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Specifications 

29 

 

International Standards 

29 

 

Operation Under Extreme Conditions 

30 

 

Accessories and Spares 

30 

 

Warnings and Cautions 

31 

 

Using Supplementary Oxygen 

32 

 

Maintenance  
 

User Maintenance 

33

 

 

Servicing/Warranty/Transportation 

34 

 

Factory Service / Repair 

34 

 

EMC Declaration and guidelines

 

35-37 

 
Battery Run Time Test Record 

38 

 
Locking the Settings 

 

40 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note Breas Medical previously traded as B & D Electromedical & some photographs in 

these instructions still show the name B & D Electromedical.

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NIPPY ST+

Page 1: ...E VENTILATOR This book must be kept with the machine Breas Medical Ltd Unit A2 The Bridge Business Centre Timothy s Bridge Road Stratford Enterprise Park Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 9HW Tel...

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Page 3: ...the Main Menu 14 How to use the on screen help 15 Using Help with the Settings Locked 15 Breathing circuits and masks 16 Setting Up Setting up the NIPPY ST in CPAP Mode 17 Setting up the NIPPY ST in...

Page 4: ...ntary Oxygen 32 Maintenance User Maintenance 33 Servicing Warranty Transportation 34 Factory Service Repair 34 EMC Declaration and guidelines 35 37 Battery Run Time Test Record 38 Locking the Settings...

Page 5: ...riginal and unmodified shape and only with accessories specified or approved by Breas Medical Ltd Every other use may lead to risk of personal injury CAUTION Read this manual thoroughly so that you co...

Page 6: ...to more advanced features and adjustments accessed via a menu For greater safety and convenience the NIPPY ST may be equipped with an internal battery The ventilator is capable of recharging both the...

Page 7: ...audible and visual alarm will operate High Pressure A pre set high pressure alarm is provided If the pressure rises above 120 of the working pressure an audible and visual alarm will operate after a...

Page 8: ...y effort when the flow rate exceeds the level set by the Inspiratory Trigger sensitivity Expiratory Trigger The expiratory trigger is used in Pressure Support mode only Towards the end of inspiration...

Page 9: ...T is intended to be operated by qualified and trained personnel only IMPORTANT NIPPY ST must be prescribed by and used only under the supervision of a qualified physician This manual is only intended...

Page 10: ...ration Risk of vomiting An oxygen requirement higher than achievable with 15l min of entrained low pressure oxygen and the prescribed ventilation settings Adverse effects Patients should report any ne...

Page 11: ...ional internal battery 7 Adjustable flow triggers with trigger indicators 8 Large colour LCD display clearly shows all settings 9 28 days stored On screen compliance data 10 Comprehensive event log st...

Page 12: ...s displayed on screen adjacent to the switch 5 Mode Displays the mode selection screen 6 Starts and Stops the ventilator 7 Decrements the selected parameter or moves the selection bar down the menu 8...

Page 13: ...locked 6 Alarm Muted symbol This symbol shows that the audible alarm has been temporarily silenced 7 I Trigger indicator Flashes each time the inspiratory cycle is initiated by the patient 8 E trigger...

Page 14: ...ernal battery Connect only recommended battery part no 0910 2 RS232 Port For connection to remote alarm or personal computer Isolated to 1500 Volts 3 Power Inlet Input mains power connector Double fus...

Page 15: ...Time Delay Fuse SN Serial Number Date of Manufacture Attention Consult Accompanying Documents Switch ON OFF Increase Button Decrease Button Locked Unlocked Purple total lock Black settings locked Ala...

Page 16: ...ft hand side shows the basic ventilator settings IPAP EPAP Ti BACK UP and Mode adjacent to its setting button The centre section shows the airway pressure estimated tidal volume and breath rate The ri...

Page 17: ...n Move the selection bar up or down the menu with the or buttons to highlight the desired function and press the SET button Follow the on screen instruction at the bottom of the window Press MENU at a...

Page 18: ...ction Alarm View Adjust Apnoea Alarm View Adjust BPM Alarm View Adjust Sigh Settings View Adjust 3 Compliance Data Total Hours View only Compliance Hours View only Average Daily Use View Only Use or b...

Page 19: ...in to exit If during setting up you require a description of a particular parameter select it then press HELP Press HELP again to clear Using Help with settings locked When the settings have been lock...

Page 20: ...its Breathing circuits to be assembled in the order A B C D from the ventilator end The NIPPY ST uses a single limb circuit Always use a ventilated mask Part Number 0792 Breathing circuit volume 570 m...

Page 21: ...k to the outlet tubing on the breathing circuit Note Do not fit the mask onto the patient at this point 5 Press the Start Stop button and select CPAP mode 6 Carry out alarm tests as described in Alarm...

Page 22: ...ult has been rectified 7 Ensure the settings are adjusted as prescribed 8 The patient or physician may now hold the interface to the face 9 Allow the patient to get used to the interface Objective ass...

Page 23: ...during the detection of a leak which is greater than that required to trigger the standard sensitivity setting This may be useful where mask leaks cause nuisance disconnect alarms Verify that patient...

Page 24: ...x rate alarm will be activated if the patients breath rate exceeds the set level Select USER PREFERENCES from the main menu From the OPTIONS MENU select RATE ALARM To activate the rate alarm select ON...

Page 25: ...econds and the alarm will sound Press the mute switch or restore the power and re start the ventilator to silence Low Pressure Alarm If the IPAP pressure falls to less than 50 of the IPAP setting for...

Page 26: ...Sigh function is enabled Symbol Sc I shows Cyclic Sigh function is enabled Blue Symbol Sigh mode enabled Green Symbol External sigh trigger acknowledged Purple Symbol Sigh breath activated Sigh breath...

Page 27: ...er unless an external battery is connected Power Source Priority 1 Mains Electricity 2 External Battery if connected 3 Internal Battery if fitted In order to save battery power the ventilator will alw...

Page 28: ...ted to the mains Low Battery Alarm Low battery alarm sound and on screen message Battery Power Running Low and flashing red battery icon Flat Battery alarm sound and on screen message Battery Power Ex...

Page 29: ...l age prematurely An internal battery that is heavily used will age gradually and lose its capacity An internal battery that is moderately used will last longest It has been designed to be used When a...

Page 30: ...attery that has not been used regularly This test is not an indication that the battery is good but is a useful way of identifying a failed battery This test is not intended to replace regular run tim...

Page 31: ...arger as follows Place the charger on a smooth flat surface Connect the charger to the battery socket before switching on the mains power Connect the mains plug to the AC supply and switch on Leave on...

Page 32: ...d system should comply with EN60601 1 medical systems For example most computers do not comply with this standard so it should be sited at a distance which makes it impossible to touch the computer an...

Page 33: ...e of protection against electric shock Class 1 equipment Degree of protection against electric shock Type B to EN 60601 1 Mode of operation Continuous IP rating X0 Storage environment 20 to 50O C 5 85...

Page 34: ...y is connected the ventilator will automatically switch to the back up supply and give an audible and visual indication that it has done so During total power failure there will be no output from the...

Page 35: ...ilator in direct sunlight Avoid places where there is excessive humidity or dust which may cause damage to internal parts Keep the NIPPY ST away from extreme direct heat such as fires heating radiator...

Page 36: ...f and disconnect the oxygen supply Switch off the NIPPY and disconnect the breathing circuit Store the breathing circuit in a clean bag or other suitable container DO NOT leave the oxygen connected wh...

Page 37: ...soft cloth moistened with water Input Air Filter The input air filter should be inspected weekly It is located on the rear of the machine To remove the filter grip the filter housing with the thumb a...

Page 38: ...orised personnel Transportation When shipping damage as a result of inadequate packing is the customer s responsibility Use the original packing materials whenever possible In the event of a breakdown...

Page 39: ...ld be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical Fast Transient Burst IEC 61000 4 4 2 kV for power supply lines...

Page 40: ...ronment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the device is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance...

Page 41: ...ransceiver 23m 5 W Typical maximum output RF power from a hand held amateur radio transceiver 5m 4 W Typical maximum output power for a Citizens band radio station 27 MHz in many countries 4 6m 2 W Ma...

Page 42: ...ery when the run time is less than 75 of a new battery or the battery is 2 Years old Fully charge the battery connect the breathing circuit and using your normal settings run the ventilator until the...

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Page 44: ...ustment but allows the user to switch the ventilator on and off Total lock The ventilator can be locked to prevent unauthorised adjustment or power off To lock press and and SET buttons simultaneously...

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