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Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to enable suitably qualified competent technical
personnel to perform first line maintenance on the NIPPY+ family of
ventilators.
The NIPPY+ range consists of :- NIPPY 3+, NIPPY , NIPPY St+ and
NIPPY S+. They all use the same hardware and service procedures.
Component level fault finding will not be considered. Due to the complexity of
the circuit boards used in the NIPPY+ range, it is not considered practical or
cost effective to try to trace faults to component level.
Second-
hand or “service exchange” boards are not available.
This manual will deal with routine maintenance, calibration and replacement
of major components.
IMPORTANT
Read this manual before attempting service or repair of the NIPPY+
Please contact Breas Medical Ltd if training is required or you have any
questions.
NIPPY+ must be subjected to regular inspection according to Breas
Medical Ltd service instructions. Repairs shall be carried out in
accordance with this technical manual and any special service
instructions or bulletins provided by Breas Medical Ltd.
Before opening the case, disconnect the NIPPY+ from the mains supply.
Do not work on the NIPPY+ with the case open and the power supply
connected.
Make sure that all precautions to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
have been taken.
Do not use explosive gases and/or fluids near the NIPPY+.