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Abbott FreeGo
Pump
®
TRAINING MANUAL
Freedom for life

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  • Page 1 Abbott FreeGo Pump ® TRAINING MANUAL Freedom for life...
  • Page 2 For complete instructions for use and technical information refer to Abbott FreeGo Pump Operator Manual supplied with your FreeGo ® ® pump. If you would like to view how to set up the pump on-line, go to www.abbottnutrition.ie/support/service/hospital-to-home and click on ‘View Pump instruction video’.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ALARMS & ALERTS OCCL ___________________________________________15 FEED EMPTY ___________________________________16 DOSE and BATTERY _____________________________17 PROBLEMS? Troubleshooting guide ___________________________18 FREEGO PUMP ACCESSORIES ® FreeGo® Pump Drip Stand _______________________ 20 FreeGo® Pump Portable Backpacks _______________21 FreeGo® Pump Accessories ______________________ 23 Return of FreeGo Pump _________________________ 24...
  • Page 4: What You Need

    WHAT YOU NEED ABBOTT FREEGO PUMP GIVING SET ® with power lead provided in a plastic bag STAND POLE CLAMP to hold the feed to attach the pump to the stand FEEDS...
  • Page 5: Set Up The Abbott Freego Table Drip Stand

    SET UP THE TABLE DRIP STAND Feed container hangs from the hook at the top of the stand The stand is in two parts Feed may be different from the one shown here Depress the locking button and slide the parts together Correct position of pump, feed and Stand is correctly assembled when the stand when assembled...
  • Page 6: Prepare The Abbott Freego

    PREPARE THE ABBOTT FreeGo PUMP ® Attach power cord to the pump Attach the pole clamp to the back of the pump by screwing it into the pole clamp socket Ensure pole clamp is secured to stand and Align the green dot on the pole stand...
  • Page 7: Plug In And Turn On

    PLUG IN AND TURN ON Insert plug into wall socket and switch on the power supply When the pump is powered by the AC/mains to illuminate when initially connected to the a plug icon shows on the LCD and an LED mains power supply.
  • Page 8: Familiarise Yourself With The Giving Set

    FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE GIVING SET FEEDCAP ADAPTOR PUMP TWO-WAY TAP INSERT PURPLE MANUAL PRIME PURPLE CASSETTE ENFIT DUST COVER ENFIT CONNECTOR BEFORE USING YOUR GIVING SET: • Check the date on the packaging and do not use if out of date •...
  • Page 9 FEEDCAP ADAPTOR PUMP INSERT PURPLE MANUAL PRIME TAB PURPLE CASSETTE TWO-WAY TAP ENFIT CONNECTOR (also known as medicines port or flushing port) The ENFit connector has a tethered dust cover to keep it covered when not in use...
  • Page 10: Attach Giving Set To The Ready To Hang (Rth) Container

    ATTACH GIVING SET TO THE READY TO HANG (RTH) CONTAINER* 1. Check the date on the feed 2. Shake the container gently (do not use if out of date) 3. Unscrew the protective white cap, 4. Do not touch foil with your fingers taking care not to touch the foil lid and do not pierce it with scissors 5.
  • Page 11: Insert Giving Set Cassette Into Pump And Prime The Giving Set: Auto Priming

    INSERT GIVING SET CASSETTE INTO PUMP AND PRIME THE GIVING SET: AUTO PRIMING 1. Open the pump door 2. Grasp the purple cassette 3. Loop pump insert around body wheel, stretching lightly 4. Gently pull down on 5. Seat purple cassette into 6.
  • Page 12: Manual Priming

    MANUAL PRIMING 1. Gently push the lilac 2. Steadily apply pressure 3. Completely fill the set by prime tab on the giving set until feed begins to flow (no allowing the feed to expel need to use a pumping action) air from the tubing 4.
  • Page 13: Summary Of Controls And Functions

    SUMMARY OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OFF/CHRG SET RATE SET DOSE Turns pump off Sets the amount Amount to be fed. Set to INF (and will charge the of feed needed DOSE if a specific dose is not battery if plugged in) per hour required Operates pump and...
  • Page 14: Set Rate And Set Dose Functions

    SET RATE AND SET DOSE FUNCTIONS 1. Turn pump dial to SET RATE 2. Select flow rate by pressing the Up or Down arrows. Keeping an arrow depressed will cause the scroll rate to increase 3. Turn dial to SET DOSE 4.
  • Page 15: Connect To The Feeding Tube And Start Feeding

    CONNECT TO THE FEEDING TUBE AND START FEEDING Flush your feeding tube as directed. If its connected, remove dust cover. Connect ENFit giving set end to your feeding tube. Turn the dial to RUN to start feeding. Four drop icons will scroll in the lower right hand corner of the display while feed is running.
  • Page 16: Vol Fed And Clear Vol Settings

    VOL FED AND CLEAR VOL SETTINGS VOL FED Lets you check how much accumulated feed you have delivered Turn the dial to VOL FED and the To continue feeding, turn the dial display will indicate how much feed you back to RUN have delivered CLEAR VOL Resets VOL FED display to zero...
  • Page 17: Everyday Care Of Your Pump

    EVERYDAY CARE OF YOUR PUMP The pump should be cleaned every day after use and immediately after spills occur Before cleaning make sure the pump is Wipe carefully and thoroughly with a off. Switch off mains power and unplug soft damp cloth and warm soapy water from the wall socket and the pump WARNING: Do not submerge the pump or spray water or cleaning...
  • Page 18: Occl

    ALARMS/ALERTS: OCCL SILENCING THE ALARM Turn dial to HOLD to silence the alarm OCCL If the display shows OCCL If the display shows OCCL INTO PUMP and an audio OUT OF PUMP and an alarm sounds, the feed audio alarm sounds there cannot be delivered due to a is a blockage between the blockage between the feed...
  • Page 19: Feed Empty

    ALARMS/ALERTS: FEED EMPTY FEED EMPTY The FEED EMPTY alarm occurs if air is detected in the giving set IS THE BOTTLE EMPTY? BOTTLE NOT EMPTY BOTTLE EMPTY Replace bottle if required (it may be the end of the feeding period) Turn dial to HOLD to stop the audio alarm •...
  • Page 20: Dose And Battery

    ALARMS/ALERTS: DOSE AND BATTERY DOSE DONE DOSE DONE means that the dose you entered in SET • DOSE is finished. This is normal If you wish to feed until the container is empty, set • the dose to INF DOSE by selecting SET DOSE and depressing the Down arrow until INF DOSE is displayed If dose is set to INF DOSE this alarm will not alert •...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    You should remove the pump from the patient. SYSTEM FAIL pump malfunction Turn the dial to OFF/CHRG and contact Abbott If you have any problems setting up your FreeGo® pump and feed system, please call Abbott Nutrition on Freephone 1800 22 11 66...
  • Page 22 (in 1 minute intervals), be on hold between 1 to 90 minutes by using the Up and Down arrows If you have any problems setting up your FreeGo® pump and feed system, please call Abbott Nutrition on Freephone 1800 22 11 66...
  • Page 23: Freego ® Pump Accessories

    FREEGO PUMP ® ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 24: Freego® Pump Portable Backpacks

    ® PORTABLE BACKPACKS • Backpacks are available for adults (S405) and children (S404) to carry the FreeGo® system • Both backpacks will hold the 500ml RTH containers and 200ml bottles. The adult backpack will also hold the 1500ml and 1000ml RTH...
  • Page 25 Please contact your Healthcare Professional or call Abbott Nutrition on 1800 22 11 66 if you need further information about portable backpacks...
  • Page 26: Freego® Pump Accessories

    FREEGO PUMP ® ACCESSORIES FREEGO ENFit Set with D/Cap (S790-B17) TABLE DRIP ® STAND (S407) AC ADAPTOR (S414) with interchangeable adaptor pins STANDARD POLE CLAMP (S406) PAEDIATRIC BACKPACK (S404) ADULT BACKPACK (S405)
  • Page 27: Return Of Freego Pump

    IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS FreeGo Pump Return WHAT TO DO WHEN THE PUMP IS NO LONGER REQUIRED: Call: Freephone 1800 22 11 66 and we will arrange collection Email: h2h@abbott.com Dietitian: Other healthcare professional:...
  • Page 28 Freedom for life Abbott FreeGo is a registered trade mark of Abbott Laboratories Ltd. ® Abbott Laboratories Ltd., Block B, Liffey Valley Office Campus, Quarryvale, Dublin 22, D22 X0Y3 Tel: (01) 469 1549 Fax: (01) 4691501 Email: abbott_nutrition_irl@abbott.com Website: www.abbottnutrition.ie...

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