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Priming the Tubing Using the Pump
When the new cassette is attached, and the reservoir volume
has been reset or changed to reflect the new volume, prime
the tubing.
1. Make sure the tubing is disconnected from your access site
and the tubing clamp is open.
WARNING: Do not prime the fluid path with the
tubing connected to your catheter. This could result in
overdelivery of medication or air embolism, which could
result in death or serious injury.
2. Press and hold
‹
.
3. After you see Prime and 3 sets
of dashes, release
‹
.
4. Press and hold
‹
again to fill the fluid path and to
eliminate air bubbles. The screen displays Priming… and you
will hear a short beep each time the pump goes through
a delivery cycle. The pump will stop automatically after
priming 10 delivery cycles.
NOTE: The air detector alarm is automatically disabled when
priming.
5. If the tubing is not yet fully primed, press and hold
‹
again. If the tubing is primed, press
„
to return to the
main screen.
6. If your clinician instructed you to use the Air Detector, go to
the next section. If not, follow your clinician’s instructions for
connecting the tubing to your access site. Open all clamps.
Prime
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