
MAINTENANCE
BLANKETROL III, Model 233
OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
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To drain the water from the reusable blankets simply shut off power to the unit or shut off the
operation of the manual or automatic mode and allow the water to drain from the blanket back into
the BLANKETROL III unit.
To store PLASTIPAD blankets, loosely coil the hose lengthwise into 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. Do
not fold the blankets width-wise, as doing so will crimp the tubing.
Disposal of blankets are done in a means consistent with hospital/institution policy/protocol for
patient contact items.
4-6.2. Disposable, Single-Patient Use Blankets
The reusable blanket maintenance procedures do not apply to the disposable, single-patient use
blankets. Disposal of blankets are done in a means consistent with hospital/institution
policy/protocol for patient contact items.
4-7.
MAINTENANCE OF REUSABLE THERMISTOR PROBES
The standard 400 Series probe consists of a thermistor temperature sensing element housed in a
probe and attached to a plasticized vinyl-jacketed, shielded, lead wire terminated with a phone plug.
Refer to the printed material enclosed with each probe regarding temperature specifications,
cautions, maintenance, and disposal.
In general, clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. When not in use, the probes should be
loosely coiled and stored at room temperature. Never boil or autoclave the vinyl jacketed lead wire.
Avoid contact with strong aromatic chlorinated, ketone, ether, or ester solvents.
When cleaning or sterilizing, the probe should be handled gently. Excessive pressure can stretch
the covering and/or break the internal wires. At high temperatures, the vinyl softens and can be
deformed by pressure and stress. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE.
Similar to the blankets, disposal of probes are done in a means consistent with hospital/institution
policy/protocol for patient contact items.
CAUTION
Do not
immerse probes or connecting cables in liquid.
Failure to do so may result in
damage to the probes.