Steris Amsco Warming Cabinet Operating instructions

OPERATOR MANUAL

AMSCO® Warming Cabinet

(09/10/2020) P413726-671

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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION

Thank you for purchasing this STERIS product. This manual contains

important information on proper use and maintenance of the

AMSCO® Warming Cabinet. All personnel involved in the use and

maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and

comply with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained

in this manual. These instructions are important to protect the health

and safety of personnel operating a warming cabinet and should be

retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick reference.

Complete instructions for uncrating and installing this equipment, as

well as an equipment drawing, have been furnished. If missing,

contact STERIS and provide the unit’s serial number and model

numbers to receive replacement copies.

STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use with this

equipment. A STERIS representative will gladly review these with

you.

Indications for Use The AMSCO Warming Cabinet is designed to raise the temperature

of blankets, linens and sterile surgical irrigation solutions and IV

solutions to an acceptable level for various surgical, obstetrical,

emergency, critical care and other healthcare applications.

Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and

proper unit operation. This manual contains maintenance schedules

and procedures which must be followed for satisfactory equipment

performance.

You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our

comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Agreement. Under the

terms of this agreement, preventive maintenance, adjustments and

replacement of worn parts are done on a scheduled basis to assure

equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid

untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a nationwide staff

of well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service,

as well as expert repair services. Please contact your STERIS

representative for details.

Advisory A summary of the safety precautions to be observed when operating

and servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1 of this

manual. Do not operate or service the equipment until you have

become familiar with this information.

BUILDING SERVICE LINES. Disconnect switches should be installed

in the electrical supply lines near the warming cabinet, within easy

reach of the operator and be marked as the disconnecting device for

this equipment. If the equipment is installed next to other equipment,

shutoff valves and disconnect switches should be so placed that

service can be shut off to one piece of equipment at a time.

For cord-connected equipment, the attachment plug of the power

cord is to be used as the means for disconnection of mains supply.

The equipment is to be positioned when installed so the plug is not

difficult to reach. If equipment cannot be positioned so the plug is

easily accessed, then the disconnect switches should be installed in

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the electrical supply lines within easy reach of the operator and be

marked as the disconnecting device for this equipment.

Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by a

STERIS trained technician could affect the operation of the unit, will

void the warranty and may result in the equipment being out of

compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Serious incidents that have occurred in relation to this medical

device should be reported to the manufacturer and competent

authority in the country where the incident occurred.

EC Authorized Representative:

STERIS Ireland Limited

IDA Business and Technology Park

Tullamore

County Offaly

R35 X865 ■ Ireland

Manufactured by:

STERIS Corporation

2720 Gunter Park East

Montgomery, AL 36109 • USA

TEL: 334 277 6660

FAX: 334 271 5450

Equipment Classification:

Ordinary Equipment (enclosed equipment without protection

against ingress of water)

Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a

flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or

nitrous oxide.

Continuous Operation

The base language of this document is

ENGLISH. Any translations must be

made from the base language document.

STERIS Corporation,

Montgomery, Alabama is an

ISO 13485 certified facility.

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Transportation and Storage Conditions:

Ambient Temperature: 15 weeks -40°F (-40°C) to 158°F (70°C)

Relative Humidity: 10-100% non-condensing

Barometric Pressure: 500 hPa - 1060 hPa

Operating Conditions:

Unit shall operate within normal operating room (OR) ambient temperature range of

68°F (20°C) - 77°F (25°C).

Electrical Information:

Single Compartment Model

120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1-Phase, 7.0 Amps, 840 Watts (120 Vac model only)

220-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1-Phase, 3.6 Amps, 869 Watts (220-240 Vac model only)

Dual Compartment Model

120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1-Phase, 14 Amps, 1680 Watts (120 Vac model only)

220-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1-Phase, 6.8 Amps, 1632 Watts (220-240 Vac model only)

Customer is responsible for compliance with applicable local and national codes

and regulations.

For 220-240 Vac countertop, mid-size or freestanding dual compartment models:

NOTE: Due to the range of attachment plugs used in various countries, STERIS does not provide a

power cord with the 220-240 V models. Connect the appropriate cord to the terminal block in the

control enclosure (see Installation Instructions for terminal block connections). Electrical

specifications for the unit can be found on the data plate. The electrical supply connections should

be made by a qualified electrician, in accordance with relevant local and national electric codes.

The following are the specifications that must be satisfied by any cord connected to the equipment:

Number of Conductors : 3

Cable type: H05VVF3G

Minimum conductor size: 1.0mm²

Maximum cord length: 3.16m

Plug type: Must be a grounding type attachment plug that is suitable for the country use.

Plug electrical rating: Minimum 250V, 10A

Cord Approvals: IEC 60227 or IEC 60245

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WARNING – DISPOSAL

HAZARD: This product

contains a material which may

require disposal through

appropriately licensed and

permitted hazardous waste

management firms.

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Waste Management Guidelines

The following materials are contained within the AMSCO® Warming

Cabinet. When disposing of the warning cabinet or its parts,

ensure proper disposal of hazardous and other regulated waste in

compliance with national, state and local WEEE/RoHS regulations.

Polyvinylchloride (PVC): Approximate weight 4.54 lb (2.06 kg).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Number Description Page

1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 1-1

Warming of Solutions ...................................................................................................................................... 1-4

2 Symbols and Definitions............................................................................................................... 2-1

3 Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 User Interface Overview ........................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.2 Heating Operation Overview.................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 Temperature Display ............................................................................................................................. 3-2

3.4 Selecting IV or Irrigation/Blanket Mode ................................................................................................. 3-3

3.5 Adjusting and Setting Temperature ....................................................................................................... 3-4

3.6 Temperature Lockout Feature ............................................................................................................... 3-6

3.7 Fahrenheit or Celsius Selection ............................................................................................................. 3-6

3.8 Warming Cabinet Operation .................................................................................................................. 3-7

3.9 Loading Techniques .............................................................................................................................. 3-9

3.10 Remove Wire Baskets (Mid-Size Warming Cabinet Only)................................................................... 3-16

3.11 Door Lock (Mechanical Standard) ....................................................................................................... 3-17

3.12 Electronic Door Lock (Optional) ........................................................................................................... 3-17

3.13 Temperature Log (Optional) ................................................................................................................ 3-21

3.14 Mobility................................................................................................................................................. 3-29

3.15 Battery Replacement ........................................................................................................................... 3-31

3.16 Install Temperature Log Software........................................................................................................ 3-35

4 Preventive Maintenance................................................................................................................ 4-1

5 Troubleshooting (Error Codes)....................................................................................................... 5-1

6 Recommended Spare Parts List...................................................................................................6-1

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Figure 3-1. Display, Selecting IV or IRR/Blanket Mode ..........................................................................................3-3

Figure 3-2. Display, Adjusting/Setting Temperature - Upper Compartment............................................................3-4

Figure 3-3. Display, Adjusting/Setting Temperature - Lower Compartment............................................................3-5

Figure 3-4. Display, Locking or Unlocking the Controls ..........................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-5. Loading Techniques (Bottles and Blankets) .......................................................................................3-10

Figure 3-6. IV Solution Loading ............................................................................................................................3-10

Figure 3-7. Wire Basket Loading – Solution in Bags (Mid-Size Warming Cabinet Only) ......................................3-10

Figure 3-8. Wire Basket ........................................................................................................................................3-11

Figure 3-9. Rail Supports ......................................................................................................................................3-11

Figure 3-10. Positioning Lower Wire Basket .........................................................................................................3-12

Figure 3-11. Sliding Basket into Mid-Size Warming Cabinet ................................................................................3-12

Figure 3-12. Basket Properly Positioned...............................................................................................................3-13

Figure 3-13. Positioning Upper Wire Basket .........................................................................................................3-13

Figure 3-14. Positioning Upper Basket .................................................................................................................3-14

Figure 3-15. Sliding Upper Basket Fully into Cabinet ...........................................................................................3-14

Figure 3-16. Loading Wire Basket.........................................................................................................................3-15

Figure 3-17. Removing Empty Wire Basket ..........................................................................................................3-16

Figure 3-18. Door Lock .........................................................................................................................................3-17

Figure 3-19. Electronic Door Lock Keypad ...........................................................................................................3-18

Figure 3-20. Temperature Log Start Up Window ..................................................................................................3-22

Figure 3-21. Cabinet Options Window ..................................................................................................................3-23

Figure 3-22. Log Program Options Window..........................................................................................................3-23

Figure 3-23. Example of Logged Record ..............................................................................................................3-28

Figure 3-24. Caster in Unlock/Mobile Position ......................................................................................................3-29

Figure 3-25. Caster in Lock/Non-mobile Position..................................................................................................3-29

Figure 3-26. Door Side Edges...............................................................................................................................3-30

Figure 3-27. Removing Retaining Screws.............................................................................................................3-31

Figure 3-28. Sliding Out Controller........................................................................................................................3-31

Figure 3-29. Battery Holder...................................................................................................................................3-32

Figure 3-30. Installed Battery ................................................................................................................................3-32

Figure 3-31. Sliding Controller Back into Cabinet .................................................................................................3-33

Figure 3-32. Securing with Retaining Screws .......................................................................................................3-33

Figure 3-33. Main Power Switch ...........................................................................................................................3-34

Figure 3-34. Turning Controls ON.........................................................................................................................3-34

Figure 3-35. Temperature Log Start Up Window ..................................................................................................3-35

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Table 2-1.Symbol Definitions ..................................................................................................................................2-1

Table 3-1.Temperature Setpoint Ranges................................................................................................................3-4

Table 3-2.Default Settings.....................................................................................................................................3-18

Table 3-3.Programming Codes .............................................................................................................................3-19

Table 3-4.Code Defaults .......................................................................................................................................3-19

Table 5-1.Error Codes.............................................................................................................................................5-2

Table 5-2.Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................5-4

Table 6-1.Recommended Spare Parts....................................................................................................................6-1

Table 6-2.Recommended Spare Parts (General) ...................................................................................................6-2

LIST OF TABLES

Table Number and Description Page

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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this AMSCO® Warming Cabinet.

WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to

equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important to

review all Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.

Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances the Customer’s ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit

and helps avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to

understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; Customers are encouraged to develop their own

safety policies and procedures to enhance and complement these Safety Precautions.

WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:

WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:

WARNING – POTENTIAL TIPPING HAZARD:

WARNING – BURN HAZARD:

Repairs and adjustments to the unit should be made only by trained, fully qualified personnel. Work by

inexperienced or unqualified persons or the installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal

injury, invalidate the warranty or result in costly damage.

For models equipped with slide-out wire baskets, do not attempt to force wire baskets past the fixed stop

location when the basket is loaded. Forcing the wire baskets past the fixed stop location may result in

personal injury and/or equipment damage.

Do not load the wire basket beyond the maximum capacity of 30 L. Overloading may cause basket to slip

off rail supports, resulting in personal injury and/or equipment damage.

Unit is top-heavy. Stabilize the warming cabinet when placing it on blocks and secure the unit when

placed in its permanent location.

Casters must always be in locked position when warming cabinet is stationary.

Avoid tipping hazard. Do no push or pull warming cabinet from the rear. Move the warming cabinet by

grasping hands around the side edges of the door. Verify that each door is locked before moving the

warming cabinet.

Avoid tipping hazard. The slide-out wire basket option is intended for use with mid-size warming cabinet

model only. Avoid use with single compartment countertop and dual compartment models.

Do not exceed 150°F (66°C) when warming irrigation solution with nonvented closures (screw caps,

crimp seals, plastic pouches, etc.). Do not exceed manufacturer’s temperature requirements. Refer to

fluid labeling for recommended warming procedure.

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WARNING – BURN HAZARD (CONT’D):

WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD:

WARNING – DISPOSAL HAZARD:

Ensure that blankets heated in the warming cabinet are unfolded before using them on patients. Placing

folded blankets on patients increases the risk of patient burns.

Do not raise set temperature to increase rate of heating. Allow appropriate time for solutions to reach

desired temperature. The time for solutions to reach desired temperature varies depending on the

warming load.

Do not use liquids on – or inject in – living tissue unless actual liquid temperature has been measured

and is acceptable. Temperature of warming cabinet contents may be hotter than the displayed chamber

air temperature. For patient safety, always check liquid temperature prior to using.

Obtain and follow temperature and other recommendations of fluid manufacturer.

Before warming IV and irrigation solutions in warming cabinet, check with the manufacturer of the

solution or fluid for the specific recommendations.

Do not remove control tray or control side air vents. Such action should be performed only by qualified

service personnel.

Battery replacement must be performed only by qualified service personnel.

Avoid running over power cord when moving warming cabinet.

Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

Do not heat liquids containing flammable solvents.

This product contains a material which may require disposal through appropriately licensed and

permitted hazardous waste management firms.

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CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:

Certain items should not be heated in this warming cabinet. If in doubt as to whether an item can be

safely processed, contact the manufacturer of the item.

• This warming cabinet is suitable for warming only plastics rated as “thermal” (withstanding

temperatures in excess of 300°F [149°C]). Do not heat any other plastics in this warming cabinet.

• Annealed borosilicate glass containers are the only glass containers recommended for the unit. Do

not place glass containers of any other type in the unit.

• Improper heating of aqueous solutions could result in damage to the warming cabinet. When heating

aqueous fluids, use appropriate containers and follow fluid manufacturer’s temperature

recommendations.

Avoid grasping control panel to move unit. Damage to control panel may occur.

Overloading the warming cabinet with blankets can cause the overtemperature alarm to prematurely

activate and result in subsequent component failure.

The maximum allowable weight that can be applied on each shelf is 105 lb (48 kg). Overloading shelf can

cause damage to equipment.

Do not place items (e.g., container with liquid) on top of warming cabinet.

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A Word from STERIS Corporation on the Warming of Solutions

Your AMSCO Warming Cabinet is capable of warming fluids, however the user should ALWAYS follow the

specific instructions of the manufacturer of the solution prior to warming any fluid.

In accordance with your facility protocol and recommended practices, in order to reduce possible patient injury,

always verify the temperature of any heated fluid prior to its use or administration.

STERIS offers the following guidelines for warming irrigation and IV fluids in a warming cabinet:

• Before warming irrigation and IV fluids in the warming cabinet, check with the manufacturer of the solution

or fluid for their specific recommendation. The manufacturer’s directions will vary, depending on the

composition of the bottle material, the solution and the manufacturing process.

• Irrigation/IV solutions must be warmed or cooled to the temperature appropriate for the surgical need.

• Infused fluids must be heated or cooled in devices intended for that purpose.

• Manufacturer’s written recommendations for storage, heating and proper use of all skin prep solutions

products must be followed. If the manufacturer has not provided specific instructions on heating, the

manufacturer of the solution must be contacted for clarification before any prepping solution is warmed.

• Microwaves and autoclaves must not be used as warming devices.

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The following symbols appear on AMSCO® Warming Cabinet and are provided here for reference.

Table 2-1. Symbol Definitions

Symbol Definition

Protective earth (i.e., ground)

Attention, consult manual for further instructions

Serial number of unit

V Voltage rating of unit

~ Alternating current

A Amperage rating of unit

Hz Frequency rating of unit

ØPhase of the unit

On/Standby

USB Connection

Symbol indicating the legal manufacturer name and address

Equipment or Reorder Number

Medical Device

Unique Device Identifier

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3.1 User Interface

Overview

• Main Power ON/OFF switch.

• ON/Standby button for each compartment (indicator for ON).

ON/Standby button has a built-in delay when turning off to

prevent inadvertently turning the unit off. In standby mode the

heater is turned off, power indicator flashes, LED display

continues to show actual compartment temperature and all other

discrete LEDs are turned off.

• 4-digit red LED display that displays both setpoint and actual

compartment temperatures in °F or °C.

•Up arrow/down arrow buttons to adjust setpoint from 90°F (32°C)

to 160°F (71°C).

•Pre-Set temperature limit for IV Fluids 90°F (32°C) to 110°F

(43°C). Mode key for IV fluids warming section.

• Pre-Set temperature limit for Irrigation/Blankets 90°F (32°C)

to 160°F (71°C). Mode button for this selection.

• Fahrenheit or Celsius selection.

•Key sequence temperature lockout function to prevent

unauthorized temperature changes.

• Visual indicator to show door ajar warning.

• Audible and visual overtemperature alarms to indicate when

actual temperature exceeds 10°F (6°C) above the setpoint.

• USB peripheral connection that allows the end user to plug a

Personal Computer (PC) or laptop computer into the warming

cabinet to retrieve the stored temperature data from controls

memory. The data may be stored or printed from the computer.

This requires a special program that is provided with each

warming cabinet for the end user to install on his/her computer.

• Controls have capability for user prompts and service functions

(display defined error codes).

• Temperature setpoint values and programming are retained in

memory in the event of a power loss. In the event of power loss,

the control resumes the function it was in before the power loss

(the mode [Irrigation/Blankets and °F or °C] and setpoint

temperatures).

3.2 Heating Operation

Overview

• Control automatically operates warming cabinet heating system.

Each compartment has electric heating element(s) and

blower/fan(s) to circulate warm air throughout the compartments.

One control per chamber. The cabinet’s door ajar wiring

removes power to the heater element whenever the door is ajar.

The same switch detects the door status.

• A Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) air probe is located at

the top of each compartment to monitor internal compartment

temperature and to ensure the compartment reaches and

maintains the correct setpoint temperature. For countertop

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model and upper compartment of dual compartment warming

cabinets, the controls ensure accurate compartment

temperature within ±3°F (±1.7°C) of the setpoint for temperature

settings between 90-160°F (32-71°C). The lower compartment of

dual compartment models has an accuracy within ±5°F (±2.8°C)

of setpoint for temperature settings between 90-160°F (32-71°C).

For mid-size model, the controls ensure accurate compartment

temperature within ±3°F (±1.7°C) of the setpoint for temperature

settings between 90-110°F (32-43°C) and accuracy within ±5°F

(±2.8°C) for temperature settings between 110-160°F (43-71°C).

Note that the IV solution warming mode only operates in the 90-

110°F (32-43°C) range for all units.

• The overtemperature alarm activates if the actual temperature

exceeds the setpoint by more than 10°F (6°C). While this

overtemperature output is active, the displayed temperature

flashes alternately with Hi as a visual indicator. The control

resumes normal operation (after an overtemperature condition)

when the measured temperature goes below the setpoint plus

10°F (6°C), but display continues flashing alternately between

compartment temperature and Hi as a visual indicator. The error

message can only be cleared by entering and exiting Standby

mode or turning OFF and back ON main power switch.

• If failure occurs that does not allow the alarm and visual display

to activate when there is an overtemperature situation, the heater

turns off. As a secondary safety feature, if the upper temperature

limit feature fails, the warming cabinet’s thermal fuse limits the

temperature range to 230°F (110°C).

• For a dual compartment warming cabinet, the lower

compartment is always in the Irrigation/Blankets mode.

• IV solutions can only be processed in a countertop model, mid-

size model or the upper compartment of dual compartment

warming cabinet.

3.3 Temperature

Display

• Temperature display is a 3-digit (4th digit for °F/°C indication),

red LED, 0.56” high display that displays setpoints or the actual

compartment (sensor) temperature. The normal function

indicates the actual compartment (sensor) temperature.

• To display the setpoint temperature – push the Up or Down

button for a second and release the button. The setpoint

temperature displays for three to five seconds then reverts back

to display the actual (sensor) temperature. Many residential

digital thermostats operate in the same way.

WARNING – BURN HAZARD:

Before warming IV and

irrigation solutions in the

warming cabinet, check with

the manufacturer of the

solution or fluid for the

specific recommendations.

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