Important Safety Information - GE Panda iRes Warmer Operation And Maintenance Manual

Important Safety Information

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Before using the Panda iRes Warmer, read through this entire manual. As with all medical equipment,
attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient
or user injury. This device should only be operated by personnel trained in its operation under the
direction of qualified medical personnel familiar with the risks and benefits of this type of device.
Additional precautions specific to certain procedures are found in the text of this manual.
Complete the checkout procedures in this manual before putting the unit into operation. If the unit
fails any portion of the checkout procedure it must be removed from use and repaired.
Do not use the warmer in the presence of flammable anesthetics; an explosion hazard exists under
these conditions.
Device alarms are readable only at a viewing angle of 129 from the front of the device. Position the
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device for appropriate view of the display.
In the event of loss of Mains power the unit will enter a power fail alarm condition. While in power fail
alarm condition a single red LED will be lit at the left side of the alarm light display. The audible alarm
is a repeating series of three rapid beeps separated by a short pause. The unit will remain in power
fail alarm condition for up to ten minutes, or until mains power is restored. If mains power is restored
in less than 10 minutes the unit will return to operation with the same settings as when power was
lost. If mains power has not been restored within ten minutes the unit will shut down and the LED
indicator and alarm tones will cease. Upon restart of the system after a loss of power of greater than
10 minutes the user may need to reset SpO parameters.
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Always disconnect the power before performing service or maintenance procedures detailed in this
manual. Apply power only if you are specifically instructed to do so as part of the procedure.
Thoroughly air dry the warmer after cleaning it with flammable agents. Small amounts of flammable
agents, such as ether, alcohol or similar cleaning solvents left on the warmer can cause a fire.
Only competent individuals trained in the repair of this equipment should attempt to service it as
detailed in the Service Manual.
Detailed information for more extensive repairs is included in the service manual solely for
the convenience of users having proper knowledge, tools and test equipment, and for service
representatives trained by GE Healthcare.
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