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3MTM RangerTM Irrigation Fluid Warming System
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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.
• 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.
• Unit failure.
• Call 3M Patient Warming
technical support.
Condition
Cause
Solution
Alert indicator illuminates and
alert sounds, alpha-numeric display
alternately flashes a temperature of
48°C or higher and the word “HI.”
Temporary over-temperature
condition because:
• An extreme change in flow
rates occurred (e.g., from
500 ml/min to stop flow).
• Open flow to reduce temperature.
Alerts will stop when the
temperature drops below 48°C.
e unit is ready to use.
• Unit was turned on and reached
set point temperature before
warming cassette was inserted.
• Alerts will stop when the
temperature drops below 48°C.
e unit is ready to use.
• Fluids were prewarmed to
above 42°C before being run
through the warming unit.
• Turn off unit and unplug it.
Discontinue infusion of fluids.
Do not warm fluids before
infusing them through the Ranger
irrigation fluid warming unit.
Condition
Cause
Solution
Alert sounds, alpha-numeric display
and alert indicator light go dark.
Primary controller failure.
Unit will no longer operate.
Power to heating plates will shut off
if temperature rises to 50°C. Turn
unit off and unplug it. Discontinue
use of unit. Discard disposable set.
Alert will continue to sound if you
do not unplug unit. Call 3M Patient
Warming technical support.
Condition
Cause
Solution
Unit alerts soon aſter plugging it
in (unit does not have to be turned
on for this condition to occur).
Heater temperature rises to 50°C and
unit shuts down soon aſter plugging
it in (unit does not have to be turned
on for this condition to occur).
Test screw on bottom of
unit is loose or missing.
Make sure test screw is completely
tightened. If it is missing, turn unit
off and unplug it. Call 3M Patient
Warming technical support.
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