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Alarm
Causes
Solutions
1. Pump door was not closed prior to operation.
2. IV line pinched in door preventing closure.
3. Door is not able to close.
4. Door magnet missing.
Turn pump off. Adjust lines and check condition of door,
especially hinges and magnet. The magnet is located in
a small depression near the inside top of the door. Check
that the magnet is in place. If it is not, it may be stuck to
springs. Replace magnet if needed. It is essential that the
magnet be replaced in the correct orientation. Contact
Heska's Technical Support Services for assistance with
replacing door magnet. Close door and restart operation.
Pump is priming the administration set.
Set infusion parameters and press
RUN/HOLD
to restart
infusion.
Preset volume has been administered, and pump has
changed to KVO (Keep Vein Open) mode. While in this
mode, pump continues to infuse a small volume of fluid
through the catheter to keep it patent. Pump will remain
in KVO mode until fluids run out.
1. Press
RUN/HOLD
to pause.
2. Press SELECT to confirm or choose new settings.
3. Press
RUN/HOLD
to start infusion.
4. Switch off the pump to terminate infusion.
Tubing:
1. IV set is not correct for calibration of pump.
2. IV set is kinked.
3. Catheter is not positioned well in vein or is not patent.
4. Roller clamp closed.
Pressure set to Lo or nor.
1. Ensure that correct type of IV set is used.
2. Replace or straighten IV set.
3. Reposition or replace IV catheter.
4. Open roller clamp.
NOTE
: Pump has an antibolus system, which prevents
a bolus delivery to the patient once a downstream
occlusion is released.
Set unit on HI. HI is recommended for most patients.
More than 1 minute has elapsed between programming
and command to [Run].
1. Press
RUN/HOLD
once to pause or twice to continue
infusion.
2. Switch off to terminate infusion.
Display in TPN program—values entered are
mathematically incorrect.
Enter correct values and begin program.
Approximately 15 minutes of battery life are left.
Connect pump to AC power; recharge battery.
Battery is exhausted.
Perform battery conditioning procedure. See
Section 12:
Battery Operation & Maintenance.
1. Battery dead.
2. Pump has been dropped or immersed in liquid.
3. Holes in keypad may have allowed liquid to enter the
unit.
1. Recharge and try again.
2. Call Heska's Technical Support Services for assistance.
3. Call Heska's Technical Support Services for assistance.
After 500 hours of being plugged into A/C power, the
pump will automatically discharge and recharge the
battery.
No action is required.
13.1 Alarms & Messages
continued