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K-MINC-1000 Instructions for Use
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3.14.2 Loss of mains power
• If the MINC is switched on and one or both heater chambers are active, loss of mains power will cause the external
alarm to activate if the power is still off after 2 minutes.
• If mains power is restored within the 2 minutes, the external alarm will not activate and the MINC will recommence
normal operation.
• If mains power is restored after the 2 minutes, the external alarm will deactivate and the MINC will recommence
normal operation.
• Also if the gas flow was active before the power was lost then the MINC will restart the flow sequence in purge
mode when power is restored.
3.14.3 Low inlet pressure
The gas flow display will show a “CO2” display and emit an audible alarm if the gas inlet pressure is
too low to maintain flow, the nominal inlet pressure to trigger this alarm is <50 kPa.
The external alarm contacts will close 15 minutes later if the correct inlet pressure is not restored.
The alarm will reset when a gas inlet pressure >60 kPa is restored.
3.14.4 No gas flow or gas flow out of range
The gas flow display will show an “Err” display and emit an audible alarm if the gas flow differs
from the set point by greater than 4 mL/min (including no gas flow) for longer than 10 minutes.
The external alarm contacts will close 5 minutes later.
To reset alarm, after rectification of cause of alarm condition, toggle the gas flow start/stop touch
pad. Allow at least 3 seconds between toggled off then on again.
3.14.5 Temperature out of range
When the MINC has just been turned on or the set temperature has been adjusted, the
temperature alarm is deactivated for 120 minutes to allow the device to reach stable conditions
without constantly alarming.
After this time the temperature display will show “Err”, emit an audible alarm and the external
alarm will be activated if the set temperature differs by greater than ±0.4°C, for longer than 2
minutes.
To reset alarm, toggle heater chamber start/stop touch pad.
Note: This will deactivate alarm for 120 minutes.
If any alarm condition is unable to be rectified, contact your local Cook Medical representative or authorised
service agent.
Check the following for installation of the MINC:-
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All items have been supplied.
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The packaging has been safely stored for future
use.
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All non-sterile items have been removed from
plastic covers.
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The power cord is correct for your region.
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The MINC has been placed in a suitable location.
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The appropriate gas mixture has been
determined.
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An appropriate gas regulator has been sourced.
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The gas regulator has been set to 150 kPa.
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The gas connections have been made and
checked.
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The Humidification Flask has been filled and fitted.
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The MINC has been activated.
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The chamber temperatures and flow rate have
been adjusted to desired values.
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The MINC has been left to operate for 24 hours to
ensure any residual out-gassing of components
is complete.
Check the following for installing the K-MINC-1000
Logger Software (optional):-
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The installation CD and USB cable has been
supplied.
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A computer with the the appropriate specification
is available to run the Logger application on.
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The Logger Software has been installed.
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The USB connections have been made and
checked using USB hubs where required for
multiple MINC connections.
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The MINC’s have been activated.
4. Installation and set-up checklist
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