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Check the Ranger system website to ensure you have the most recent version of this document. www.rangerfluidwarming.com reorder #247021A ® Fluid Warming System Fluid Warming System Model 245 Model 247 Blood/Fluid Warming System Irrigation Warming System For I.V. Use Not for I.V. Use Initial Equipment Check ñ...
Technical Service and Order Placement In-warranty Repair and Exchange When You Call for Technical Support Introduction Model 245 Blood/Fluid Warming System Model 247 Irrigation Warming System Indications for Use Warnings and Precautions Before Servicing Equipment Product Description Ranger Warming Unit Maintenance and Storage Model 245 Blood/Fluid Warming System Preventative Maintenance Checklist Model 247 Irrigation Warming System Preventative Maintenance Checklist Replacing the Power Fuse Troubleshooting Specifications Definition of Symbols...
English Ranger Fluid Warming Systems Technical Service and Order Placement Technical Service TEL: +1-952-947-1200 +1-800-733-7775 FAX: +1-952-947-1400 actamed ltd. TEL: +44-1924-200-550 FAX: +44-1924-200-518 germany TEL: +49-4154-9934-0 FAX: +49-4154-9934-20 france TEL: +33 4 42 98 14 00 Indigo (in France only): 0 820 33 90 40...
• Never infuse fluids if air bubbles are present in the fluid line, as air embolism may result (Model 245 only). • Do not continue use of the unit if the over-temperature alarm continues to sound and the temperature does not return to the set point temperature.
• Do not immerse the fluid warming unit in liquids. Wipe with a clean, slightly damp cloth. • To prevent tipping, clamp the Ranger warming unit to an I.V. pole with a minimum 14" (35.6 cm) radius wheelbase and at a height no higher than 44" (112 cm). Failure to do so may result in damage to the product or catheter site trauma.
3. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth. to clean the heating plates: The Ranger cleaning tool is intended to clean both heating plates of the warming unit. It is not necessary to disassemble the warming unit to use the tool.
______°C Test Setup caution Temperature adjustments cannot be made to the Ranger warming unit. If the test shows the temperature is out of specification, please call Arizant Healthcare Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-733-7775. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT • Thermocouple: 0.005" lead or smaller •...
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English Ranger Fluid Warming Systems 1. Use aluminum tape to affix a thermocouple to the top surface of the Ranger warming cassette as shown in Figure 1. 2. Slide the warming cassette into the slot of the Ranger warming unit.
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6. Securely tighten the over-temperature screw, turn off the Ranger unit, and unplug the unit. Once power is cut to the Ranger unit, the alarm will cease. The unit is ready to return to service after it cools to normal...
• Phillips screwdriver • Saline/water 1. Use aluminum tape to affix a thermocouple to the top surface of the Ranger Irrigation warming cassette as shown in Figure 1. 2. Slide the warming cassette into the slot of the Ranger Irrigation warming unit.
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Testing the Operating Temperature 1. Perform Test Setup. 2. Turn the Ranger Irrigation unit ON and allow it to warm up for 5 minutes. 3. The Ranger Irrigation unit display should read 41°C±1. Note the temperature on the thermocouple temperature monitor. If the temperature reading is not 41°C±1, call Arizant Healthcare Inc.
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6. Securely tighten the over-temperature screw, turn off the Ranger Irrigation unit, and unplug the unit. Once power is cut to the Ranger Irrigation unit, the alarm will cease. The unit is ready to return to service after it cools to normal operating temperature (approximately 20-30 minutes).
English Ranger Fluid Warming Systems Replacing the Power Fuse The power fuses are located in the power entry module. tools and equipment • Small slotted screwdriver method 1. Disconnect the warming unit from the power source. 2. Remove the power cord.
• Open flow to reduce temperature. temperature of 43˚C for the Model occurred (e.g., from 500 ml/min Alarms will stop when the display 245 (48°C for the Model 247) or to stop flow). reads 41°C. The unit is ready higher and the word “HI.”...
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Call Arizant Healthcare Inc. Technical Service. • Heater temperature rises to 44˚C for Model 245 (50°C for Model 247) and unit shuts down soon after plugging it in (unit does not have to be turned on for this condition to occur).
English Ranger Fluid Warming Systems Specifications Physical characteristics warming unit 4.5 in. (11 cm) high x 7.5 in. (19 cm) wide x 10 in. (25 cm) long; wt.: 7 lb. 7 oz. (3.4 kg) classification Classified under IEC 601-1 Guidelines (and other national versions of the Guidelines) as Class I, Type B, Ordinary Equipment.
English Ranger Fluid Warming Systems Definition of Symbols Fuse Attention - Read accompanying documents Non Explosion-Proof Type B Applied Part Voltage, Alternating Current (AC)
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Wakefield, WF2 7AW, United Kingdom Tel (44) 1924 200550 • Fax (44) 1924 200518 Ranger, Bair Hugger, Arizant, Arizant Healthcare, bright ideas that work, and the Bair Hugger and Arizant logos are trademarks of Arizant Healthcare Inc., registered or pending in the U.S. Patent &...
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