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User G uid e
Doc. No. 7 - 50 - 1240 -E N / 0 4
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  • Page 1 Ai rC al User G uid e Doc. No. 7 - 50 - 1240 -E N / 0 4 Part No. 7 - 50 - 12400 -E N...
  • Page 2 MADSEN Itera II, MADSEN OTOflex 100, OTOsui te, AURICAL FreeFit, AURICAL Visible Speech, MADSEN Astera², MADSEN X et a , ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG, I CS Chartr EP, OTOcam 300, MADSEN AccuScreen, MADSEN Acc uLin k, ICS AirCal, AURICAL Aud, AURICAL HIT, ICS Impulse, OTObase and MADSEN Capella²...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Device description Getting started ICS AirCal Front Panel ICS AirCal Delivery Head & Foot Switch Performing a Caloric Irrigation ICS AirCal System Safety Service, cleaning, and maintenance Other references Technical Specifications 10 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration tables...

  • Page 4: Device Description

    1 Device description Device description The ICS AirCal irrigator is a convenient and accurate air caloric stimulator to be used for evoking nystagmus during VNG/ENG examinations. The system provides thermal stimulation through the use of a carefully controlled flow of air. The air temperature is adjustable from 12°C to 50°C.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    2 Getting started Getting started Room Setup Sin k Light bar VNG/ENG Equipment Footstool Counter Examining table Cabinets over counter Telephone Examiner's stool Natus Medical – ICS® AirCal...
  • Page 6 2 Getting started The ICS AirCal is designed to be used at any convenient level such as on a table, or cart. The ICS AirCal can be stacked with the Chartr 200 VNG/ENG hardware. It is best if the ICS AirCal is on top in order to refill the water as needed. Make sure the delivery head can reach the patient's ear.
  • Page 7 1. Locate the bag shipped with the cradle that contains 3 screws and an Allen key. 2. With the side chosen to hold the cradle facing the ceiling and the bottom of the unit facing you, lay the ICS AirCal on its side.
  • Page 8 . If the ICS AirCal is connected to an ICS VNG/ENG system and you want to use the foot switch to start tests other than the caloric test, you need to have the irrigator on in order to use the foot switch.
  • Page 9 Connector for power cable 2.2.3.4 Filling and priming procedure The ICS AirCal uses water to cool the air. It is required that the water reservoir be filled prior to use of the device. Warning • To prevent electrical shock, the ICS AirCal irrigator must be turned off and disconnected from the electrical wall outlet when filling or refilling the water reservoir.
  • Page 10 2 Getting started Reservoir cover 4. Using the Allen key unscrew the internal cover and remove. Internal cover 5. Expand the funnel supplied with the ICS AirCal irrigator and place in the refill hole of the reservoir. Natus Medical – ICS® AirCal...
  • Page 11 2 Getting started Funnel 6. Pour water into the funnel to fill the reservoir. 7. Monitor the water level closely. Fill to the bottom of the lip. Do NOT overfill the reservoir. 8. Remove the funnel. 9. Wipe up any excess water that might have spilled into the small indentions where the internal cover is placed. 10.
  • Page 12 2 Getting started 13. Remove the funnel and replace the internal cover. Tighten the screws to secure. 14. Replace the external cover and tighten screws to secure. 15. Plug in the irrigator into the electrical wall outlet and turn on. Note The default airflow rate for caloric irrigation is 8 liters per minute.

  • Page 13: Ics Aircal Front Panel

    ICS AirCal device on/off This is a push on/push off switch located on the bottom left of the front panel that applies power to the ICS AirCal. On is indicated by the illumination of a green LED and the digital display. When the ICS AirCal is first turned on it is in operation mode.
  • Page 14 Therefore, no manual selection is needed. However, the default startup temperature of the ICS AirCal should match the temperature of the first caloric protocol in your list (e.g. if you start with Left Cool - default the ICS AirCal to start with Cool).
  • Page 15 The flow rate selection (actual only) will be indicated on the display panel. If the ICS AirCal is in operation mode, the digital display shows the actual flow rate. If the ICS AirCal is in standby mode the display will be off.

  • Page 16: Ics Aircal Delivery Head & Foot Switch

    4 ICS AirCal Delivery Head & Foot Switch present. 3) If the ICS AirCal was tilted at more than 20° with the water pump running. If one of these criteria were met please refer to Getting started ► 5 and follow the Filling and priming procedure ►...
  • Page 17 4 ICS AirCal Delivery Head & Foot Switch Note Caution symbol indicates that the inner speculum should never be placed in the ear without an Outer Dis- • posable Speculum attached to it. Inner Speculum Full View Otoscope Lens Flow Time Activation Trigger Light On/Off Button 4.1.1...

  • Page 18: Performing A Caloric Irrigation

    Pressing the foot switch more than once will NOT stop or restart the countdown timer. If the ICS AirCal is in standby mode, pressing the foot switch will NOT start the countdown timer. In standby mode the foot switch can start any test in the ICS VNG/ENG software.
  • Page 19 4. Start collecting response and start irrigation. 5. Start tasking patient 20-30 seconds into irrigation. 6. When duration time is reached the ICS AirCal will present a beep, remove the delivery head from the patient's ear and continue tasking. 7. Right after the peak of the response, allow patient to fixate.

  • Page 20: Ics Aircal System Safety

    ICS AirCal system. Local government rules and regulations, if applicable, should be followed at all times. When the ICS AirCal device is used in conjunction with a test device, make sure that all information, cautions, and warn- ings in the User Manual for the test device are followed. For safety specifics concerning test modules and test devices, see the specific manuals.
  • Page 21 Device are suitable for use within the patient environment. 1. For the sake of safety, and in order not to void the warranty, the ICS AirCal should only be serviced by authorized ser- vice personnel. In case of defects, please make a detailed description of the defect(s) and contact your supplier.

  • Page 22: Service, Cleaning, And Maintenance

    Service, cleaning, and maintenance Warning • Under no circumstances disassemble ICS AirCal. Contact your supplier. Parts inside ICS AirCal must only be checked or serviced by authorized personnel. Service For the sake of safety and in order not to void the warranty, service and repair of electro-medical equipment should be car- ried out only by the equipment manufacturer or by service personnel at authorized workshops.

  • Page 23: Other References

    8 Other references make a detailed description of the defect(s) and contact your supplier. Do not use a defective device. Cleaning Keep the instrument clean and as free of dust as possible. To clean the outside case or delivery head, use a soft slightly damp cloth with a small amount of mild detergent.
  • Page 24 <90%, 35°C non-condensing Air Pressure 500 hPa to 1060 hPa Reservoir If the ICS AirCal is going to be stored for an extended period of time without usage or shipped the reservoir should be empty. Standards Safety Complies with IEC60601-1, UL2601-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO 601.1-90,...

  • Page 25: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration Tables

    Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration tables Electromagnetic Emissions The ICS AirCal device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the ICS AirCal device should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 26 Electromagnetic Immunity - Equipment and Systems that are not LIFE SUPPORTING The ICS AirCal system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the system should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 27 The ICS AirCalsystem is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated disturbances are con- trolled. The customer or user of ICS AirCal system can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a min- imum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and ICS AirCal system as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Look at the Water Level Display. If the bar is orange, this means you Causes: need to refill the water in the ICS AirCal. Turn off the ICS AirCal. Fol- Filling and priming pro- low the Filling and Priming procedure in 1.

  • Page 29: Firmware Procedures

    Firmware procedures To upgrade the ICS AirCal firmware, locate the AirCal Firmware upgrade CD and a computer on which the ICS AirCal device Installing the device driver ► 30 driver has been installed. To install the device driver, follow the instructions in before continuing.
  • Page 30 4. Turn on the computer and insert the ICS AirCal firmware upgrade CD. 5. Using a ballpoint pen, press and hold the firmware mode button while turning on the ICS AirCal. Hold for 3 seconds (the display will be blank).

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