Cosmed Quark CPET, User Manual

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22 - Getting Started - System Warm-Up
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System Warm-Up
Each Quark unit must be warmed up prior to use for the required amount of time. The warm-up time depends on which test is being performed.
Below is a table displaying minimum warm-up times based on each test:
Test Warm-up Time (mins)
FVC, VC, MVV -
FRC 5
CV 5
DLCO 15
MIP/MEP -
P0.1 -
Oximetry -
R
OCC
-
CPET 5
RMR
5
During the warm-up, the device must be powered on, however the software does not need to be open.
Calibration and/or testing procedures should not be performed until the warm-up period has been completed.