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TROUBLESHOOTING
Code
Machine Screen
Guidance
Resolution
208
Incorrect Dialysate
Composition
Check set values
and connected
concentrates.
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Ensure the acid jug container is filled or that the wall connection is secure and that the
right concentrate is connected to the machine.
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Check for air in the concentrate line. Verify that the red concentrate connector is free
from build-up and that the blue O-rings are intact.

If needed, remove BiCart cartridge and close the latches for at least 2 seconds. If
clumping is present in the cartridge shake to eliminate.
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Press the fluid key and go to the Cond tab. If the” Actual” conductivity number is not
fluctuating after a few minutes, send the machine into a Rinse. Select Disinfect key,
then select Rinse tab, then select Rinse. When completed – reconnect the concentrates
and monitor the conductivity.
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If air is present in the acid line, wait – the air may need to be cleared from the acid line
by the machine. The machine will not airlock.
Note: Pressure may build up in the BiCart cartridge. Lift the top latch to release the
pressure, reattach.
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566
Conductivity
Out of Limits
When the dialysate
conductivity is outside
the set alarm limit.
Incorrect Conductivity
When the conductivity
is not correct during a
functional check.
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Ensure the concentrate containers/BiCart cartridge are correctly connected, filled and
not empty.
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Ensure there is no kinking in the concentrate line and that wands are not sucking air.
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Ensure the BiCart cartridge has primed if the cartridge was dry when added to the
machine – if not, consider removing, shaking to eliminate clumping, and reattaching
to the arms.

Check acid connector and BiCart arms for buildup and/or leaking.

Press fluid button and select Cond tab and see if the concentrate selected for the
treatment is the same as the acid jug connected to the machine.

Wait until set conductivity is achieved.
Note: When priming a BiCart cartridge during therapy, the BiCart arms must be
closed for at least 2 seconds to initiate the priming process.
607
Wrong Disinfectant
Check disinfectant.
To continue press
Confirm.
Note: Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when reconstituting citric acid.

Ensure the correct type and concentration of disinfectant is connected to the machine –
citric acid or bleach.

Verify that the citric acid wand is below the level of the fluid in the jug and that the jug is
not empty.
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If powder is found at the bottom of the citric acid jug, remove the wand and mix the jug.
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Ensure BiCart holder arms are clean and closed fully.
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Ensure acid and bicarbonate concentrate connnectors are clean and fully inserted in
their ports.
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Try using a different citric acid jug from a machine that did not alarm during heat citric
disinfection.
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Consider that crystallization of the citric acid wand may have occurred, and the line
may have to be purged with RO water.
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If unable to clear the alarm, perform a heat disinfection and contact Technical Services.
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543
Dialysate Line
Sensor Test
Remove and attach the
dialysate lines from
the dialysate ports to
restart the test.
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May occur if five disinfection programs have been run in a row, without running function
checks in between.

Remove the dialysate lines from the dialysate ports on the machine and wait.

Ensure the lines are reseated properly.

Once reseated, the test will continue and message on screen will clear shortly.
571
Leakage Test Failed
Check dialysate lines.
To continue press
Confirm.

Appears when the dialysate lines are not properly attached to the dialysate ports.

Check the dialysate lines are properly attached to the dialysate ports.

Confirm the attention.
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