Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual page 184

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Variable Temperature The temperature fluctuates between
HIGH TEMPERATURE and LOW
TEMPERATURE.
Ven. Pressure Alarm High pressure detected in the venous
(with the upper Venous drip chamber.
Pressure Alarm limit
flashing)
Ven. Pressure Alarm Low pressure detected in the venous
(with the lower Venous drip chamber.
Pressure Alarm limit
flashing)
Chapter 6—Alarms and Troubleshooting
2008K Hemodialysis Machine Operator's Manual Rev P
Dialysate 1) Ensure that water to the machine is turned on.
Alarm
2) Check the Temperature value in the "Home" screen. Re-enter it if
necessary and allow five minutes for the temperature to stabilize.
If unable to attain the prescribed temperature discontinue treatment
and alert a qualified service technician.
Caution: Do not use the Heat Disinfect cycle until the
machine is repaired.
Blood 1) Check venous tubing for loose connections, kinks, clotting, or
Alarm loose clamps.
2) Ensure that the transducer protector is dry and the monitor line is
open. Replace the transducer protector, if necessary.
3) Check access point for clotting and needle position.
4) Press RESET to reset alarm. Press the RESET key again and
hold for one second to select new alarm limits. If condition
persists, reduce the blood flow rate. If alarm won't reset, return
the blood to the patient if alarm occurs during treatment. Take the
machine out of service and alert a qualified technician
Blood 1) Check venous tubing for a disconnected line.
Alarm
Note: A low venous pressure alarm does not always
sound with every disconnection or needle dislodgment.
Machine alarms may not occur in every blood loss
situation.
2) Ensure that the transducer protector is dry and the monitor line is
open. Replace the transducer protector, if necessary.
3) Press RESET to reset alarm. Press the RESET key again and
hold for one second to select new alarm limits. If you are unable
to reset the alarm, return the blood to the patient if alarm occurs
during treatment. Take the machine out of service and alert a
qualified service technician.