Huntleigh Nimbus 3, User Manual

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8. Troubleshooting
The following table provides a troubleshooting guide for the
Nimbus 3
and
Nimbus 3 Professional
systems in the event of malfunction.
Refer to Section 4, Page 11 “Controls, Alarms and Indicators” for a
comprehensive description of the alarms and indicators on the pump.
Indicator Possible Cause Remedy
LOW PRESSURE and WAIT . 1. The pump is inflating the
mattress.
2. CPR control not fully closed.
1. Both indicators will extinguish
when the operating pressure
is reached.
2. Close CPR control.
LOW PRESSURE . 1. The tubeset is not connected
properly.
2. CPR control not fully closed.
3. The Transport control on the
mattress is set to
TRANSPORT .
4. There is a leak in the system
1. Check the tubeset
connectors and make sure
they are securely connected
to the pump and mattress.
2. Close CPR control.
3. Turn the Transport control to
NORMAL .
4. Call the service engineer.
HIGH PRESSURE . 1. The tubeset is blocked.
2. The AutoMatt sensor pad is
blocked.
1. Check that the tubeset is not
kinked.
2. Check that the AutoMatt
sensor pad is flat and not
kinked.
Flashing POWER and
symbol.
1. Power Fail Alarm.
(a)
The pump has detected that
mains power has been
removed.
a. If the pump has not been used for a long period, the internal battery which provides the
Power Fail Alarm indication may be discharged. Run the pump for a few hours to recharge
the internal battery, and the Power Fail Alarm indication will be provided as normal.
To check that the Power Fail Alarm is operating correctly, refer to “Testing the Power Fail
Alarm” on page 15.
1. Re-apply mains power or
switch off the pump using the
POWER switch on the
control panel.
If power failure is prolonged,
switch to
TRANSPORT
mode and disconnect the
tubeset. The mattress will
remain inflated for 12 hours.
Flashing PUMP FAULT and
symbol.
1. Internal pump malfunction. 1. Call the service engineer.
symbol. 1. The pump needs a service.
(b)
b. The service period is set to 12 months.
1. Call the service engineer.
Mattress cells will not inflate
(
Nimbus 3 Professional only).
1. Vent Valves are open. 1. Close Vent Valves.