Performing The Alarm Tests - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

Alarm Tests
Overview
Warning: If you choose to perform the alarm tests, DO NOT
connect the donor or patient until the alarm tests are complete.
The system performs the alarm tests with limited input from the
operator, providing the system passes each test. If an alarm test fails, the
complete alarm test sequence repeats. Once the alarm tests begin, the
system cannot be used until it passes all tests.
See Chapter 12, "General Alarms and Troubleshooting," for actions to
take in response to specific alarms.
To successfully perform the tests, you must first load and prime a
disposable tubing set. Otherwise, the system displays a warning or error
message. If a warning or error message appears, follow the instructions in
the message and retry the alarm tests.
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Performing the Alarm Tests

1
At the end of Prime mode and before the alarm tests start, the
following warning appears for 6 seconds:
WARNING: Do not connect donor/patient
before running Alarm Tests.
Press CONTINUE.
2
The following screen appears:
Perform alarm tests (YES/NO)?
To begin the alarm tests, press YES.
– or –
To skip the alarm tests, press NO.
Tip: You can also perform the tests by pressing
CHANGE MODE, then press 6 to select "Diagnostics." (This
option is invalid during Run and Rinseback.)
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