Fluke Biomedical IDA-5 - Manual (Page 17)

Infusion Device Analyzer
Product Connections
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Product Connections
The Product connects to infusion devices through the front-panel inlet ports. Fluid
drain hoses and accessories connections are made through the rear-panel
connections.
Connect Infusion Devices
As shown in Figure 1, it is recommended that all infusion device connections be
made to the Product front-panel inlet connectors through 3-way stopcocks.
20 ml Syringe
to aid priming
3-way Stopcock
From Infusion
Pumps
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Figure 1. Infusion Device Connections to the Product
The channel 4 inlet shown in Figure 1, shows a 20 ml syringe attached to one
3-way stopcock inlet. The syringe can be used to help priming. It can be used as
shown or can be connected further away from the inlet to help for flow tests. The
syringe can be shared among the channels and removed after the channel is
primed.
Follow these recommendations when you connect to the inlet tubing circuits:
• Use adequate prime volumes (for example, 10 ml) to push through any
bubbles.
• Use the stopcocks at the inlet to prevent fluid backflow out of inlets between
tests.
• When you connect to the inlet circuits (for example, when you attach the
priming syringes to the stopcocks) make sure no new bubbles are
introduced.