Operation Start Up
• The main power cable must be connected to the main power supply.
• The main switch must be turned on.
• The water supply must be connected to the inlet water and powered on.
• The outlet tube (drain) should be properly placed with an air gap between the dialysis machine and the drain.
• The dialysate lines should be connected to the dialysate ports.
• Acid concentrate, BiCart, dialyzer, bloodline, and saline must be ready for use.
3. Remove the red concentrate connector from the dialysate port.
4. Attach the white wand to the red concentrate connector. Place the
wand in the acid concentrate container.
5. Select the concentrate combination to be used from the preset options
on the screen.
6. Press the release buttons to release the latches. Open the BiCart
cartridge holder. Pull the upper latch out and up. Pull the lower latch
down.
7. Remove the caps from the BiCart cartridge and attach it narrow end
down.
8. While supporting the lower latch, press down the upper latch to secure
the cartridge.
9. Attach the dialyzer in the holder. If necessary, squeeze the spring-
clip to place the dialyzer in the holder. Move the dialyzer caps to the
dialysate ports on the dialyzer to prevent saline loss.
10. Hang the saline bag on the IV pole.
1. Gently press the On/Off button to turn on the machine.
2. Before a treatment can be started the dialysis machine performs a
functional check. Do NOT attach blood lines or open the blood pump
door until the blood pump button is flashing.
Pre-treatment Check
Functional Check
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