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4. This button is used to see all active alarms and
pump information on the controller display.
5. The driveline cover must cover the controller's silver
driveline connector to protect the controller from
water.
6. A controller with a blank display and no audible alarm
should be replaced.
7. When an alarm occurs, line one of the controller
display tells you which alarm is occurring, line two
tells you what to do.
8. A green indicator light on the AC or DC adapter will
indicate proper connection to an electrical outlet or a
car power port.
9. When there is a controller failure alarm, you should
switch to the back‐up controller.
10. The controller AC/DC indicator will be green if you
are using the AC Adapter or DC Adapter (car adapter)
to power the controller?
6. List 2 items you should have with you when you leave your house:
7. List 2 signs or symptoms of a driveline exit site infection:
8. How long does one battery usually provide power?
9. Why do you take blood thinner medicine?
10. What should you do every time before changing from AC Adapter/Battery operation to
Battery/Battery operation or before replacing a Battery?
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