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Power On/Off
To power up the pump:
1. Press the
button once and release.
a
2. Check:
• A high pitch sounder is activated for 3 seconds during this time the main speaker 'beeps' once upon power up sequence.
• All display segments and all indicators are lit.
• If an error occurs during self-test the pump will alarm.
3. After this self-test the pump will display last rate setting entered or zero, depending on the configuration.
To power down the pump:
1. Press and hold
. The pump will display OFF3-OFF2-OFF1.
a
2. If the
button is released during the countdown the pump will not power down and it will return to its previous state.
a
If the pump alarms, segments / indicators do not light up correctly or 2 audible sounds are not heard, then the pump
A
must be powered down immediately, and qualified service personnel contacted. If transportation to an engineer is
necessary, it is recommended to use the original protective packaging.
Priming the Infusion Set
Use an infusion set with an anti-siphon valve whenever possible. The anti-siphon valve prevents free flow from
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occurring if an infusion set is incorrectly loaded or removed from the pump. Infusion sets with an anti-siphon valve
can only be primed when loaded in the pump.
When using infusion sets without an anti-siphon valve eg. 273-004, 273-007 and 273-008, the infusion set can be
primed without using the pump. Use of a flow sensor is recommended when using an infusion set without an anti-
siphon valve. The flow sensor will cause the pump to alarm if a significant deviation from the set infusion rate occurs.
1. Ensure the pump is switched on and in-line clamp is open.
2. Load the Infusion set (see 'Loading the Infusion Set').
3. Press
button once
b
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4. Press and Hold
button while
b
hospital protocol).
5. Attach the set to the patient or other Infusion set.
6. Start the infusion (see 'Starting the Infusion').
Use the prime function to fill the Infusion sets before starting an infusion.
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Never connect the Infusion set to the patient during the priming process.
The prime (
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Automatic Set Detection
The pump automatically tests that a compatible CareFusion Infusion set has been loaded correctly (refer to 'Compatible Infusion Sets'
section of this DFU). The test will occur at the start of the first infusion after the pump is switched on or after the door has been opened;
the pump will run in reverse for 10 seconds and then forward for 10 seconds, the test takes a maximum of 20 seconds to complete.
During this operation the clinician may observe a blood return that will be more evident if using a small catheter.
If the pump fails to detect a correct CareFusion Infusion set or detects a possible set misload, then the pump will alarm and display
refer to 'Alarms and Warnings' section of this DFU.
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Please contact your local CareFusion representative if further information or support is required regarding the Automatic Set Detection
operation or the application of this pump in specific clinical settings, e.g. neonatal.
will be displayed.
is still displayed, prime the Infusion set until there is no visible air in the IV line (according to
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) volume delivered will not be subtracted from the VTBI, or added to the total volume infused.
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