Gaymar Thermacare TC3249 User manual

Thermacare®REF TC3249
Convective Warming System [English]
Konvektionsvarmesystem [Dansk]
Konvektionsvärmesystem [Svenska]
Virtauslämmitinjärjestelmä [Suomi]
Sistema de Aquecimento por Convector [Português]
Système de réchauement par convection [Français]
Aparato de calentamiento convectivo [Español]
Sistema di riscaldamento per convezione [Italiano]
Konvektionswärmesystem [Deutsch]
Convectie Verwarmingssysteem [Nederlands]
Σύστημα κυκλοφορίας θερμότητας [Ελληνικά]
Operating Manual [English]
Betjeningsvejledning [Dansk]
Använderanvisning [Svenska]
Käyttöopas [Suomi]
Manual de Utilização [Português]
Manuel d'utilisation [Français]
Manual del usuario [Español]
Guida all’uso [Italiano]
Bedienungshandbuch [Deutsch]
Bedieningshandleiding [Nederlands]
Εγχειρίδιο Λειτουργίας [Ελληνικά] P/N: 12537000 Rev. C .0 2012/04

Attention:consultaccompanying
documents
Dangerous voltage
Protective earth (ground)
Type BF applied equipment
Fan only (no heat)
32°C
38°C
43°C
Do not use in operating room
(OR) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
O-on switch
REMOVE FROM USE
(indicator light, amber color)
Symbols used within this manual:
16°C - 29°C
Ambientoperatingtemperature
Important
The Thermacare TC3249 Convective
Warming Unit is compatible with model
TC1050, TC1050N, TC2050, TC2050N,
TC2052, TC2052N, TC2054, TC2054N,
TC2060 and TC2061 Warming Quilts.
TheThermacare ConvectiveWarming System
(gure1, page4)providesa continuousmeans
of warming patients to help prevent and/or
treat hypothermia. The system consists of a
ConvectiveWarming Unit (Power Unit) and a
disposable Quilt. A connecting hose conducts
heated air from the Power Unit to the Quilt.
Read and understand the Operator's Manual
and all precautions prior to using theTC3249
Convective Warming System.
We suggest that a biomedical engineer
performtheFUNCTIONALCHECKANDSAFETY
INSPECTION regularly to assure the TC3249
Power Unit works properly (refer to TC3249
Service Manual).
Review the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in section
1.0 (pp. 2-3) prior to each application.
Receiving Inspection
Upon receipt, unpack the Power Unit. Save
all packing material. Perform a visual and
mechanicalinspectionforconcealeddamage.If
any damage is found, notify the carrier at once
and ask for a written inspection. Photograph
any damage and prepare a written record.
Failure to do so within 15 days may result in
loss of claim.
Contact your local dealer for assistance.
NOTE: Extremely high storage temperatures
(such as those found in rail cars or automobile
trunks on hot summer days) can cause the
overtemp thermostats within this device to
actuate. Should this occur, the REMOVE FROM
USE indicator will light when the Power Unit
is turned on. If this happens, the thermostats
must bemanually reset byqualied personnel
such as certied biomedical electronics
technicians or certied clinical engineers
according to the TC3249 Service Manual
instructions.
Before you begin . . .[English]
16°C – 29°C

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Section Description Page
1.0 Safety Precautions ............................................................................2
2.0 Introduction........................................................................................4
3.0 Operator Control Panel...................................................................5
4.0 Operating Instructions....................................................................6
5.0 Routine Maintenance ......................................................................7
6.0 Troubleshooting................................................................................8
7.0 Quilts / Training / Warranty / Returns.........................................8
8.0 Specications .....................................................................................9
Illustrations
Figure Description Page
1 Convective Warming System........................................................4
2 Power Unit Mounting......................................................................4
3 Pole Mounting Height Limit..........................................................4
4 Operator Control Panel...................................................................5
5 Attaching Hose to Quilt..................................................................6
Tables
Table Description Page
1 Setting the Prescribed Temperature ..........................................6

1.0 Safety Precautions
Review the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
prior to using the Power Unit. These SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS appear within this manual, the
PowerUnit label,or theQuiltInstructionsforUse.
This device generates heated air ow.
Excessive heat could cause thermal
stress or skin lesions. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in death or
serious injury:
• If the patient's temperature is not
responding or does not reach the
prescribedtemperatureintheprescribed
time, or deviates from the prescribed
temperaturerange, notifythe attending
physician promptly.
•Monitor core temperature. Neonates
and pediatric patients of low weight will
haveatendencytooverheatmorereadily
than adults. Failure to monitor core
temperature could result in abnormal
elevationofbodytemperatureresultingin
death or serious injury.
•Monitor the patient's temperature, vital
signs, and skin condition regularly
(every 20 minutes or as prescribed by
a physician). Pediatric, temperature-
sensitive, and postoperative patients
should be checked more frequently.
If the patient's temperature is within
the prescribed range, select a lower
temperature setting or discontinue
therapy. If vital signs become unstable,
notify the attending physician
immediately.
•Explosive hazard. Do not use in the
presence of ammable anesthetics.
•Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power
before servicing theTC3249 Power Unit.
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(continued next column)
•When treating hemodynamically
unstable patients, start therapy at 32°C
or 38°C temperature setting.
•Do not apply heat to lower extremities
during aortic cross-clamping. Ischemic
injury may occur.
•Do not apply heat to ischemic tissue.
•Do not use the Power Unit unless the
hose is connected to a warming quilt.
Placeyourhandunderthequilttoverify
the air is warm.
• Use this Power Unit only with
those quilts recommended by the
manufacturer (see inside cover of this
manual for list).
•Repairs should be performed only by
qualied personnel such as certied
biomedical electronics technicians or
certied clinical engineersfamiliar with
repair practices for servicing medical
devices, and in accordance with the
Service Manual. Damage to the Power
Unit or malfunction could otherwise
result.
Section 1 - Safety Precautions
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING

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1.0 Safety Precautions (cont’d)
Section 1 - Safety Precautions (cont’d)
• U.S.Federallawrestrictsthis
device to sale by or on the order of a
physician. Use this system only under
direction of a physician. A physician's
orderisrequiredforsettingtemperature
and for continued use of equipment.
•Evaporative cooling may result if the
patient's skin is not dry.
•Do not permit air from the quilt to blow
ontoanopenwound.Convectiveairow
can cause airborne contamination
to open wounds. Use tape on quilt
to restrict movement of air toward the
surgical site.
• Forgroundingreliability,plugonlyintoa
properly grounded outlet.
•When using an I.V. pole, do not mount
the Power Unit higher than 1 meter.
Otherwise,thePowerUnitcouldtipover.
CAUTION

2.0 Introduction
Please read the precautions found in section 1.0
andalloperatinginstructionsbeforeattemptingto
usetheThermacareTC3249ConvectiveWarming
System. In addition, we recommend you request
in-service training from your local dealer.
2.1 Convective Warming System
The ConvectiveWarming System (g. 1) provides
a continuous means of warming patients to help
prevent and/or treat hypothermia. The system
consists of a Convective Warming Unit (Power
Unit) and a disposable Quilt. A connecting hose
conducts heated air from the Power Unit to the
Quilt.
2.2 TC3249 Power Unit
The TC3249 Power Unit provides a continuous
source of air to the Quilt.The Power Unit consists
of a HEPA lter, blower, heater, and temperature
controller. Exiting air temperatures may be set to
one of ve temperature settings -- fan only, 32°C,
38°C, 43°C -- as appropriate for the application.
ThePowerUnitcanbeoperatedwhilehangingon
the rails of a bed, stretcher, on an I. V. pole, or on
an optional stand (gs. 2A/2B).
When using an I.V. pole, do not mount the
Power Unit higher than 1 meter (see g. 3).
Otherwise, the Power Unit could tip over.
2.3 Quilt
The Quilt distributes air over the covered areas
ofthepatientthroughopeningsinthepatientside
of the Quilt. Quilts consist of layers of plastic
and nonwoven material bonded together. On
operatingroommodelQuilts,apressure-sensitive,
nonirritating tape provides aseal between the air
from the Quilt and the surgical site. Refer to the
instructions enclosed with each Quilt.
Figure 3 - Pole mounting height limit
Figure 1 - Convective Warming System
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Figure 2A - I. V. Pole or Stand mounted
I. V. Pole
Clam p
Bedrail
Hook
Figure 2B - Bed rail mounted
1 meter
maximum
Section 2 - Introduction
CAUTION

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Section 3 - Operator Control Panel
3.3 REMOVE FROM USE Indicator 
The REMOVE FROM USE indicator will light:
•ifapatientlimitthermostatorheater
overtemp thermostat has tripped, or
•iftheHEPAlterhasbeeninstalled
incorrectly or is missing.
Theheatingelementandblowerwillautomatically
turn o when either of these conditions occur.
If the REMOVE FROM USE indicator lights,
turn the Power Unit o immediately.
Discontinue use and refer equipment for
servicing.
Figure 4 - Operator Control Panel

3.0 Operator Control Panel
The operator controls are identied in gure 4.
3.1 POWER Switch 
The POWER switch controls power to the Power
Unit.The POWER INDICATOR light in the switch
will be lit when power is on.
3.2 TEMPERATURE SETTING
Push Buttons 
When the Power Unit is turned on, the system
defaults to the 38°C temperature setting.
Temperaturesettingsareselectedbypressingthe
appropriate push button-- fan only, 32°C, 38°C,
43°C.
If electrical power is momentarily interrupted,
the existing temperature setting will remain. If
electrical power remains o, the TC3249 will
default to 38°C when power is restored.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT
Read and understand these instructions
and the precautions on the inside front
cover before using theTC3249 Power Unit.
4.0 Operating Instructions
Perform the following start-up procedure each
time theTC3249 ConvectiveWarming System is
placed into operation:
1. Select the location for operation of the
TC3249 Power Unit. Mount it using the bed
rail hooks, pole clamp, or set it on a at,
hard surface. If mounting unit to an I. V.
pole,insureunitismountednohigherthan1
meter.Keeptheairinletsatthebottomofthe
unitclearofanyobstructions.Donotsetunit
on a bed surface.
NOTE: If Power Unit is placed on the oor,
increased levels of dust could reduce lter
life.
2. RemovetheQuiltfromitspackaging.Unfold
the Quilt and place it over the patient. Refer
to the Instructions for Use and Safety
Precautions included with each Quilt.
3. Insert the end of the hose into the Quilt
opening (g. 5). Secure the hose tightly.
4. PlugthePowerUnitintoaproperlygrounded
outlet.
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5. Turn the power on.
6. WhenthePowerUnitisturnedon,itdefaults
to the 38°C setting. Select the prescribed
temperature you desire for the patient (see
table 1).
Section 4 - Operating Instructions
Figure 5 - Attaching hose to Quilt
Table 1 - Setting the prescribed temperature
strap
colla
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tab
strap
collar
opening
hose

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Section 4 - Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Section 5 - Routine Maintenance
NOTE:
•The air temperature surrounding the patient
will vary at each setting, depending upon
room air temperature and the quality of the
insulating blanket or sheet that is used over
the Quilt.
•Operate the Power Unit only in the specied
ambienttemperatureandvoltageranges(see
Specications, page 9).
7. Placeyourhandunderthequilttoverifythat
the Power Unit is warming when set to the
32°C, 38°C, 43°C temperature settings.
8. Place a sheet or blanket over the inated
Quilt to maximize the eciency and
minimize the heat loss from the system.
Monitorthepatient'stemperature,vital
signs, and skin condition regularly
(every 20 minutes or as prescribed by
a physician). If patient's temperature
reaches the normal range, reduce air
temperature or discontinue therapy. If
vital signs become unstable, notify the
attendingphysicianimmediately.Failure
to follow these precautions could
result in death or serious injury.
9. If the REMOVE FROM USE indicator lights,
discontinueuse. Referservicingtoqualied
personnel.
4.1 Shutdown Procedure
When therapy has been completed, turn the
unit oand disconnect the hosefrom the Quilt.
Discard the Quilt.
5.0 Routine Maintenance
Thefollowingroutinemaintenanceprocedures
will help insure dependable operation:
5.1 Cleaning the Power Unit
Clean the control panel, enclosure exterior,
and hose with a soft cloth lightly dampened
with a nonstaining hospital disinfectant. Clean
accumulated dirt from the air vents with a
vacuum cleaner.
5.2 Storing the Hose
Slide the hose under the bed rail hooks on the
back of the Power Unit when not in use.
5.3 Storing the Power Cord
Coil the power cord. Hold it in place with the
strap on theside of thePowerUnit. Or, hangthe
powercordfromthe bracketon theback ofthe
accessory stand.
5.4 Quilt Care
RefertotheinstructionsincludedwitheachQuilt
fordetails on correct application and use. Small
rips or tears in Quilt material may be repaired
with adhesive tape.
Quilts are not sterile. Quilts are intended
for single patient use only. Quilts should be
discarded after use.
5.5 Servicing the Equipment
Repairs to the Power Unit should be
performedbyqualiedpersonnelsuch
as certied biomedical electronics
technicians or clinical engineers
familiar with repair practices for
servicing medical devices, and in
accordance with the TC3249 Service
Manual. Damage to the Power Unit or
malfunction may otherwise result.
WARNING
WARNING

5.6 Changing the Filter
Filtersmustbechangedonlybyqualiedservice
personnel. Refer to theTC3249 Service Manual
for instructions on replacing the lter. Under
normal use, replace the HEPA lter inside the
Power Unit every 1000 operating hours or 12
months, whichever occurs rst.
6.0 Troubleshooting
Most Power Unit operating problems are minor
and can be corrected by the operator. The
following are troubleshooting hints. Perform
corrective action in the sequence listed.
6.1 Quilt Will Not Inate
1. Make sure the Power Unit is plugged in and
turned on.
2. Check both ends of hose for proper
connection.
3. Check hose and quilt inlet for kinks.
4. Check Quilt for damage. If air is owing
from hose, try another Quilt. (Small rips or
tearsintheQuiltmaybetemporarilyrepaired
with adhesive tape.)
5. Havequaliedservicepersonnel check fora
clogged or dirty HEPA lter.
6.2 REMOVE FROM USE Indicator is Lit
This indicates that the heater and blower have
shutdownduetotheairtemperatureexceeding
the high temperature limit, or that the lter has
been incorrectly installed or is missing. Remove
the Power Unit from use immediately. Refer
servicing to qualied personnel.
Repairs to the Power Unit should be
performed by qualied personnel such
as certied biomedical electronics
technicians or clinical engineers familiar
withrepairpracticesforservicingmedical
devices, and in accordance withTC3249
Service Manual.
DamagetothePowerUnitormalfunction
may otherwise result.
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7.0 Miscellaneous
7.1 Quilts
Contact your dealer for information onthe model
TC1050, TC1050N, TC2050, TC2050N, TC2052,
TC2052N, TC2054, TC2054N, TC2060 and
TC2061 Quilts available for use with theTC3249
Power Unit.
7.2 Accessory Stand
Anoptionalaccessorystand(THC-5)formounting
theTC3249 PowerUnit is availablefrom yourlocal
dealer.
7.3 Customer Training
In-service training is recommended and can be
arranged through your dealer.
7.4 Limited Warranty
TheThermacareTC3249 Power Unit is warranted
free of defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and operation for a period of
two years, under the terms and conditions of the
Gaymar warranty in place at time of purchase.
Consumable items such as lters are excluded.
The full warranty is available from Gaymar upon
request.
7.5 Return Authorization
Contact your local dealer.
Use only quilts recommended by
manufacturer.Failuretodosomayresult
in thermal injury.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting
Section 7 - Miscellaneous
WARNING
WARNING