Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual page 14

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Warning! Never perform maintenance when a patient is connected to the machine. If
possible, remove the machine from the treatment area when it is being serviced. Label the
machine to ensure it is not accidentally returned to clinical use before the service work is
completed. Disinfect the machine and test the dialysate for acceptable conductivity and pH
values before returning the machine to clinical use. Always test the machine when
maintenance is completed.
Warning! The electrical source must be single phase, three-conductor type provided with a
hospital grade receptacle and a ground fault interrupter at 120 volts, 60 Hz. The proper
polarity and ground integrity must be initially checked and maintained. Failure to do so
may result in electrical shock or burn to the operator or patient. The machine must be
plugged directly into the electrical outlet; extension cords and power strips are prohibited.
Warning! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Replace fuses only with the same type and rating.
Warning! Do not install the 9-Volt battery backwards in the machine, as it will damage
the "No Power" alarm.
Warning! Proper functioning of the machine must be verified prior to initiating treatment.
Unidentified malfunctions or alarm failure could potentially expose a patient to a serious
health risk. Alarm limits for the arterial pressure monitor, venous pressure monitor, and
transmembrane pressure (TMP) monitor are automatically set and delayed for pressure
stabilization. Alarm limits for temperature and conductivity are calculated for the dialysate
composition and may be somewhat adjusted by the operator. These must be maintained
within safe physiological limits as specified by the prescribing physician.
Warning! Possible Explosion Hazard if used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
Warning! Transducer protectors should be used between transducers and each pressure
monitor line of the extracorporeal system to prevent the transducers from getting wet. Wet
transducer protectors must be replaced, as they will cause inaccurate pressure readings.
Warning! A new, sterile transducer protector should be placed on all the air connections
from the drip chambers to the machine pressure monitor ports. This will prevent
contamination of the machine and filters air that enters the chambers through the monitor
lines. If the transducer protector should get wet and air is not able to pass replace the
transducer protector and clear the monitor line.
Warning! The machine is compatible with a number of venous lines. The level detector
module must be calibrated for the model venous line being used. In addition, verify that the
venous line clamp is capable of fully occluding the model of bloodline that your facility
uses.
Warning! If the external transducer protector and the internal transducer should be become
contaminated with blood, the transducer protectors must be replaced, and the transducer
and associated parts must be disinfected or replaced.
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