Eickemeyer 648048 EickWarm II Heating Pad User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Eickemeyer
Table of Contents
**Eickemeyer 648048 EickWarm II Heating Pad User Guide
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Important Instructions for Use
This pad is designed to supply a gentle heat to an animal whilst upon it, with 12 V DC power for patient safety. As this is only a gentle heat any warmth will dissipate as soon as it is created, and you may in fact be excused from thinking it is not operating correctly, especially if you place your hand on top and can feel no immediate heat. If you require to test the pad we suggest placing a heavy object such as a large book on top for approx. 30 minutes a slight heat will then start to build.
Assembly
Remove all packaging. Check the contents. There should be a pad with control box attached, transformer and 2 flexes – one UK and one European. Join the two jack plugs from the control box and the transformer. Attach the appropriate flex to the transformer.
Tips for Use
General
Place the pad where it is to be used making sure it is kept flat. It is not
recommended that the animal is placed directly onto the Heat Pad. Select the
temperature most suitable for the animal’s requirements. It is important to
check the animal’s temperature at regular intervals to avoid overheating. Use
a light weight material to cover the mat, this will allow the heat to come
through. Moreover the patient can be covered with a blanket to avoid heat
loss. If used direct on a floor that is uninsulated such as concrete we
suggest placing material such as a blanket underneath to prevent heat loss
through the floor.
Setting the Temperature
The EickWarm heating mat can be adjusted in temperature ranges between 35 °C
and 45 °C. It has a timer that switches the heater off automatically after
thetime has elapsed. This helps prevent skin sloughing that can occur when a
recumbent animal is left for a long time on a heat mat without turning. It is
not recommended that the animal is placed directly onto the Heat Pad. Select
the temperature most suitable for the animal’s requirements. It is important
to check the animal’s temperature at regular intervals to avoid overheating.
While heat is required, the power supply should not be interrupted. Press the
MODE key until the red temparaturelight is illuminated. Use the UP and DOWN
keys to select the required temperature which is displayed in the LED in °C.
Leave plugged all the time heat is required.
Setting the Time
Press the MODE key until the orange Time light is illuminated. Use the UP and
DOWN keys to select the required time between 1 and 9 hours.
Operation
Press the START key and the mat will start heating. The green heating light
will be illuminated. When the selected time has elapsed the green heating
light will go off as will the heating pad. The hours will still be displayed
in the LED. Pressing the START key while the green Heating light is lit will
stop the heating.
Cleaning
Always unplug before cleaning. The pad is contained in a water-repellent cover which can be wiped clean using mild disinfectant. For heavy soiling a detergent can be used. Never submerse the pad in water.
Health and Safety
The heating pad if used continuously should be checked frequently, and when used with sick or infi rm animals. Should the animal for which the pad is to be used, be liable to chew it, we suggest some precautions be taken to protect the pad. This may be done by cutting a piece of thin plywood slightly bigger than the pad wrap some heavy textile e. g. sacking or canvas fi xing on the underside with the pad uppermost. Warmth will still come through the heavy layer.
If the animal for which the pad is intended for a be a persistent chewer we suggest that you may want to deprive the animal use of the pad. If you do want to use the pad and are concerned about chewing, metal guards to place over the cable can be purchased from most D.I.Y. outlets, as can a circuit breaker.
CAUTION – The following must be observed:
DO NOT launder or dry clean
DO NOT use wet
DO NOT use folded
DO NOT immerse in water
DO NOT exert tension or pressure on fl exible lead
DO NOT insert pins
DO NOT use on soft furnishings
Avoid pressing sharp creases or folds onto pad. Examine pad regularly especially for signs of wear and damage. If there are such signs, or any other signs of damage it should be returned for service. In any case we suggest the pad is serviced every two years – see „Servicing and Repair“.
Servicing and Repair
In the event of damage or failure no attempt should be made to tamper with or make any type of repair, instead please return to EICKEMEYER® or contact the EICKEMEYER® customer service for further information, stating the nature of complaint.
Contact
Should you need any help or advice on initial use and installation or have any queries regarding the use of the pad please contact your local EICKEMEYER® customer service via telephone or email.