Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Maintenance
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Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Procedures
To ensure that this Pump remains in good operating condition, it is important to keep it clean and carry out the routine maintenance
procedures described below .
Interval
Routine Maintenance Procedure
As per Hospital Policy
Thoroughly clean external surfaces of the Pump before and after prolonged period of
storage .
Each usage
1 . Inspect AC power supply plug and cable for damage .
2 . Inspect case, keypad and mechanism for damage .
3 . Check Start up self test operation is correct .
Before the transfer of the Pump to a
new patient and as required
Clean the Pump by wiping over with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with warm water and
a standard disinfectant / detergent solution .
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If the Pump is dropped, damaged, 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 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 servicing should only be performed by Qualified Service Personnel with reference to the TSM .
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It is important to ensure that you only refer to the most recent version of the Directions for Use and Technical Service
Manual for your BD products . These documents are referenced on bd .com . Paper copies of the Directions For Use can
be obtained free of charge by contacting your local BD representative . An estimated delivery time will be provided
when the order is placed .
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Please refer to Technical Service Manual for calibration procedures . The units of measurement used in the
calibration procedure are standard SI (The International System of Units) units .
Battery Operation
The internal rechargeable battery allows continued operation when the AC power is unavailable, for example during patient transfer or
AC power failure . When connected to the AC power supply for 4 hours, (whether the Pump is in use or not) a new battery pack will be
fully charged .
The battery is maintenance free, sealed Nickel Metal Hydride and requires no routine servicing . However, to achieve optimum operation,
ensure that the battery is fully recharged after full discharge, before storage, and at regular 3 month intervals during storage .
Charge retention will eventually degrade . Where retention is critical the internal battery should be replaced every 3 years .
It is recommended that only Qualified Service Personnel replace the battery . For further information regarding the replacement of
batteries refer to the Technical Service Manual .
The battery pack used in this Alaris Volumetric Pump is manufactured by BD and includes a proprietary PCB (printed circuit board)
designed specifically for the Alaris Volumetric Pump, and in conjunction with Alaris Volumetric Pump software, controls battery use,
charge and temperature . Any use of battery packs that are not manufactured by BD in the Alaris Volumetric Pump 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 Alaris Volumetric Pump 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 .
