Attach And Prime The Tubing - Bayer HealthCare MEDRAD Stellant Operation Manual

NOTE: The system draws in the configured Auto Load Purge Volume and then expels this volume.
NOTE: MOVE PISTON disables after 10 seconds of inactivity.
NOTE: If protocol volume is greater than fill volume, an insufficient volume communication will
NOTE: If bubbles appear in the syringe, do not hit the syringe to remove them. Reverse the plunger

9.2.3 Attach and Prime the Tubing

Mechanical Hazard - Equipment damage may result.
NOTE: If using a connector tube with a T-connector, first attach the straight portion to the contrast
The Auto Load Purge volume should be set to 30, 20, 10, or 0 mL, depending on the filling
device. Refer to "Fluid Delivery
b. Manually:
i.
Press MOVE PISTON and use the reverse piston control to fill the syringe with the
desired amount of fluid.
display prior to ability to inject.
6. Expel any remaining air from syringe.
3 - 5 mL, then rock the injector head on the pivot with the syringe pointed up to gather and
accumulate the small bubbles. Expel the remaining air.
7. Remove filling device.
8. Connect the disposable tubing as outlined in
• Do not install disposables with excessive force.
1. Remove the connector tube from the package.
2. Remove the dust covers.
3. Ensure all air is purged from the syringe.
4. Securely attach the connector tube luer fitting to the syringe tip.
(A) syringe and then the extension to the saline (B) syringe. Refer to Figure 9 - 5: T-connector.
5. Verify that the tubing is not kinked or obstructed.
6. Connect the Prime Tube (1) to the patient end of the tubing set. Refer to Figure 9 - 6: Prime
Tube.
7. Hold the Prime Tube higher than the patient's position, and ensure that the filter (2) is point-
ing upward.
8. Prime the tubing with fluid:
a. Prime Function
i.
Press Prime on the injector head.
b. Manual Prime
i.
Turning the manual knob to advance the piston to prime the tubing.
Setup".
"Attach and Prime the
NOTICE
B A
Figure 9 - 5: T-connector
Figure 9 - 6: Prime Tube
Preparing for Injection
Tubing".
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