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Troubleshooting
“OCCLUSION”
displays in the EtCO
2
message area.
To prevent damage to
the pump, the pump
stops after 10 seconds
of occlusion and then
displays a pop-up
window:
“Occlusion
Press OK to Resume”
Sample line or cannula
occlusion.
Check the sample line or cannula for kinks or
occlusions. Replace the sample line or cannula.
Press OK to resume monitoring. If occlusion
reoccurs, check filter.
Clogged filter.
Replace the filter.
Press OK to resume monitoring. If occlusion
reoccurs, check moisture trap.
Full moisture trap.
If full, replace the moisture trap.
Monitor pump has shut
off.
Occlusion.
To prevent damage to the pump, the pump stops
after 10 seconds of occlusion.
See above for “OCCLUSION” message solutions.
If the problem persists, contact Nonin Technical
Service.
Monitor has shut off.
To avoid overheating, the
monitor shuts off if there is
an occlusion for 15 minutes.
See above for “OCCLUSION” message solutions.
If the problem persists, contact Nonin Technical
Service.
The battery is depleted.
Charge the monitor. Connect the monitor to the
power supply and the power supply to an outlet.
“NO BREATH” displays
in the EtCO
2
message
area.
The patient has stopped
breathing for 30 seconds or
longer.
Check the patient.
Sample line is not properly
applied to the patient.
Verify sample line placement.
Sample line or Nafion tubing
is not connected to the
moisture trap.
Verify connection to moisture trap is tight.
Moisture trap is not properly
seated in the monitor.
Verify the moisture trap and filter are properly
inserted in the monitor by creating an occlusion:
1. Using a finger, cover the Luer lock connector
inlet. After 10 seconds, the pump shuts off and
the “Occlusion” pop-up window displays.
2. Remove the finger and press
OK
to resume.
3. If “NO BREATH” still displays, the moisture
trap is not inserted properly.
4. Remove and reinsert the moisture trap in the
monitor.
5. Repeat occlusion test.
Battery indicator
flashes yellow.
Battery is low. Monitor will
run for approximately
60 minutes.
Charge the monitor. Connect the monitor to the
power supply and the power supply to an outlet.
If the monitor continues to show the low or critical
battery indicator after recharging, contact Nonin
Technical Service as the battery may need
replacement. The battery is integral to the device
and cannot be replaced by the operator.
Battery indicator
flashes red.
Battery is critically low.
Monitor will shut off in
10 minutes.
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