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07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide
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18. Troubleshooting
18.3.8 Slow Flow Rate
SLOW FLOW
Display Message:
Cause:
Flow rate is very slow. A slow flow rate can reduce the Dwell
Time and decrease the amount of effective dialysis time.
There can be a partial kink on the specified line.
This is an Auto Restart Alarm.
To Correct:
1. Check the line shown in the display for:
–
Kinks
–
Closed clamps
–
Fibrin blockage
–
Disconnected solution bags
–
Empty solution bags
2. Correct the problem you found.
You do not need to press any buttons.
– OR –
If the alarm becomes a Manual Restart Alarm:
1. Press
STOP
to mute the alarm.
2. Check the line shown in the display for:
–
Kinks
–
Closed clamps
–
Fibrin blockage
–
Disconnected solution bags
–
Empty solution bags
3. Correct the problem you found.
4. Press
GO
to return to the therapy.
SLOW FLOW DRAIN SLOW FLOW HEATER
SLOW FLOW PATIENT SLOW FLOW SUPPLY