Pronk Technologies
2017 07-18
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Detailed Operating Instructions:
1)
Power up the
Flow Tr ax
:
Plug the FlowTrax into an AC socket via the small power supply provided. Press the green POWER button on the
front of the FlowTrax to turn it on. Alternatively you can use 2 AA batteries to power FlowTrax. To install the
batteries use the symbols inside the battery compartment for orientation. To remove batteries use your finger or
flat object to pull the battery out of the compartment.
2)
Test Solution:
Use only distilled, Deionized water with FlowTrax for proper operation, accuracy and longevity of the device.
3)
Output bottle:
Place output bottle at the same height as FlowTrax or up to 18” above. The output bottle should not be below the
level of FlowTrax.
4)
Accelerometer (TILT) Check:
FlowTrax has a built in accelerometer utilized to detect when the FlowTrax is tilted. At power up it is important to
verify you do NOT see the “TILT” message on the display. If a TILT message is displayed, verify FlowTrax is on
a level surface in the upright or horizontal position. This message must be cleared to ensure the best accuracy of
the readings.
NOTE: If the “TILT” message won’t clear, and you are confident that the FlowTrax is on a very level surface,
press SETUP, MORE, CHK TILT. Press ZERO in the upper right corner to calibrate the accelerometer to the
level surface you are working with.
5)
Priming
Flow Tr ax
:
Description: FlowTrax will tell you if it requires a prime. If FlowTrax posts “PRIME REQUIRED”, in the
flow/volume segments of the display, a new prime is required. Each time you press “RESET FLOW” it will scan
the glass tubes to determine if the conditions of the visible fluid column are adequate for accurate flow/volume
measurements. Always primed/purge your IV Set of any air bubbles before connecting to FlowTrax, as this scan
can only evaluate the conditions inside the FlowTrax and cannot see air coming in from the IV set. These air
bubbles can reach the optics during a reading and cause errors.
FlowTrax flow rate and volume testing generally requires a new prime under the following conditions: each time
the glass has been cleaned, if FlowTrax has been stored (not in use) for more than a few hours or, in some cases,
when a new IV set has is attached to FlowTrax (if the IV set has not been primed/purged of air). Once an initial
prime has been completed on FlowTrax, it should not need to be repeated during a normal work day unless air is
introduced into the FlowTrax.
There are two methods to prime FlowTrax depending on what type of pump you are testing and how you have
configured your setup. Choose the appropriate method below that best matches the pump you’re testing.
NOTE 1: When setting up FlowTrax at the beginning of each day, a ZERO pressure should be performed with
FlowTrax void of fluid (Use “Clean Glass Function”) and nothing connected to the input fitting before performing
the “FLUSH” and “PRIME” steps to follow. See “Occlusion Testing” section for more information.
NOTE 2: ALWAYS prime/purge the IV set into a collection container before attaching it to the FlowTrax fitting
to reduce priming time and to optimize performance.
a)
Priming with Infusion Device (capable of rates 600ml/hr or more)
•
With FlowTrax upright (vertical) and level, attach primed/purged IV set to the input (left side)
fitting of FlowTrax.
•
Flush FlowTrax by selecting FUNCTION then FLUSH and running pump at 900+ml/hr for
approximately 20ml Volume.
•
Leave FlowTrax on the FLUSH screen, reprogram IV Pump for 600ml/hr and 20ml Volume.
•
Restart IV pump.
