3M Ranger 245 - Troubleshooting

Ranger Blood and Fluid Warming Systems
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Arizant Healthcare Inc.
Troubleshooting
CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTION
Nothing illuminates on the
warming unit panel�
• Unit is not turned on, plugged
in, or power cord is not plugged
into an appropriate outlet�
• Unit failure�
• Turn unit on� Make sure the power
cord is plugged into the power
entry module of the warming unit�
Make sure the warming unit is
plugged into a properly grounded
outlet�
• Check fuses�
• Call Arizant Healthcare Inc�
Technical Service�
CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTION
Alarm indicator illuminates and
alarm sounds, alphanumeric
display alternately ashes a
temperature of 43˚C for the Model
245 (48°C for the Model 247) or
higher and the word “HI�”
Temporary over-temperature
condition because:
• An extreme change in ow rates
occurred (e�g�, from 500 mL/min
to stop ow)�
• Unit was turned on and reached
set point temperature before
warming cassette was inserted�
• Fluids were prewarmed to above
42°C before being run through
the warming unit�
• Open ow to reduce temperature�
Alarms will stop when the display
reads 41°C� e unit is ready to
use�
• Alarms will stop when the display
reads 41°C� e unit is ready to
use�
• Turn o unit� Discontinue
infusion of uids� Do not warm
uids before infusing them
through the Ranger unit�
CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTION
Alarm sounds, alphanumeric
display and alarm indicator light
go dark�
Primary controller failure� Unit
will no longer operate�
Power to heating plates will shut
o if temperature rises to 44°C for
the Model 245 (50°C for the Model
247)� Turn unit o and unplug it�
Discontinue use of unit� Discard
disposable set� Alarm will continue
to sound if you do not unplug
unit� Call Arizant Healthcare Inc�
Technical Service�