10 Slide Clamp Mechanism Test
10-6 FLO-GARD 6301 DUAL CHANNEL VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP SERVICE MANUAL 07-19-B1-729
Note: A spring retainer is loaded into the slide clamp slot at the factory to prevent
damage during shipment. The spring retainer must be removed before oper-
ating the pump with the slide clamp feature enabled. If the feature is not going
to be used by your hospital, it is recommended that the spring retainer remain
in the slot to help prevent spilled solutions from entering the slide clamp slot.
Contact Global Technical Services at 1–800–THE–PUMP for additional
spring retainers.
1. If your hospital does not have the slide clamp feature enabled, ensure
that the spring retainer occupies the slide clamp slot.
2. With the device ON, open the door and fully insert the slide clamp of a
primed Baxter “s” suffix standard administration set into the slide clamp
slot.
3. Press the red safety clamp arm until it locks open, and load the set into
the pump mechanism.
4. Close and latch the pump door. Verify that INSERT SLIDECLAMP does
not appear on the display.
Note: If INSERT SLIDECLAMP appears on the display, clean the slide clamp
sensor with a cotton-tipped swab dipped in water and check the calibration. If
INSERT SLIDECLAMP still appears on the display, replace the safety/slide
clamp assembly including the entire wiring assembly in accordance with
Chapter 8, “Removal/Replacement Procedures”.
5. Open the door. Press the red safety clamp arm with moderate force
(approximately 15 lb. [6.5 kg]) and verify that the latch does not lock in
the open position.
6. Using one hand, pull on the slide clamp with moderate force
(approximately 8 lb. [3.6kg]) perpendicular to the pump face. Verify that
the slide clamp cannot be removed.
7. Push the slide clamp in fully. Verify that the red safety clamp arm can be
latched in the open position, and verify that the slide clamp and tubing
can be removed.
8. Load the primed set again but do not insert the slide clamp into the
mechanism.
9. Close the pump door. Verify that INSERT SLIDECLAMP appears on the
display with the ALERT LED constantly on, and the audible tone
alternates on and off.
If the pump does not respond as described for steps 5, 6, and 7 below, replace
the safety/slide clamp assembly including the entire wiring assembly in
accordance with Chapter 8, “Removal/Replacement Procedures”.
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