Nellcor 8000 User manual

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

PORTABLE ELECTRIC BLANKET

Model 8000 Series

Another Product by ThermoGear™

Medical Products Division

CAUTION: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to

sale by or on the order of a healthcare professional.

WARNING: The user must become familiar with the

contents of this manual before use of this device.

NOTES: This manual is subject to change without

notice. User assumes all risk for use of this product.

ThermoGear

TM

accepts no responsibility for mis-use

or use not described within this manual.

Copyright © 2004 by ThermoGearTMInc. All rights reserved.

ChillBuster

®

and ThermoGearTMare trademarks and registered
trademarks of ThermoGearTMInc. Patent # 5, 986,243. Other
U.S. and foreign patents pending.

ThermoGear

TM

Inc. Phone:[phone]
Customer Service Local: [phone]
18005 Lower Boones Ferry Rd Fax: [phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
Introduction 1
Intended Use 1
General Information 1

Features 3
Blanket and Cover 3
Controller 3
Power Supplies 4
Accessories/Supplies 5

Operation 7
Beginning Use With a Patient 7
Removing from Use With a Patient 8
Re-charging the Battery 8

Alarms 9

Care and Maintenance 11

Cleaning 11
Maintenance 11
Internal Battery 13

Service and Warranty 15
Customer Service 15
Warranty and Repair Service 15
Limited Warranty 16

Supplies, Parts and Accessories 17
Supplies 17
Parts 17
Accessories 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

PAGE

Symbols and Definitions 19

Specifications and Declarations 21

Specifications 21
Declaration 22

Care and Maintenance 25
Cleaning 25
Disinfection 26
Maintenance 26
System Care 27
Customer Service 27

ThermoGear

TM

Limited Warranty 28

Specifications 30

INTRODUCTION

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The ChillBuster

®

Model 8000 Series Portable Electric
Blanket System provides an electrically heated blanket,
using switched direct current electrical energy. A
temperature controller provides regulation of the
blanket temperature within a range that permits the
blanket to be used to maintain patient comfort and to
treat hypothermia.

A convenient knob provides simple operation and
adjustment of the temperature setting.

Indicators are provided to indicate the ChillBuster

®

8000

System status.

Intended Use

The ChillBuster

®

Model 8000 Series Portable Electric
Blanket System is intended for use as a heated blanket
to reduce the effects of hypothermia and to provide a
temperature controlled heated blanket. Use is limited to
whole-body warming in adult humans.

General Information

Read and become familiar with the contents of this
manual before use of the ChillBuster

®

8000 System. Only

qualified personnel should operate the System.

Place the ChillBuster

®

8000 System controller on a secure
surface before use to avoid damage by dropping the
controller.

Actual power supplied to the blanket and resulting
heating is a function of the ambient temperature and
other patient coverings.

The patient's condition must be monitored to assure that
proper heating is being applied. Use of a tympanic
temperature probe at 15 minute intervals (or more
often) is recommended.

Protect the System from splashes, sprays, or immersion in
liquids to prevent damage.

The patient should be as dry as possible before
application of the ChillBuster

®

8000 System to avoid

cooling effects.

To avoid cross-contamination, a disposable sterile blanket
cover should always be employed.

Use only accessories and supplies provided by or
recommended by ThermoGear

TM

.

Do not attempt to re-use any supplies marked as "single­use."

Do not autoclave any portion of the ChillBuster

®

8000

System, including blanket, cables, and controller.

Inspect the accessories and cable for wear. Replace any
damaged or worn components before use. Only use
approved accessories or supplies from ThermoGear

TM

.

Verify function of the ChillBuster

®

8000 System. Do not
use the System if any problem is detected. If the system
is dropped or abused, the operation must be fully
verified before use with a patient.

Use caution when connecting to any power source.

The ChillBuster

®

8000 System contains no user-serviceable
parts. Replacement accessories and supplies are available
from ThermoGear

TM

.

A healthcare practitioner must continuously monitor the
temperature and vital signs of any patient who is
unconscious, lethargic, incapacitated or unresponsive,
while the ChillBuster

®

8000 System is in use.

A thermal protection circuit provides automatic
reduction in applied energy if the blanket reaches a high
temperature limit.

FEATURES

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The ChillBuster

®

Model 8000 Series Portable Electric
Blanket System has three basic elements, plus accessories
and supplies.

BLANKET AND COVER

The blanket, which is placed over the patient, has a cable
to connect to the Controller. A disposable, sterile cover
is to be used over the blanket with each use, to avoid
cross-contamination risk.

CONTROLLER

The Controller, with an internal battery, provides the ON­OFF and temperature adjustment control, and status
indicators. An optional bracket allows suspending the
controller from a bed rail or an IV pole.

The adjustment knob clicks to the OFF position when
rotated in a fully counter-clockwise direction. No power
will be applied to the blanket in this condition.

When the adjustment is clicked ON by rotating the knob
clockwise, direct current electrical energy is applied to
the blanket to provide heating. The temperature setting
is determined by the amount of knob rotation.

Three indicators are provided to show status of the
Controller, as described below. An audible alert is
provided and operates in conjunction with one of the
indicators.

POWER Indicator

The POWER INDICATOR is illuminated when the knob on
the controller is rotated to the right of the detented OFF
position and power is applied to the blanket. It is
illuminated when the Power Supply is in use, which

allows the unit to operate while charging the battery or
when operating from a battery.

The indicator will not illuminate if the battery charger is
in use or when the battery is depleted.

CHARGE Indicator

The CHARGE INDICATOR is illuminated when the
Controller is connected to a source of power using the
battery charger, the AC POWER MODULE, or a DC power
cord, indicating that the internal battery is being
charged. The indicator remains lighted when a full
charge has been obtained. Once the external power
supply has been disconnected, the CHARGE INDICATOR
will no longer be illuminated.

LOW BATTERY/FAULT Indicator

The LOW BATTERY/FAULT INDICATOR is illuminated
when an internal or external fault is detected, or if the
internal battery becomes sufficiently depleted. The
audible alert will also be sounding when this indicator is
illuminated.

POWER SUPPLIES

Depending upon the specific model ordered, there are
two external line-voltage power supplies that are
available. One supply, the battery charger, is used only
to recharge the internal battery, but not while the
blanket is in use. The second supply, the AC power
module, may be used at any time, when line power is
available, to recharge the internal controller battery
and/or to provide power for operation of the blanket.

A DC cord may also be provided for connection to an
automotive "cigarette lighter" socket. The DC cord
allows the blanket to operate while charging the battery.

Battery Charger

The BATTERY CHARGER is a small rectangular unit with
an integral AC plug for directly connecting to the AC
line wall outlet power. An integral cable and connector
attaches to the POWER INPUT/CHARGER socket on the
Controller. This charger provides current to recharge the
internal Controller battery, but does not provide power
for the blanket. The blanket will not heat while this
Battery Charger is in use.

AC Power Module

The AC POWER MODULE is larger than the battery
charger, described above. The AC Power Module is
capable of providing power to the controller for blanket
operation while simultaneously re-charging the internal
battery. A detachable hospital-grade AC power cord
connects the AC POWER MODULE to the wall outlet. An
integral cable and connector attaches to the POWER
INPUT CHARGER socket on the Controller.

DC Cord (for 12 Volt operation)
A power cord with a cigarette lighter adapter is available
for operation from an external DC power source. The DC
power source must be nominal 12 volts, such as is found
in current production automobiles.
The DC cord allows the blanket to operate while
charging the battery.

ACCESSORIES/SUPPLIES

Rail Hook

The ChillBuster®8000 System is supplied with a hook to
allow the Controller to be suspended from a bed rail.
This rail hook may be removed, and replaced with a flat
plate, to facilitate use of the controller on flat surfaces.

An optional bracket allows the Controller to be attached
to an IV pole.

Carrying Bag

A carrying bag is provided as an accessory, to allow
convenient organization of the blanket, blanket covers,
the Controller, and one or more power supplies, as
desired.

Disposable, Sterile Blanket Cover

A disposable blanket cover is supplied in a sterile
condition. The cover should be replaced between
patients, to avoid risk of cross-contamination by contact
with body fluids.