Thermacare ® REF TC3003

Convective Warming System

Service Manual

Before you begin . . .

Important

• Refer to the TC3003 Convective Warming System Operating Manual for detailed operating instructions. Read and understand the Operating Manual and all precautions prior to using the Convective Warming System.
• Review the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (see page 2) prior to servicing the Convective Warming Unit (Power Unit).
• For technical assistance, contact your local dealer.

NOTE: Extremely high storage temperatures (such as those found in rail cars or automobile trunks on hot summer days) can cause the 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. Refer to section 7, Functional Check and Safety Inspection.

Symbols used within this manual:

Attention: consult accompanying documents

Dangerous voltage

Protective earth (ground)

Type BF applied equipment

Off-on switch

Fan only (no heat)

32°C

38°C

43°C

46°C

REMOVE FROM USE (indicator light, amber color)

Do not use in operating room (OR) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Ambient operating temperature

Table of Contents

Contents

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Section 1 - Safety Precautions

1.0 Safety Precautions

Review the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS prior to testing the Power Unit.

DANGER

• Explosive hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
• Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before servicing the TC3003 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 this system only under direction of a physician. Read and understand the Operating Manual, Quilt Instructions for Use, and all precautions before using.
• 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.
• Always perform the FUNCTIONAL CHECK AND SAFETY INSPECTION after making repairs and before returning the Power Unit to patient use. Document your findings on the INSPECTION FORM . Improper repair may result in death or serious injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.

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WARNING

• After performing the thermostat test procedure, verify that the TC20 Test Tool or any installed test jumpers have been removed before returning the Power Unit to patient use.

Failure to remove the TC20 Test Tool or test jumpers may result in death, serious injury or equipment malfunction.

• Always unplug the Power