Directions for Use Chapter 4 Alarms and Alerts 55
Nonrecoverable Alerts
When the monitor detects a nonrecoverable equipment problem, it does the following
• Displays an error code in the SYS window, and shuts off the display to all other
windows
• Stops patient monitoring
• Stops the pump and opens the air valve
• Activates the Nurse Call relay (if connected)
• Produces an audible tone
• Shuts down as soon as is pressed or one minute has elapsed
Response
For both recoverable and nonrecoverable equipment alerts, respond as follows:
1. Press to immediately silence the alert tone.
2. Determine what caused the alert and correct the problem.