Safety Information
6 Operator’s Manual
Warnings
WARNING
Possible explosion hazard. Do not use the device in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
WARNING
Possible electrical shock hazard. To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not
remove the back case. Servicing is only to be done by qualified personnel.
WARNING
Possible electric shock hazard. Grounding reliability can be achieved only
when the warming system is connected to a suitable mains outlet.
WARNING
Possible fire hazard. Prevent the blanket material from coming into contact
with a laser or an electrosurgical active electrode; rapid combustion could
result.
WARNING
Possible burn hazard. Do not apply heat directly to open wounds. All
patients’ wounds should be covered while using the warming system.
WARNING
Possible patient burns. Use caution and consider discontinuing use on
patients during vascular surgery when an artery to an extremity is clamped.
Do not apply the warming system to ischemic limbs.
WARNING
Possible patient burns. Use caution and monitor closely if used on patients
with severe peripheral vascular disease.
WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the warming system, discontinue use. Notify your
sales/service center of the malfunction. The unit must be serviced by an
authorized service technician.
WARNING
No free-hosing. Keep hose nozzle connected to a WarmTouch™ blanket at all
times or thermal injury may occur.
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