Customizing Parameters; What To Do If The Controller Detects A Fault; Fault Codes; Hardware Error Codes - Covidien A-V Impulse 6060 Mode D'emploi

Preset 2
130 mmHg Impulse Pressure, 1 second Impulse Duration, 20 second Impulse Interval
Preset /Action
Press once
Recommended for patients with sensitive limb to maximize comfort
Preset 3
80 mmHg Impulse Pressure, 1 second Impulse Duration, 20 second Impulse Interval
Preset /Action
Press twice
Recommended for patients with very sensitive extremities and allows patients to
become accustomed to treatment.

12.2 Customizing Parameters

Note: The impulse pressure, duration and interval should be specified by the prescribing
physician, according to clinical judgement.
The following parameters can be adjusted: impulse pressure, impulse duration and interval time.
Customizing can be carried out while the controller is operating.
Parameters Action
Press to increase in 10 mmHg steps. Press
Impulse Pressure
mmHg steps.
Impulse Duration
Press to choose 3 seconds or 1 second pulse duration.
Press . Press
Interval Time *
in increments. For optimal venous priming a 20 second minimum
interval time is recommended.
*The interval icon is displayed if the default is not used.
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Display
Display
to decrease in 10
to increase in increments. Press to decrease
A-V Impulse System

13. What to do if the Controller Detects a Fault

13.1 Fault Codes

The A-V Impulse foot compression system controller is capable of automatic adjustment to
correct many situations that may lead to an alarm indication. If the controller is unable to make
the necessary adjustment, then an audible alarm will bleep and the controller graphic will show
where an adjustment is needed.
The fault codes and corrective actions are shown below.
Fault
Description Display
Code
1
Tubing Not
Connected
2
Tubing
Kinked
3
Low
Pressure
4
High
Pressure
Note: Explanation of the fault codes can also be found on the hanging handle label.

13.2 Hardware Error Codes

When the A-V Impulse foot compression system controller detects a hardware error an audible
alarm will bleep and the controller graphic will show where an adjustment is needed.
The hardware error codes and corrective actions are shown below.
Fault
Description Display
Code
Hardware
E01-E11 E01-E11
Error Codes
Over
E12
Temperature
Protection

14. Maintenance

Warning: Before performing any servicing, maintenance or cleaning procedures, the
equipment MUST be switched OFF (O) and disconnected from the AC supply.
Servicing should only be performed by authorized service personnel with reference
to the Service Manual (AV 6927-02). The 6-pin communication port on the rear of
the controller is for use by authorized service personnel ONLY and there must be no
patient connection.
Warning: The A-V Impulse foot compression system must not be modified in any way.
Modification can present a risk of injury to the patient or user.
A-V Impulse System
Actions
Check the tubing
connections.
Check Tubing for
kinks or occlusion.
Check Impad cover is not loose, has
been disconnected from patient,
or the Impad cover has been
removed by the patient during use.
Refit Impad cover.
Check Impad cover is not too
tight and the tubing assembly
is not kinked or occluded.
Actions
See Service manual
Check that the controller's air vents are free from
obstruction and that there is free air circulation around the
controller. Ensure that the environment is not excessively
hot. Allowing the controller to cool will reset the alarm. If
the problem re-occurs see the Maintenance section.
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