Troubleshooting - Gaymar Medi-Therm III Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting

9.0 Troubleshooting
CHECK FLOW
CHECK PATIENT
ADD WATER
REMOVE FROM USE
NOW
POWER LOSS
BLANKET/BODY WRAP
WILL NOT HEAT
BLANKET/BODY WRAP
WILL NOT COOL
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Check for hoses fully inserted, one into return (top) and one into supply (bottom).
Check to be sure all pinch clamps are open.
Check for kinked hoses or creased blanket/body wrap.
Make certain patient probe is fully inserted into the patient probe jack.
Check for secure connection to patient. (If probe is sensing ambient, alarm will sound.)
Check for proper type of probe (Gaymar probe or equivalent YSI 400 series probe approved
for use with medical devices) and adaptor, if needed.
Check to make sure water is at the proper level. If the green band on the float is not visible, fill
machine with distilled water until the green band is visible.
Indicates that the machine has shut down due to the water temperature exceeding the high or
low limit. Or, a system error has been detected. Remove the machine from use immediately
and notify medical equipment repair personnel.
Check to make certain power cord is fully engaged into properly grounded receptacle.
Make certain the receptacle has power.
Reset unit circuit breaker by turning OFF then ON. If circuit breaker trips again, refer to
medical equipment repair personnel.
Check for water circulating through the blanket/body wrap. See CHECK FLOW. Do not fold
blankets/body wraps.
Check to make sure the temperature controller is working by adjusting the setpoint (while in
BLANKET CONTROL mode) at least 2°C above the water temperature. This should cause the
WARMING indicator to light.
Check for water circulating through the blanket/body wrap. See CHECK FLOW. Do not fold
blankets/body wraps.
Check to make sure the rear and side vents are not blocked. Inlet and exhaust grills should be
kept clear and clean to allow air to circulate freely.
Check to make sure the temperature controller is working by adjusting the setpoint (while in
BLANKET CONTROL mode) at least 2°C below the water temperature. This should cause the
COOLING indicator to light.
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