Inlet And Ac Pump Flows Not Balanced - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

General Alarms and Troubleshooting

INLET AND AC PUMP FLOWS NOT BALANCED!

INLET AND AC PUMP FLOWS NOT BALANCED!
Check sensor and pump loading.
Alarm LED is red. Pumps stop.
Probable Cause
Access line clamp and/or access saline line clamp open
during the AC ratio test
Tubing incorrectly positioned in pumps
Leak at the access pressure sensor pod seal
Pump or sensor malfunction
12-38
CONTINUE
Close clamps. Press CONTINUE.
Ensure the tubing is placed correctly in the pumps. Press CONTINUE.
Check the access pressure sensor pod seal for wear or damage. Replace, if necessary. For instructions, see
"Changing pressure pod seals" on page 10-4.
Note the alarm message. Discontinue the procedure. Notify a qualified service technician of the alarm
message.
Press CONTINUE to retry the AC ratio test.
This alarm occurs only during Prime mode.
Action
Note: For instructions on repositioning the diaphragm and reloading the access pressure sensor,
see "Repositioning the Access Pressure Sensor Diaphragm" on page 11-9.
®
COBE Spectra™ Apheresis System • Essentials Guide