Vet/IV 2.2
Infusion Pump
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Section 6: Start-Up Tests
Before attaching the Vet/IV Pump to a patient, it is recommended to run the following tests to verify that all indicators
and alarms work properly.
When an alarm is activated, the following will occur:
1. An alarm message appears on the display.
2. An audible alarm sounds.
3. The infusion is stopped.
6.1 Pump Operation Test
NOTE:
Upon receipt, or following long periods of disuse, connect the IV pump to AC power and charge for 8–10 hours
but no longer than 12 hours.
1. Press
ON/OFF
to switch on the pump. The unit should perform a self test and display [on] followed by the last rate
setting. Verify that a long beep sound is heard and that all the LEDs and messages on the display are illuminated for
2 seconds. The charge indicator will stay constantly lit if plugged into AC power.
2. Press the door latch to open the door. Insert a primed administration set into the tubing guide so that fluids will
flow from left to right.
3. Close the door. Press on the door recessions until a click is heard. Be careful not to pinch the administration set.
4. Press
PRIME
. During priming, the display should show [FILL].
5. Once prime is complete, wait one minute and verify that a [PUSH Run] message appears on the display.
6. Press RUN/HOLD to silence the alarm.
6.2 Air-in-Line Alarm Test
7. Press
p
to set the pump to a high rate of infusion.
8. Press
RUN/HOLD
to begin operation.
9. Turn the administration set drip chamber upside down to allow air to enter the lines.
10. When the air gap enters the system, the alarm should sound and [AIr] should be displayed on the screen.
11. Press
RUN/HOLD
to silence the alarm.
12. [Hold] should appear on the display.
6.3 Door Open Alarm Test
13. Re-orient the drip chamber and press
PRIME
to remove the air.
14. Press
RUN/HOLD
to start operation. If the AIR alarm repeats, press
RUN/HOLD
to stop operation then press
PRIME
to re-prime the system. Depending on the amount of air and the programmed rate of infusion, several primes may
be required.