Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual page 169

Probable Cause (continued)
Residual fluid from a prior leak activated the
alarm when the centrifuge started to spin
again
Dried residue on leak detector
Internal system malfunction
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Perform the following actions to dry the residual fluid:
1 To override the alarm for 60 seconds, press CONTINUE. Allow the filler to spin dry.
2 After the centrifuge stops spinning, press UNLOCK COVER.
3 Slide back the centrifuge cover and lower the centrifuge door.
4 Dry the surfaces of the centrifuge chamber, fluid leak detector, and filler with a dry cloth. Discard the cloth in a
biohazard disposal container.
5 Raise the door and close the cover.
6 To restart the procedure, press CONTINUE.
Repeat the above actions if necessary.
Clean the leak detector.
Note the alarm message. Press CONTINUE.
If the alarm recurs, 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.
General Alarms and Troubleshooting
Action (continued)
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