Out Of Anticoagulant - Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual

General Alarms and Troubleshooting

OUT OF ANTICOAGULANT!

OUT OF ANTICOAGULANT!
Change container.
Alarm LED is red. Pumps stop.
Probable Cause
AC container empty
AC line not placed in the AC level detector
AC level detector cable disconnected
Occluded AC line
Internal system malfunction
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Replace the empty AC container. To override the alarm and allow time for fluid to re-enter the AC line, press
CONTINUE. The red Alarm LED turns off when fluid is detected.
Place the AC line in the AC level detector. Press CONTINUE.
Ensure the AC level detector cable is connected. Press CONTINUE.
Ensure fluid is dripping into AC line.
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.
During Run mode, override the alarm for 10 seconds by pressing
CONTINUE.
Action
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