
OPERATION
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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C.
Disconnect the power cord from the power source, loosely coil it and attach it to the
back panel using the nylon strap.
D.
Disconnect the connecting hose from the unit and store in the front storage drawer.
E.
Remove the blanket(s).
F.
For reusable PLASTIPAD blankets, loosely coil the hose lengthwise in the center of
the blanket. Fold the blanket lengthwise into the center, 1/3 from the left side and
1/3 from the right side. Maintenance of the blanket is described in Section (4-6.).
For Single-Patient Use blankets, dispose of the blanket per hospital/institution
policy/protocol.
3-12. STATUS DISPLAY MESSAGES
The Status Display located in the center of the BLANKETROL III unit membrane control panel
reports the operating status of the unit or indicates changes the operator must make. The Status
Display can show different messages to guide the operator. The following list defines each
message and describes the changes, if any, the operator must make. Note that in the list below, the
symbol “x” is used to indicate a numerical digit that can change based on measurements or
operator actions and “Y” is used when C or F would be displayed depending on the temperature
scale in use.
A.
During normal operation in
MANUAL CONTROL MODE
, the Status Display shows
the following messages:
Status Display Message
Function
MANUAL
This message is displayed on the left side of the bottom line and indicates
that the BLANKETROL III is operating in
MANUAL CONTROL MODE
.
SETPT xxx.xY *
* (“xxx.x” represents Temperature and “Y” represents Centigrade or
Fahrenheit.) This message is displayed on the right side of the bottom line
and indicates the desired/current Set Point temperature for the water in the
device with appropriate temperature scale.
HEATING WATER
This message is displayed on the top line when the BLANKETROL III is
heating the circulating water.
COOLING WATER
This message is displayed on the top line when the BLANKETROL III is
cooling the circulating water.
WATER @SETPT
This message is displayed on the top line when the water temperature has
reached the water temperature Set Point.
B.
During normal operation in the five automatic modes
, AUTOMATIC CONTROL
MODE, GRADIENT 10C MODE, GRADIENT 10C SMART MODE, GRADIENT
VARIABLE MODE,
and
GRADIENT VARIABLE SMART MODE,
the Status Display
shows the following messages: