KCI ActiV.A.C. - Changing the Canister

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Changing the Canister
See section for change instructions when in the
Carrying Case.
Canister Change (in Carrying Case)
Do not turn power off to the Therapy Unit.
ActiV.A.C.
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1. Stop V.A.C. Therapy by pressing on the Touch Screen User Interface.
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On/Off
Dispose of the canister according to institution and local
environmental regulations.
The ActiV. .C. Canister should be changed when full (the alarm will sound), or at least
once a week to control odor.
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2 Slide both tubing clamps toward the tubing connector
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3. Tightly close both tubing clamps. (Several clicks should be
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4. Disconnect the dressing tubing from the canister tubing by:
(1.) twisting the tubing connectors until the locking tabs are
disengaged,
(2.) pulling the connector apart. See picture .
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5 e picture .. Depress the Canister Latch Release. Se
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. Remove the canister from the unit by pulling the
canister directly away from the unit. Se
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V.A.C. Therapy is already off if addressing a Canister Full Alarm.
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