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USA with a commitment to quality. Register Your Warmer Register Register your Enthermics appliance online. Registering your appliance ensures prompt service in the event of a warranty claim. You will also receive direct notifications of software updates and additional product information.
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Register Your Warmer ......3 Enthermics 24/7 Emergency Repair Service ....3 Safety The Meaning of Signal Words .
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AFETY The Meaning of Signal Words This manual contains signal words where needed. These signal words must be obeyed to reduce the risk of death, personal injury, or equipment damage. The meaning of these signal words is explained below. DANGER Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
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Inspection and servicing of internal components must only be performed by qualified service personnel. Only a qualified Enthermics service representative may make modifications to ▪ the warmer. Modifications to the warmer could be hazardous to users and patients.
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To prevent serious injury, death or property damage, have the warmer inspected ▪ and serviced at least every twelve (12) months by a trained technician. Contact Enthermics for the authorized service partner in your area. ▪ Incident notice Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the warmer should be ▪...
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ABELS Label Locations IVN-PHD-009317 Enthermics contact information Electrical warning label Quality inspected Flu i d W ar me r O pe rat or ’ s Ma nu a l MN -3 86 45 R e v 7 5/ 25 ▪...
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PECIFICATIONS Specification Information Model ivNow-1 ivNow-2 ivNow-3 Intended use Warming injection fluids/iv bags Net: 8 lb (3.6 kg) Net: 14 lb (6.4 kg) Net: 20 lb (9.0 kg) Weight Ship: 11 lb (5.0 kg) Ship: 16 lb (7.3 kg) Ship: 23 lb (10.4 kg) Storage cavity 1 bag, 2 bags,...
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PECIFICATIONS Dimension Drawings 8.0" (203mm) 8.0" (203mm) 13.2" (335mm) 13.2" (335mm) 8.0" (203mm) 13.2" (335mm) IVN-DIM-009256 F l ui d Wa rm er O p er a t or’ s Man u a l M N - 38 64 5 Re v 7 5 /25 ▪...
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NSTALLATION How to Unpack the Warmer Before you begin Make sure you have cutting tools to remove packaging. Unpack the warmer To unpack the warmer, do the following. Step Action Open the box. Remove the warmer from the box with the foam inserts attached to the warmer.
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NSTALLATION How to Install and Mount the Warmer Background ivNow warmers can be installed in a variety of ways. Up to three warmers can be linked together with a jumper cord and connected via a mounting plate. Configurations can be placed on a counter top, mount to a wall or pole. IVN-TS-009410 Requirements The warmer must not be installed in any area where it may be affected by steam,...
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NSTALLATION Continued from previous page Mounting the To mount the warmers, do the following. warmers Step Action Remove the two thumb screws from the sides of the rear panel. Remove the top bracket from the rear panel. Remove the rear panel from the assembly.
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NSTALLATION Continued from previous page Make sure the toggle anchors are fully tightened. IVN-TS-009268 Re-install the warmer to the rear panel. Re-install the top bracket to the rear panel. Connect the plug to the electrical outlet. Equipotential- For warmers with an equipotential-bonding terminal, an equalization bonding bonding terminal lead must be connected to the equipotential-bonding terminal and the other (if applicable)
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PERATION Preparing the Warmer for First Use Before you begin WARNING: Electric shock hazard. Disconnect the warmer from electric power before cleaning. Do not use: NOTICE abrasive cleaning compounds. ▪ chloride based cleaners. ▪ commercial or household cleaners containing ammonia. ▪...
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PERATION How to Turn On and Turn Off the Warmer Before you begin The warmer must be connected to electric power. Turning on the To turn on the warmer, do the following. warmer Step Action Press the standy button . The screen turns on. NOTE: The warmer will not heat until a bag is placed in the module.
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PERATION How to Operate the Warmer Before you begin The warmer must be connected to electric power and turned on. WARNING: Personal injury hazard. Do not operate the warmer in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide; in oxygen-enriched environments;...
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PERATION Continued from previous page Procedure To operate the warmer, do the following. Step Action Load the fluid bag in the warmer. This starts the warming process. Refer to the image below for correct fluid bag placement. NOTE: The warm-up stabilization time will vary depending on the bag temperature and the ambient room temperature.
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PERATION Continued from previous page ivNow status The warmer displays the following messages depending on the status of the indicators fluid bag. Status Indicator Meaning 4 dashes Fluid bag is not present. Chasing dash Fluid bag is detected, measuring the initial fluid bag temperature.
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PERATION How to View the Firmware Version Before you begin The warmer must be connected to electric power and turned on. Procedure To view the firmware version, do the following. Step Action Press and hold the standby button for 5 seconds, then release the button.
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PERATION How to Change the Warming Time Limit Before you begin The warmer must be connected to electric power and turned on. Notes Always follow the fluid manufacturer’s guidelines for recommendations on best ▪ handling and storage practices. In the event of power failure, the ivNow internal timer will be reset and become ▪...
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PERATION How to Change the Temperature Set-Point Before you begin The warmer must be connected to electric power and turned on. NOTE: Always follow the fluid manufacturer’s guidelines for recommendations on best handling and storage practices. Procedure To change the temperature set-point, do the following. Step Action Press and hold...
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AINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule NOTE: Do not remove exterior panels from the warmer or attempt repairs. The warmer has no user-serviceable internal components. Only perform routine cleaning and maintenance procedures specifically described in this manual. Daily For daily maintenance, do the following. Clean: any spills with a clean, lint free cloth.
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AINTENANCE How to Clean the Warmer Before you begin WARNING: Electric shock hazard. Disconnect the warmer from electric power before cleaning. Do not use: NOTICE abrasive cleaning compounds. ▪ chloride based cleaners. ▪ commercial or household cleaners containing ammonia. ▪ Weekly cleaning To clean the warmer weekly, do the following.
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ROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes Background This section is provided for the assistance of qualified and trained service technicians only and is not intended for use by untrained or unauthorized service personnel. Failure to observe this precaution may void the warranty. NOTE: If the warmer is not operating properly, check the following before calling an authorized service agent: Verify that the power to the warmer is on.
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ROUBLESHOOTING Code Refers to Action required E-50 Analog to digital converter error 1. Press the status button to clear the error code. E-F0 Flash write error 2. Remove the fluid bag(s) and allow the warmer to cool down. E-F1 Flash write error Inspect the fluid and discard if necessary.
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LECTRICAL NFORMATION Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration The warmer requires special precautions regarding EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the accompanying documents. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
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LECTRICAL NFORMATION Continued from previous page Electromagnetic The warmer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified immunity below. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance Electromagnetic ±4 kV contact ±4 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic discharge (ESD) tile.
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LECTRICAL NFORMATION Continued from previous page Electromagnetic The warmer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified emissions below. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance Conducted RF 3 V/m 3 V/m Portable and mobile RF communications IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz equipment should be used no closer to any...
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LECTRICAL NFORMATION Continued from previous page Electromagnetic The warmer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which immunity distance radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The user of the warmer can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the warmer as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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Enthermics Medical Systems warrants to the original purchaser only, that any original part found to be defective in material or workmanship will be replaced with a new or rebuilt part at Enthermics option, subject to provisions hereinafter stated. Warranty Period...
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No person except an officer of Enthermics is authorized to modify this warranty or to incur on behalf of Enthermics any other obligation or liability in connection with Enthermics equipment.
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