Troubleshooting
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Spectra Optia Apheresis System Operator’s Manual
Manual Method for Opening the Centrifuge Door and Raising the
Cassette
If the power to the system is interrupted when the centrifuge is spinning, or the system does not function correctly,
the pumps stop and the centrifuge door may not open. To unload the tubing set, you need to manually open the
centrifuge door and raise the cassette.
Manually Opening the Centrifuge Door
1
Confirm that the system is turned off. Unplug the system from the power source.
2
Remove the cap from the centrifuge door lock-release hole, which is located near the top-right corner of the
centrifuge door.
3
Insert the centrifuge door key or a long, thin, metal rod into the lock-release hole (Figure 16-7). Push in the
key until you hear a click.
Figure 16-7:
Centrifuge door key in the lock-release hole
4
Remove the key.
5
Squeeze the centrifuge door handle and gently lower the door. Replace the cap into the lock-release hole.
Manually Raising the Cassette
If a system malfunction occurs and you must turn off the Spectra Optia system, you can manually raise the cassette
to remove the tubing set. To raise the cassette and open the valves, perform the following steps:
1
Confirm that the patient is disconnected.
2
Seal or clamp the lines to the fluid containers.
3
Unplug the system from the power source.
Note:
Do not use a cotton swab, stick, or other breakable object to manually open the centrifuge door, as it
may break and jam the door.
Warning:
Do not touch
Unload
to unload the tubing from the pumps or remove the tubing set when a patient is
connected to the Spectra Optia system, or the patient may receive surplus fluids through the inlet and return lines.
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