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Arjohuntleigh Flowtron ACS800 - User Manual

Arjohuntleigh Flowtron ACS800
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Flowtron ACS800
Instructions for Use
...with people in mind
513933EN_03 • 05/2016
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Summary

General Safety

Safety Warnings

It is the responsibility of the care giver to ensure that the user can use this product safely.

Cautions and Precautions

For your own safety and the safety of the equipment, always take the following precautions.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This product complies with the requirements of applicable EMC Standards.

Controls, Alarms and Indicators

Control Panel Overview

Overview of the pump's control panel and LCD screen in Run Mode.

LED Indicators

Description of the status indicated by the LED lights on the pump's front case.

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual provides an introduction to the Flowtron ACS 800 system.

Intended Use

The intended use of this product is to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

About Flowtron ACS 800

Description of the system's application and effects of pneumatic compression.

Pump Views

Pump: Front View

Diagram illustrating the front view of the Flowtron ACS 800 pump and its components.

Pump: Rear View

Diagram illustrating the rear view of the Flowtron ACS 800 pump and its connections.

Clinical Applications

Indications

The primary application of the Flowtron ACS 800 system is for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

Contraindications

Conditions where the Flowtron ACS 800 system should not be used with specific garments.

Operation: General and Start Up

General Operation

These instructions cover the day-to-day operation of the system.

Pump Start Up

Procedures for powering on the pump and initiating the diagnostic test.

Operation: Standby Screens

Standby Screens

Displays shown when the pump is in standby mode, with or without garments connected.

Operation: Starting Therapy

Starting Therapy

Steps to begin the patient therapy session using the pump.

Operation: Therapy Cycles

Therapy Inflation Cycles

Details the sequence and pressure for garment inflation and deflation during therapy.

Operation: Therapy Details

Therapy Inflation Details

Describes specific inflation cycles for foot and calf/thigh garments.

Operation: Stopping and Alarms

Stopping Therapy

Procedure to stop the current therapy session and put the pump into standby mode.

Switching Off the Pump

Steps to safely power down the pump from standby mode.

Alarms and Warnings

Information on how the pump signals fault conditions with visual and audible alerts.

Operation: Options

Changing Options

Procedures for modifying pump operating options like alarm volume and language.

Operation: Patient Hours Meter

Patient Hours Meter

Settings for the patient hours meter, including showing and clearing elapsed therapy time.

Operation: Language Selection

Language Selection

Procedure for selecting and changing the display language on the pump.

Operation: Settings Adjustment

Settings Adjustment

Information on how the pump is configured and limited adjustments available.

Decontamination

Cleaning Procedures

Recommended processes for cleaning the pump, including detergent and chemical disinfection.

Chemical Disinfection

Guidance on using chlorine-releasing agents or alcohol-based disinfectants.

Routine Maintenance

System Maintenance

Information on the maintenance-free design and servicing of the Flowtron ACS 800 system.

Pump Maintenance

General care, inspection of connections, tubesets, and serial labels for the pump.

Troubleshooting

Warning Conditions

How the pump provides initial visual-only warnings for fault conditions.

Alarm Conditions

How the pump provides audible and visual alarms for uncleared fault conditions.

Troubleshooting: Pressure and Blockages

Low Pressure Faults

Description and corrective action for low pressure warnings and alarms.

Blocked or Kinked Tubes

Description and action for faults related to blocked garments or kinked tubes.

Troubleshooting: Garment and Battery Issues

Garment Removed Faults

Description and corrective action for when a garment is detected as removed.

Battery Low Warnings

Description and corrective action for low battery warnings and alarms.

Troubleshooting: Hardware and Tubeset Faults

Hardware Fail Alarm

Action to take when an internal hardware fault is detected by the pump.

Faulty Tubeset

Description and corrective action for faults detected in the tubesets.

Troubleshooting: Setup and Service

Setup Required Faults

Description and corrective action for faults related to incorrect setup or tubeset issues.

Service Required Indicator

Understanding the 'spanner' icon indicating the need for service attention.

Troubleshooting: Pump Temperature

Pump Too Hot Alarm

Description and corrective action for overheating warnings and alarms.

Accessories

Calf Garments

List of available calf garments with order codes and sizes.

Thigh Garments

List of available thigh garments with order codes and sizes.

Foot Garments

List of available foot garments with order codes and shoe sizes.

Technical Specification

Pump Specifications

Details on model, part numbers, pressure ranges, power, size, and weight.

Symbols and Classifications

Explanation of symbols used on the product and its electrical classifications.

Technical Specification: Environmental

Environmental Information

Operating and storage conditions regarding temperature, humidity, and pressure.

Technical Specification: EMC Guidance

Electromagnetic Emissions

Guidance on RF emissions and harmonic emissions for electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Immunity

Guidance on conducted and radiated RF immunity and separation distances.

Technical Specification: EMC Separation Distances

Separation Distances

Recommended separation distances for portable and mobile RF communications equipment.

Arjohuntleigh Flowtron ACS800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelACS800
CategoryMedical Equipment
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature10°C to 40°C
Intended UseProphylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
ApplicationHospital, clinic, home care
Compression ModeSequential
Cycle Time12 seconds
Cuff OptionsFoot Cuffs
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
AlarmsSystem Fault
DisplayLCD
PortabilityPortable
Safety FeaturesAutomatic shut-off

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