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TESTING VENTILATOR ALARMS
This section gives instructions for testing ventilator alarms. Procedures described in this section are only to be
performed by trained personnel.
Connect the ventilator to an AC power source or ensure the battery has sufficient charge before beginning
testing.
If any test fails, contact your Breathe Technologies® service representative.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FREQUENCY OF TESTING
In a multi-patient setting or when necessary, the ventilator must be tested before it is assigned to a new patient.
Perform a visual check of the equipment and test alarms. If the device is used in a clinical setting, refer to
PL-20-
0011
Life2000® Performance Verification Testing
for more information.
VERIFYING POWER-ON SELF-TEST ALARMS
Press the Power button to turn on the ventilator.
Verify that there are audible tones while powering on the ventilator.
VERIFYING BACKUP ALARM BUZZER
With the ventilator powered on and no source gas connected, press an available Activity Button on the
ventilator. The top of the touch screen should display a Low Gas Pressure Alarm and you should hear a
sequence of three tones.
Allow the ventilator to continue to alarm. After 70 seconds, the alarm should sound with an additional buzzer
that indicates the alarm has not been silenced.
Power off the ventilator.