Alerts and Alarms (cont.)
This alarm screen appears when the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit
detects that the canister is not fully seated and properly latched.
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This alarm will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone.
This alarm may be silenced for two (2) minutes during
troubleshooting by pressing
.
‘Audio Pause’
To resolve this alarm:
1. Remove the canister by pressing the Canister Latch Release on the canister.
2. Inspect the canister and ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit to ensure no foreign objects or debris
interfere with the canister and therapy unit’s mating surfaces.
3. Ensure both Silicone Seals and both Canister Stabilization Bumpers are present.
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4. Re-attach the canister to the ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit ensuring that the canister is fully
engaged and latched. An audible “click” should be heard when canister is properly installed.
5. Press ‘
’ on this screen to return to the ‘Home Screen’.
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Reset
WARNING: Under clinician supervision, replace V.A.C. Dressing with alternate
dressing if therapy is interrupted for more than two hours.
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On/Off
6. Restart therapy by pressing
.
7. If this alarm continues to appear, repeat steps 1 through 6 with a new canister. If alarm
condition cannot be resolved, contact KCI. See back cover of this User Manual for country
specific contact information.
Audio Pause
Reset
Canister Not Engaged
WARNING: Ensure canister is in place.
Press’?’ for more information.
Canister Not Engaged Alarm
Silicone Seals
If Silicone Seals or Canister
Bumpers are missing or damaged, contact KCI.
Stabilization
See back cover of this User Manual for country
specific contact information.
Canister Stabilization Bumpers
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