Bair Hugger Security Systems - Normal Operating Temperature Adjustment

Normal Operating Temperature Adjustment
WARNING: Improper adjustment of the warming unit’s normal
operating temperature could result in patient exposure to
temperatures outside of the indicated range, and may lead to
patient injury.
• Closelyfollowinstructionsfortemperatureadjustment.
• AlwaysuseaModel221TemperatureTestKitoraModel22110
Temperature Test Unit to verify output temperatures.
• AlwaysmakeadjustmentsrelativetotheHIGHtemperature
settingonthewarmingunit.WhentheHIGHsettingisaccurately
adjusted,theMEDandLOWsettingsshouldalsobewithin
specifiedlimits.IftheHIGHrangeisproperlyset,andMEDand/
orLOWdonotmeetspecs,callTechnicalService.
• Recalibratethetemperaturetestkitatleastonceayear.The
Model 22110 Temperature Test Unit does not need to be
calibrated. The meter it is connected to must be calibrated.
Follow the calibration instructions in the meter service manual or
follow standard facility calibration schedules.
• Whenindoubt,contactTechnicalServiceforassistancein
temperature adjustment.
Tools/Equipment
Model 221 Temperature Test Kit or
Model 22110 Temperature Test Unit
Small slotted screwdriver
Method
The operating temperature adjustment potentiometer may be
accessed through openings in the upper right corner of the rear
access panel (see Figure 9).
Insert the open hose end from the warming unit in the port 1.
on the temperature test device.
NOTE: Do not block the rear air vents on the test device.
Turn the warming unit power ON, and allow it to operate 2.
at HIGH for about 3 to 5 minutes before adjusting the
potentiometer.
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