gaymar TC3000 Operator's Manual
®
Thermacare TC3000
Convective Warming System
Aparato de calentamiento convectivo
Operating Manual
Manual del usuario
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60°F - 85°F
(16°C - 29°C)
Before you begin . . .
Important
The Thermacare TC3000 Convective
Warming Unit is compatible with model
TC1050, TC2050, TC2052, TC2054, and
TC2060 Warming Quilts.
The Thermacare Convective Warming System
(figure 1, page 4) 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.
Read and understand the Operator's Manual
and all precautions prior to using the TC3000
Convective Warming System.
We suggest that a biomedical engineer perform
the FUNCTIONAL CHECK AND SAFETY
INSPECTION regularly to assure the TC3000
Power Unit works properly (refer to TC3000
Service Manual).
Review the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in section
1.0 (pp. 2-3) prior to each application.
Symbols used within this manual:
Attention: consult accompanying
documents
Dangerous voltage
Protective earth (ground)
Type BF applied equipment
Off-on switch
MIN (Fan Only)
Receiving Inspection
Upon receipt, unpack the Power Unit. Save all
packing material. Perform a visual and
mechanical inspection for concealed damage.
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 or contact Gaymar's
Technical Service Department (see back cover
for phone numbers) 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 be manually reset by qualified personnel
such as certified biomedical electronics
technicians or certified clinical engineers
according to the TC3000 Service Manual
instructions.
LOW (90°F, 32°C)
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MED (100°F, 38°C)
HIGH (110°F, 43°C)
MAX (115°F, 46°C)
REMOVE FROM USE
(indicator light, amber color)
Do not use in operating room
(OR) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Ambient operating temperature
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Table of Contents
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 Specifications........................................................................ 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
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Section 1 - Safety Precautions
1.0 Safety Precautions
Review the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS prior
to using the Power Unit. These SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS appear within this manual, the
Power Unit label, or the Quilt Instructions for Use.
DANGER
• Explosive hazard. Do not use in the
presence of flammable anesthetics.
• Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power
before servicing the TC3000 Power Unit.
WARNING
This device generates heated air flow.
Excessive heat could cause thermal
stress or skin lesions. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in death or
serious injury:
• Use the Convective Warming System
only under direction of a physician. A
physician's order is required for setting
temperature and for continued use of
equipment.
• If the patient's temperature is not
responding or does not reach the
prescribed temperature in the prescribed
time, or deviates from the prescribed
temperature range, notify the attending
physician promptly.
• Monitor core temperature. Neonates and
pediatric patients of low weight will have
a tendency to overheat more readily than
adults. Failure to monitor core
temperature could result in abnormal
elevation of body temperature resulting in
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, temperaturesensitive, and postoperative patients
should be checked more frequently. If the
patient's temperature is within the
(continued next column)
WARNING
prescribed range, select a lower
temperature setting or discontinue
therapy. If vital signs become unstable,
notify the attending physician
immediately.
• When treating hemodynamically unstable
patients, start therapy at LOW (90°F,
32°C) or MED (100°F, 38°C) temperature
setting.
• Do not apply heat to lower extremities
during aortic cross-clamping. Ischemic
injury may occur.
• Do not use the MAX (115°F, 46°C)
temperature setting in the operating
room.
• Do not use the TC3000 Power Unit in the
MAX (115°F, 46°C) temperature setting
when using the TC2050, TC2052,
TC2054, or TC2060 Warming Quilts.
• Do not use the MAX (115°F, 46°C)
temperature setting for patients with any
of the following conditions:
1.Low cardiac output
2.Poor peripheral perfusion or
peripheral vascular disease
3.Total immobilization
4.Non-sensate patients
• Do not apply heat to ischemic tissue.
• Do not use the Power Unit unless the
hose is connected to a warming quilt.
Place your hand under the quilt to verify
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
qualified personnel such as certified
biomedical electronics technicians or
certified clinical engineers familiar with
repair practices for servicing medical
devices, and in accordance with the
Service Manual. Damage to the Power
Unit or malfunction could otherwise
result.
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Section 1 - Safety Precautions (cont’d)
1.0 Safety Precautions (cont’d)
CAUTION
• U. S. Federal law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a physician.
• Evaporative cooling may result if the
patient's skin is not dry.
• Do not permit air from the quilt to blow
onto an open wound. Convective airflow
can cause airborne contamination to
open wounds. Use tape on quilt to
restrict movement of air toward the
surgical site.
• For grounding reliability, plug only into a
grounded outlet labelled “Hospital
Grade.”
• When using an I. V. pole, do not mount
the Power Unit higher than 3 feet
(0.9 meter). Otherwise, the Power Unit
could tip over.
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I. V. Pole
Clamp
Section 2 - Introduction
2.0 Introduction
Please read the precautions found in section 1.0
and all operating instructions before attempting to
use the Thermacare TC3000 Convective Warming
System. In addition, we recommend you request
in-service training from your local dealer.
2.1 Convective Warming System
The Convective Warming System (fig. 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 TC3000 Power Unit
The TC3000 Power Unit provides a continuous
source of air to the Quilt. The Power Unit consists
of a HEPA filter, blower, heater, and temperature
controller. Exiting air temperatures may be set to
one of five temperature settings -- MIN (fan only),
LOW (90°F, 32°C), MED (100°F, 38°C), HIGH
(110°F, 43°C), and MAX (115°F, 46°C) -- as
appropriate for the application. The Power Unit can
be operated while hanging on the rails of a bed,
stretcher, on an I. V. pole, or on an optional stand
(figs. 2A/2B).
CAUTION
Figure 1 - Convective Warming System
Figure 2A - I. V. Pole or Stand mounted
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Bedrail
Hook
When using an I. V. pole, do not mount the
Power Unit higher than 3 feet (0.9 meter)
(see figure 3).
Otherwise, the Power Unit could tip over.
2.3 Quilt
The Quilt distributes air over the covered areas of
the patient through openings in the patient side of
the Quilt. Quilts consist of layers of plastic and
nonwoven material bonded together. On operating
room model Quilts, a pressure-sensitive,
nonirritating tape provides a seal between the air
from the Quilt and the surgical site. Refer to the
instructions enclosed with each Quilt.
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Figure 2B - Bed rail mounted
CAUTION
Do not mount
higher than 3 ft.
Figure 3 - Pole mounting height limit
Section 3 - Operator Control Panel
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Figure 4 - Operator Control Panel
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3.0 Operator Control Panel
The operator controls are identified in figure 4.
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WARNING
Failure to follow the following
precautions could result in death or
serious injury:
• Do not use the MAX (115°F, 46°C)
setting in the operating room.
• Do not use the MAX (115°F, 46°C)
setting for patients with any of the
following conditions:
1.Low cardiac output
2.Poor peripheral perfusion or
peripheral vascular disease
3.Total immobilization
4.Non-sensate patients
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3.1 POWER Switch À
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 Á
When the Power Unit is turned on, the system
defaults to the LOW (90°F, 32°C) temperature
setting.
Temperature settings are selected by pressing the
appropriate push button-- MIN (fan only), LOW
(90°F, 32°C), MED (100°F, 38°C), HIGH (110°F,
43°C), or MAX (115°F, 46°C).
If electrical power is momentarily interrupted, the
existing temperature setting will remain. If
electrical power remains off, the TC3000 will
default to LOW (90°F, 32°C) when power is
restored.
3.3 REMOVE FROM USE Indicator Â
The REMOVE FROM USE indicator will light:
• if a patient limit thermostat or heater
overtemp thermostat has tripped, or
• if the HEPA filter has been installed
incorrectly or is missing.
The heating element and blower will automatically
turn off when either of these conditions occur.
CAUTION
If the REMOVE FROM USE indicator
lights, turn the Power Unit off
immediately. Discontinue use and refer
equipment for servicing.
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Section 4 - Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
3. Insert the end of the hose into the Quilt
opening (fig. 5). Secure the hose tightly.
Read and understand these instructions
and the precautions on the inside front
cover before using the TC3000 Power Unit.
Any application of the TC3000 Convective
warming System must be under the
direction of the attending physician.
4.0 Operating Instructions
Perform the following start-up procedure each
time the TC3000 Convective Warming System is
placed into operation:
1. Select the location for operation of the
TC3000 Power Unit. Mount it using the bed
rail hooks, pole clamp, or set it on a flat,
hard surface. If mounting unit to an I. V.
pole, insure unit is mounted no higher than 3
feet (0.9 meter). Keep the air inlets at the
bottom of the unit clear of any obstructions.
Do not set unit on a bed surface.
NOTE: If Power Unit is placed on the floor,
increased levels of dust could reduce filter
life.
4. Plug the Power Unit into a “Hospital Grade”
outlet.
5. Turn the power on.
6. When the Power Unit is turned on, it defaults
to the LOW (90°F, 32°C) setting. Select the
prescribed temperature you desire for the
patient (see table 1).
Temperature Setting Temperature
MIN Fan only
LOW 90°F (32°C)
MED 100°F (38°C)
HIGH 110°F (43°C)
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2. Remove the Quilt from its packaging. Unfold
the Quilt and place it over the patient. Refer
to the Instructions for Use and Safety
Precautions included with each Quilt.
opening
hose
collar
Figure 5 - Attaching hose to Quilt
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MAX 115°F (46°C)
Table 1 - Setting the prescribed temperature
collar
tab
strap
strap
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