Airon pNeuton A, Operator'S Manual

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pNeuton Ventilator 8 - 1
Section 8: Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide lists common problems that
may be encountered and possible solutions. If none of the
corrective actions seem to work, contact Airon Corporation
or your distributor.
Indication Meaning Corrective Action
Ventilator does
not operate – no
patient ventilation Missing or
insufficient driving
gas supply Check gas source,
55 psi (380 kPa) at
40 L/min is required
Patient circuit
disconnection
Reconnect patient
circuit
Internal malfunction Send ventilator for
service
Ventilator seems
to “want” to
operate, but no
breaths are
generated Peak Pressure
control set too low Increase Peak
Pressure control
Respiratory Rate set
too low Increase Respiratory
Rate
Expiratory valve
drive line
disconnected
Insure tubing is
properly connected
Expiratory Valve is
malfunctioning Replace patient
circuit
Insufficient driving
gas supply
Check gas source,
55 psi (380 kPa) at
40 L/min is required
Internal malfunction Send ventilator for
service
Ventilator
appears to be
stuck in
inspiration CPAP may be
turned on high Check CPAP control
Internal malfunction Send ventilator for
service
Ventilator stops
and starts Insufficient driving
gas supply Check gas source,
55 psi (380 kPa) at
40 L/min is required