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Advisory: Check Air Sensor

• Meaning:

• At installation of cassette:
1. Air is detected in tubing
2. Tubing collar is not properly seated
3. Air sensor is dirty or damaged

• Response:

1. Verify tubing collar is fully seated in air sensor recess
2. Verify tubing in air sensor recess is not damaged, twisted or dirty
3. Press ClrAir on channel's Alarm Info page. Three beeps indicate air bubble is no longer in front of air sensor
4. If air is still present, remove cassette and manually clear air according to hospital policy
5. If no air is present, clean air sensor recess
6. If pumping latch jaw is visibly broken, contact qualified service personnel