Operation Manual

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Salient Operation Manual
7. Trouble-shooting
7.1. Fault Finding Guide
Symptoms Actions
Injector does not power up
1.Check that circuit breaker is pressed in
2.Connect AC mains cable
3.Replace batteries
4.Contact Imaxeon Service
Injection stops mid-way
through an injection
1.Check for kink in giving set tubing
2.
Check for cannula placement and possible arterial occlusion from
patient arm position
3.Check battery health
4.Contact Imaxeon Service
Piston does not disengage
from syringe plunger properly
when retracting after injection
1.Remove syringe manually
2.Sensor does not work if used in bright sunlight or if foreign object
(such as sticky tape) is affixed to syringe near plunger
Spurious over-
pressures and
washed out images (due to
reduced contrast flow).
Check for dried contrast around piston on injector head particularly where
the piston passes through the O-
ring. Clean all dried contrast from this
location.
Red battery indicator - Connect injector to mains power supply and recharge
battery.
Insufficient Volume There is insufficient volume in the syringe to deliver the requested protocol.
Refill the syringe.
Syringe Plunger Not Found Remove the syringe and re-engage as shown in Section 5.2.3 of this manual
Adaptive Flow Active Assess the patient injection site and tubing for partial occlusions and adjust
tubing or patient to reduce any occlusion.
Battery failure (not charging) Order a replacement battery from your authorised service agent. You may
continue to use the injector on mains supply until a replacement battery is
installed.
Over Pressure Check tubing and cannula for kinks or occlusions.
Stalled
(Adaptive flow
reached zero flow)
Syringe Lost error Syringe removed or not detected while in Inject mode. Press the Back button
to go to the Review screen