9 Getting started
ASTOPAD
®
Instructions for Use
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9.2 Starting the heating process
The user should be positioned in front of the ASTOPAD control unit,
able to easily see the displays and operating elements.
For optimum warming of the ASTOPAD applied part ROE, start the
heating process shortly after placing a new patient on the heated mat-
tress.
1. Plug the mains plug for the ASTOPAD control unit into the socket.
2. Place the patient as specified and attach the ASTOPAD applied parts accord-
ing to the application and section
4. For ASTOPAD applied parts COV or SOF, connect the extension connection
cable to the connection cable of the applied parts. Then secure the bayonet
connector by turning it to the right.
5. Place the extension connection cable/connecting cable in either output A or B;
taking care that the two white dots on the plug are facing upwards. Secure the
plug connection by turning it a quarter rotation to the right.
6. Switch on the ASTOPAD control unit with the Standby button
.
7. Check whether the self-test is automatically activated (display illuminates, all
LEDs flash, and the acoustic alarm sounds). Only then is the ASTOPAD ready
for use.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Do not use the ASTOPAD if no visual or acoustic alarm is activated when it is
switched on via the Standby button (self-test faulty).
8. Press the Start
button to start the heating process at output A or B with
the displayed set temperature.
9.3 Selecting a new set temperature
1.
Press the Plus
or Minus
buttons to raise or lower the selected set tem-
perature in 0.5°C increments.
2.
Confirm the new set temperature by pressing the Start button
.
The selected set temperature is stored.
9.4 Switching off an output
Press the Stop button
to end the heating process at output A or B. The dis-
play turns off.
If only one output is active, pressing the Stop
button
will deactivate
the heating process and activate the self-test.
