Mounting A Pump; Removing A Pump - BD Alaris Directions For Use Manual

Mounting a Pump

1 . Ensure the Workstation is connected to the AC power and power up sequence has completed successfully .
2 . Align the rotating cam on the rear of the Pump with the rectangular bar on the Workstation .
3 . Hold the Pump horizontally, push the Pump firmly onto the rectangular bar .
4 . The Pump should click into position when fitted to the bar .
5 . Ensure that the Pump is positioned securely . Verify Pump is secure by gently pulling the Pump away from the
Workstation without using the release lever . When the Pump is securely attached, it should not come off the
Workstation .
When using volumetric Pumps with the Workstation, it is recommended that, where possible infusion bags are located on
a hanger directly above the Pump with which they are being used . This minimises the potential for confusion of lines when
multiple volumetric Pumps are used .
If a Pump is removed and replaced while the Workstation is operational, it may take up to ten seconds
for the Pump to establish AC power and data communications once correctly located on the MDI tile.
Verify that the Pump is connected to an AC power supply when docked on the Workstation by checking
the illumination of the Pump AC indicator.
In order for the Workstation and Syringe Pump to communicate correctly, the Syringe Pump must be
configured to IrDA Communication, not RS232 Communication. Refer to the individual Syringe Pump
Technical Service Manual (TSM) for more details.
The location of the Syringe Pumps fitted to the Workstation (above or below the patient) may pose a
risk of siphoning or over pressure. Syringe Pumps containing critical drugs should be positioned as close
to the patient's heart level as possible. Refer to the appropriate Syringe Pump DFU for further details.
Before starting an infusion with a volumetric Pump check that the infusion set in the Pump is connected
to the correct bag.
Pump may fall off the Workstation if not properly mounted which could result in user and/or patient
harm.

Removing a Pump

1 . Holding the Pump with both hands, push the release lever on the right hand side of the Pump backwards .
2 . Keeping the lever pushed back, pull the Pump horizontally towards you .
3 . Check that the red LED indicator on the MDI tile is extinguished after removal of the Pump .
If the indicator in the MDI tile is illuminated when no infusion Pump is attached to the MDI tile, suspect
a fault with the MDI tile. Remove the Workstation from service and contact Qualified Service Personnel.
Rectangular bar
Release lever (push to release)
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Alaris™ Gateway Workstation v1.3.x
Operation of Workstation
Rotating cam
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