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Inspecting the pump
Other than periodic visual inspection and cleaning of the
pump, no testing of the pump is required. e pump’s internal
soware, hardware and dual microprocessors are constantly
checked while the pump is operating, and during the self tests
performed during power up.
• Visually inspect the pump for any damage to the pump’s outer
shell. Look for chips or cracks. If the outer shell is chipped
or cracked, the pump may no longer be watertight. Visually
inspect the cartridge and battery chambers to make sure they
are clean and free of foreign objects/materials.
• Visually inspect the display. If there are missing or incomplete
characters, or if the display is otherwise damaged, stop using
the pump immediately.
• Visually inspect the cartridge cap and battery cap. Make sure they
t properly and tightly on their respective compartments.
Warning: Make sure that the battery cap is fully tightened to
avoid an interruption in battery power which can cause the
pump to power down and stop the delivery of drug therapy.
A prolonged interruption in the delivery of drug therapy can
result in serious patient injury or death.
• Make sure that the battery cap is fully tightened. e battery cap is
fully tightened when the battery cap o-ring is not visible, the cap
ts snug, and when you press on the battery
cap the pump does not produce a “chirp” (see
Figures 11 and 12). If the pump sounds a brief
alert (“chirp”), the cap is not fully tightened
and should be tightened further. If you are
unable to tighten the cap and eliminate this
chirp, the pump should not be used. Contact
your pump provider or Smiths Medical.
• Inspect the Pump’s battery cap. e battery cap
should be free of damage. If the cap shows signs
of wear, such as cracks, or if the slot becomes worn, the battery cap
should be replaced before the Pump is used. Contact your Pump
provider or Smiths Medical for a replacement battery cap.
Reference the Cleaning the pump and Servicing the pump sections
in the Help section of this manual if you need to clean or return a
pump for service.
Figure 11
O-Ring
Battery
Cap
INCORRECT
CORRECT
Figure 12
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