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To Load
In order to help avoid inadvertent infusion of air to the patient, the following warnings
should be observed:
| WARNING !:
Remove all air from solution bags.
| WARNING |:
Not for use with commercial I.V. solution bags less than 1 liter with air.
| WARNING |:
Not for use with autotransfusion bags.
1. Set up and prime Level 1 D-series disposable |.V. fluid warming set following the
instructions on disposable package.
2. Flip toggle switch on the top front of the H-2 chamber all the way over to the “-
OFF position.
3. Open chamber door by swinging out hinged latch on right side. —
4. Hang air-free solution bag on door post.
NOTE: Each pressure chamber can hold either a 500 ml bag or a 1000 ml bag. Fora
500 ml bag, the hanging post is located on the inside of the door. For a 1000 ml bag
the post is located on the top of the door. For optimum drainage of 1liter bags, the
upper molded post is for longer style bags. The lower molded post is used for standard
size bags.
5. Close door and secure side latch.
To Pressurize
CAUTION: Be certain latch is secure before chamber is pressurized. Never pressurize
with door open.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 300 mmHg.
1. Push toggle switch all the way over to the “+” or ON position. Observe pressure
gauge to ensure 300 mmHg (approx.) is achieved.
NOTE: The pressure is not adjustable on this device. The fluid warmer power switch
must be ON for pressure chambers to operate.
To Unload | |
1. Push toggle switch all the way over to the “-“ or OFF position. This will release
pressure in the chamber and deflate the bladder.
2. Open door and remove the fluid bag.
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