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Canister Not Engaged Alarm
Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when the canister is not properly installed. It is
indicated by a repeating audible tone.
Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone.
The audible tone will come back on in two
minutes if the alarm condition has not been
fixed.
Therapy will stop during this alarm.
This alarm is fixed by reinstalling the canister.
1. Press the canister latch release to remove the canister
(see Canister section).
2. Inspect the canister and therapy unit for:
• Debris between the canister and therapy unit.
• Two silicone seals (see Canister section).
• Two canister bumpers (see Canister section).
3. If seals or bumpers are missing or damaged, contact
KCI.
4. Reinstall the canister. Make sure that it is fully engaged
and latched. An audible click should be heard when the
canister is properly installed.
5. Press Reset to return to the Patient Mode
Home
screen.
6. Press On / Off to restart therapy.
7. If the alarm continues, install a new canister (see
Canister Changes section).
8. If the alarm cannot be fixed, call KCI or your doctor or
nurse.
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.