Acelity ACTIV.A.C. - Operating Instructions; Powering the Unit On or Off; Starting and Stopping Therapy

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Operating Instructions
Before starting therapy, ensure that the dressing is in place, the canister is
connected, and all clamps are open.
Power Therapy Unit On or Off
The Power button is located below the touch screen (see Patient Mode Home Screen section).
1. Press and hold the Power button for about two seconds to turn the
therapy unit on or off. The therapy unit will go through a self-check and
then display a warning message screen.
2. Press OK to continue to the Patient Mode Home screen (see Patient
Mode Home Screen section).
If unit alarms during start up refer to the Alerts and Alarms chapter of this
manual for more information and troubleshooting tips.
Therapy On or Off
Press On / Off to start or stop V.A.C.® Therapy.
Green = function is on
Gray = function is off
Spinning icon = negative pressure is active
WARNING: If the therapy unit will be off for more than two hours,
call your doctor or nurse right away. Without power to the therapy
unit, your dressing will need to be replaced.
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On/Off
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