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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Maintenance
Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Procedures
To ensure that this MRI Capsule remains in good operating condition, it is important to keep it clean and carry out the
routine maintenance procedures described below . All servicing should be performed by Qualified Service Personnel with
reference to the Technical Service Manual .
Circuit diagrams, components parts lists and all other servicing information which will assist the Qualified Service
Personnel in performing repair of the parts designated as repairable, are available upon request from BD .
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If the MRI Capsule is dropped, damaged, remains in an area where the Magnetic Indicator is flashing
red for prolonged period, subjected to excessive moisture or high temperature, immediately take it out of
service for examination by Qualified Service Personnel.
All preventative and corrective maintenance and all such activities shall be performed at a compliant
work place in accordance with the information supplied. BD will not be held responsible should any of
these actions be performed outside the instructions or information supplied by BD. For Preventative and
Corrective Maintenance instructions please refer to the Technical Service Manual (TSM).
All preventative and corrective maintenance and all such activities should be performed by Qualified
Service Personnel only, with reference to the TSM.
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Routine Maintenance Procedure
When loading Pumps
Check that each Pump is properly located on the MRI Capsule tile and is securely
locked into position .
When removing Pumps
Check that the MRI Capsule tile green LED stays on when the Pump is removed but
AC Power is still connected to the MRI Capsule . If the LED turns off, the MRI Capsule
should be serviced by Qualified Service Personnel .
As per Hospital Policy
Thoroughly clean external surfaces of the equipment before and after prolonged
periods of storage .
At least once per year
(Refer to TSM for identification
of parts)
• Inspect AC Power outlets, and the AC Power inlet for damage .
• Perform electrical safety checks . The complete unit leakage current must be
measured . If more than 500µA the equipment should not be used, but should be
serviced by Qualified Service Personnel .
Battery
It is recommended that only Qualified Service Personnel replace the batteries, using only BD recommended batteries . For
further information regarding the replacement of batteries refer to the Technical Service Manual .
The battery pack used in this MRI Capsule is manufactured by BD and includes a proprietary PCB (printed circuit board)
designed specifically for the MRI Capsule . Furthermore, the Magnetic Indicator has its own non-rechargeable battery pack
and BD recommends replacing the Magnetic Indicator battery every two years . Any use of battery packs that are not
manufactured by BD in the MRI Capsule is at your sole risk, and BD does not provide any warranty for or endorsement on
any battery packs that are not manufactured by BD . BD product warranty shall not apply in the event the MRI Capsule has
suffered damage or premature wear, or malfunctions or otherwise operates incorrectly, as a result of use with a battery
pack that is not manufactured by BD .
Replacing the AC Power Fuses
If the AC Power indicator does not illuminate when the MRI Capsule is connected to the AC Power supply, either the power
supply fuse in the AC Power plug or, the AC Power fuses of the MRI Capsule have blown .
First check the power supply fuse in the AC Power plug, if the AC Power indicator does not illuminate proceed to check the
MRI Capsule AC Power fuses . Switch the power off and disconnect the MRI Capsule from the AC Power supply .
It is recommended that only Qualified Service Personnel replace the AC Power fuses . For further information regarding the
replacement of internal AC Power fuses refer to the Technical Service Manual .
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If the fuses continue to blow, suspect an electrical fault and have the Capsule and power supply checked
by Qualified Service Personnel.
