WHT extriCARE 3600 Manuals

extriCARE 3600 Troubleshooting Guide If additional alarm troubleshooting is required, please call (718) 871-2800. When an alarm is triggered, the Orange Alert Triangle icon will appear on screen. This icon indicates there is an issue present requiring attention. *An Alarm Icon will appear next to the Triangle Alert Icon* Canister installation Alarm This alarm occurs when the canister is not attached to the device securely. Inspect the canister to make sure the bottom tabs on the canister are aligned with the notches on the bottom of the device. Make sure the clip on the top of the canister fits snuggly into notch on the top of device. If Full Canister Alarm this does not resolve the alarm, replace canister. This alarm occurs when the canister is full or drainage has blocked the canister sensor. Remove canister and replace with a new canister. The device will stop therapy if this alarm is not addressed. Tubing Blockage Alarm This alarm occurs when the flow of air back to the device is obstructed. Tubing should be allowed move freely and not be anchored down. No tape or transparent dressing should be placed over tubing. Check tubing for kinks or compression, possibly from resident laying on tubing. A blockage connections. Ensure canister is properly installed on device. Ensure top mount drain has been applied securely and without wrinkles. Inspect dressing for possible leakage areas, noting any areas where the transparent dressing is wrinkled or not smoothly adhering to resident skin. Coloplast putty maybe used as a sealant aid to prevent or seal leaks. may also occur from improper drain placement. If the hole in the drain does not align with the hole cut in transparent dressing or is cut too small, the device sensor will pick up that obstruction. Major Air Leak Alarm This alarm occurs when the device is unable to maintain pressure at the set level. Check all tubing Identifying Alarms -