CSZ MICRO-TEMP LT 749 - Operating the System

OPERATION MICRO-TEMP
®
LT, Model 749
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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SECTION 3. OPERATING THE MICRO-TEMP
®
LT UNIT
3-1. INTRODUCTION
This section describes how to operate the MICRO-TEMP
®
LT unit in order to provide maximum
therapy to a patient. First, collect the equipment and prepare the patient. Second, set the
appropriate controls. For proper knowledge and understanding of the unit, health care facility in-
service is available upon request.
3-2. ARRANGING THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A. Collect all supplies and equipment
1. MICRO-TEMP
®
LT unit
2. Localized heat therapy pad
3. Distilled water and two (2) ounces of Propylene Glycol
B. Place the MICRO-TEMP
®
LT unit on a secure, flat surface or on a mounting stand
within proximity of the patient such that the attached hose will reach the desired
therapy site and the unit will still remain accessible to the correct power source.
Ambient environment should be between 20°C – 35°C (68°F – 95°F). See Section
(7) for electrical specifications.
NOTE: For optimum use, the unit and the pad should be positioned at the same
level.
C. Review Section 1-3.1, 1-3.2, and 1-3.3, which outlines the features of the unit and
membrane control panel.
D. Check the level of distilled water in the reservoir. To do so, twist off the cap on the
water fill opening and check if the water is visibly touching the strainer. If needed,
carefully add distilled water. In addition, if the water falls below a preset level, the
Low Water LED illuminates and the unit does not operate. The operator cannot
proceed until this is corrected as described in Section 4-2.2.
E. Check that the power switch is in the “O” (OFF) position.
CAUTION
 Use distilled water only. Do Not Use De-Ionized water. Failure to use distilled water may
result in poor performance and damage to the Micro-Temp
®
LT.
 Do not use alcohol. Alcohol may cause pad and unit deterioration.
 Do NOT fill the reservoir to the bottom of the strainer if there is water in the pad. This
could cause an overflow when the unit is turned on.