
OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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E.
Press the Up arrow or Down arrow to change the SETPOINT display to the desired
Blanket/Water Set Point temperature. As a safety precaution, the Blanket/Water
temperature in the device can only be set between 4°C - 42°C (39.2°F - 107.6°F).
1.
The microprocessor board beeps.
2.
The Status Display changes.
F.
Press the MANUAL CONTROL switch.
1.
The microprocessor board beeps.
2.
The LED in the corner of the button illuminates.
3.
The BLANKET/WATER display shows the actual temperature of the water in
the BLANKETROL III equipment.
4.
The Status Display shows:
* XXXXXX WATER
MANUAL SETPT 37.0 C
Or Status Display shows:
WATER @SETPT
MANUAL SETPT 37.0 C
* (”XXXXXX” represents “HEATING” or “COOLING”.)
The above depends upon the relationship of the blanket water temperature to
the Set Point temperature. Note that the Set Point may be displayed in
Fahrenheit.
5.
The pump is activated. The heater or compressor may be activated.
6.
The Water Flow indicator on the right side panel begins to move.
7.
The water moves from the unit through the blanket and returns to the unit.
G.
Check the water flow indicator to confirm that the water is circulating.
H.
Touch the hyper-hypothermia blanket to confirm that the blanket is heating/cooling.
I.
To make any changes in the control setting, press the TEMP SET button and begin
again.
The BLANKETROL III System is now operating in
MANUAL CONTROL MODE
. The operator must
continue to monitor the change in the patient's temperature. (Review the suggestions for patient
care described in Section (2-5.).
If at any time the Status Display shows a message other than the messages described in
MANUAL
CONTROL MODE
procedures, make the changes indicated by the display and/or consult the list of
display messages in Section (3-12.). If at any time the unit sounds an alarm and the Status Display
flashes a message, make the changes as indicated.
To turn off the unit or discontinue hyper-hypothermia treatment, proceed as described in Section (3-
11.).