Air In Inlet Chamber - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

AIR IN INLET CHAMBER!

AIR IN INLET CHAMBER! Hold 1 key
until air is removed.
Alarm LED is red. Pumps stop. Return line valve closes.
Probable Cause
Air or foam in the inlet air chamber
– or –
Increased centrifuge speed, causing the inlet air chamber to
collapse
Sensors not detecting fluid in the inlet air chamber
Air detector malfunction
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Press and hold 1 until the fluid level rises above the inlet air detector and the alarm is cleared.
If you hold 1 for more than 30 seconds, the system stops air removal. To continue to remove air,
release the key and press 1 again.
Reposition the inlet air detector chamber. Ensure it has good contact with the sensor and the filter is
below the sensor.
Note the alarm message. Discontinue the procedure.
Press CHANGE MODE, then press 4 to select "Rinseback." To override the alarm during Rinseback
mode, press CONTINUE.
Notify a qualified service technician of the alarm message.
To override the alarm for 60 seconds, press CONTINUE.
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