
OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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1-3.4. Description of the BLANKETROL III Membrane Control Panel
The membrane control panel as shown in Figure (1-4.A.) for English and (1-4.B.) for Symbols is
composed of pressure sensitive touch switches and LED displays.
The membrane control panel is divided into the following sections:
A.
The green LED display labeled WATER shows the water temperature in the
BLANKETROL III equipment.
B.
The MANUAL CONTROL button is used to activate the MANUAL CONTROL
MODE. This mode’s operation is based on the water temperature within the
BLANKETROL III equipment relative to the desired Set Point temperature.
C.
The green LCD display reports the status of the unit, displays the Set Point, and/or
indicates changes the operator should make. It is referred to as the Status Display.
The possible Status Displays are listed in Section (3-12.).
D.
The TEMP SET button and the Up and Down arrow buttons are used to adjust the
Set Point as shown on the LCD display.
E.
The green LED display, labeled PATIENT, shows the patient’s temperature reading.
F.
The AUTO CONTROL button is used to activate the
AUTO CONTROL MODE
. In
this mode the operation is based on the patient’s temperature relative to the desired
Set Point temperature.
G.
The GRADIENT 10C button is used to activate the
GRADIENT 10C MODE
. In this
mode the operation is based on the patient’s temperature relative to the Set Point
temperature.
H.
The GRADIENT VARIABLE button is used to activate the unit
GRADIENT
VARIABLE MODE
. In this mode the operation is based on the patient’s temperature
relative to the desired Set Point temperature.
I.
The SMART button is used to activate the
SMART
function in the appropriate
modes.
J.
The MONITOR ONLY button is used to monitor the patient’s temperature without
heating, cooling or circulating the water.
K.
The two switches labeled TEST INDICATORS and SILENCE ALARM are used to
confirm that all the indicators on the membrane control panel are working and to
silence the alarm in certain conditions.
L.
The POWER FAILURE symbol flashes the red LED to the left of the symbol and
sounds an audible alarm when the unit loses power or when power has been
interrupted, restored, and the unit does not resume previous operation.
M.
The LOW WATER symbol indicates the unit is low on water. The unit flashes the
red LED to the left of the symbol, sounds an audible alarm, and displays
”LOW
WATER” in the Status Display. Refer to Section (3-12-D. Low Water).
N.
The C/F Button allows the operator to select the measurement scale, Celsius or
Fahrenheit, by which the unit functions. This feature is only available on units with
an English membrane.