10 Downstream Occlusion Testing
10-10 FLO-GARD 6301 DUAL CHANNEL VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP SERVICE MANUAL 07-19-B1-729
Downstream Occlusion Testing
Perform the following steps at room temperature to ensure proper operation
of the downstream occlusion sensor.
1. Prime and load a Baxter “s” suffix standard administration set. See
“Administration Set Preparation” on page 10-2, steps 1 through 6.
2. Start the pump at a rate of 200 mL/hr with a VTBI of 20 mL. Allow the
pump to deliver at least 5 mL.
3. Fold and completely pinch the tubing just below the pump.
OCCLUSION should be displayed in the Message Display, the red
ALARM LED should flash, the audible alarm should sound, and the
pump should stop.
4. Turn the pump off and remove the tubing.
5. Repeat this procedure for the other pump.
Upstream Occlusion Testing
Perform the following steps to ensure the performance of the upstream
occlusion sensor.
1. Prime and load a Baxter “s” suffix standard administration set. See
“Administration Set Preparation” on page 10-2, steps 1 through 6.
2. Set a rate of 200 mL/hr with a VTBI of 20 mL and start the pump.
3. Pinch off the tubing with a set clamp or hemostat 12 to 16 inches above
the pump head.
4. Within three minutes of starting, the following should occur:
• The pump stops.
• The red ALARM LED flashes.
• UPSTREAM OCCLUSION is displayed in the Message
Display.
• The audible alarm is activated.
5. Turn the pump off and remove the tubing.
6. Repeat this procedure for the other pump.
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