Smiths Medical Level 1 H-1200 User Manual

6 Insert the Patient Line in the
Clamp Slot and push it back
into the slot.
15 Make patient connection.
9 Close pinch clamps above the
Heat Exchanger and below the
IV Fluid bag spikes.
2 Snap the Heat Exchanger
into Guide.
11 Hang spiked IV Fluid bags in
Pressure Chambers.
•
Choose the hook that allows the bag port
to hang freely in the indented slot at the
bottom of the chamber door.
Close the doors and secure the
latches.
1 Push the bottom end of the Heat
Exchanger firmly into #1 block.
3 Slide #2 block down firmly.
10 Remove air from IV Fluid
bags:
•
Using aeseptic technique, pierce bag
port membrane with disposable set
spike.
•
Withdraw spike, squeeze out ALL air,
and re-spike bag.
4 Move the pinch clamp connector
on the Patient Line of the Gas Vent/
Filter Assembly next to the Luer
connector. Close the pinch clamp.
7 Push door up to engage the top
hinge and then push door in to
engage the metal tab to close.
12 Prime through the Gas Vent/
Filter Assembly:
•
Open pinch clamp/s below IV Fluid bag
spike, squeeze drip chamber and prime
the line through the Gas Vent/Filter
Assembly.
•
Open remaining pinch clamp/s below IV
Fluid bag spike/s to prime additional line/s .
•
When lines are primed, close pinch
clamps, leaving one open for infusion .
When IV Fluid bag empties:
1. Move the Pressure Chamber lever to
the – position.
2. Close the pinch clamp below empty
IV Fluid bag.
3. Move lever on the other Pressure
Chamber to
+ position and open
pinch clamp to begin infusion.
4. Open door of de-pressurized
Chamber and replace empty IV Fluid
bag with new bag with ALL air
removed (Steps 10 & 11).
5. Alternate between Pressure
Chambers.
5 Open #3 Clamp Slot door. Press
down on the metal tab and pull door
down and away from Clamp Slot.
13 Open pinch clamp below Gas
Vent/Filter Assembly to prime the
patient line and remove all air,
and then close the roller clamp.
8 Press Gas Vent/Filter Assembly
into #4 block.
14 Press the green Power ON
button.
16 Open roller clamp on the
patient line to begin infusion.
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Operator’s Manual supplied with the product for detailed instructions, contraindications, warnings, and cautions.
Refer to the IFU for DI-60HL Administration Set for specific priming instructions.
17 Move Pressure Chamber
lever to the
+
position.
Level 1
®
H-1200 Fast Flow Fluid Warmer
DI-Series Disposable IV Administration Set
(DI-70/DI-100/DI-300/DI-60HL)
Step-by-Step Guide

Smiths Medical Level 1 H-1200 Specifications

General

Type	Fluid Warmer
Model	H-1200
Manufacturer	Smiths Medical
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Weight	Approximately 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
Intended Use	Warming intravenous (IV) fluids and blood products
Flow Rate	Up to 1200 mL/min

Summary

Step-by-Step Guide

Initial Heat Exchanger and Block Setup

Steps 1-3: Securely attach the Heat Exchanger and blocks for proper setup of the fluid warmer system.

Clamp Slot and Patient Line Setup

Steps 4-7: Properly insert the patient line into the clamp slot and secure the clamp slot door.

Gas Vent/Filter and Clamp Configuration

Steps 8-9: Install the Gas Vent/Filter Assembly and close relevant pinch clamps.

IV Fluid Bag and Line Priming

Steps 10-13: Remove air from IV fluid bags, hang them, and prime the administration lines.

Infusion Start and Patient Connection

Steps 14-17: Power on the unit, connect to the patient, and begin infusion.

Procedure for Empty IV Fluid Bags

Instructions for managing empty IV fluid bags and replacing them during operation.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and LED Indicators

Check power cord and unit activation if no power or LEDs are lit.

Heat Exchanger Installation

Lubricate O-Rings if the Heat Exchanger is difficult to install.

Kinked Administration Set Tubing

Avoid leaving clamps closed for extended periods to prevent tubing kinking.

Pressure Chamber Activation

Ensure the unit is on and the Pressure Chamber lever is in the '+' position.

Slow Flow Rate

Troubleshoot slow flow by checking bag spiking, chamber activation, and filter status.

Fluid Warmer Alarms

Addresses indicators for disposable set, recirculating solution, over temperature, and air detector alarms.