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CHAPTER 4: STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
INTRODUCTION TO STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
The ventilator requires a pressure source for operation. In Stationary Configuration and Extended Range
Configuration, the compressor is the pressure source.
This chapter provides instructions about connecting the Life2000® Ventilator to an alternate pressure source (50-
PSI, ≥ 40 LPM at 41 PSI), such as an oxygen cylinder, by using a Breathe Technologies
®
oxygen hose. A regulator is
required to connect the ventilator to an oxygen cylinder.
For connection to other sources, such as wall connections, follow your facility’s procedures. An adapter may be
required to connect to a wall source.
NOTES:
• The ventilator is compatible with medical grade compressed oxygen. Contact your local provider for more
information.
• If not connected to AC power, make sure the ventilator battery has sufficient charge for your length of use.
• Always have a backup means of providing compressed gas to the ventilator.
• The responsible organization is responsible for ensuring compatibility of the ventilator and the parts used to
connect to the patient before use.
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION SETUP CHECKLIST
Refer to the chapter contents for full instructions, warnings, and cautions.
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Test the ventilator before using it on a new patient if in multi-patient environment (see page 41).
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Undock the ventilator from the compressor (see page 41).
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Connect the ventilator to an oxygen cylinder (and regulator) with an oxygen hose (see pages 42
–
43).
TIP:
Turn on the oxygen just before powering on the ventilator.
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Connect an interface to the ventilator (see page 44).
NOTE:
For information about the interface on the patient side, see "Chapter 5: Connecting an Interface" on
page 51.
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Turn on the oxygen (see page 43) and estimate cylinder duration (see "Appendix: Cylinder Duration
Information" on page 150).
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Power on the ventilator (see page 44).
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Check the ventilator’s battery charge (see page 45) and charge the ventilator, if necessary (see page
46).
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Secure the ventilator using the belt clip or pole mount (see pages 47
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48).
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.
