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Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator User’s Manual
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B Operational Verification Checklist
The operational verification and safety checks listed in Table B-1 below should be performed to
ensure the ventilator is operating properly in the following circumstances:
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Prior to using the ventilator with a patient
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Monthly while the ventilator is in use
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Following maintenance or changes in ventilator settings
If the ventilator fails any of the safety checks below, or if you cannot complete these checks, refer to
section
3.8, “Troubleshooting,” on page 3-14 or call the equipment supplier or Puritan Bennett.
WARNING
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Provide the patient with an alternate means of ventilation before conducting these tests.
•
To reduce the risk of infection, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the ventilator or
its accessories.
Table B-1. Operational Verification Checklist
1 Verify the proper appearance and cleanliness of the ventilator.
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2
Verify all of the labels and markings on the ventilator are clear and
legible.
Pass
3 Confirm the air inlet filter is clean and correctly installed.
Pass
4
Ensure the AC power cable does not exhibit any signs of damage, such
as kinks, breaks, or damaged insulation.
Pass
5
Connect the AC power cable.
Ensure that all power supply indicators on the front panel flash, except
for the AC power supply (mains) indicator, which should remain lit.
Pass
6
Push the power switch I/O to the I position to activate the ventilator test:
Check that the two alarm indicators and the Standby indicator (located
close to the
VENTILATOR ON/OFF key) flash. Ensure also that the
two alarm buzzers sound.
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7 Perform the Functioning Alarms Test.
Pass
8 Verify the alarm volume is adapted to the patient environment.
Pass
9
Ensure that you know how to charge the internal battery. Refer to
chapter
6, “Internal Battery” .
Pass