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22 Nimbus
TM
EU Patient Manual
–560-IFU-IT1098, Rev. A
Section 5: Troubleshooting
When a condition that may interrupt the infusion is detected, the Nimbus
TM
EU
pump will alert with audio and a visual signals to indicate the presence of the
condition. If an alert message is generated, write down the message displayed
on the LCD screen and refer to the following table for the corresponding
explanation as well as the necessary steps to resolve the condition.
Note:
Press the RUN/ STOP
key to acknowledge the condition and silence
the audio alert.
Alert Codes
Indication
Signal
Response
Cassette
Loading Error
The cassette may
not be properly
loaded or has
become
dislodged.
Note
:
The
infusion will be
stopped
automatically.
The screen
displays “Cassette
Loading Error”;
the LED flashes a
red light; the audio
alert sounds.
Press the RUN/STOP key
to acknowledge the
condition and silence the
alert.
Clamp the tubing;
unload and reload the
cassette; unclamp the
tubing.
Press the RUN/STOP key
to return to the
programming menu. Press
the RUN/STOP key again to
resume the infusion.
Upstream
Occlusion
Decreased
pressure is
detected in the
supply line
between the
pump and IV bag.
Note
:
The
infusion will be
stopped
automatically
.
The screen
displays
“Upstream
Occlusion”; the
LED flashes a red
light; the audio
alert will sound
immediately
(optional delay) if
the upstream
occlusion is not
resolved.
Press and release the
RUN/STOP key to silence
the audio alert (if present).
Resolve the cause of the
occlusion, such as kinked
tubing.
When resolved, the pump
will resume the infusion
automatically.
