OPERATION MICRO-TEMP
®
LT, Model 749
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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the button is released and repressed, the digits once again change slowly
and then increase in speed. The lowest setting is 20°C (68°F).
I. While depressing the “SET” button, press the Up arrow next to the “SET” button.
1. The set point display changes and the numbers move up the scale. The
longer the button is pressed the faster the digits change. When the button is
released and repressed, the digits once again change slowly and then
increase in speed. The highest setting is 42°C or 107°F.
NOTE: If water temperature is >1°C (2°F) over the set point temperature, the display will
flash and an audible indicator will activate.
J. To complete this test routine, turn the power switch to the “O” (OFF) position.
1. The display goes blank.
K. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and loosely coil it up, securing it
with the attached velcro tie.
L. For single-use pads, i.e. TEMP-PAD
®
, MAXI-THERM
®
, and MAXI-THERM
®
LITE
pads, follow the instructions packaged with the pad.
The MICRO-TEMP
®
LT unit is now ready for patient use.
2-4. UNIT AND PATIENT RELATED PRECAUTIONS
This unit requires both water and electricity to operate.
Please consult page 2, 3, and 4 at the beginning of the manual for a complete list of
warnings and cautions related to the MICRO-TEMP
®
LT.
A. Anytime the unit sounds an audible indicator, the operator should immediately check
the status display and act accordingly (e.g., add water, remove from service, etc.).
See Section (3-5) for status display and indicator messages.
B. The MICRO-TEMP
®
LT unit is equipped with fuses in the I/O power switch to protect
against current overload.
2-5. PATIENT PREPARATION AND BEDSIDE CARE
Effective use of the MICRO-TEMP
®
LT system must include proper patient care prior to and while
using the hyperthermia pad(s).
Standard procedures while using a localized heat therapy pad include the following tasks:
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