
OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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D.
Check the level of distilled water in the reservoir. To do so, lift the cover of the water
fill opening and check if the water is visibly touching the strainer. If needed, carefully
add distilled water. In addition, if the water falls below a preset level, the alarm
sounds and the Status Display flashes LOW WATER. The operator cannot proceed
until this is corrected as described in Sections (3-12-D.) and (4-2.2).
E.
Check that the power switch is in the “O” position (unit is off).
F.
Inspect the power plug for bent or missing prongs.
WARNING
Do not
by-pass ground lug
(230V System).
Electrical hazards may result.
G.
Insert the plug into a properly grounded hospital grade receptacle.
H.
Lay the hyper-hypothermia blanket flat with the hose routed, without kinks, towards
the unit.
I.
If the blanket is already filled, check that there are no leaks.
WARNING
Any time water is found leaking into or around the unit, connecting hose, and/or
blanket, turn the unit off, disconnect the power cord from its power source, and correct
the problem before proceeding.
Proper maintenance procedures should be followed
including, but not limited to, the preventative maintenance described in this manual.
Leaky blankets or hoses should never be used.
Water leaks could present a slip
hazard and risk of infection and could lead to electric shock.
J.
Cover the blanket with a dry sheet or bath blanket (if using PLASTI-PAD, or MAXI-
THERM Blanket).
K.
Connect the blanket to the BLANKETROL III unit as described in Section (2-3.1.),
Step (H.).
CAUTION
Use distilled water only. Do Not Use De-Ionized water. De-Ionized water
may
cause corrosion to plumbing system components.
Do Not Use Tap Water.
Minerals and deposits
can clog plumbing system components.
Do not
use alcohol. Alcohol may cause blanket deterioration.
Do not
overfill. Overfilling may result in overflow when the water in the blanket
drains back into the system when the system is turned off.
CAUTION
Unapproved blankets or hoses should never be used.