BD Alaris Directions For Use Manual page 28

Hazards
The Workstation is heavy and poses a potential lifting hazard . Use caution when unpacking and
installing the Workstation . Use caution when lifting the Workstation as it is heavy .
All Pumps mounted on a Workstation (and in a single care area) should be configured with the
same alarm tones to avoid user confusion . Refer to the individual Pump DFU for more information
on alarm tone settings .
Data logged by the Workstation is stored such that older data is overwritten by new data when
the storage capacity has been reached .
An explosion hazard exists if the Workstation is used in the presence of flammable anaesthetics .
Exercise care to locate the Workstation away from any such hazardous sources .
(updated symbol) Dangerous Voltage: An electrical shock hazard exists if the Workstation's casing
is opened or removed . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel .
When connected to an external power source, a three-wire (Live, Neutral, Earth) supply must be
used . If the integrity of the external protective conductor in the installation or its arrangement is
in doubt, the Workstation should not be used .
When using volumetric Pumps with the Workstation, it is recommended that, where possible
infusion bags be located on a hanger directly above the Pump with which they are being used . A
risk of mixing infusion sets from bag hangers exists; it is recommended to organize volumetric fed
Pumps horizontally . This minimises the potential for confusion of lines when multiple volumetric
Pumps are used . Before starting an infusion with a volumetric Pump check that the infusion set in
the Pump is connected to the correct bag .
Do not remove the RS232 protective covering when the connector is not in use . Electrostatic
discharge (ESD) precautions are required when connecting RS232/Nurse Call . Touching the pins
of the connectors may result in ESD protection failure . In order to prevent any potential failure
generated by ESD close to or above 15kV, it is recommended that all actions must be taken by
appropriately trained personnel and the Pumps should not be connected to the patient when
attaching cables .
If any of the following conditions occur with the Workstation remove it from service for inspection
by Qualified Service Personnel:
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When transporting or storing the Workstation, use original packaging where possible, and adhere
to temperature, humidity and pressure ranges stated in the Specifications section and as well as
on the outer packaging .
The black rubber trim strips on the back of the Workstation are designed to prevent the ingress of
liquids and other contamination . The Workstation should not be installed or operated without the
strips being in place .
The optional barcode reader is a Class 1 laser product . Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light
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exposure . Under no circumstances should the user attempt to service the barcode reader . Never
attempt to look at the laser beam, even if the barcode reader appears to be nonfunctional . Never
open the scanner in an attempt to look into the device . Doing so could result in hazardous laser
light exposure . The use of optical instruments with the laser equipment increases eye hazard .
Alaris™ Gateway Workstations should not be modified or altered in any way, except where
explicitly directed or authorised by BD. Any use of Alaris™ Gateway Workstations which have
been altered or modified otherwise than in strict application of directions provided by BD, is
at your sole risk, and BD does not provide any warranty for or endorsement on any Alaris™
Gateway Workstation that has been so modified or altered. BD product warranty shall not
apply in the event the Alaris™ Gateway Workstation has suffered damage or premature wear,
or malfunctions or otherwise operates incorrectly, as a result of unauthorised modification or
alteration of the Alaris™ Gateway Workstation.
dropped
excessive moisture
fluid spillage
high humidity
high temperature
suspicion of damage
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Operating Precautions
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