Contents General Safety ......................4 Introduction ......................6 About this Manual .....................6 Intended Use ......................6 About the Flowtron ACS900 System .................6 Pump: Front View ......................7 Pump: Rear View ......................7 Clinical Applications ....................8 Indications .........................8 Contraindications ......................8 Cautions ........................9 Guidelines and Recommendations ................10 Controls, Alarms and Indicators ................11...
• The Flowtron ACS900 system is intended for use only in hospitals and other health care facilities, under the supervision of an appropriately qualified clinical professional.
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Expected Service Life The pump has an expected service life of seven years. To maintain the condition of the pump have the pump serviced regularly according to the schedule recommended by your Arjo distributor. Do NOT use unapproved accessories or attempt to modify, disassemble or otherwise misuse the system.
Flowtron Flowtron Pump: Front View Garment Tubeset Connector 1 LED Indicators Connectors (Blue Button) Control Buttons Power Button LCD Screen Tubeset Connector 2 (Orange Button) Tubeset Retention Clips Swing-out Bed-Hooks Mains Power Cord Mains Power Cord Retention Clip Pump: Rear View Integral Carry Handle USB Port (refer to Service...
2. Clinical Applications Indications Flowtron The type of garment used on an individual patient must be specified by a physician. Contraindications Uniform & Sequential Calf and Calf & Thigh Garments Foot Garments...
If you are unsure of any contraindications refer to the patient’s physician before using the device. Cautions Many patients are at risk for pressure ulcers on the heel. Use of the foot garments does not negate the necessity for heel protection and appropriate skin care.
3. Controls, Alarms and Indicators Control Panel with Typical LCD Screen View in Run Mode Mains Indicator LCD Screen Power Button Left Control Button Middle Control Button Right Control Button Power Button and Mains Indicator...
Middle Control Button Left Control Button Only certain alarms can be muted. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 27 for details of the various alarm conditions and possible corrective actions to rectify the faults. Right Control Button LCD Screen Icons Garment Low Pressure/ Kinked/ Mains Power...
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Garment Type and Inflation Indication A garment connected but not inflated is shown as an outline on the leg icon. When it is inflated, the garment outline is filled in black. Connected and Connected and Garment Not Inflated Inflated Foot Uniform (DVT) Calf (or Calf &...
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Mains Power Indication The pump is connected to the mains power supply. The pump is NOT connected to the mains power supply. Battery Indication Battery Empty Battery ¼ Full Battery ½ Full Battery ¾ Full Battery Full If the pump is not connected to the mains power supply and the battery is fully charged and in good condition, the pump will continue to operate normally for approximately 12 hours for calf and...
Audible Alarm Status Audible Alarm Muted Warning and Alarm Indications Alarm detected which may cause an interruption in therapy. Low pressure or garment leak. Kinked or blocked tubeset. High temperature. Hardware fault detected or periodic service required. LED Indicators on the Pump Case LED Colours Pump Status...
If the operation or performance of the pump changes during use, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 27 of this IFU before calling a service engineer or contacting your local Arjo sales office. Installing the Pump Start Up Mains Power Connected...
Major Revision Minor Revision Standby Screens The Start Therapy icon does not appear until at least one garment is connected to a tubeset connector. Garments are for single patient use only. Do not use the garments on multiple patients.
A garment connected but not inflated is shown as an outline on the leg icon. When it is inflated, the garment outline is filled in black. The same garment outline is used for both calf and calf & thigh garments. Tubeset No garment connected Connector 1...
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If the pump is switched on and one or more garments are connected to the pump, but therapy is not started within 15 minutes, an alarm will occur. If no action is taken to start therapy or silence the alarm, then 15 minutes after the alarm starts, the pump will go into an “Off”...
Stopping Therapy The Mains indicator above the Power button will remain green if the pump is connected to the mains power and extinguished if the mains power is disconnected. Switching Off the Pump...
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The Mains indicator above the Power button will remain green if the pump is connected to the mains power and extinguished if the mains power is disconnected.
Warnings/Alarms To Change the Audible Alarm Volume Setting Audible Alarm Audible Alarm Volume Status If the Left Control button is not pressed for more than 2 minutes, the selected setting will be stored, the Volume and Audible icons will be removed and the pump will exit the Audible Alarm Volume Setting mode.
Resetting the Patient Run Hours This is the pump run time since the patient run hours was last reset. Settings Adjustment The pump pressures for foot garments and sequential calf and calf & thigh garments are fixed and cannot be changed. The pressure range and factory default pressure for the uniform calf and calf &...
5. Cleaning and Disinfection WARNING Remove the electrical supply to the pump by disconnecting the mains power cable from the mains power supply before cleaning. Protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out decontamination procedures. Caution Do not use Phenol-based solutions or abrasive compounds or pads during the decontamination process as these will damage the surface coating.
6. Routine Maintenance Flowtron ACS900 System Maintenance Servicing Flowtron Service Manual Service Period General Care, Maintenance and Inspection Serial Labels...
7. Troubleshooting General Warning Conditions Alarm Conditions For simplicity, the following screens (except Battery Low, Hardware Fail and High Temperature) show a fault detected on garment 1; similar fault messages are displayed if the fault is detected on garment 2 (or both garments). If the trouble shooting procedures do not return the system to normal performance, stop using the system immediately and call the service engineer.
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Condition Description and Corrective Action The warning is activated after 4 minutes and shows Low Pressure/Leak a leak in garment 1 or its tubing. The warning changes to an alarm after an additional 6 minutes (10 minutes total). Examine the garment and tubing for leaks. The warning or alarm will be cleared if the leak is repaired.
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Condition Description and Corrective Action The Battery Low warning and alarm will only be Battery Low activated when the pump is operating from the battery (the mains power is disconnected). When any of these Battery Low warning or alarm screens are activated, connect the pump to the mains power supply to recharge the battery and continue therapy.
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Condition Description and Corrective Action The Faulty Tubeset warning and alarm are activated Faulty Tubeset if the pump detects a fault in the tubeset. For both conditions: • Switch off the pump. • Call the service engineer. If the pump is in Standby when the faulty tubeset is detected: •...
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Therapy is suspended. Switch off the pump. Call the service engineer. The fault codes and their descriptions can be found in the Flowtron ACS900 Service Manual, part number SER0026. The Tubeset Disconnected alarm is activated if the Tubeset Disconnected/ pump detects that the tubeset has been...
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Condition Description and Corrective Action The Battery Fault alarm is activated if the pump Battery Fault detects a fault in the internal battery. If the pump is in Standby, on battery power: • An alarm is activated which can be muted. •...
Foot Garment - Large UK Men/Women size 7½ or above Uniform FG200S (Sterile) US Women size 9½ or above US Men size 7½ or above EURO size 41 or above a. Please check with your local Arjo representative for availability of sterile garments.
9. Technical Specification Pump Specification PUMP Model Flowtron ACS900 Supply Supply Part Configuration Country Voltage Frequency Number (Hz) 526000-27 Part Taiwan Numbers 526000-28 Power 10 - 40 VA Input Size 230 x 228 x 190 mm (9.1 x 9.0 x 7.5 in.) Weight 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the pump should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance RF emissions...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the pump should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance Level...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The pump is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the pump should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - Level...
Symbols With respect to electric CE marking indicating shock, fire and conformity with European mechanical hazards only Community harmonised in accordance with CAN/ Serial legislation E348583 CSA-C22.2 No. 60601.1 Number Figures indicate Notified (2008) + (2014). ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1 (2008) + (2014) Body supervision.
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AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo Australia Pty Ltd Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
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At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise...
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