User and Technical Manual: HotDog Temperature Management Controller
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1.
Perform “Functional Testing” described on the following pages.
Functional Testing Method for Controller
Place the Controller in Diagnostic Test mode by navigating to the Service Menu (Main Menu>Service>Diagnostic
Test). To run the Diagnostic Test, click the green checkmark button.
The test will not begin until all Warming
Devices have been disconnected from the Controller.
If a failure is observed during any of these steps, call
Customer Service.
To verify functionality of Alarms, Alarm should sound near the end of the test.
Per IEC 2-35: Test verifies that the independent thermal cut-out (i.e. secondary overtemperature sensor) is
operational
When the test is successfully completed, “Passed” will display on the screen. If the test is unsuccessful, “Failed”
will display.
Functional Testing for Blanket or Mattress and Controller
Use a Warming Blanket or Mattress to perform the steps outlined below. If a failure is observed during any of
these steps, repeat testing using a different Warming Blanket or Mattress. If failure is observed with the second
Warming Blanket or Mattress, contact Customer Service
1.
Tape a calibrated, fast-reacting temperature sensor to the patient-facing surface of the Warming Blanket or
Mattress directly over the sensor marking.
2.
Fold the Warming Blanket or Mattress back on itself (black face to black face in the case of using a Warming
Blanket) so that the temperature sensor is inside the folded area. Place a 750 to 1000g weight (such as a small
book or notebook) over the sensor location to ensure that the Device remains folded and that there is good
contact between the sensor and the folded Warming Blanket or Mattress.
Figure 3
: Warming Blanket Test Configuration
3.
Turn the Mains Power Switch on the Controller to the ON position. Connect the Warming Blanket or Mattress
cable to the Controller.
The Controller will emit an audible tone when the Warming Blanket or Mattress is
connected.
4.
Set the Controller to the temperature that is to be verified. If checking all set-points, start with the low
temperature.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
POSITIONED BETWEEN
BLANKET LAYERS
TEMPERATURE METER
