
Alarms
107
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual
For Use With MDL Version 8.0
MAX AIR DETECTED
The Pump will alarm when approximately 1 mL of accumulated air has been detected
in 15 minutes.
To prevent free flow, ALWAYS ensure all clamps are closed before opening the
door and unloading the IV set from the Pump.
1.
Close the roller clamp to prevent free flow.
2.
Open the door to evaluate the IV set.
3.
Check the tubing in the tubing channel for the presence of air.
4.
Check the tubing above and below the Pump for the presence of air.
5.
Ensure all clamps are closed before unloading the IV set from the Pump
.
6.
Unload the IV set.
7.
Follow facility policy and procedures to remove the air manually.
8.
Reload the set.
9.
Close the Pump door.
10. Confirm the line has been assessed.
11. Open the slide clamp and roller clamp.
12. Press
RUN
to resume the infusion.
WARNING
Priming.
Prior to connecting to patient, prime IV set
following the standard gravity priming
instructions included with the administration
set, remove all air, close roller clamp and
slide clamp, load IV set into the Pump,
close the door, open slide clamp and roller
clamp.
AUDIO
The audio alarm may be silenced for 2 minutes by pressing any key or the
silence
soft key.
BAG NEAR EMPTY
< 30 minutes remain
Displays when there is less than 30 minutes of the programmed infusion time
remaining in the currently programmed infusion.
■
Press
OK
to acknowledge and clear the alarm.
BATTERY ALERT
Displays when the Battery Module will not charge. In order to prevent interruption to
the infusion, do not unplug the AC Power Adapter from the Pump.
1.
Press
OK
to acknowledge and clear the alarm.
2.
Replace the Battery Module after the current infusion ends.
BATTERY DEPLETED
Displays when the Battery Module is fully depleted and unable to power the Pump.
To recharge the Battery Module and continue the infusion:
1.
Plug the Pump’s AC Power Adapter into an AC outlet.
2.
Confirm that the adaptor’s Power Cord Connector is attached to the Pump.
Alarms
Action