Safety Checks; Physical Inspection; Temperature And Alarm Verification; Electrical Safety Tests - Covidien WarmTouch Service Manual

Safety Checks

5.4

Physical Inspection

5.4.1
Covidien recommends that the customer perform a visual check of the follow-
ing items before each use of the warming unit:
Equipment — Inspect the warming unit and power cord for mechanical damage
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or deterioration.
Labels — Inspect the safety labels for legibility.
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After performing any service on the warming unit, be sure to check these items
before returning the unit to operation.
Covidien also recommends checking the time remaining time before the filter
must be replaced before returning the unit to operation. See
Filter Status

Temperature and Alarm Verification

5.4.2
Once a year, the following tests must be performed:
Temperature Accuracy Test — Use this test to verify heater output tempera-
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tures. See
Thermostat Test — Use this test to verify the alarm system. See
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instructions.
These tests are also required after certain service procedures. Refer to the
instructions in each component replacement section for testing requirements.

Electrical Safety Tests

5.4.3
The following electrical safety tests must be performed after certain service
procedures:
Ground Bond Test — See
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Earth Leakage Current Test (Line Leakage) — See
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Enclosure Leakage Current Test (Line Leakage) — See
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Refer to the instructions in each component replacement section for testing
requirements.
Service Manual
on page 5-10 for instructions.
page 7-8 for instructions.
page 7-14 for values.
page 7-14
page 7-14
Safety Checks
Monitoring the
page 7-11 for
for values.
for values.
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