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Vet/IV 2.2
Infusion Pump
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Section 13: Alarms
Problem Causes
Solutions
Door won't open 1. Are edges of door sticky or dirty?
2. Line has been incorrectly installed, jamming pressing
plate.
1. Clean with alcohol-moistened cotton swabs.
2. Return for service.
Door won't close 1. Are the door hinges broken? 1. Return for service.
Dead battery 1. Test for power cord function. Does the battery icon
light up when the unit is plugged into AC power?
2. Has unit been idle for extended period of time? If so,
battery may need conditioning. If battery has been
conditioned and still does not function, phone Heska's
Technical Support Services for assistance.
1. No = power cord may need to be replaced.
Contact Heska's TSS for assistance Yes = Power cord
functioning; proceed to Step 2.
2. Conditioning procedure:
See
Section 12: Battery Operation & Maintenance. .03
NOTE:
If the battery drains completely and [END BATT]
is displayed, the unit may display irrelevant error messages
or alarm inappropriately. Perform battery conditioning
procedure.
Incorrect delivery Is the correct brand of IV line being used (
i.e.
, Abbott Series
A/Hospira List No 11545−58/UniverSet or Abbott Series
B/Baxter ACT 5435s depending on IV pump calibration)?
Is the IV set appropriate for the mode being used (Macro
mode with standard sets, Micro mode with micro sets)?
If correct brand and type of lines are being used, contact
Heska's Technical Support Services for assistance.
1. Air is present in administration set.
2. Fluid bag is empty.
3. Occlusion between bag and pump.
4. Incorrect IV set.
5. Tubing worn in area of pump.
6. Dirt on air sensors.
7. IV line is pinched off by door.
1. Disconnect administration set from patient, remove air
by pressing PRIME or letting fluid flow out the end of
the IV line.
2. Disconnect IV set from patient. Replace fluid bag.
Remove air by pressing
PRIME
or letting fluid flow out
the end of the IV line.
3. Check for kinks or obstructions both upstream and
downstream of the pump. Ensure that the line does
not become pinched. Ensure roller clamp is open.
4. Ensure that IV set is correct for calibration of pump (
i.e.,
Abbott Series A/Hospira List No 11545−58/UniverSet
or Abbott Series B/Baxter ACT 5435s) and for mode
being used (Macro mode with standard sets; Micro
mode with micro sets).
5. Slide tubing so that a new area is inside pump.
6. There are two air sensors. The door sensor is a round
piece on the left side of the pump door and the front
panel sensor is located in the depression behind the IV
line where the door sensor inserts. Check both sensors
for cracks or damage. Clean both sensors with alcohol.
7. Reposition line.
13.1 Alarms & Messages