Belmont FMS2000 - Repriming for Persistent Fluid Out Alarm

8. Alarms and Troubleshooting Guide
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REPRIMING THE MAIN SYSTEM FLUID CIRCUIT WHEN PERSISTENT FLUID OUT
ALARM OCCURS AFTER EXTENSIVE OPERATION
• Frequent or persistent Fluid Out alarm will occur when the coarse blood filter in
the reservoir chamber becomes clogged by high amounts of particulates in the
blood. Either replace the reservoir chamber or restart the system and replace
the disposable set and proceed with the original prime.
• Check to make sure that the disposable set is properly installed and the pump
tubing is not stretched.
CAUTION:
High amounts of particulates in the blood may clog the bag filter and/or
coarse blood filter inside the reservoir chamber. Replace bag filter,
reservoir chamber and/or disposable set if filter(s) becomes clogged. If it
becomes occluded the fluid out sensor will activate, an audible alarm
will sound, a message “Fluid Out, Check inlet tubing and Filter. Add
more fluid” and the pump will stop.