Curlin 4000 User Manual - Med-E-Quip Locators

Flow-StophandleAir DetectorSlot1 Insert blue “Tubing Guide” on rightside of pump with tubing in front ofthe door. The Blue arrow on thebackground surface of the pump headindicates direction and location for theblue Tubing Guide.2 Important: Center the tubinghorizontally over the pumping fingerscovering the yellow dot.3 Insert yellow “Integral Flow-Stop”on the left side of the pump. Theyellow arrow on the backgroundsurface of the pump head indicates thedirection and location for the “IntegralFlow-Stop.”CAUTION: Hold the “Flow-Stopby the small handle. DO NOTpress down on the top of the“Integral Flow-Stop” wheninserting it into the receptacle.This action could inadvertentlyopen the “Integral Flow-Stop” andallow fluid to flow through thetubing.4 Press the tubing into the air detectorslot gently with index finger.Figure 1.10 Top cutaway view of the Curlin Medical pump with Curlin MedicalAdministration set in proper installation positionUp Stream Occlusion Alarm FeatureThe Curlin Medical pump has an Up Stream Occlusion alarm feature, e.g., it detects low upstreampressure. This feature notifies you if an occlusion is present between the IV container andthe pump. If this alarm occurs, the display will read, “ALARM –UP OCCLUSION,” the alarmwill sound, the red LED light will blink, and the infusion will stop. This situation requires that youpress the “Pause” key, examine the administration set from the IV container to the pump forpotential causes of the occlusion. If a clamp is in place, open, or remove it; if the administrationset is kinked, straighten it. If indicated, close the slide clamp on the administration set and openthe door of the pump to verify that the set is correctly placed. Close the pump’s door and reopenthe slide clamp. When ready to begin infusing, select “RESUME” and then press the “RUN”key.The pump also detects excessive up stream pressure (pressure on the IV bag). The display willread “ALARM – HIGH UP PRESSURE,” the alarm will sound, the red LED light will blink, andthe infusion will stop. If this situation occurs, relieve the source of excessive pressure on the IVbag and when ready to begin infusing, select “RESUME” and then press the “RUN” key.Note: The up stream occlusion detection is disabled during priming.16