RETURNING OF UNIT FOR REPAIR ..............15 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 16 APPROVALS ..................... 17 APPENDIX 1. COCOON CWS4000 PRODUCT INFORMATION ......... 18 APPENDIX 2. COCOON REUSABLE BLANKET WASHING AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................20 QPF 053 Revision S Date 07.05.2012 Supersedes: 08.02.2012...
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This Manual presents all the relevant operation information for the Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System. This information is intended for the fair purposes of operation and maintenance of the CWS4000. It is provided as Commercial-In-Confidence material to the Care Essentials Distributor or CWS4000 owner and shall not be made available to any other organization or person without the specific written permission of Care Essentials.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual OPERATION 1.1. Unit Setup The CWS4000 may be placed on the floor, mounted on the foot of the bed using the foldout brackets, or clamped to an IV pole using the IV pole clamp. When using an IV pole, do not mount the CWS4000 higher than 1 metre or it could tip over.
Bair Hugger™ blanket a delivery hose nozzle adaptor is required (Part Number CWS203); please contact your Care Essentials representative or agent. Refer to Section 8 below for commingling information relating to the use of Cocoon warming unit and/or blankets with other manufacturer’s warming units and blankets.
Place the Cocoon blanket over the patient with the white side down. Insert and secure the CWS4000 delivery hose in the blanket inlet port. Inflate the Cocoon blanket according to the CWS4000 instructions, refer Section 1.3 above. Do not use plastic head covers unless the patient is intubated and ventilated.
Model CLM0112 Instructions Place the Cocoon blanket alongside the patient Insert and secure the CWS4000 delivery hose in the blanket inlet port. Inflate the Cocoon blanket according to the CWS4000 instructions, refer Section 1.3 above. 2.2. Cocoon Reusable Patient Warming Blankets Features of Cocoon reusable patient warming blankets include: Technically advanced smart fabric, which conforms to the patient’s body.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual SYMBOLS The following symbols are used on the Cocoon Convective Warming System: Attention: Refer Section 2.1 Operator Manual Dangerous voltage Type BF applied part Do not free hose Single patient Use NON STERILE...
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Review the following safety precautions prior to servicing the CWS4000. 4.1. Danger Explosive hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic agents. Risk of electric shock. Disconnect mains power before servicing the CWS4000.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1. Cleaning Clean the CWS4000 control panel, enclosure exterior, and hose with a soft cloth lightly dampened with a non-staining hospital disinfectant. Clean accumulated dirt and lint from the air inlet slots using a vacuum cleaner.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1. Warming Blanket Will Not Inflate Make sure the CWS4000 is plugged in to an energized mains power socket-outlet. Check both ends of the delivery hose for proper connection. Check the delivery hose and warming blanket inlet for kinks.
CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual COMMINGLING WARMING UNITS AND BLANKETS Commingling refers to the use of Cocoon warming units and/or blankets with other manufacturer’s Class 11B Convective Warming Systems. Care Essentials recommend that you consider the following recommendations and warnings when commingling.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual 8.3. Commingling Recommended Instructions Cocoon CWS4000 Warming Unit Brand of Blanket Recommended Instructions Insert the CWS4000 delivery hose nozzle well into the WarmTouch blanket. Tyco Secure the blanket to the nozzle with adhesive tape.
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Recommended Instructions Insert the WarmTouch™ delivery hose nozzle into the Cocoon blanket until it covers half of the nozzle. Secure the blanket to the nozzle with the Cocoon blanket ties in a manner resembling tying a shoelace. Tyco Inflate the blanket and ensure that there is no air leakage.
The Cocoon CWS 4000 must be cleaned and disinfected (by wiping over with Chlorhexidine 0.5% in Alcohol 70% solution) prior to return to Care Essentials. The Cocoon CWS 4000 must be packaged with suitable packaging to protect the machine in transit.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL 230 – 240 Vac Supply Voltage Supply Frequency 50 Hz Supply Power 1100 Watts Maximum External Fuses 2 x 6.3 Amp 250V Time Lag (T) 5x20mm Heater 1000 Watt heating element...
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Dimensions 29 cm x 22 cm x 40 cm Weight 6 Kilograms Enclosure Flame-Retardant ABS-PC Plastic Filter type/Life Bacteriological HEPA filter/ 1000 hours APPROVALS The CWS4000 has achieved the following medical device approvals.
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual APPENDIX 1. COCOON CWS4000 PRODUCT INFORMATION Response Model Care Essentials Pty Ltd, Cocoon CWS4000 Where Marketed Australia, Asia, Middle East and Europe FDA Clearance CE Mark Yes, CE 0805 Configuration Mobile, portable, pole or bed mounted, trolley...
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Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual H x W x D 40cm x 29cm x 22cm Weight 6 kg Warranty 2 years 2 – 3 weeks Delivery Time Heater Element – thermal fuse, test port through windows Hyper-terminal communications program Other Specifications QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07.11.2011...
Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual APPENDIX 2. COCOON REUSABLE BLANKET WASHING AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS Care Essentials recommends the following Cocoon reusable blanket washing instructions to laundries. Washing Instructions Loading Instructions Machines should be loaded to no more than 60% of their capacity to reduce friction to the fabric, which will reduce the longevity of the blanket.
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Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual Sterilisation Reusable blankets can be sterilized in accordance with the sterilizing performance requirements detailed in AS 4187. QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07.11.2011 Supersedes: 08.07.2011 Page 21...
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