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11. Operating Instructions – Prepare for Therapy
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HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide October 2, 2009 07-19-61-244
3. Press the On/Off Switch to the ON position (
I
).
The On/Off Switch is located on the back of the
cycler, next to the power cord.
4. After turning on the system, make sure you hear
the beep that verifies that the audible alarm is
working.
5. Observe that all of the characters on the display
screen have all pixels ON (not blinking) for several
seconds.
Pixels are the small dots that form the displayed
letters and numbers.
6. Next, observe that all of the characters have all
pixels (display dots) OFF for several seconds.
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NOTE:
If the display performs differently than stated in Steps 4, 5, and 6,
contact Baxter Technical Assistance.
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NOTE:
If your dialysis center is using the HomeChoice PRO APD System
prompts option, the prompts will appear at this time. See Section 8,
Operating Instructions – PRO Card and Modem for information about
this option.
7. The current operating mode (STANDARD MODE or
LOW FILL MODE) appears for a few seconds.
When the system is ready, PRESS GO TO START
appears.
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NOTE:
If you have received a new system, or “swap,” or your prescription has
changed, verify the therapy settings are correct, as directed by your
dialysis nurse. See Section 9, Operating Instructions – Change
Program , for instructions on verifying your therapy settings.
Steps to turn on the system (Continued)
STANDARD MODE ON
PRESS GO TO START