Cardinal Health Alaris 8300 Series, Technical & Service Manual

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Chapter 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1
Alaris ® EtCO
2
Module (8300 Series)
Technical Service Manual
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to service the
Alaris
® EtCO
2
module
8300
Series (“EtCO
2
Module”). Use this manual in conjunction
with the following Alaris
® System documents
and software:
• Alaris ® PC point-of-care unit
8000
Series
(“PC Unit”) / Alaris ® Pump module
8100
Series (“Pump Module”) Technical
Service Manual
• The PC Unit section of the Alaris ® System
Directions for Use (
DFU
)
• The EtCO
2
Module section of the Alaris ®
System
DFU
• Maintenance Software User Manual
(version
7
or later)
This manual is intended for personnel
experienced in analysis, troubleshooting,
and repair of analog/digital microprocessor-
based medical equipment.
The EtCO
2
Module is a capnograph
indicated for continuous, noninvasive
monitoring of end tidal carbon dioxide
(EtCO
2
), fractional inspired carbon dioxide
(FiCO
2
) and respiratory rate (
RR
). The
EtCO
2
Module and disposables are
indicated for use with intubated and
nonintubated adult, pediatric, and neonatal
patients. It is not intended for direct
connection to ventilator or breathing
systems. Only one (
1
) EtCO
2
Module can be
connected to the Alaris ® System.
The EtCO
2
Module is used with Oridion’s
patented Microstream ® Disposables/circuits
for sidestream capnography.
To avoid damaging the keypad, do not use sharp
objects (pens, pencils, etc.) to activate switches.
CAUTION
Any attempt to service this product by anyone
other than an authorized Cardinal Health Service
Representative while the product is under
warranty may invalidate the warranty.
CAUTION