DigiCare DigiPump LP8, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual DigiPump LP8 Infusion Pump - Digicare Biomedical Technology Inc.
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3. Keep drop detector away from direct sun light or other source of strong light or it may cause alarms.
4. When there is liquid on the sidewall of the chamber, shake it gently to clear the sidewall and make
sure the drops are detected correctly.
3.3 Select the type of IV set
1. Press “ ”or“ ”, set the cursor at “ ”.When the “ ”flashes, it means it
is selected;
2. Press“ ”or“ ”to choose the type of IV set which you need, 10, 15, 20 or 60 drop/ml”. Press
“ ”to confirm;
NOTE:
If the IV set is selected incorrectly it will seriously affect the infusion accuracy. Make sure
you set the appropriate IV set.
3.4 Setting the adjustment factor
Warning: To keep the highest infusion accuracy, we recommend to use a reliable, standard PVC IV set
(Outer diameter is 3.4mm-4.5mm). If you use one IV set which cannot meet this requirement, it may
affect the accuracy.
Possible errors that affect accuracy
Error How to Solve
1. The IV set used
diameter is different
from the default
programmed
The IV set must be adjusted. Please refer to the “3.9.4 Auto-adjustment
for IV set ”or “3.9.5 Manual-adjustment for IV set ”to get the IV set
adjustment value.
2. Infusion of a liquid
with high surface
tension
High surface tension liquid requires adjustment value referring to the
value sheet (see table 3.4)
Note: Most drug liquid has low surface tension and not need
adjustment. Only for the high surface tension liquid need
adjustment factor.