Chapter 4: Parameters Setting and Preventative Maintenance
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2.
System Operational Check-Out
a.
Install Disposable set.
b.
Turn power switch ON. Wait for PRIME screen to appear.
c.
Close bag clamps. Hang and spike fluid bag.
d.
Open bag clamp(s). Press PRIME to prime the system (circulate 100 ml of fluid
at 500 ml/min.) Prime volume (100 ml) countdown is displayed on screen. Stop
automatically when countdown reaches 0 ml.
e.
Press PT. LINE PRIME once to pump at 50 ml/min or press and hold to pump at
200 ml/min. Press STOP when line is free of air bubbles.
f.
Press INFUSE to start infusion at 10 ml/min. Press INFUSE RATE
▲▼ to
change flow rate.
g.
Remove the power cord. Verify that the system automatically switches to battery
when AC is disconnected. BATTERY NO HEATING message displays to
indicate the system is now in battery mode and heating is suspended.
h.
Connect back to AC power and verify the operation is uninterrupted. Adjust the
flow rate by pressing INFUSE RATE ▲▼.
i.
Infuse until the fluid bag is empty, verify that the system stops pumping and
sounds an audible alarm with ‘FLUID OUT’ message displays on screen.
3.
Battery Run Time Test
a.
Prior to performing the battery run test, plug the system into an AC wall outlet for
at least 8 hours to fully charge the batteries.
b.
Follow directions in Step 2, a-g. Infuse at 50 ml/min. Start the timer.
c.
The system should run for at least 30 minutes with fully charged battery. If not,
replace the batteries.