Hazards - CareFusion Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Directions For Use Manual

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 .
• Dangerous Voltage: An electrical shock hazard exists if the Pump's casing is opened or removed . Refer all
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servicing to qualified service personnel .
• Do not open the RS232/Nurse Call protective covering when not in use . Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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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 qualified service
personnel .
• 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 cables and RS232 cables do not present a trip hazard .
• Care should be taken in the placement of power cables and RS232 cables to prevent accidental tugging .
• Warning: Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pumps should not be modified or altered in any way, except
where explicitly directed or authorised by CareFusion . Any use of Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric
Pumps which have been altered or modified otherwise than in strict application of directions provided
by CareFusion, is at your sole risk, and CareFusion does not provide any warranty for or endorsement
on any Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pump that has been so modified or altered . CareFusion's
product warranty shall not apply in the event the Alaris VP Plus 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 VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pump .
• 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 .
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