Centrifuge Pressure Error - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

General Alarms and Troubleshooting

CENTRIFUGE PRESSURE ERROR!

CENTRIFUGE PRESSURE ERROR!
Check for proper loading.
Alarm LED is red. Pumps stop.
Probable Cause
Tubing incorrectly positioned in the centrifuge pressure
sensor
RBC or waste valve not loaded
Leak in the disposable tubing set
Sensor, valve, or pump malfunction
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CONTINUE
Ensure the tubing is correctly and completely positioned in the centrifuge pressure sensor. Press CONTINUE.
If the alarm recurs, reprime the disposable tubing set by pressing CHANGE MODE, and then pressing 2 to
select "Prime."
Ensure the tubing is placed in the RBC and waste valves. Reprime the disposable tubing set.
Check the disposable tubing set for leaks. If the set does not leak, press CONTINUE. If the set leaks, replace it
with a new set and prime the set.
If the alarm recurs and no machine malfunction is indicated, replace the disposable tubing set.
Note the alarm message. Discontinue the procedure. Notify a qualified service technician of the alarm
message.
To retry the centrifuge pressure sensor test, press CONTINUE.
This alarm occurs only during Prime mode if the centrifuge pressure
sensor does not detect a pressure increase with the RBC and waste valves
closed.
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Action
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