Section 12 - Induced Positive Pressure Tests - Fresenius Medical Care 2008K2 Troubleshooting Manual

SECTION 12 – INDUCED POSITIVE PRESSURE TESTS
During these procedures hydraulic systems are checked for external leaks. USE A FLASHLIGHT! BE
THOROUGH! FEEL AROUND! Small leaks may take several minutes to become obvious and cause BIG
problems!
Place the machine into RINSE!
1.
2. Figure below check for leaks at: 1) Top and bottom of Air Removal Chamber #69; 2) Filter #74; 3) UF
Pump #22. If no leaks continue to step #3.
Figure 80 – Internal Dialysate Circuit Leak Checks
3. Figure below, check for leaks at: 4) Valve #78; 5) Dialyzer Quick Connectors and O-rings; 6) External
Flow Indicator #75; 7) Dialysate Line Filter #73; 8) (Optional) Fluid Sample Port; 9) Dialysate line
connections at the rear of the machine. If no leaks continue to step #4 (next page).
Figure 81 – External Dialysate Circuit Leak Tests
This creates positive pressure in the secondary circuit!
2008K/K2 Troubleshooting Guide
P/N 507298 Rev. H
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