Cardinal Health Alaris GP Operating manual

Alaris®GP Volumetric Pump
Technical Service Manual

Alaris® GP Volumetric Pump 2/84 1000SM00013 Issue 3
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Alaris® GP Volumetric Pump 3/84 1000SM00013 Issue 3
Contents
Chapter
1. General Information 4
2. Configuration & Calibration 8
3. Preventative Maintenance 19
4. Troubleshooting 39
5. Circuit Descriptions 44
6. Corrective Maintenance 48
Appendix
A. Electromagnetic Compatibility 68
B. Disposal 73
C. Spare Parts Listings 75
D. Service Contacts 81
E. Document History 83

Chapter 1
General Information
In this chapter
Introduction 5
Features of the Pump 6
General Precautions 7

General Information
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Introduction
The Alaris® GP Volumetric Pump and the Alaris® GP Guardrails® Volumetric Pump (hereinafter referred to as 'Pump') is a
small lightweight volumetric infusion pump that provides accurate and reliable infusions over a range of rates.
The pump is designed to meet the infusion requirements as specified in the Directions For Use (DFU) for all hospital
departments including general wards, critical and intensive care, operating rooms and accident and emergency rooms.
This pump is suitable for use by appropriately trained clinicians or nurses. This pump can be used for intravenous infusion
modes. Supporting fluid & drug therapy, blood transfusions and parenteral feeding.
Product Familiarity
Ensure that you are fully familiar with the pump by carefully studying the Directions for Use (DFU) prior to operation and
prior to attempting any repairs or servicing. As part of continuous improvement, product enhancements and changes are
introduced from time to time.
Purpose of this Manual
This Technical Service Manual describes how to set up, test and maintain the Alaris® GP Volumetric Pump and the Alaris®
GP Guardrails® Volumetric Pump.
This manual is intended for use by personnel experienced in medical equipment testing and maintenance procedures.
Conventions Used in this Manual
BOLD Used for Display names, self-test codes, controls and indicators referenced in this manual, for
example, Battery Indicator, access code 212, ON/OFF button.
'Single quotes' Used to indicate cross-references made to another section of this manual. For example, see
Chapter 2, 'Configuration & Calibration'.
underline Used to indicate a link to another section within this manual.
Italics Used to refer to other documents or manuals. For example, refer to the relevant Directions for Use
(DFU) for further information. Also used for emphasis, for example, ...if the gap still measures less
than...
Wherever this symbol is shown a Hints & Tips note is found. These notes provide useful advice or
information that may help to perform the task more effectively.
Wherever this symbol is shown a Toolbox note is found. These notes highlight an aspect of test
or maintenance that is important to know about. A typical example is drawing attention to a
software upgrade that you should check has been installed.