Owner’s Manual
Operating Conditions
1. Mount DripAssist
2. Position DripAssist
3. Activate DripAssist
DripAssist is a monitor and alarm
for gravity intravenous (IV) fluid
applications. Designed for
placement on the drip chamber of
a tubing set, DripAssist provides
precision feedback on IV drip
rate.
While you control the rate of flow
using the roller clamp on the tubing set, DripAssist provides visual feedback,
displaying values that accurately reflect the rate you set using the manual
clamp.
DripAssist is designed to be mounted directly on the drip
chamber of a tubing set by sliding it upward. See the image
at right.
Gently grip the drip chamber in one hand, and slide
DripAssist upward from the tubing onto the chamber, letting
the blue lever on the right side of the device swing
downwards.
The blue pads on the left and the blue lever on the right
snugly hold the drip chamber so the DripAssist hangs
securely.
Placing the DripAssist in the correct position on the chamber
is made easier by the labels on the device. The orange dotted
line indicates where you should see a free-falling drop in the
drip chamber.
Adjust the DripAssist up or down on the drip chamber until the
orange arrows are in line with where you see the drops fall. If
you can see the drops in free fall at the orange arrows, then
so can the DripAssist.
DripAssist operates most effectively within minimum and maximum flow rates for each tubing
set as shown in the following table:
Drip Factor
[gtt/mL]
Min
mL/hr
Max mL/hr
Min
drops/min
Max
drops/min
10
12
999
2
400
15
8
999
2
400
20
6
999
2
400
60
2
402
2
400
If the maximum flow rate is exceeded, the device screen displays
RATE HI.
Precautions:
When using the alarm feature, allow the flow rate to stabilize before activating the alarm
button.
DripAssist takes one AA battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries; doing so voids the
warranty. Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Incorrect battery insertion can
damage the device.
In order to ensure ongoing accuracy, DripAssist does not work when the battery level
becomes too low. When the battery drops below a usable voltage, the screen displays
BATTERY, and the alarm sounds. When this happens, replace the battery.
Do not
immerse DripAssist in water. If cleaning is necessary, use a cloth and rubbing
alcohol to wipe down the device.
•
•
•
•
Once DripAssist is correctly positioned (Steps 1 and 2), activate the device by pressing
the (Power) button.
Any time you need to power cycle the device—such as to change a tubing set—press this button
to turn the device off and then on again.
4. Set The Tubing Size
As you press the button, the screen toggles among the
four tubing sizes, highlighting each one in turn. When you
pause on the correct number, the DripAssist selects that
tubing size.
Press the button to select the tubing size you are using. Your clinic may use any of the
following tubing/giving sets:
10
gtt/mL,
15
gtt/mL,
20
gtt/mL, or
60
gtt/mL .
Note
: Check the packaging to see what size tubing set you’re
using. Sometimes the tubing size is called the
drop factor.
Important
: Avoid drop formation
or splashing in the region of the
orange indicator line.
Important
: The DripAssist
does not
control the rate of flow.
Important
: This is a veterinary device only. It is not approved for use on humans.
DRIP
ASSIST
selected drop factor
