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CHAPTER 3: EXTENDED RANGE CONFIGURATION
INTRODUCTION TO EXTENDED RANGE CONFIGURATION
The Life2000® Ventilation System can be used in different configurations of operation as the patient’s needs
change. In Extended Range Configuration, the ventilator is connected to the compressor with a Breathe
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oxygen hose to enable the activities of daily living.
NOTE:
If not directly connected to AC power, make sure the ventilator battery has sufficient charge for your
length of use.
EXTENDED RANGE CONFIGURATION SETUP CHECKLIST
Refer to the chapter contents for full instructions, warnings, and cautions.
NOTE:
If using the Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface and the CombO
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Hose, refer to the
Breathe Pillows
Entrainment Interface Product Guide
for alternate instructions.
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Test the ventilator before using it on a new patient if in multi-patient environment (see section below).
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Position the compressor (see page 27).
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Connect the compressor to an AC power source using the compressor’s external power supply and AC
power cord (see page <?>).
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Undock the ventilator from the compressor (see page 29).
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Connect the compressor and the ventilator with an oxygen hose (see page 30).
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Connect an interface to the ventilator (see page 31).
NOTE:
For information about the interface on the patient side, see "Chapter 5: Connecting an Interface" on
page 51.
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Power on the compressor (see page 32).
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Power on the ventilator (see page 32).
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Check the compressor’s battery charge status (see pages 33
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34).
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Check the ventilator’s battery charge (see page 35) and charge the ventilator, if necessary (page 36).
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Secure the ventilator using the belt clip or pole mount (see page 37).
NOTE:
Ventilation will not begin until an Activity button is pressed on the ventilator. For more information see
"Choosing an Activity Button (Patient-Selectable) to Begin Ventilation" on page 74.
TESTING THE VENTILATION SYSTEM
In a multi-patient setting, the ventilation system must be tested before it is assigned to a new patient. For
instructions on testing the ventilation system, see "Testing Ventilator Alarms" on page 118.
