Checking Heater Readiness For Operation - Dräger Babytherm 8000 WB Operating Instructions Manual

Heat Therapy
WARNING !
Mattress Heater
When mattress heating is used, the gel mattress
must be placed directly on the heated tray
surface.
The Dräger gel mattress (part no. 2M 20 827)
must not be used in any bassinets other than the
Babytherm 8000. Heater plate temperatures
above 40 °C (104 °F) implicate the danger of
patient skin burns! Use of a gel mattress with
unheated bassinets would result in patient
cooling.
Always take into acount warm-up time of the
mattress (approximately 1 hour) before placing
a patient in the bassinet.
Do not switch off mattress heater while a baby is
lying on the gel mattress as this will result in
cooling patient.
Always consider effects of additional sources of heat,
such as phototherapy lamps or radiant heaters. They
increase the heat directed to the patient. Avoid direct
sunlight!

Checking Heater Readiness for Operation

Prior to each use
Verify that gel mattress was disinfected and is in
proper condition.
Lay gel mattress flat on the aluminum heating plate.
Connect plug to power outlet.
WARNING !
To maintain grounding integrity, connect only to
a "hospital grade" receptacle.
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Checking Heater Readiness
for Operation