Berlin Heart EXCOR Adult, Instructions For Clinical Use

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5.2.2.1 Overview of Connections
Fig. 5-16 Connections on the control panel
Fig. 5-17 Connections on the front panel with cover closed and open
5.2.2.2 Connecting and Disconnecting Driving Tubes
The driving tube transfers the driving and suction pressures from the driving unit to the
blood pump.
1 Driving tube left blood pump
2 Flow sensor left blood pump
3 Power supply unit connection (under the
cover)
4 Driving tube right blood pump
5 Flow sensor right blood pump
1 USB, connection to the panel PC
2 Connection adapter for external alarm
(nurse call)
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1. Pull out the seal plugs and put
them in the holder.
2. Grasp the connector plug by its
ribbed body.
3. Insert the connector plug into
the appropriate connector.
driving tube marked in red - red
connection
driving tube marked in blue -
blue connection
Fig. 5-18 Plugging and checking
4. In the end position, the connector plug will snap into place. The plug is
locked and cannot disengage itself.
5. Check the connector plug for correct positioning. To do so, hold the fixed por-
tion of the plug body and pull lightly. The plug may not loosen itself from the
connection socket. It is important to ensure proper plug connections so that
the connector plugs do not accidentally come loose and interrupt care.
6. To pull the connector plug out, grasp the ribbed area and pull upwards.