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3. Alarms, alerts, and troubleshooting
This chapter describes the alarms and alerts and what you should do if an alarm or alert occurs. Reference
the Troubleshooting section if you experience any problems while using the device.
3.1
Device alarms
There are two types of alarms:
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High priority - Require immediate response by the operator.
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Medium priority - Require prompt response by the operator.
When an alarm condition occurs:
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The audio pause icon appears and the control dial LED indicator lights.
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The audible alarm sounds.
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A message appears on the screen describing the type of alarm.
3.2
Device alerts
Alerts are informational and confirmation messages that notify you of conditions that require attention but
are not alarm conditions. Most alerts do not appear while therapy is being delivered. The different types of
alerts are:
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Status - Message appears on the screen.
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Notification - Message appears on the screen and Therapy button LED flashes.
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Alert - Message appears on the screen, Therapy button LED flashes, and audible sound beeps once
while alert is displayed.
3.3
Alarm and alert LED indicators
1
Red flashing alarm
LED
Yellow flashing
alarm LED
Flashing Therapy
button LED
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When a high priority alarm is detected, the
audio pause icon (1) and control dial LED (2)
flash red.
When a medium priority alarm is detected, the
audio pause icon (1) and control dial LED (2)
flash yellow.
When an alert or notification message appears
on the screen, the Therapy button LED flashes.
If the alert occurs while therapy is being
delivered, the alert or notification will appear
on the screen, but the LED will not flash.
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