Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual page 181

Chapter 6—Alarms and Troubleshooting
Message Purpose of Message
Temp Sensors When the temperature trim function
unmatched
needs to change DAC by > 1 C, the
pre and post sensors are verified
against one another. This message
occurs if the two temperature sensors
are more than 0.5 C different.
Temp Control not This message is displayed on the sign
calibrated on screen if the temperature sensors
were not matched when they were
verified against one another.
Temperature greater than Entered Temperature value is higher
max. value than allowed.
Temperature has been The operator has attempted to set a
set to min. Temperature lower than allowed.
Test Complete All selected self-tests passed.
Test Failed The Alarm and/or PHT Sections of the
automated Test Sequence have failed
Testing temp sensor In rare cases, the machine may be
put into bypass to verify the
temperature sensor. The OLC test
cannot be run at this time
TMP is High (toward 500) The TMP has exceeded the TMP high
alarm limit value.
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Warning! A rising TMP
may indicate a leak in the
balancing system and
should be investigated.
Type Action Required
Warning Press RESET key to reset alarm
The temperature trim function will be disabled until the machine is
turned off and back on.
Advisory Calibrate the temperature control.
Dialog The temperature will be set to the highest allowed level. Press
Message CONFIRM to clear message and accept the maximum allowed value.
Verify that the value is acceptable.
Dialog The temperature will be set to the lowest allowed level.
Message
Advisory Advisory only. No action required.
Test Reset the alarm. Check the setup to see if the alarm can be
Alarm corrected and then retest. If the machine fails, turn machine power
Off and back On. If alarm is still not cleared, take the machine out of
service and alert a qualified service technician.
Advisory Wait 10 minutes and start the OLC test again.
Blood 1) Check the dialyzer supply and return lines for kinks and that the
Alarm connectors are properly connected to the dialyzer or the shunt.
2) Clean the dialysate line filter screen.
3) Press RESET key to reset alarm. Press the Override key and
hold for one second to select new alarm limits or for adjusting the
TMP. If unable to reset the alarm, call your local qualified service
technician.
High UF Goal and low dialyzer KUF coefficient can exceed the
maximum TMP of 520 mmHg. The UF Goal may need to be lowered.
This in turn will lower the UF rate and the TMP. Notify a physician if
the UF Goal has changed.
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