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Bair Hugger Model 750 Temperature Management Unit Service Manual
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11 Do not use a Bair Hugger blanket to transfer or move the patient; injury may result
12 To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire:
• keep power cord visible and accessible at all times The plug on the power cord serves as the
disconnect device The wall socket outlet shall be as close as practical and shall be easily accessible
• use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use
• do not allow the power cord to get wet
• do not use the warming unit when it appears the warming unit, power cord or any component is
damaged Contact 3M Patient Warming technical support at 1-800-733-7775
• this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth
13 To reduce the risks associated with exposure to biohazards always perform the decontamination
procedure prior to returning the warmer for service and prior to disposal
14 Do not retain the patient using a warming blanket alone, as injury may result Use a draw sheet,
safety strap, or other means to retain the patient
15 Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer
16 To ground this Bair Hugger warming unit, only connect to receptacles marked “Hospital Only”
“Hospital Grade,” or a reliable grounded outlet
CAUTIONS
1 Except for specific blanket models, Bair Hugger blankets are not sterile and are all intended for single
patient use ONLY Placing a sheet between the Bair Hugger blanket and the patient does not prevent
contamination of this product
2 Monitor the temperature and cutaneous response of patients who are incapable of reacting,
communicating and/or who are without a sense of feeling every 10-20 minutes or according to
institutional protocol Monitor the patient's vital signs regularly Adjust air temperature or discontinue
therapy when the therapeutic goal is reached or if vital sign instability occurs Notify physician of vital
sign instability immediately
3 Do not leave pediatric patients unattended during therapy
4 Do not initiate temperature management therapy unless the temperature management unit is free from
mechanical damage and is safely placed on a hard surface or securely mounted Otherwise, injury may
result
5 To prevent tipping, clamp the Model 750 temperature management unit to an IV pole at a height that
provides stability We recommend clamping the unit no higher than 44" (112 cm) on an IV pole with
a minimum 28" (71 cm) diameter wheelbase Failure to do so may result in IV pole tipping, catheter
site trauma, and patient injury
6 Electrical shock hazard Do not disassemble the temperature management unit unless you are a
qualified service technician There are electrically live parts with in the unit when it is connected to a
power source, even when the unit is in Standby mode
7 To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination follow applicable regulations when
disposing of this device or any of its electronic components