Operating The Infusion Pump; Operating Instructions - CME NIKI V4 Service Manual

3. Operating the Infusion Pump

a. Securely attached the pump to an IV pole using the pole clamp.
b. Plug pump power cord into a hospital grade electrical outlet. Verify during
operation that the AC icon is displayed (see page 5 #8) and the data on the
display is stable.
WARNING: The pump is calibrated to a specific set. Do not use any other set. A
certified technician would be able to help you calibrate your set to the
NIKI V4 pump. Call your local representative for assistance.
c. Prepare the IV solution container and prime the IV set being used according to
the instruction provided with the IV set. Make sure that the drip chamber is at
least one third full and that the set does not contain air. If necessary prime again
using the prime key.
d. Hang the IV solution container.
e. Open the pump's door (page 12) by pushing the door's latch. (page 12 #9) Open
the door completely.
f. Place the tubing in the slit, in the arrow direction.
g. Close the door by pressing on the 2 recesses, until door latch clicks firmly into
place.
h. Switch the pump on, pressing on the on/off key. (pg. 14 #15) the display (pg.14
#1) will show on and perform a self test. When the self test is completed the
display will show the last rate setting and the word rate will be displayed. Accept
pressing the select key (pg.13 #3) or change with the arrow keys (pg.13 #5). The
display will show the remaining VTBI. Press Run to start operation. The display
will show the volume infused. Press the clear key to zero infused volume or
run/hold key to start operation.
Note: The infusion indicator will flush while the pump is in operation.
i. To change rate during operation press hold and use the arrow keys to change
desired data. Press the run/hold key to resume operation.
NIKI V4 Operator's Manual

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