
Contents
HOTLINE®3 Blood and Fluid Warmer | Operator’s Manual iii
Contents
1 About this Manual 1
Indications for Use 1
Conventions Used in this Manual 1
2 Description 2
Components 2
HOTLINE®3 Fluid Warming Set 4
3 Important Safety Information 5
Additional WARNINGS and CAUTIONS for Accessories 8
4 Assembly Instructions 9
Step 1 - Unpack the HOTLINE3 Warmer 9
Step 2 - Clamp the HOTLINE3Warmer to the I.V. Pole 9
Step 3 - Disinfect the Reservoir 10
Step 4 - Fill the Reservoir With Recirculating Solution 11
Step 5 - Perform the Electrical Safety Tests 11
5 Principle of Operation 12
Infusate Delivery Temperatures 12
6Operation 13
Controls and Displays 13
Display Panel 13
Power and Alarm Test Panel 14
Reservoir Level Display 14
Modes of Operation 15
OFF Mode 15
ON/Operating Mode 15
Check Disposables Mode 15
Add Recirculating Solution Mode 16
Over Temperature Alarm Mode 16
7 Operating Instructions 17
Step 1 - Set Up the HOTLINE3 Warmer 17
Step 2 - Set Up the HOTLINE3 Fluid Warming Set 18
Step 3 - Connect the Intravenous Administration Set 19
Step 4 - Using the HOTLINE3 Warmer 20
Step 5 - After Use 20
Storage 21
8Troubleshooting 22
9 Testing 24
Alarm Signal Test 24
Over Temperature Alarm Test 25
Add Recirculating Solution Test 25
Check Disposables Test 26
Temperature Verification of the Recirculating Solution 26
Periodic Electrical Testing 28
Leakage Current 28