User`s manual

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ALARMS
Alarms are conditions that require correction by the user and may be a safety issue but are not
system errors of the pump. All alarm conditions stop the infusion. The only exception to this
rule is at the “Infusion Complete” alarm, which allows the KVO rate, when programmed, to
continue infusing. When an alarm occurs, a message is displayed on the screen, the audio alarm is
sounded, and the red LED light flashes. The message stays on the screen until the pause key is
pressed. The “Silence” key can be pressed to disable the audio alarm for one-minute intervals.
The cause of the alarm must be resolved, or the alarm will recur when the infusion is restarted.
To exit an alarm screen, press the “PAUSE” key, resolve the alarm condition, and then resume
the therapy by selecting “RESUME” from the Pause Menu.
The following is a selected and alphabetical list of the alarms, conditions that cause the alarms,
messages displayed on the screen, and actions necessary to resolve them:
LCD Display: ALARM AIR IN LINE
Alarm: Air In Line
Cause: Pump has detected air in the administration set during an infusion.
Resolution: Check air settings and remove air from administration set and IV bag or
reservoir per protocol. (Disconnect from patient’s access site before using
prime function.)
LCD Display: ALARM DOOR OPEN or SET NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED
Alarm: Door is opened or administration set is not properly installed while the
pump is running
Cause: Door is opened or administration set is not properly installed while the
pump is running
Resolution: Check the door latch assembly and securely close the door. If the door was
closed properly, re-install the set according to the installation instructions.
See Figure 1.8 for instructions on closing door.
LCD Display: ALARM DOWN OCCLUSION
Alarm: Occlusion between pump and patient access site
Cause: Pump has detected excessive pressure in the administration set between
the pump and the patient’s access site.
Resolution: Check administration set from pump to patient access site for potential
causes of occlusion. If tubing is kinked, straighten it. If filter is blocked ,
replace administration set. If patient access is obstructed, check it
according to protocol. Consider changing the down occlusion pressure
setting from Low to High. If the occlusion is cleared without the need to
open the pump door, the pump automatically resumes its operation. Note:
If the door of the pump is opened to clear the occlusion, (e.g. replacing the
set), you must press the pause key, select “Resume,” and then press the
“RUN” key to restart the infusion.