Operating instructions

07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide 18-9
18. Troubleshooting
18.3.2 Check Lines and Bags
WARNING
Do not replace empty solution bags or reconnect
disconnected solution bags during your therapy.
Possible contamination of the fluid or fluid pathways can
result if disposables are reused. Contamination of any
portion of the fluid or fluid path can result in peritonitis.
If a bag becomes disconnected during your therapy, follow
the End Therapy Early procedure. Discard the disposable
set and all solution bags at the end of therapy. (See
18.6, End Therapy Early Procedure, on page 18-55.)
CHECK LINES AND BAGS
Display Message:
Cause: One or more of the lines are blocked or solution bags are
empty.
This is a Manual Restart Alarm.
To Correct: 1. Press
STOP to mute the alarm.
2. Check all lines and bags for:
– Kinks
– Closed clamps
– Fibrin blockage
– Disconnected solution bags
– Empty solution bags
3. Correct the issue you found.
4. Press
GO to return to the therapy.
CHECK LINES AND BAGS