Security Lock Key Positions - Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual

Preparing and Loading Syringe and Administration Set
Loading Syringe and Administration Set (Continued)
5. Lower drive head and lock plunger in place with plunger
grippers.
a. Twist gripper control clockwise and hold in position.
b. While holding gripper control in open position, gently
lower drive head until it makes contact with plunger
flange.
c. Gently release gripper control.
d. Ensure plunger grippers lock and hold plunger in
place.
NOTE:
The gripper control is spring loaded. When twisted to the
open position and then released, it (and the plunger grippers)
returns to the closed position.

Security Lock Key Positions

There are key positions associated with the security lock:
3
• unlocks security door. Key must be in this
UNLOCK
position when loading or changing a syringe.
• allows for changes in programming without
PROGRAM
unlocking security door or interrupting current infusion.
• locks security door. Key must be in this position to
LOCK
start an infusion.
3-6
Getting Started
(Continued)
Gripper Control in
Closed Position
Drive Head Flush
with Plunger Flange
Plunger Grippers Closed
FU
RATE (mL/h)
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Alaris System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
PCA Module Section