Mechanical Modules; Heater Head Assembly; Rails; Optional Resuscitation Assembly (Bedded And Freestanding Only) - GE PANDA Service Manual

Chapter 1: Functional Description

Mechanical Modules

1.2 Mechanical Modules

1.2.1 Heater Head Assembly

The heater head assembly contains general observation lighting, optional procedure lighting, radiant
heater, reflector, alarm light, alarm speaker, power inlet, accessory power outlets, communication port, user
input controls, graphics display, and electronic Control Boards. The heater head assembly contains the
main interfaces for the operator. The control touch panel controls the warmer, and statuses are monitored
on a color display. Radiant heat emanates from the reflector located in the heater head. All lighting and
their controls are located in the heater head.

1.2.2 Rails

The rails support the heater head, resuscitation (except for Wall Mount), and probe panel assembly.

1.2.3 Optional Resuscitation Assembly (Bedded and Freestanding Only)

The optional resuscitation assembly is located between the two rails and operates independently from the
rest of the product. The warmer may be configured with either a bag and mask resuscitation system or a
T-piece resuscitation system.

1.2.4 Probe Panel Assembly

The probe panel assembly is located between the two rails. It contains the standard connection for the
patient probe, which provides an input of the patient's temperature to the warmer. It also contains a scale
connection so that a patient's weight can be displayed and recorded by the warmer (when equipped with a
scale). In addition, there is an optional SpO

1.2.5 Base Assembly (Bedded and Freestanding Only)

Bedded model: The base assembly supports the rails and bed assembly. It contains supports for 4 locking
casters, so that the warmer can be moved to any location within a hospital. The mounting location for the
rails and bed assembly are separated from the caster supports by a column which adjusts in height. Two
column types are available. One column type can be adjusted manually, and the other can be adjusted
electrically by foot pedal controls on the caster supports.
Freestanding model: The base assembly supports the rails. It contains supports for 3 casters.
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connection, for a SpO probe.
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