Dräger 84 13 050, Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation
Installing the Patient Valve
1
Insert silicone membrane into open patient valve -
watch for correct orientation of membrane
2
Put on lid and turn clockwise 90o to lock.
3
Push expiratory valve into the opening on the
ventilator = nozzle pointing downwards.
4
Screw or push O
2
sensor firmly into the O
2
sensor
adapter.
5
Attach O
2
sensor adapter to nozzle.
●
Connect ventilator circuit to nozzles.
Note suggested length of circuit segments
(in meters).
●
Make sure watertraps are positioned vertically.
●
Prepare humidifier according to its Operating
Instructions.
WARNING !
Do not use antistatic (electrically conductive)
patient circuits or tubing.
WARNING !
Always use an independent oxygen analyzer to
monitor inspiratory oxygen concentrations.
WARNING !
Always verify that valve membrane is installed in
correct orientation. Ventilator malfunction will
occur if silicone membrane is reversed.
Take care not to damage or bend rubber disc
inside patient valve. Ventilator malfunction will
occur.
Assembly
Preparation
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