Fluke Biomedical IDA-5 - Manual (Page 39)

Infusion Device Analyzer
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Tables 19 and 20 show you Bubble and Air Lock errors and their solutions.
Table 19. Bubble Errors
Possible Cause Solution
Air caught in the delivery tube
Make sure to remove all air when you connect the
infusion device to the analyzer. Use care with the
connections.
Incorrect priming
Use the method given in this manual to prime the
product.
Degassing of the test fluid
For longer flow tests, let the test fluid become
stable to room temperature before use.
Table 20. Air Lock Errors
Possible Cause Solution
Incorrect arrangement of drain tubes
Use the method given in this manual. Use a syringe
of air to gently push all excess water out of the
measuring channel.
Blockage of the drains (such as trapped or
kinked tubes) Examine and unblock as necessary.
Contamination of the fluid measure circuit
Use the cleaning instructions found in the “Product
Maintenance” section of this manual.