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2.6
Changing Fluid Reservoir
WARNING:
Not following your facility’s aseptic procedures to properly change the fluid
reservoir may contaminate the fluid path. It is beyond the scope of this manual
to provide the aseptic technique training. If you are unsure of how to perform
this task, consult your facility or supervisor.
WARNING:
Do not use a syringe as a fluid reservoir, because under-infusion will occur.
Prior to changing the fluid reservoir put the pump in pause mode (see Section 4.2 for
instructions). Failure to do so will cause the pump to alarm when the pump attempts to infuse
medication.
2.7
Battery Installation and Replacement
The pump is powered by two AA 1.5V batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended and have
been used to develop the data in this manual.
CAUTION:
Summit Medical Products, Inc. has not validated all types of batteries (non-
alkaline, rechargeable, specific brands, previously-used, etc.); therefore, we
cannot ensure that any specific battery will power the pump for a specific period
of time. The battery condition and pump settings will determine how the battery
will perform with regard to the pump. For this reason, the time before the low
battery alarm occurs and the time between low and dead battery alarms is
difficult to predict with non-alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
NOTE:
Summit Medical Products, Inc. recommends that the batteries be changed at the
end of each session or when the low battery alarm occurs.
The pump memory is designed to retain program settings and infusion history for up to six
months without power. Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions while replacing
batteries may result in loss of program settings and report data. Do not store batteries in the
pump.
2.7.1
Battery Installation
To install batteries:
If the pump is in run mode place the pump in pause mode by pushing
the RUN/PAUSE button (see Section 4.2).
Step #1
Rotate the battery cover counter-clockwise slightly to the left of
the OFF (
O
) position, until the cover stops or meets resistance.
Remove battery cover
