Test Performing - CME NIKI V4 Service Manual

4.3.Test Performing

1. Using a solution container and an administration set according to instructions
accompanying the set.
2. Spike the solution container and fully prime the set. Remove container such that
the fluid level is a minimum of 18" (65 cm) above the top of the pump handle
throughout the test.
Make sure that the tubing is clean and dry before placing it in the pump. Make
sure that the tubing is placed and seated properly in the guide channel. Ensure
that there is no slack in the tubing and that it is not stretched, chinked or pinched
before closing the pump's door.
3. Load the set into the pump. Close the pump's door. If excessive resistance is felt,
check that the set is loaded properly through the tubing guide. Never use tools or
excessive force to close a pump's door.
4. Place the distal end of the administration set in a container or a sink to dispose to
pump solution.
Self Test
Turn on the pump using the on/off key. Check that the device performs the following self
test:
• The AC icon appears on the front panel.
• Check that all leds of the display and the barleds illuminate.
• The pump should perform a beep during self test and display 'on'.
• Test the occlusion alarm (down occlusion) on 7 PSI on high pressure option.
• Test the air sensor with an air bubble greater than 50 micro liter.
Infusion Test
- Set a flow rate of 100 ml/hr, using the arrow keys.
- Press the select key to continue and set VTBI (volume to be infused) of 10 ml.
- Open the roller clamp.
- Press the select key to display the volume already infused.
- Press the run/hold key to start infusion.
If the pump stops with an alarm, refer to section 3 pg. 28 problem checklist. Let the
pump continue to run and proceed to the next step.
To reset the volume previously infused use the clear key. To read the total volume
infused, during pump's operation, and review the infusion settings press the select key.
To step the infusion press the run/hold key.
To restart the program, press the run/hold key again.
- When the pump has delivered the selected volume, an audible alarm is activated
while the display will show 'fin' 'open vein'.
- To stop an alarm, press the run/hold key. Check that the pump is infusing the KVO
rate, and displays open vein.
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