Getting Started - Care Fusion Alaris GW Directions For Use Manual

Getting Started

Before operating the pump read this Directions For Use (DFU) manual carefully.
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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® GW Volumetric Pump
• User Support CD (Directions For Use)
• AC Power Cable (as requested)
• Protective Packaging
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
is lit).
The pump will automatically operate from its internal battery if the pump is switched on without being connected
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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.
Pole Clamp Installation
A pole clamp is fitted to the rear of the pump and will provide secure fixing to vertical I.V. poles of a diameter between 15 and 40 mm.
Recessed
area
Docking Station/Workstation* or Equipment Rail Installation
Rectangular bar
It is recommended that infusion bags be located on a hanger directly above the pump with which they are being
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used. This minimises the potential for confusion of Infusion sets when multiple volumetric pumps are used.
*Alaris® DS Docking Station and Alaris® Gateway Workstation.
1. Pull the folded pole clamp towards you and unscrew the clamp to leave
enough room for the size of the pole.
2. Place pump around pole and tighten screw until the clamp is secured to the
pole.
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Release lever
Rotating cam
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Never mount the pump such that the Infusion stand becomes
top heavy or unstable.
Ensure pole clamp is folded away and stored within recessed
area at the rear of the pump before connecting to a Docking
Station/Workstation* or when not in use.
Prior to each use, check the pole clamp:
• does not show any signs of excessive wear,
• does not show any signs of excessively loose movement in the
extended, mountable position.
If these signs are observed, the pumps should be taken out of
service for examination by qualified service personnel.
The rotating cam can be fitted to the rectangular bar on the
Docking Station/Workstation* or equipment rails measuring 10mm
by 25mm.
1. Align the rotating cam on the rear of the pump with the
rectangular bar on the Docking Station/Workstation* or the
equipment rail.
2. Push the pump firmly onto the rectangular bar or equipment
rail.
3. Ensure that the pump 'clicks' securely into position onto the rail
or bar.
4. To release, push the release lever and pull the pump forwards.
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Alaris® GW Volumetric Pumps
Getting Started
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