V.A.C.
ATS Operations and Maintenance Manual
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A visual alarm will be indicated on the screen followed by an audible alarm under the
following conditions:
ALARM TYPE
NOTIFICATION
REMEDY
CANISTER FULL
Visual message accompanied by
audible alarm.
Change canister and restart
therapy
TUBING IS BLOCKED
Visual message with audible
prompt which cancels after 1
minute if blockage is cleared.
After 5 minutes of blockage
therapy is turned off and full
alarm is sounded.
Ensure tubing clamps are
open.
Check that tubing is not
kinked or pinched.
TUBING AND/OR
DRESSING HAS LEAKS
Visual message with audible
prompt after 2 minutes which
cancels if leak is sealed.
After an additional 2 minutes, a
full alarm is sounded and after 5
minutes therapy is turned off.
Pat around drape to check for
leaks. If leak is identified
patch the leak with extra
drape.
Ensure T.R.A.C.™ connector
is properly locked.
Ensure V.A.C.
®
ATS canister
is fully engaged.
THERAPY IS NOT
ACTIVATED
Visual message accompanied by
audible alarm after 15 minutes
with Therapy Off.
Turn Therapy ON
BATTERY IS LOW
Audible alarm accompanied by
a visual message before shut
down.
Connect therapy unit to a
Mains/ AC power source to
recharge the battery.
Silencing the Alarm:
Press the MUTE button on the alarm screen to silence the alarm for two minutes.
After correcting the alarm condition, you can press the CONTINUE button to silence
the alarm and return to the HOME screen.
ALARMS
