Smiths Medical Equator User manual

1. Determine which Snuggle Warm®
blanket is appropriate for the patient,
and position the blanket.
2. Attach the hose, ensuring the
hose ridge snaps into the blanket
collar ring.
3. Attach the sheet clip.
Equator®Convective Warming System
Step-by-Step Guide
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Operator’s Manual supplied with the product for detailed instructions, contraindications, warnings, and cautions.
4. Press the green Power ON button. 5. Press the 36°C Temperature
Setting after the self-test.
6. The Temperature Setting
may be increased as tolerated
by the patient.
7. After use, press the orange
Power OFF button.
8. Remove the hose from blanket. 9. Dispose of the blanket according
to local guidelines.

*If the suggested solutions do not correct the problem, discontinue use of the EQUATOR®Convective Warmer, remove from service, and contact Smiths Medical.
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Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
St. Paul, MN 55112, USA
Tel: [phone]
www.smiths-medical.com
Find your local contact information at: www.smiths-medical.com/customer-support
Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group plc. Please see the Instructions for Use/Operator’s Manual for a complete listing of the indications, contraindications, warnings and
precautions. Level 1, EQUATOR, Snuggle Warm and the Smiths Medical design mark are trademarks of Smiths Medical. The symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office and certain other countries. All other names and marks mentioned are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ©2016 Smiths Medical. All rights reserved. TM194847EN-082016
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Equator®Convective Warming System
Step-by-Step Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING*
The convective warmer does not start
when the ON button is pressed:
• Check that the power cord is plugged
into the rear of the convective warmer
and into a working electrical receptacle.
• Inspect the power cord for defects or
cuts and replace if necessary.
The convective warmer does not
complete self-test:
• If “00” appears in the display, check the
thermistor cable connection on the rear
of the convective warmer and tighten if
loose or disconnected.
• Push the hose firmly into the air outlet
on the rear of the convective warmer and
ensure the hose retainer clip is attached.
• Replace the hose.
No air flow:
• Check the hose and thermistor cable
connections on the rear of the warmer.
Weak air flow:
• Remove obstructions from filter intake.
• Check the air filter for clogging or
obstruction and replace if necessary.
Air flow is too strong and the convective
warmer is noisy:
• Check the air filter for proper
installation. Replace air filter if defective.
No heat, but the motor is turned on and
air is flowing:
• Ambient Air button is selected. Select
desired temperature.
ALARMS
DISCONNECT INDICATOR
ILLUMINATES AND AUDIBLE
ALARM SOUNDS:
The motor is on, and air is flowing but is
no longer heated:
• Check that the blanket is unfolded,
drawstrings are not too tight, and objects
are not on the blanket restricting air flow.
Correct the condition so the blanket fills
with air.
• Press the Ambient Air button and then
press a Temperature Setting button.
The motor and heater have stopped,
and no air is flowing:
• If “00” appears in the display, check the
thermistor cable connection on the rear
of the convective warmer and tighten if
loose or disconnected.
• Push the hose firmly into the air outlet
on the rear of the convective warmer and
ensure the hose retainer clip is attached.
OVER TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR LUMINATES AND
AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS:
• Press the orange Power OFF button and
then press the green Power ON button.
UNDER TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR ILLUMINATES:
• Wait until the temperature at the hose
end reaches the selected temperature.
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
6000 Nathan Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55442, USA
Tel: [phone]
Toll-Free USA: 1-800-258-5361
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