11. Operating Instructions – Prepare for Therapy
11-14 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide October 2, 2009 07-19-61-244
11.6 Attach the Drain Option
Follow the steps below to attach your drain option.
WARNING
When a drain line extension is used instead of a drain bag,
you must leave an air gap (space) between the end of the
drain line and any fluid in the drain or container. This
prevents non-sterile fluid from flowing backwards up the
drain line. Non-sterile fluid can contaminate the fluid path
resulting in peritonitis.
Steps to attach a drain option
1. Attach your drain option:
Drain Line Extension – remove tip
protectors from both ends of drain.
– OR –
15L Drain Bag – close clamp on short tube
to prevent leakage.
h NOTE: If you use more than one drain bag, use
a drain manifold to connect the bags.
2. Open all clamps in the drain lines.
3. Press
GO.
The display screen changes to SELF TESTING.
When the self-test is complete, CONNECT BAGS
appears.
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