tests, discontinue use of the medical device and
remove from service. Contact Smiths Medical or an authorized
representative for service. Testing requires a Level 1
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NORMOFLO
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Irrigation Warming Set (Disposable Set) to be installed in the Fluid
Warmer.
Add Recirculating Solution Alarm
The Fluid Warmer is equipped with a float switch that senses the level
of the recirculating solution in the reservoir. When the solution level is
too low, an LED on the Display Panel illuminates and an audible alarm
beeps. In the Add Recirculating Solution Alarm mode, the circulating
pump is not running. With a Disposable Set in place and the unit
turned on, test the Add Recirculating Solution Alarm by draining the
solution until the level has dropped below the minimum reservoir level.
The Add Recirculating Solution Alarm should activate. To drain
recirculating solution from the Fluid Warmer, turn the drain valve on
the bottom of the unit 90 degrees clockwise and allow some of the
recirculating solution to drain into a container.
Check Disposables Alarm
Three Interlocks detect the proper installation of a Disposable Set in
the Fluid Warmer. If a Disposable Set is not properly installed and the
power is ON, an indicator will illuminate and an audible alarm beeps.
With the Fluid Warmer ON, the Interlocks should be tested one at a
time by performing the following steps.
1
Heat Exchanger (top end) Interlock - Slide the #2 Block up
slowly. The Check Disposables indicator illuminates and the
audible alarm beeps.
2
Heat Exchanger (guide) Interlock - Gently pull on the middle of
the heat exchanger. The Check Disposables indicator illuminates
and the audible alarm beeps.
