4 Installation and removal
Installation and removal must only be done when the patient is not connected.
4.1 Installation
4.1.1 Recommended installation
Ensure that the appropriate positions between patient, pump, set and container are
maintained.
WARNING
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Do not place the pump more than 1.3 meter above or below the patient.
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Do not vary the pump height while a patient is connected to it. This may
lead to patient harm.
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Give particular attention to the risk of strangulation with cables and sets,
and with the small parts that could be swallowed or inhaled.
INFORMATION
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It is recommended not to remove the pump from its pole or rail when it is
connected to the patient.
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Check that the power cable is connected and the device is operational after
movement of the pump.
Figure 1:
Recommended installation
Fresenius Kabi recommends placing the container 50 cm (± 5 cm) above the pump
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