9. Troubleshooting
The following table provides a troubleshooting guide for the Nimbus 4 and
Nimbus Professional systems in the event of malfunction.
Refer to Section 4, Page 10 "Controls, Alarms and Indicators" for a
comprehensive description of the alarms and indicators on the pump.
Indicator
No indicators illuminated on the
pump control panel.
and
Flashing
and
Flashing
and
Mattress cells will not inflate.
Possible Cause
1. There is no mains power to
the pump.
1. The pump is inflating the
mattress.
2. CPR control not fully closed.
1. The tubeset is not connected
properly.
2. The tubeset connectors are
damaged.
3. CPR control not fully closed.
4. The Transport control on the
mattress is set to Transport.
5. There is a leak in the system
1. The tubeset is blocked.
(a)
1. Power Fail Alarm.
The pump has detected a
mains power failure.
1. Pump failure.
1. The pump needs a service.
1. Vent Valves are open.
2. CPR control not fully closed.
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Remedy
1. Make sure there is a mains
power supply to the pump.
Make sure the mains power
cable is correctly fitted.
Call the service engineer.
1. Both indicators extinguish
when the operating pressure
is reached.
2. Close CPR control.
1. Check the tubeset
connectors and make sure
they are securely connected
to the pump and mattress.
2. Make sure the surfaces of
the tubeset connectors are
clean and not damaged.
3. Close CPR control.
4. Turn the Transport control to
Normal.
5. Call the service engineer.
1. Check that the tubeset is not
kinked.
1. Re-apply mains power or
press and hold the Run/
Standby button for 3 seconds
to put the pump into Standby.
If power failure is prolonged,
switch to Transport mode
and disconnect the tubeset.
The mattress will remain
inflated for up to 12 hours.
If mains power is re-applied
and pump is still not
operating, call the service
engineer.
1. Do not use the pump. Call
the service engineer.
(b)
1. Call the service engineer.
1. Close Vent Valves.
2. Close CPR control.