Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Operating Precautions
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Hazards
• An explosion hazard exists if the Pump is used in the presence of flammable anaesthetics . Exercise care to
locate the Pump away from any such hazardous sources .
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• Dangerous Voltage: An electrical shock hazard exists if the Pump’s casing is opened or removed . Refer all
servicing to Qualified Service Personnel .
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• Do not open the RS232/Nurse Call protective covering when not in use . Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
precautions are required when connecting RS232/Nurse Call . Touching the pins of the connectors may
result in ESD protection failure . It is recommended that all actions must be taken by appropriately trained
personnel .
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• If this Pump is dropped, subjected to excessive moisture, fluid spillage, humidity or high temperature, or
otherwise suspected to have been damaged, remove it from service for inspection by Qualified Service
Personnel . When transporting or storing the Pump, use original packaging where possible, and adhere
to temperature, humidity and pressure ranges stated in the Specifications section and on the outer
packaging .
• If this Pump behaves abnormally, remove from service and contact Qualified Service Personnel .
• Care should be taken to ensure power leads and RS232 cables do not present a trip hazard .
• Care should be taken in the placement of power leads and RS232 cables to prevent accidental tugging .
• Warning: Alaris GP (Guardrails) Volumetric Pump should not be modified or altered in any way, except
where explicitly directed or authorised by BD . Any use of Alaris GP (Guardrails) Volumetric Pumps which
have been altered or modified otherwise than in strict application of directions provided by BD, is at
your sole risk, and BD does not provide any warranty for or endorsement on any Alaris GP (Guardrails)
Volumetric Pump that has been so modified or altered . BD product warranty shall not apply in the event
the Alaris GP (Guardrails) Volumetric Pump has suffered damage or premature wear, or malfunctions
or otherwise operates incorrectly, as a result of unauthorised modification or alteration of the Alaris GP
(Guardrails) Volumetric Pump .
• All Pumps in a single care area should be configured with the same alarm tones to avoid User confusion