Pump Setup; Installing The Batteries - Smiths Medical CADD-Solis Operator's Manual

Pump Setup

Pump Setup

Installing the Batteries

AA 1.5 volt primary (non-rechargeable) alkaline
batteries or the Smiths Medical rechargeable battery
pack are recommended for use in the CADD
pump.
NOTE: Smiths Medical does not recommend
mixing new and used batteries; doing so may affect
low battery alarm times. Always select four new
batteries when replacing them.
CAUTION: Inspect the AA batteries for damage
or wear to the metal or plastic insulation prior to
use, or after the pump has been dropped or hit.
Replace the batteries if any damage is noted.
The pump retains all programmed values while the
batteries are removed. The pump's batteries must be
in place during delivery. If the batteries are removed
while the pump is delivering, and an AC adapter is
connected, delivery will stop. If an AC adapter is not
connected and the batteries are removed, delivery
will stop and the pump will lose power.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally safe
manner, and according to any regulations which
may apply.
WARNING:
•
Do not use rechargeable NiCd or nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) batteries. Do not use carbon
zinc ("heavy duty") batteries. They do not
provide sufficient power for the pump to
operate properly, which could result in death or
serious injury to the patient.
•
Always have new batteries available for
replacement. If power is lost, nondelivery of
drug will occur and, depending on the type of
drug being administered, could result in death
or serious injury to the patient.
•
There is no pump alarm to alert users that a
battery has not been properly installed. An
improperly installed battery could result
in loss of power and nondelivery of drug
and, depending on the type of drug being
administered, could result in death or serious
injury to the patient.
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•
Always check the battery compartment for fluid
or debris before inserting the batteries and do
not allow any fluid or debris to fall into the
battery compartment. Fluid or debris in the
battery compartment may damage the battery
contacts and could result in loss of power and
nondelivery of drug and, depending on the type
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of drug being administered, could result in
death or serious injury to the patient.
•
If the pump is dropped or hit, the battery
door may become broken or damaged. Do not
use the pump if the battery door is damaged
because the batteries will not be properly
secured; this may result in loss of power,
nondelivery of drug and, depending on the type
of drug being administered, could result in
death or serious injury to the patient.
To install the batteries:
1. Make sure the
pump is stopped
or powered off.
Using your fingers,
the pump key, or a
coin, turn the knob
on the battery door
counter-clockwise and open the battery door.
2. Hold the pump at an
angle and place 4 AA
batteries in the pump,
from the bottom up
(see picture). Match
the + and - markings
on the new batteries
with the markings on
the pump.
OR: If using a
rechargeable battery
pack, insert it into the
pump as shown.