Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails™ Volumetric Pump
Alarms
1000DF00660 Issue 9
30/48
Display
Cause
Action
NO FLOW
Flow sensor detects no flow .
• Check flow sensor .
• Check fluid level in container .
• Ensure all clamps above Pump are open .
• Check fluid level in drip chamber .
• Ensure that the bag spike is inserted correctly .
• Check flow sensor is clean .
FLOW ERROR
Gross difference between
detected drops and expected
amount of drops .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Check flow sensor .
• Check fluid level in drip chamber .
FLOW ERROR
(In secondary
infusion mode only)
Unexpected drops detected .
• Hang secondary container above primary .
• Check drops are from secondary container when infusing .
• Flow sensor disconnection is recommended .
FREE FLOW
Uncontrolled flow possible .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Remove Pump from use .
BATTERY EMPTY
The internal battery is
exhausted . The Pump will
automatically switch off in the
immediate future .
• Switch Pump off and connect to AC power supply
immediately .
SAFETY CLAMP
Safety clamp broken or missing .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Replace infusion set .
• Investigate and correct set loading .
SET MISLOAD
Set loaded incorrectly .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Investigate and correct set loading .
FLOW SENSOR DISCONNECT
Flow sensor unplugged during
infusion .
• Check/replace flow sensor or set VTBI .
WRONG SET
Safety clamp not detected .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Check set and close door .
• Replace infusion set as required .
DOOR CLOSE INCOMPLETE
Safety clamp in non-occluded
position with door open or
obstructed .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Investigate and correct set loading .
• Close door .
DO NOT USE
Internal error has occurred .
• Remove Pump from use .
LEVER OPEN
Door lever is open .
• Check door lever .
• Check lever hooks .
• Check lever is not obstructed, if so, free obstruction .
VTBI DONE
Intended VTBI completed .
When
STOP
selected as the
END RATE
.
• Set new VTBI or clear VTBI .
ATTENTION
Pump left on hold for 2 minutes
after first
ATTENTION
warning .
• Review Pump setup . Start infusion or turn off Pump .
A
* Restarting an Infusion following an Air-in-Line Alarm
The Pump may be restarted by opening the door, assessing and removing any air from the tubing guide area and in
the infusion set on the patient side of the Pump, if required, according to hospital policy. Close the door and cancel
the air-in-line alarm. Restarting the infusion will reactivate the air-in-line system and will alarm if the preset air-in-
line limit is exceeded.
