Operating The Fluid Warmer - Enthermics ivNow-1 Owner's Manual

Operation Instructions
WARNING
To prevent an electrical shock hazard:
Unplug the warmer if fluid spills inside the
contoured warming module.
Instructions:
1. Wipe the excess fluid from the module.
2. Contact qualified service personnel to
remove the module control and remove
any remaining liquid.
3. Perform necessary hospital electrical
safety checks before returning the
warmer to operation.
WARNING
Verify the fluid temperature prior to using the fluid.
Refer to fluid manufacturer's labeling for recommended
warming procedures.
Injection fluid manufacturer suggests not to warm
injection fluids above 40°C (104°F). If fluids are warmed
above the suggested temperature, the fluids should
be discarded.
CAUTION
This appliance is not approved for
warming blood or blood products.
CAUTION
If the fluid warmer controller has failed, or if error
messages are displayed, it is recommended that the fluid
inventory be discarded. Refer to the troubleshooting
guide for error descriptions and action required.
NotICe: This warmer should not be left unattended
for periods of more than 24 hours. In case of
absences longer than 24 hours, disconnect the
warmer from its power source.
NotICe: A temporary odor may be noticeable upon initial
start-up of the warmer. Contact manufacturer
if the odor persists aft er a day or more of
continuous use.
NOTE: Do not operate an ivNow fluid warmer above a warm
surface, appliance, or heat source.
The ambient temperature should not be higher than
6°C (10°F) below the set-point temperature.
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Operating the Fluid Controller
How to Operate the ivNow Fluid Warmer
1 . Connect the fl uid warmer to an appropriate hospital
2 . Locate the power switch on the left side of
3 . Push the power switch to the ON (I) position .
4 . Four dashes (----) display
5 . Place a bag of fl uid slightly off center and to the
6 . The bag of fl uid must rest on top of the sensor in the
When a bag of fl uid is fi rst detected in the contoured
warming module, a single dash will scroll on the
display
sensing the product temperature .
During normal operation, the actual temperature of
the bag of fl uid displays
As the bag of fl uid continues to warm, the status
indicator light
reaches the set-point temperature (+0/-2°C [+0/-3°F])
NOTE: The warm-up stabilization time will vary slightly
If the fl uid warmer has failed to heat, is ON but
the LED display and indicator light does not
illuminate, or if error messages are displayed, see the
troubleshooting guide in this manual . Inspect the bag
of fl uid and discard if necessary .
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grade receptacle — specifi ed on the electrical
information page .
the fl uid warmer .
NOTE: The plate will not begin to heat until a bag of fluid
is placed in the contoured warming module.
right inside the contoured warming module .
middle of the heating plate .
NOTE: Improper placement of the bag of fluid can cause
the manual reset to trip.
for fi ve (5) seconds while the module is
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illuminates when the bag of fl uid
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depending on the fluid bag temperature and
ambient room temperature. The chart on the next
page indicates the heating of a 1-liter bag starting at
21ºC (70ºF) warmed to a set-point of 40°C (104°F) in a
room with 21ºC (70ºF) ambient temperature.
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