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Ranger Irrigation Fluid Warming System

English

Troubleshooting

CONDITION 

Nothing illuminates on the  

warming unit panel.

CONDITION 

Alarm indicator illuminates  

and alarm sounds, alpha-numeric 

display alternately flashes a 

temperature of 48˚C or higher  

and the word “HI.”

CONDITION 

Alarm sounds, alphanumeric display 

and alarm indicator light go dark.

CAUSE

•  Unit is not turned on, plugged in, 

or power cord is not plugged into 

an appropriate outlet.

• Unit failure.

CAUSE

Temporary over-temperature 

condition because:

•  An extreme change in flow rates 

occurred (e.g., from 500 ml/min  

to stop flow).

•  Unit was turned on and reached set 

point temperature before warming 

cassette was inserted.

•  Fluids were prewarmed to above 

42°C before being run through  

the warming unit.

CAUSE

Primary controller failure. Unit  

will no longer operate.

SOLUTION

•  Turn unit on. Make sure the  

power cord is plugged into the 

power entry module of the 

warming unit. Make sure the 

warming unit is plugged into  

a properly grounded outlet.

•  Call Arizant Healthcare Inc.  

Technical Support.

SOLUTION

•  Open flow to reduce temperature. 

Alarms will stop when the display 

reads 41°C. The unit is ready  

to use.

•  Alarms will stop when the display 

reads 41°C. The unit is ready  

to use.

•  Turn off unit. Discontinue infusion 

of fluids. Do not warm fluids 

before infusing them through  

the Ranger Irrigation warming 

unit.

SOLUTION

Power to heating plates will shut off 

if temperature rises to 50˚C. Turn 

unit off and unplug it. Discontinue 

use of unit. Discard disposable set. 

Alarm will continue to sound if you 

do not unplug unit. Call Arizant 

Healthcare Inc. Technical Support.

Summary of Contents for 247

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Model 247 Irrigation Fluid Warming System Check the Ranger system website to ensure you have the most recent version of this document www rangerfluidwarming com reorder 247020B ...

Page 2: ...r Irrigation Fluid Warming Unit 5 Ranger Irrigation Fluid Warming Disposable Set 5 Model 247 Product Safety Features 6 Instructions For Use 7 Preparation and Setup of the Ranger Irrigation Warming Unit Removing the Irrigation Fluid Warming Disposable Set from the Ranger Irrigation Warming Unit 7 Troubleshooting 8 Maintenance and Storage 10 Specifications 11 Definition of Symbols 12 Table of Conten...

Page 3: ...correct a problem are delivered at no charge To return a device to Arizant Healthcare Inc for service first obtain a Return Authorization RA number from a customer service representative Please use the RA number on all correspondence when returning a device for service A shipping carton will be delivered to you at no charge if needed We will service and ship your device within five 5 working days ...

Page 4: ...ning Electrical shock hazard Do not open the warming unit case Do not substitute other devices i e Model 245 for the Ranger Irrigation warming unit or Ranger Irrigation disposable sets Thermal or electrical injury or device damage may occur Do not continue use of the unit if the over temperature alarm continues to sound and the temperature does not return to the set point temperature Immediately s...

Page 5: ... an over temperature condition the display alternately flashes a temperature of 48 C or higher and the word HI In an under temperature condition the display alternately flashes a temperature of 33 C or lower and word LO Alarm indicator light that comes on when either an over or under temperature condition occurs Ranger Irrigation Fluid Warming Disposable Set Irrigation fluid warming disposable set...

Page 6: ...displays the temperature or has gone dark alarm sounds Primary failure Temperature will rise to 50 C within a few seconds The safety backup system is activated at 50 C and power is immediately shut off to the heating plates Under temperature alarm 33 C LED displays LO and temperature alarm sounds alarm light flashes Heater temperature has fallen to 33 C Alarms will stop when temperature rises abov...

Page 7: ...s provided with the disposable sets 4 Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet Turn the unit ON In a few seconds the alphanumeric display will illuminate It takes less than 2 minutes to warm up to the 41 C set point temperature 5 Begin infusion When infusion is completed remove the disposable set and discard according to institutional protocol Removing the Irrigation Fluid Warming Disposable...

Page 8: ...ove 42 C before being run through the warming unit Cause Primary controller failure Unit will no longer operate solution Turn unit on Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power entry module of the warming unit Make sure the warming unit is plugged into a properly grounded outlet Call Arizant Healthcare Inc Technical Support solution Open flow to reduce temperature Alarms will stop when the...

Page 9: ...s open proximal to the warming cassette Warming unit is below patient level creating excessive back pressure Cause Under temperature condition caused by very high flow using very cold fluid or defective heater relay Cause Open wire on temperature sensor Cause Electrical interference Solution Make sure test screw is completely tightened If it is missing turn unit off and unplug it Call Arizant Heal...

Page 10: ...t as this may make it more difficult to clean the unit The cleaning tool provides only superficial cleaning it does not disinfect or sterilize the interior of the unit method 1 Unplug the warming unit 2 Unfold the cleaning tool Wet the foam pads with a nonabrasive solution such as Alconox brand detergent 3 Insert the tool from the back of the unit and pull the tool all the way out from the front 4...

Page 11: ...chanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601 1 and in accordance with Canadian CSA C22 2 No 601 1 Electrical characteristics Temperature characteristics input voltage set point temperature 100 120 or 220 240 VAC 41 C operating frequency over temperature alarm 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 48 C 220 240 VAC 50 Hz maximum heating power under temperature alarm 900 W 33 C fuse over temperature cutoff 10 Am...

Page 12: ...Ranger Irrigation Fluid Warming System English 12 Definition of Symbols Attention Read accompanying documents Type B Applied Part Attention Read accompanying documents Type B Applied Part ...

Page 13: ... in Article 14 of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC Arizant UK Ltd Calder Island Way Wakefield WF2 7AW United Kingdom Tel 44 1924 200550 Fax 44 1924 200518 Ranger and the Bair Hugger and Arizant logos are trademarks of Arizant Healthcare Inc registered or pending in the U S Patent Trademark Office and in other countries 2007 Arizant Healthcare Inc All rights reserved Patents Pending 247020B 0...

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