arcomed  ag      Regensdorf      Switzerland

Air-in-line alarm
Remove air bubble from tubing in air-in-line detector
Insert tubing correctly in air-in-line detector
If symbol is flashing: restart pump

Occlusion Downstream: 
Is the door shut?
Is the line of administration set or cannula kinked?
Has the cannula tissued
Has the patient moved to stop flow?
Is the recommended IV set installed?
If no pressure in system, open and close door
If flashing: restart pump

Occlusion Upstream
Exchange fluid container if empty
Is the drip chamber correctly installed? 
Is the drip chamber vertically inserted in drop detector?
Is the drip chamber over filled?
Are the walls of drip chamber clean?   
Is the drop detector above fluid level and below white collar?
Is the roller clamp released?

Pump will display: FXX - Do not use the pump any more 
Send pump to Service Department

Rate has been changed

Keep Vein Open:   Restart pump if desired
Macro mode = 3mL/h & Micro mode = 0.3mL/h

Check if other alarms are displayed

Battery Alarm (Green Symbol): Pump running on battery
Flashing Green symbol: Pre Low Battery Alarm (30mins left)
Press 2MIN / OPTION key to confirm

Battery Alarm (Red Flashing symbol & Audible Alarm):
Connect mains power to pump as soon as possible

Check alarms
Confirm with 2MIN Key

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ALARM SYMBOLS

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