System Set Up; Garment Application; To Use Only One Garment; Pre-Use Check - Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON EXCEL Instructions For Use Manual

3. System Set Up

Garment Application 1. Check that the power switch on the pump is off.
To Use Only One
Garment
Pre-Use Check Before using the
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1. Velcro is a registered trademark of VELCRO USA Inc.
Remove the garments from the packaging and
unfold.
2. Place the back of the patient's leg in the centre
section of the garment with the connector tubing
pointing downwards towards the foot.
3. Starting with the side that does not have the Velcro
tabs, wrap securely against the leg. While holding
the garment snugly against the leg, wrap the taps
over the top. Ensure that the garments are fitted
snugly and are not 'wrinkled' or 'tucked'. The
connector tubing should be pointing towards the
patient's heel.
4. Snap-lock the garment connector to the tubing
assembly. Ensure that a sharp 'click' is heard. Pull
lightly to confirm proper connection.
5. To disconnect the garments from the tubing, press
the snap-lock connector and pull apart.
To use only one garment, connect a single tube to either
connector. The snap-lock connectors on the pump are
self-sealing and, unlike other systems, do not require the
unused garment to be attached.
Press the
Single Leg
system incorrectly indicating a fault. The system
responds with a 'beep' and the LED on the button
illuminates. If the
Single Leg
mistake with two garments connected, the system will
reset itself to normal after two cycles.
Flowtron Excel
ensure that:
• The pump has been set at 40 mmHg
pressure prescribed by the physician)
• Garments have been applied to patient's legs
correctly, snugly and without wrinkles
• There are no kinks in the tubing
4
button to prevent the alarm
button
system on the patient,
1
is pressed by
(or the