Reusable D-lite sensor
Backup battery check
The reusable D-lite sensor can be washed in the washing
machine and steam autoclaved. After washing:
1. Turn on the monitor. When the battery is fully charged, the
no charging symbol should appear on the screen.
•
Make sure that the connectors are undamaged.
A tight connection is essential for correct measuring.
2. Disconnect the monitor from mains power. The monitor
should function normally for 15 minutes.
•
Make sure that the sensor is dry.
Changing fuses
Calibrating airway gases
1. Remove the power cord.
Follow recommended calibration intervals (every 6th month in
normal use and every 2nd month in continuous use) to ensure
that measurement accuracy stays within specifications.
2. Remove the fuse holder by pushing the locking pin and
gently pulling out the holder.
3. If a fuse is blown, ensure that you replace it with a fuse of
the correct type and rating.
1. Attach a regulator to the calibration gas container. See
“
Supplies and Accessories”.
Other accessories
2. Attach a new sampling line to the water trap. Connect the
loose end of the sampling line to the regulator on the gas
container.
See the accessory package for cleaning and checking. Do not
reuse disposable accessories.
3. Turn on the monitor. Let it warm up for 30 minutes.
D-fend water trap
4. Select
Gas Calibration
in the
Airway Gas
menu.
Empty the container whenever half full.
5. Wait until the ‘Zero OK‘ and then ‘Feed gas‘ messages appear
after each gas on the screen.
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Black D-fend water trap: change every two months or when a
‘Sample line blocked‘ or ‘Replace D-Fend‘ message appears.
6. Open the regulator and feed gas until ‘Adjust‘ appears.
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Green D-fend+ water trap (for patients with extensive mucus
secretion and for single-patient use only): replace every 24
hours or when a ‘Sample line blocked‘ or ‘Replace D-Fend‘
message appears.
7. Check that displayed gas values match the values on the gas
container. If not, adjust with the ComWheel.
During gas calibration, % units are used for CO
2
regardless of
selected measurement units.
Do not wash or reuse the D-fend water trap cartridge.
More comprehensive checking
For safe and reliable function and operation of the monitor,
regular care has to be carried out according to the instructions in
this manual and to the maintenance procedures described in the
"Technical Reference Manual."
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