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Priming the Tubing and Starting the
Pump
When the new cassette is attached, the pump
may
automati-
cally prompt you to prime the tubing
.
1. If
Prime Tubing?
appears,
press
´
.
2. This screen will appear. Make
sure you are not connected
to the pump’s tubing. Open
the tubing clamps.
WARNING: Do not prime the fluid path with the tubing
connected to your catheter. This could result in over-delivery
of medication or air embolism, which could result in death or
serious injury.
3. Press and hold the
´
key
until the tubing is fully
primed or until priming
stops.
4. This screen will appear if you
release the
´
key or if
priming automatically stops:
•
If the tubing is not yet
fully primed, press the
´
key and repeat step 3.
•
If you are finished prim-
ing, press the
Î
key.
Prime Tubing?
Press Y or N
Disconnect tubing
from patient
Open clamps
Hold Y to prime
Priming...
0.1 ml
Hold Y to prime
Continue Priming?
Press Y or N