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3.4.3
Priming the set using the pump (recommended)
3.4.4
Select application mode
3.4.5
Change parameters
Close the
activ
clamp.
Connect the container to the set and hang up. Do not remove the
stop flow cap at this stage.
After having installed the set in the pump (see Section 3.3.1,
page 18), press and hold the prime button.
For the correct priming procedure, refer to the Instructions for
Use included in each set box or on each individual set package.
Release the priming button when the set is fully primed.
Warning
The container should be placed 50 cm
±
10cm above the pump or
place the container in its dedicated location of the
activ
rucksack.
The pump primes the line at 600 ml/h. During priming the empty bag
alarm is deactivated and a short beep sounds every 2 seconds.
Warning
Never prime the set with a patient connected.
Information
Check the integrity of the set prior to connecting the patient.
The empty bag alarm is disabled while the pump is priming.
Warning
When priming stationary sets, do not forget to open the roller
clamp.
After priming, make sure there is no air in the infusion line
.
Pressing the Mode button changes the mode of delivery. There are 4
modes: continuous, volume over time, intermittent and ramp mode.
Displayed parameters are changed using the +/– buttons in the adjacent
row. The + button will increase the value whereas the – button
decreases it. All buttons have an auto acceleration push button mode. If
the button is kept depressed, the rate of change of the value
accelerates.
