Continental Metal DSW1AE
Continental Metal · Model DSW1AE
Features · Single or Double Compartment in Various Sizes · Stainless Steel Construction · Microprocessor Control System · Digital Display Indicators · Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Scale · U.L. Listed Construction CMP Digital Solution Warming Cabinets are constructed of No. 18 gauge Type 304 stainless steel with No. 4 finish. Compartments are 18" or 24" deep inside. Heating and Storage Compartments have insulated double-wall doors with magnetic catch and heat resistant gaskets. Heating Chamber The chambers are insulated and contain bottom and intermediate adjustable wire shelves. The warming cabinet is capable of heating a full load of solution flasks from 80 degrees F. to 180 degrees F. (27 degrees C. to 82 degrees C.) within 6 hours. Heating is by electric strip heater assemblies mounted on the rear wall of the cabinet, concealed behind a removable perforated guard. Separate temperature controls are available for dual compartment models. Service Requirements 120 VAC, 7 or 12.5 amps, 60 Hz, single phase electrical supply through a single connection to the integral circuit breaker panel. Other Models Available DSW1AE: Single Compartment, 30" wide X 45" high DSW2AE: Dual Compartment, 30" wide X 74" high DSW3AE: Single Compartment, 30" wide X 26" high SC5: Dual Compartment, 24" wide X 60" high Available Options 18" or 24" Compartment Depth Mounting may be Freestanding or Recessed Doors may be Hinged on the Right or Left Sides "Pass-Thru" Feature with Doors on the back of the unit enabling loading of solution warming cabinet from either side. Stainless Steel Base for floor mounting of models DSW3 and SC5 Caster Option Available
Key tips
- ·Never skip temperature-accuracy verification to save time - it's the one check that directly prevents burns.
- ·Hose/blanket connector wear is the most common real fault and the easiest to miss on a quick visual check.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Heater / element fault
MediumSymptoms: No heat, overheat alarm.
Root cause: Element or thermal fuse failure.
Temperature sensor drift
MediumSymptoms: Setpoint error, alarm.
Root cause: Sensor aging.
Fan / airflow failure
LowSymptoms: Uneven warming, hotspot.
Root cause: Blower wear.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Temperature probe
Consumable per patient.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
Heating element / thermal fuse
Common R&R.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Blower fan
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature probe Consumable per patient. | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Heating element / thermal fuse Common R&R. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Blower fan | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Hose / blanket connector inspection
- ·Temperature-accuracy verification
- ·Annual electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Heater / element fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically no heat, overheat alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: element or thermal fuse failure.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the heating element / thermal fuse per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Fan / airflow failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically uneven warming, hotspot - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: blower wear.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the blower fan per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating Room
- PACU
- Emergency Department
- Labor & Delivery
- NICU
Documents & Manuals
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