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® BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System Operation, Maintenance and Service Manual P o w A ir F lo Tr an F a il si llu u re m in at or P o w e r L e v e P ho to th er ap...
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Should such repair or replacement become necessary, Ohmeda recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the nearest Ohmeda Regional Service Center. This Product or any of its parts should not be repaired other than in accordance with written instructions provided by Ohmeda and by Ohmeda trained personnel.
Accessories and replacement parts ................6 2/Operation ........................1 Checkout procedure before operation ................2 Checkout procedure ....................2 Using the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System ........3 Using the transilluminator ....................6 3/Maintenance ......................... 1 Maintenance schedule ....................1 Operator maintenance ..................
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General Precautions IMPORTANT CLINICAL INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE Care of the Skin The skin serves as a protective barrier against chemical, mechanical, and biological insults. The skin is also important in the regulation of body temperature and serves as a route of water excretion, especially in premature infants.
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WARNINGS Do not use the BiliBlanket Plus Phototherapy System in the presence of flammable anesthetics; a possible explosion hazard exists under these conditions. Service described in this manual must be performed by a technically competent individual as described in this manual.
Light source back panel ..................1-5 Accessories and replacement parts ................1-5 w w w w w Do not turn on or operate the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy WARNING System in the presence of a flammable anesthetics; a possible explosion hazard exists under these conditions.
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Procedures in Section 4 for precise light output measurement. Mode select Selects the operating mode ; phototherapy or transillumination. Using the Ohmeda transilluminator light pipe, the BiliBlanket Plus High Output System can be used as a transilluminator. Supply power Power for the light source unit can be supplied by any standard AC mains power source at either 50 or 60 Hz that have voltages in the range: 90 - 132 or 180 - 264.
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1/General Information Disposable vest A disposable vest is designed to secure the fiber optic pad to the infant. With the disposable vest, it is possible to hold and nurse the infant while continuing photo- therapy treatment. The disposable cover should be used for premature infants and full- term infants who can’t tolerate having the vest secured around the midsection.
1/General Information Light source controls, indicators and connectors Transilluminator Unit Nontransilluminator Unit Figure 1-1 Light source, pad and transilluminator cable 6600 0341 000 04/25/00...
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7. The pad assembly attaches to the light source port. Light is fed through the optical fiber cable to the optical fiber woven pad. Transilluminator cable 8. The cable attaches to the light source port. Light appears at the tip. BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System Figure 1-2 Light source back Refer to Figure 1-2.
Replacement lamps (6) 6600-0531-800 Transilluminator or accessories pouch * Allows the BiliBlanket Plus High Output to be attached to the dovetail rail mount slide bracket by using two of the mounting screws on the left side of the light source unit. 6600-0198-800...
Using the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System ........2-3 Using the Transilluminator ................... 2-6 w w w w w Do not use the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System in the WARNING presence of flammable anesthetics; a possible explosion hazard exists under these conditions.
Non-recommended lamps Using any lamp other than that recommended and distributed by Ohmeda for the BiliBlanket Plus High Output system will affect the performance of and may result in damage to the light source or the fiber optic pad or transilluminator.
Phototherapy System to shield them or when the BiliBlanket Plus High Output is used in conjunction with conventional phototherapy lights. Eye patch use with the BiliBlanket Plus High Output may not be necessary under these conditions: 1. When using the vest.
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2/Operation Important: The Pad must be covered with the disposable cover or disposable vest as de- scribed above. Do not use the Pad without the disposable cover or vest. 1. Inserting the light 2. Adhesive tabs pad into the cover. fastened around the optic cable.
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2/Operation 1. Mount the BiliBlanket Plus High Output System on a radiant warmer, incubator, or stand, or place it so that it sits on a flat, solid surface within a few feet of the baby. The light source can be placed flat on its side or upright.
2/Operation 1. Place infant on light pad covered 2. Secure disposable vest around infant. with a disposable vest. Placing the infant onto the pad with vest CAUTION Lamp life is greatly reduced if the lamp or the light source is subjected to shock or bumping, or if the unit is moved while the bulb is hot.
Use the cleaning solution sparingly on a cloth when cleaning the exterior of the light source. Do not saturate the unit - excessive solution may flow into the light source causing damage to internal components. Do not autoclave or gas sterilize the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System. 6600 0341 000...
CAUTION To ensure the proper operation and light intensity, replace the bulb only with the Ohmeda bulb listed in Specifications in the Appendix. Use of other bulbs will affect the performance of, and may result in damage to, the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System.
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3/Maintenance Note: Do not touch the center glass bulb or the mirror surface with your fingers. Con- tamination of the bulb may result in reduced lamp performance. If the bulb is touched during installation or if stains are noted, clean the bulb with alcohol and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Attaching the dovetail rail mounting bracket accessory The dovetail rail mounting bracket allows the light source to be mounted on the acces- sory rail system of an Ohmeda incubator, infant warmer or Multi-Purpose Therapy stand. Refer to the “Accessories and replacement parts” section for stock numbers.
Ohmeda service representatives. In-Warranty Repair and service of equipment under warranty should be performed at the Ohmeda Service Repair Center. Service performed or attempted by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for further details.
4/Service tured or sold by Ohmeda. After all repair actions and tests are complete, perform the pre-operative checkout procedure in this manual to ensure proper operation and compliance with published specifications. All out-of-warranty repairs performed by Ohmeda will reflect Ohmeda’s then current list price for replacement parts, labor charges and shipping charges where applicable.
2. Replace pad. Functional description The BiliBlanket Plus High Output consists of the light source and the light-emitting pad with a flexible cable. The light source can operate from 90-132 V or 180- 264 VAC power source at either 50 or 60 Hz.
Power supply The power supply in the BiliBlanket Plus High Output is a universal input (90-132 V~, 180-264 V~ @ 50/60 Hz) 15V DC output supply. There is a potentiometer to allow adjustment of the output voltage.
4/Service Useful tools for the mechanical repair procedures are as follows. #1 Phillips screwdriver .05 inch hex key wrench 3/16 inch flat blade screwdriver 9/16 inch socket 5/16 inch socket 3/16 inch socket Tweezers 3/8 inch socket Mate-N-Lok pin removal tool 1/4 inch drive socket set, with or equivalent four inch extension...
6. Perform the electrical safety procedures detailed near the end of this section. 7. Perform the checkout procedure detailed in section 2/Operation before placing the BiliBlanket Plus High Output in service. Replacing the PC board 1. Disconnect the power cord.
8. Install the new board reversing steps 2 through 7. 9. Perform the electrical safety test found later in this section and the checkout procedure detailed in section 2/Operation before placing the BiliBlanket Plus High Output in service. 6600 0341 000...
9. Perform the electrical safety procedures detailed near the end of this section. 10. Perform the checkout procedure detailed in section 2/Operation before placing the BiliBlanket Plus High Output in service. Replacing the optical filter assembly 1. Disconnect the power cord.
9. Perform the electrical safety procedures detailed near the end of this section. 10. Perform the checkout procedure detailed in section 2/Operation before placing the BiliBlanket Plus High Output in service. Replacing the power inlet module 1. Disconnect the power cord.
14. Perform the electrical safety procedures detailed near the end of this section. 15. Perform the checkout procedure detailed in section 2/Operation before placing the BiliBlanket Plus High Output in service. Replacing a front bezel label A front bezel label may be replaced without disassembling the light source. To replace a front bezel label, use the following procedure.
4/Service Electrical safety procedures Use approved equipment and techniques to test the unit’s ground continuity and leakage current. Ground continuity Use a low range ohmmeter or electrical safety analyzer to measure the resistance between the ground pin on the line cord plug and exposed metal surface of the unit. The ground resistance must be less than 0.2 ohm*.
4/Service Light Output Measurement Pad Light Output (Spectral Irradiance) The measured light output of the BiliBlanket High Output is an average of the irradi- ated light over the lighted portion of the pad. With the Light Source set on the High setting the average light emitted from the pad should be 45 µw/cm /nm ±25%.
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4/Service Figure 4-2 Six Point Light Average Central Wavelength B a n d w i d t h Wavelength (nm) Total Wavelength Figure 4-3 Typical Phototherapy Light Meter Response 4-13 4-13 6600 0341 000 08/15/99...
4/Service Illustrated service parts Part Stock Number 1. Bezel assy* (includes bezel, LEDs, hour meter leads and 8 pin PCB connector) ............6600-0730-206 2. Fan assembly (includes hardware and harness with 2 pin connector) ............6600-0730-213 3. Foot kit, pkg 8 with hardware ............6600-0730-217 4.
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4/Service Part Stock Number 1. Power inlet module with hardware ............ 6600-0730-202 Screws, 4-40 x 1/4 Flat hd 3. Fuse, T3.15A (5mm x 20 mm) 250V ..........6600-0730-214 4. Slider assembly with hardware and rubber boot ............6600-0730-218 5. Hour meter kit (includes hardware and harness) ............
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4/Service Part Stock Number 1. Air filter with hardware ............... 6600-0730-209 2. Screw, 6-32 x 1/4 Flat Hd 3. Screw latch kit ................... 6600-0730-222 4. Cover with hardware† ............... 6600-0730-220 5. Handle with hardware ................ 6600-0730-210 6. Screw, 1/4 - 20 x 3/8 Truss Hd slot 7.
Bulb Type: Ohmeda Stock Number 6600-0680-200 (carton of six lamps). Specifically designed to meet light intensity and focal length specifications for the BiliBlanket Plus High Output Phototherapy System. Life: Nominally 800 hours at 25°C (77°F) ambient; tested at high light intensity setting and continuous operation.
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Appendix Physical Light source unit: Size: 10.56 x 4.31 x 10.27 in (W x H x L) (All dimensions (26.82 x 10.95 x 26.09 cm) are nominal) Weight: Less than 8 pounds (3.64 kg) (entire system). Fiber optic light pad: Size: 4.38 x 9.38 in (11.12 x 23.83 cm) Illuminated area:...
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Warranty Warranty This Product is sold by Ohmeda under the warranties set forth in the following para- graphs. Such warranties are extended only with respect to the purchase of this Product directly from Ohmeda or Ohmeda’s Authorized Dealers as new merchandise and are extended to the Buyer thereof, other than for the purpose of resale.
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