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SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
2.3
SOURCES OF RISk
2.3.1
RISk OF UNINTENDED HEATINg OR COOLINg
CAUTION
There is a risk that the patient’s
blood could be heated or cooled
excessively.
• The patient’s body temperature must
be continuously monitored when the
unit is used with the oxygenator/on
the patient.
2.4
gENERAL SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINg For safe handling of the unit, observe
the following general safety instruc-
tions:
• Before initial operation, make sure
the unit (mains cable, housing,
connections, hoses, etc.) and the
oxygenator are in proper order.
• Make sure there are no kinks in the
hoses to the oxygenator.
• Check that the hoses are connected
correctly to the oxygenator.
• Do not touch the hoses with pointed
or sharp items.
• Fill the unit tank with sterile water.
• Operate the unit only with the screw-
cap on the tank closed.
• Position the unit for operation so that
it is level. The slope of the supporting
surface must be ≤ 3%.
• The height difference between the
unit and oxygenator must be <75 cm.
• Do not cover the unit. There are
ventilation openings at the sides,
underneath and at the rear.
WARNINg
• Pay attention to the automatic func-
tion test when switching on the unit.
• Perform the automatic function test
manually at least once a day if the
unit is in continuous operation.
• During operation, check the water
flow and level at regular intervals.
• Operate the unit only with sufficient
water in it (see MIN mark).
• Observe the specified ambient tem-
perature (10-39 °C)
• We recommend only operating the
unit with Medos oxygenators and
their original accessories.
• Do not operate the unit in the pres-
ence of flammable gases.
• Do not use the unit in heating/cool-
ing mode in conjunction with other
sources of heat.
• Do not operate the unit in the vicinity
of heat sources (beams of light, heat-
ers/radiators, direct sunlight, etc.).
• Perform servicing and safety-relat-
ed checks in accordance with this
instruction manual.
• Allow only authorized personnel to
operate the unit.
• The patient’s body temperature must
be continuously monitored separate-
ly from the system.
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