F- 3.8.0 Intermittent Flow Errors - Fresenius Medical Care 2008K2 Troubleshooting Manual

Procedure number F- 3.6.0 continued from previous page:
1) IF (and ONLY if) REMAINS ALWAYS = 897 or more: Return to (ABOVE) procedure
number
2) IF (and ONLY if) NEVER 897 or more: The Flow Error is not occurring now. Replacing
the Diasafe
(5) more minutes.
3) IF EVER cycles to 897 or more but does NOT remain 897: See procedure number
F- 3.8.0

F- 3.8.0 INTERMITTENT FLOW ERRORS

a) It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to perform an acid clean as bicarb precipitate may restrict hydraulic
pathways causing intermittent flow errors.
b) Return to Dialysis Program ("Select Program" → 'Dialysis' → 'CONFIRM').
OPEN THE SHUNT DOOR and LEAVE IT OPEN till instructed!
c)
d) From the Home screen, select the [Dialysate Flow] window.
e) Set [Dialysate Flow] to 800 ml /min and press 'CONFIRM'.
f) Allow [Conductivity] to increase to at least 13.0 mS.
g) TWO (2) possible TMP window scenarios:
1)
IF (and ONLY if) the TMP window is NOT red: See procedure number
2)
IF the TMP window is red (TMP alarm): See parts a THROUGH c below:
a) Press and release the 'Reset' key then immediately press and hold it for three (3) seconds.
b) Allow thirty (30) seconds before continuing to part c.
c) If a TMP alarm reoccurs, repeat parts a and b up to twice more BEFORE continuing to
procedure number
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F- 2.0.0 ( ).
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filter may have fixed the problem HOWEVER, watch for BC Switch for five
(page 44).
F- 3.8.1 (page 45).
2008K/K2 Troubleshooting Guide
P/N 507298 Rev. H
F- 3.8.1 (page 45).
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