Checking Readiness For Operation
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Operating Instructions Caleo, Software 2.n
Before Using For the First Time
Before Each Use
Checking Readiness For Operation
Before Using For the First Time
z Check that line voltage corresponds with the specification
on the rating plate.
z Check that the elevation above sea level has been entered
correctly for the location of the incubator (see page 106).
Before Each Use
z Check that the equipment has been disinfected according to
an approved hospital protocol.
z Check that an adequate gas supply is available for all
equipment to be used.
z Check that all accessories and auxiliary therapy equipment
required are at hand and in proper working condition.
Only use components that have been properly processed.
Check readiness for operation of auxiliary devices in
accordance with their respective Operating Instructions.
z Check that there are no cracks or sharp, chipped edges on
the incubator canopy.
z Check that the hinges and catches on the canopy are in
proper working order.
z Check that cables and hoses have been routed correctly
and safely.
z If the control unit is mounted on the handle side, check that
the cable to the control unit is routed through the cable
guides on the basic pole.
z Check that there is sufficient clearance for adjusting tilt and
height of the incubator bassinet.
z Connect to line power supply.
z Check the nurse call system* prior to each use. Trigger an
appropriate alarm, e.g. switch Caleo to skin temperature
mode and remove the skin temperature sensors.
If the nurse call system does not sound an alarm, take unit
out of service.
z Check that the openings in the sensor unit are not clogged
with dirt.
* Available option
WARNING !
Do not use a power outlet strip for supplying power to
the Caleo incubator!
Connecting the incubator via a power outlet strip may, in
case of failure of the protective earth conductor, cause
patient leakage currents to rise above permitted limits
with a risk of electric shock to the patient.
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