Slow Flow Rate Troubleshooting Guide - level 1 H-1200 115V Operator's Manual

Slow Flow Rate Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Check the following:
Pressure Chambers Verify the Fluid Warmer is ON.
not activated Verify the Pressure Chamber levers are fully in the plus (+),
pressurized position.
Verify pneumatic tubing is fully seated into fittings on the
Pressure Chambers and Fluid Warmer.
Blood develops Stored blood develops particulate. If blood is older
particulate than 5-7 days, consider using Level 1
Clogged filter Change Gas Vent/Filter Assembly if filter becomes
clogged.
Fluid bag not fully Make sure the membrane of the fluid bag port is fully
spiked or bag port pierced by the bag spike and that the neck of the bag port
twisted is not twisted.
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Non-Level 1 bag 40 to 80 micron filters used between the bag port and
port filters the spikes of the Disposable Set may restrict flow. Consider
using Level 1
Clamps partly Verify all clamps are fully open.
engaged
Clamps left in the Leaving clamps fully clamped for long periods will cause
clamped position the tubing to become deformed. Do not leave clamps
for long periods closed for extended periods of time.
Kinked tubing Verify that no tubing kinks are present.
Air trapped on filter Remove Gas Vent/Filter Assembly and tap against the
screen of Gas Vent/ cabinet of the Fluid Warmer to dislodge air bubbles,
Filter Assembly allowing them to vent. If this fails to correct problem, replace
with new Gas Vent/ Filter Assembly.
Non-high flow Use only extension lines with an inner diameter of
extension lines 0.13" (3.3mm) or larger, such as Level 1
extension sets.
Stopcock Use only Level 1
Small gauge needle Use large bore needles or catheters to maximize flow
or catheter rates.
S E C T I O N 1 0 • T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
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PF-1 pre-filters (340 micron).
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SC-3 (9 french inner diameter).
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PF-1 pre-filters.
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X-36 or Y-30
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