Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Before operating the Pump read this Directions For Use (DFU) manual carefully .
Initial Set Up
1 . Check that the Pump is complete, undamaged and that the voltage rating specified on the label is compatible with your AC power
supply .
2 . Items supplied are :
• Alaris GP or Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump
• Directions For Use (CD)
• AC Power Cable (as requested)
• Protective Packaging
• Alaris Editor Software and/or Alaris Transfer Tool - per hospital
• Electronic Instructions For Use Insert
3 . Connect the Pump to the AC power supply for at least 2½ hours to ensure that the internal battery is charged (verify that the
S
is
lit) .
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• The Alaris Editor software can be used to create an approved data set that can be uploaded into the Pump .
However, a default data set is already installed in the Pump (See details below) .
• The Pump will automatically operate from its internal battery if the Pump is switched on without being connected
to the power supply .
• Should the Pump fail to perform correctly, replace in its original protective packaging, where possible and contact
Qualified Service Personnel for investigation .
Power Input
The Pump is powered from the AC supply through a standard IEC AC connector . When connected to the AC supply the AC Power
indicator is illuminated .
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• To isolate the Pump from AC supply remove the AC connector from the source socket .
• The Pump should be positioned to allow access for disconnecting the AC connector .
Factory Default Data Set
The Pump is supplied with the following factory default data set:
Parameter
Factory Default Setting
Default Units Enabled for Dosing Only:
AC Fail Warning
Enabled
µg/min
Audio Volume
Medium
µg/24h
Alarm Volume Adjustable
Disabled
mg/24h
Occlusion Alarm Pressure
L5
unit/24h
Pressure Max
L8
mmol/24h
Rate Titration
Disabled
ml/kg/min
Infusion Rate Max
1200ml/h
ng/kg/h
Rate Lock
Disabled
µg/kg/min
Bolus Mode
Hands-On Only
µg/kg/h
Bolus Rate Default
500ml/h
mg/kg/min
Bolus Rate Max
1200ml/h
mg/kg/h
Bolus Volume Max
5ml
g/kg/min
Weight Default
1kg
unit/kg/min
Weight Soft Min*
1kg
mmol/kg/min
Weight Soft Max*
150kg
mmol/kg/h
AIL Limit
100µl
Primary VTBI Max
9999ml
Secondary Infusion
Disabled
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• Refer to 'Display of Units' section of this DFU for configurable units .
• The default data set does not have drug related Guardrails limits . To set the limits use the Alaris Editor software .
Care should be taken when specifying the Guardrails limits .
* Only available on the Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump .