Section 5: Reference
4. Connect the Medication Cassette
the metered pressure source.
NOTE: Do not use a CADD
Valve.
5. Start the pump and run at 50 ml/hr.
6. Slowly increase the backpressure, noting when the high
pressure alarm is activated.
NOTE: The pressure may be increased rapidly to 8 psi [0.55
bar], after which the pressure should be increased at 3 psi/min
[0.21 bar/min] or less until the alarm sounds.
7. The high pressure alarm should sound between 12 and 40
psi (26 ± 14 psi) [between 0.82 and 2.76 bar (1.79 ± 0.97
bar)].
CAUTION: At the completion of the test, the pressure must
be reduced to zero before detaching the cassette from the
pump; otherwise, the cassette may rupture. Safety glasses
should be worn while conducting or observing this test.
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Reservoir outlet tube to
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Extension Set with Anti-Siphon
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