CareFusion Alaris GP Technical & Service Manual page 34

Run-In Mode
1. Load an Infusion Set.
2. Set the rate required using the
begin test.
STOP softkey when test is completed.
3. Press
PASS softkey to confirm pass and exit.
4. Press
Pumping Efficiency Test
This test is used to confirm that the Pump is able to generate sufficient pressure. This
is done by infusing into a calibrated pressure gauge and checking that the correct
line pressure is achieved. The test set-up is as per figure 3 - 1.
1. Insert the Infusion Set (60793) and the in-line roller clamp closed to prevent fluid
flow.
2. Close the door and open the roller clamp on the set. Ensure that the 3-way tap
to the transducer is closed to the atmosphere.
3. From the Pressure System Test menu screen, highlight Pumping Effic'y Test
and press OK softkey.
RATE softkey to select a rate of 50ml/h.
4. Press the
START softkey and start the timer.
5. Press the
6. When 1000mmHg is reached stop the timer and then press the
and open the 3-way tap to atmosphere.
7. Record that the time taken to reach 1000mmHg was 2 minutes or less.
8. Press the PASS softkey to confirm pass and exit.
Note: If a DRV2 fault code is encountered during the pumping efficiency test
and the pressure has exceeded 1000mmHg, the fault should be ignored,
and the pump power should be cycled to reset the condition.
Pressure Gauge
150 mm ± 5 mm
Figure 3 - 1 Pressure Tests Equipment Set Up
f keys and press the START softkey to
3-way tap
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RUN-IN MODE
Rate
CHANGE RATE
QUIT
PUMPING EFFICIENCY TEST
Rate
STOP softkey
QUIT
450 mm
± 20 mm
34/80
Alaris® GP Volumetric Pump
Preventative Maintenance
125ml/h
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50ml/h
RATE for 50/125 ml/h
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