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* Patient Warming Systems
M000 Control Unit Operator’s Manual: U .S .
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Check location and security of the temperature probe . In some cases, rectal
probes may be displaced in incontinent patients . Nasopharyngeal probes may
slip into the mouth and read room temperature .
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If the temperature changes cannot be corrected, replace the temperature probe .
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Patient Temperature is not displayed on the screen
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Ensure that the connection between the temperature probe and the cable
is secure .
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Ensure that the cable connection to the back of the Patient Warming System
M000 Control Unit is secure .
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If the temperature cable is wet, replace with a new cable .
NOTE: If temperature is out of range three dashes (---) will appear on the screen.
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Flow rate is below expected values for the number of pads being used after unit
has been run for at least 30 minutes:
< .5 liters per minute for 2 pads
<2 .2 liters per minute for 3 pads
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Check filter . Replace if clogged .
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Check to see if any lines are kinked .
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Check for air bubbles in Pad Line . If air is present, then check Pad Line
connection to Fluid Delivery Line . If air bubbles appear to come from pad,
replace pad . If bubbles appear to come from Fluid Delivery Line, then change
Fluid Delivery Line .
For additional information contact your Kimberly-Clark sales representative or
Kimberly-Clark customer service at 1-800-KC-HELPS.
5 .2 Troubleshooting
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