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*If the suggested solutions do not correct the problem, discontinue use of the EQUATOR

®

 Convective Warmer, remove from service, and contact Smiths Medical.

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Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

St. Paul, MN 55112, USA

Tel: 1-614-210-7300

www.smiths-medical.com

Find your local contact information at: www.smiths-medical.com/customer-support 

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Equator

®

 Convective Warming System

Step-by-Step Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING

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The convective warmer does not start 
when the ON button is pressed:

• 

Check that the power cord is plugged 
into the rear of the convective warmer 
and into a working electrical receptacle.

• 

Inspect the power cord for defects or 
cuts and replace if necessary.

The convective warmer does not 
complete self-test:

• 

If “00” appears in the display, check the 
thermistor cable connection on the rear 
of the convective warmer and tighten if 
loose or disconnected.

• 

Push the hose firmly into the air outlet 
on the rear of the convective warmer and 
ensure the hose retainer clip is attached.

• 

Replace the hose.

No air flow:

• 

Check the hose and thermistor cable 
connections on the rear of the warmer.

Weak air flow:

• 

Remove obstructions from filter intake.

• 

Check the air filter for clogging or 
obstruction and replace if necessary.

Air flow is too strong and the convective 
warmer is noisy:

• 

Check the air filter for proper 
installation. Replace air filter if defective.

No heat, but the motor is turned on and 
air is flowing:

• 

Ambient Air button is selected. Select 
desired temperature.

ALARMS

DISCONNECT INDICATOR 

ILLUMINATES AND AUDIBLE 

ALARM SOUNDS:

The motor is on, and air is flowing but is 
no longer heated:

• 

Check that the blanket is unfolded, 
drawstrings are not too tight, and objects 
are not on the blanket restricting air flow. 
Correct the condition so the blanket fills 
with air.

• 

Press the Ambient Air button and then 
press a Temperature Setting button.

The motor and heater have stopped,  
and no air is flowing:

• 

If “00” appears in the display, check the 
thermistor cable connection on the rear 
of the convective warmer and tighten if 
loose or disconnected.

• 

Push the hose firmly into the air outlet 
on the rear of the convective warmer and 
ensure the hose retainer clip is attached.

OVER TEMPERATURE    

INDICATOR LUMINATES AND 

AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS:

• 

Press the orange Power OFF button and 
then press the green Power ON button.

UNDER TEMPERATURE  

INDICATOR ILLUMINATES:

• 

Wait until the temperature at the hose 
end reaches the selected temperature.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

6000 Nathan Lane North

Minneapolis, MN 55442, USA

Tel: 1-614-210-7300

Toll-Free USA: 1-800-258-5361

www.smiths-medical.com

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