Bottom Side Leak Procedure (Valves #35 Through #38) - Fresenius Medical Care 2008K2 Troubleshooting Manual

BOTTOM SIDE LEAK PROCEDURE (Valves #35 through #38)

Theory: The following procedures open the top side valves, one at a time, using 24 volts from valve 30's
distribution board connector. Because the deaeration pump and Flow Pump are running the bottom balancing
chamber valves are pressurized.
NOTE: Needle nose pliers are required (
valve #35's or valve #37's white (bottom) tubing IF a leak is seen. Referring to
these valves at this time (left side, bottom).
a) Plug valve #31 into valve #30's distribution board position (V30, "DRAIN-V") and watch valve #31's
nozzle. Is a leak seen?
Yes QUICKLY clamp valve #35's white tubing. If the leak stops replace valve #35. If not, replace
valve #36.
No Unplug valve #31 and leave it unplugged. See part b.
b) Plug valve #32 into valve #30's position (V30, "DRAIN-V") and watch valve #32's nozzle. Is a leak seen?
Yes QUICKLY clamp valve #35's white tubing. If the leak stops replace valve #35. If not, replace
valve #36.
No Unplug valve #32 and leave it unplugged. See part c.
c) Plug valve #33 into valve #30's position (V30, "DRAIN-V") and watch valve #33's nozzle. Is a leak seen?
Yes QUICKLY clamp valve #37's white tubing. If the leak stops replace valve #37. If not, replace
valve #38.
No Unplug valve #33 and leave it unplugged. See part d.
d) Plug valve #34 into valve #30's position (V30, "DRAIN-V") and watch valve #34's nozzle. Is a leak seen?
Yes QUICKLY clamp valve #37 white tubing. If the leak stops replace valve #37. If not, replace
valve #38.
No A balancing chamber valve leak is not obvious using this test. Turn the machine off and
CAREFULLY plug all valves back into the distribution board. Return to Dialysis Program and
perform automated Alarms / Pressure tests.
Figure 96 – Balancing Chamber Valves
WARNING!
2008K/K2 Troubleshooting Guide
P/N 507298 Rev. H
do NOT use a plastic clamp) to QUICKLY clamp
Figure 96 (page 534), locate
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