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User Manual
Kanmed WarmCloud ™
Art no: WC2-070 ver. 5 Eng
2018-09-06
0413
Caution
Incorrect use of WarmCloud
may cause serious injury.
Therefore, please read this
manual carefully.
Manufactured by:
Kanmed AB, Sweden
www.kanmed.se
This manual is valid for Kanmed WarmCloud systems manufactured 2018 or later.
Subject to changes. Latest manual versions are available on
www.kanmed.se

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Summary of Contents for Kanmed WarmCloud

  • Page 1 Incorrect use of WarmCloud may cause serious injury. Therefore, please read this manual carefully. Manufactured by: Kanmed AB, Sweden www.kanmed.se This manual is valid for Kanmed WarmCloud systems manufactured 2018 or later. Subject to changes. Latest manual versions are available on www.kanmed.se...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This Instructions for Use describe the proper setup, use, maintenance and disposal of the WarmCloud Control System. The WarmCloud is to be used exclusively by a properly trained user and should not be used if it is damaged, contaminated, or if parts are missing. Instead, please contact the supplier immediately.
  • Page 3: Warmcloud User Guide - Quick Instruction

    OR table. Preparation Place the WarmCloud Mattress on the operating table with the air inlets location suitable for the actual surgery. Tie the straps to the side rails with a reliable knot. Do not tighten down the mattress too hard.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    User manual WC 1 Intended Use The Kanmed WarmCloud is a pressure relieving warm air mattress intended to be used pre, intra and post operatively in a hospital environment by qualified hospital staff. The system is intended to reduce the risk of hypothermia and pressure sores.
  • Page 5 User manual WC Increase temperature. Decrease temperature. Pressure symbol on remote control. Symbol for temperature. Remote control connected. Symbol on the display on the Control unit. Remote control not connected or faulty. Name of manufacturer. Date of manufacture. Catalogue number. Serial number.
  • Page 6 User manual WC Rear side of the WarmCloud and remote control connection Remote Control Product label Earth potential stud. Is used to reduce possible electrical differences between electrical conductive parts in the vicinity of the patient.(see IEC 60601-1 ed. 3.1).
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Sudden drop of pressure: A sudden drop of pressure will result in the patient’s body coming • down about 3-5 cm. If that could present a danger for the patient, then WarmCloud should not be used. For example, brain surgery or robot surgery.
  • Page 8: Description Kanmed Warmcloud And Parts

    OR room and into the post-operative area. The WarmCloud system consists of a soft warm air under body Mattress, and a Main Unit. Optional hand-held wire connected Remote Control is also available. The Main Unit can be placed at the head or foot end.
  • Page 9 Mattress. Keeping the patient well covered whenever possible reduces heat loss. Caution The WarmCloud mattress is soft to prevent pressure sores. Consequently, the patient stability may be slightly less than normal. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions below. •...
  • Page 10: Starting The Warmcloud And Practical Advice

    Connect the WarmCloud to a medical air outlet. Arrange the tube to eliminate trip risk. Connect the remote control if available. The WarmCloud must be pre-programmed to work with or without a remote control. If this has not been done you can find information about this at the end of this manual.
  • Page 11 Important: Selecting too high mattress pressure may reduce the pressure relieving properties of the mattress and could cause skin damage. Stop WarmCloud / Deflating the Mattress WarmCloud can be stopped in two ways. 1 Press for more than one second. Mattress stays inflated and the unit will go to stand by. You will manually empty the mattress by carefully opening the Velcro straps.
  • Page 12 When warming is started in the pre-operative room (recommended) and you want to move the patient to the OR room you just stop WarmCloud with the stop button. It will keep the pressure in the mattress. After disconnecting air and power you can hang the control unit on a hook on the OR table or carry it into the OR room where it is immediately reconnected to continue warming.
  • Page 13: Cleaning, Checks Before Use And Maintenance

    6 Cleaning, Checks before use and Maintenance General information The WarmCloud control unit, hoses and remote control should be carefully cleaned between each patient. Follow the routines set forth by the person responsible for cleaning and disinfection in your hospital and department and according to the instructions below.
  • Page 14: Technical Information

    8 Technical information Safety systems Kanmed WarmCloud is equipped with several safety functions to prevent dangerous situations. If a fault is detected an alarm will sound and an error code and symbol will appear on the display. A code will appear on the Remote Control. Full description of Alarm functions and codes are found in section 10.
  • Page 15: Alarms And Alarm Codes

    When a temperature related alarm is acknowledged the acoustic signal is muted for 10 minutes. During this time there is no heating, but the pressure will be maintained by WarmCloud. A symbol will be shown on the display on the unit indicating that a temperature alarm is active. On the remote control a number 4 (too high temperature) or 5 (too low temperature) will show.
  • Page 16 Alarm delays consist of alarm conditions delay plus alarm signal generation delay as defined in IEC 60601-1:2006 + A1:2012. The alarm signal generation delay for the alarms used within WarmCloud 2 is insignificant and the alarm delays consist of only alarm conditions delay. Verification of the alarm functions Verification of the alarm functions can be done at the annual check.
  • Page 17: Activating Or Deactivating The Remote Control

    User manual WC 11 Activating or deactivating the remote control Enter the menu selections by pressing the blue down arrow presses and simultaneously press the minus button. Leave the menus by pressing the alarm button. Activating and deactivating of the remote control can only be mane on the control unit.
  • Page 18: Warranty Conditions

    User manual WC 12 Warranty conditions Kanmed warrants the WarmCloud Main Unit and remote control for a period of 12 months from purchase date. Consumables like hoses and cables are not included in the Kanmed warranty. In case of a warranty matter Kanmed may in its own judgment decide to: •...
  • Page 19: Emc Information

    The WarmCloud fulfils the applicable requirements of IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The WarmCloud shall be used in a hospital environment, but not close to HF surgical equipment or MR cameras. WARNING: Use of accessories and cables other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation.
  • Page 20 User manual WC Kanmed AB Gårdsfogdevägen 18B SE-168 67 Bromma Sweden Telephone +46 8 56480630 E-Mail: info@Kanmed.se Internet: www.Kanmed.se Distributed by: Page 20 of 20...

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