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Section 1

Introduction

Introduction

This manual provides the basic information needed to setup and install a
Vitalert 3000 Series monitor. The setup must be performed by or under the
direct supervision of an authorized North American Dräger representative.
The instructions are divided into the following sections:

Section 2

contains an equipment and accessory checklist, followed by

complete procedures for installing the monitor, connecting it to anesthesia
machines and other equipment, and connecting external sensors.

Section 3

contains cleaning and replacement procedures and instructions on

use of the Vitalert 3000 Series maintenance screen.

Section 4

contains repacking instructions.

Warnings, Cautions,
and Notes

All parts of this manual contain warning and caution statements about the
Vitalert 3000 Series monitor.

Warning

statements are used in this manual with procedures that, if not

performed correctly, could result in personal injury.

Caution

statements are used in this manual to alert service personnel to

the possibility of equipment damage if a procedure is not performed
correctly.

Note

statements are used in this manual to clarify information that may

not be readily obvious, such as secondary cause and effect.

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Summary of Contents for Vitalert 3000 Series

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Page 3: ...00 Series to the O R Data Manager 2 4 Connecting the External Sensors 2 5 Installing the Oximeter Sensor 2 6 Connecting the Noninvasive Blood Pressure Cuff Hose 2 7 Installing the Gas Analyzer Sample Line 2 8 Section 3 Routine Maintenance Overview 3 1 Cleaning and Sterilization 3 1 Replacing the Water Trap Reservoir 3 2 Main Maintenance Screen 3 2 Accessing the Maintenance Screens 3 3 PMS Screen 3...

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Page 5: ...ntains cleaning and replacement procedures and instructions on use of the Vitalert 3000 Series maintenance screen Section 4 contains repacking instructions Warnings Cautions and Notes All parts of this manual contain warning and caution statements about the Vitalert 3000 Series monitor Warning statements are used in this manual with procedures that if not performed correctly could result in person...

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Page 7: ...ure Accessories models 3100 3200 1 Cuff extension hose 1 Adult cuff Installing the Vitalert 3000 Series Monitor Installing the Vitalert 3000 Series requires approximately 13 5 by 17 inches of shelf space The shelf should be capable of supporting at least 35 pounds NOTE The Vitalert 3000 Series monitor is equipped with a universal power supply for 100 240 VAC primary electrical power The supplied p...

Page 8: ...e etc are initially configured with factory default values Initial setup of the machine should include configuring all of the system settings and the monitor setup values In addition to the template that contains the factory default alarm limit settings the monitor can store eight additional templates in its memory for later selection As part of your installation procedure configure the Standard S...

Page 9: ...PROTOCOL VITALINK 5 Configure the port of the Vitalert 2000 for the same parameters given in step 4 see Configuration section of the Vitalert 2000 Operator s Manual Configure the RTS CTS as OFF in the communication port configuration screen of the Vitalert 2000 Connecting the Vitalert 3000 Series to a Narkomed 2C To connect the Vitalert 3000 Series to a Narkomed 2C anesthesia system 1 Connect one ...

Page 10: ...on the port must be configured exactly as shown below BAUD RATE 1200 DATA BITS 8 PARITY NONE STOP BITS 1 PROTOCOL VITALINK 5 Configure Port A of the Narkomed 2B for the same parameters given in step 4 see the Configuration section of the Narkomed 2B Operator s Manual Connecting the Vitalert 3000 Series to the O R Data Manager To connect the Vitalert 3000 Series to the O R Data Manager 1 Connect on...

Page 11: ...devices as this connection could result in the loss of visual and audible alarms Connecting the External Sensors If applicable connect each of the external sensors to be used in conjunction with the Vitalert 3000 3100 or 3200 at the interface panel on the left side of the chassis as shown in the figure below Inputs are provided for the following sensors Pulse Oximeter models 3000 3200 Blood Pressu...

Page 12: ...To install the patient module and sensor follow these steps using the figure below for reference 1 Make sure the Vitalert monitor is unplugged 2 Attach the cable to the interface panel by aligning the red dots and inserting the cable connector into the panel socket 3 Insert the sensor connector into the patient module socket and latch it into place 4 Fasten the patient module to a sheet or similar...

Page 13: ...nserting the Luer lock fitting on the cuff hose into the Luer lock fitting on the extension hose and twist until they lock together 2 Attach the other end of the extension hose to the fitting labeled BP CUFF on the Vitalert 3100 or 3200 interface panel Hand tighten the threaded hose fitting onto the threaded fitting of the interface panel Make sure that the hose is not pinched or kinked BP CUFF EX...

Page 14: ...lter Adapter Filter Mount the combination adapter filter for the sample line between the endotracheal tube or face mask and the patient breathing system This filter is intended to prevent particulate contamination of the sample line Patient Sample Line Install the sample line between the adapter filter and the water trap reservoir as follows 1 Insert the male Luer lock fitting on one end of the li...

Page 15: ...t the exhaust line leading from the rear of the monitor to the scavenger as shown in the figure below If you have a scavenger interface for passive systems connect the exhaust FITTING EXHAUST PORT ON REAR OF V3000 REAR VIEW OF SCAVENGER EXHAUST SU30008 line leading from the rear of the monitor to the scavenger using a scavenger adapter as shown in the figure below SCAVENGER SCAVENGER ADAPTER SU300...

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Page 17: ...nser in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer Do not use solvent cleaners or abrasive cleaning agents on any surfaces of the monitor Do not use anesthetic agents for cleaning purposes CAUTION Do not allow liquid to enter the interior of the Vitalert 3000 Series monitor Pulse Oximeter Sensor Do not autoclave the sensor or interface cable The sensor can be cleaned by wiping the p...

Page 18: ...nting 3 Grasp the full reservoir at the base and gently pull away from the mounting bracket allowing the rubber port seals on top of the reservoir to disengage from the gas flow ports of the mounting bracket Dispose of the full reservoir properly 4 Insert the new reservoir by guiding its rubber port seals into the mounting bracket s gas flow ports gently push at the reservoir s base until it rests...

Page 19: ... until secure Main Maintenance Screen The Vitalert 3000 Series monitors include a maintenance mode that allows the setting of gas sample flow rates gas analyzer calibration and diagnostic testing of the NIBP and SpO2 monitors These maintenance functions are represented by a series of screens that you can access from the display panel In addition to these functions a Preventive Maintenance Schedule...

Page 20: ...RSION GAI SW VERSION GAS BENCH SW VERSION V 1 0 7 V 1 2 3 V 1 0 1 SERVICE PERSON IDENTIFICATION SERVICE TYPE Accessing the Maintenance Screens Specific maintenance screens are accessed through the Main Maintenance Screen as follows 1 Use the rotary dial to position the cursor on PMS or MONITORS 2 Press the dial to enter the selection NOTE The monitor must be cycled through the Standby mode at the ...

Page 21: ... Rotate the dial to select the desired month for the next PMS reminder 4 Press the dial to save the setting The recommended PMS interval for the Vitalert 3000 Series monitors is three months If the current date exceeds that which has been selected and entered a Preventive Maintenance Due message will appear on the power on diagnostics screen MAIN PMS SCHEDULE MONITORS KEYS MAR ROTATE DIAL TO MOVE ...

Page 22: ...t values for SpO2 and Pulse to verify that the pulse oximeter is operational A calibration check can be made by disconnecting the SpO2 sensor prior to power up and connecting a Nellcor model PT 2500 Pocket Tester The screen should then display an SpO2 value of 81 1 and a Pulse value of 61 1 To return to the main maintenance screen or select another maintenance screen 1 Use the rotary dial to posit...

Page 23: ...T 4 Press the dial to begin cuff inflation 5 Wait one minute then compare gauge pressure to CUFF PRESSURE VALUE The readings should agree within 5 mm Hg The Cuff Pressure Value will be displayed until the cuff deflates approximately four minutes after the start of inflation The STATUS line will then display the result of the test MAIN PMS SCHEDULE MONITORS KEYS ROTATE DIAL TO MOVE CURSOR PRESS TO ...

Page 24: ...lear of any fluid or obstructions Replace them if necessary A 96 inch sample line NAD P N 4108103 must be attached when performing the sample line flow calibration MAIN PMS SCHEDULE MONITORS KEYS ADJUST FLOW ROTATE DIAL TO MOVE CURSOR PRESS TO ACTIVATE FEATURE SU30044 STORE LOW STORE HIGH SPO2 NIBP SAMPLE LINE GAS ANALYZER PLACE A FLOW METER AT THE EXHAUST PORT SELECT ADJUST FLOW KEY AND PRESS DIA...

Page 25: ...e dial until the flow meter connected to the exhaust port reaches a maximum flow plateau 4 Adjust the variable flow restrictor next to the water trap reservoir until the flow meter indicates 220 ml min Turn the screw to the left to increase the flow or to the right to decrease it 5 Press the rotary dial 6 Proceed with the flow calibrations OXIMETER SENSOR BP CUFF VARIABLE FLOW RESTRICTOR SU30048 3...

Page 26: ...n procedure 1 Use the rotary dial to position the cursor on the ADJUST FLOW selection 2 Press the rotary dial 3 Rotate the dial until the flow meter connected to the exhaust port indicates 190 ml min Then slowly turn the dial clockwise until the flow meter indicates 200 ml min 4 Press the rotary dial 5 Use the rotary dial to position the cursor on the STORE HIGH selection 6 Block sample line for a...

Page 27: ...line occlusion The Line Block advisory should disappear within 5 seconds Gas Analyzer Accuracy Test Perform the following accuracy test to determine whether a Span Calibration is needed NOTE Before performing an Accuracy Test or Span Cal ensure that the CO2 UNITS is set to and that the monitor has been powered for at least 15 minutes Refer to the Monitor Setup Screen section of the Vitalert 3000 S...

Page 28: ...unit must be calibrated annually regardless of accuracy test results Gas Analyzer Maintenance Screen Span calibration procedures To enter the Gas Analyzer Maintenance Screen 1 Press the key and adjust the sample flow to maximum MONITOR SETUP 2 Measure the flow rate at the exhaust port on the rear of the monitor 3 Return to the Main Maintenance Screen by simultaneously pressing and holding the and ...

Page 29: ...alibration is attempted the monitor must have been powered for at least 30 minutes and the MODE READY message must appear on the screen 8 Attach a calibration adapter NAD P N 4110716 to the calibration gas cylinder NAD P N 4110599 Calibration kit including cylinder and adapter is NAD P N 4110683 9 Connect the the gas sample line to the Luer fitting on the calibration gas adapter 10 Adjust the flow...

Page 30: ...d screen Tilt Bezel Friction Adjustment The front bezel should be able to stay in any position within the tilt range If a friction adjustment needs to be made proceed as follows 1 Turn the friction adjustment hex head socket screws located on both sides of the bezel using a 1 8 hex wrench or driver Refer to the figure below Clockwise rotation tightens the bezel counterclockwise rotation loosens th...

Page 31: ...5 Attach the sensor to the operator s finger and obtain pulse and oxygen saturation readings Verify that a stable reading is obtained for both SpO2 and pulse 1 6 Disconnect the sensor from the finger 1 7 After ten seconds the Warning message NO OXI PULSE should appear on the central alarm display 1 8 Re connect the sensor to the finger 1 9 Enter the Alarms Limits Screen Ensure that the alarms are ...

Page 32: ...om the hose assembly 2 2 Press the key NIBP START 2 3 When the NIBP pump stops verify that the Advisory message BP CUFF LEAK appears on the central alarm display 2 4 Perform the NIBP Cuff Pressure Check Procedure see NIBP Maintenance Screen earlier in this section 2 5 Verify the NIBP test status PASS 2 6 Verify NIBP accuracy by comparing gauge pressure to the CUFF PRESSURE VALUE displayed on the s...

Page 33: ...tion earlier in this section 3 1 1 With the flow rate at its lowest setting verify that the low flow reading is 100 ml min 25 ml 3 1 2 With the flow rate at its highest setting verify that the high flow reading is 200 ml min 25 ml 3 1 3 With the sample line occluded verify that the Advisory LINE BLOCK appears on the central alarm display NOTE When the sample line is fully occluded flow should drop...

Page 34: ...rement appears on the screen 3 14 The Caution message APNEA CO2 should appear on the central alarm display within 15 seconds 3 15 The APNEA CO2 message should be upgraded to a Warning on the central alarm display within the next 15 second period 30 seconds total 3 16 Breathe short repetitive breaths into the sample line in order to generate an inspired CO2 0 7 3 17 Verify that the Advisory message...

Page 35: ...LO CAUTION 2 15 STAT INTERVAL Following completion of all calibrations verifications set the cursor to RESET HOURS selection and press rotary dial to reset the Hours Run Since Last Service to zero After reseting hours to zero Vitalert 3000 shall be cycled through STBY NOTES Electrical Safety Testing to include chassis Leakage and Ground Continuity check shall be performed by qualified personnel on...

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Page 37: ...urn as soon as possible Call tags are valid for three business days only Use the shipping container and packaging materials from the replacement Vilatert monitor to repack your return unit Remove and discard the auxiliary water trap before packaging the return Vitalert monitor Retain the power cord as well as all connecting cables and hoses unless otherwise directed by the North American Dräger Se...

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Page 40: ...rd PA 18969 215 721 5400 215 721 9561 Sales Fax 215 723 5935 Service Fax Part Number 4112678 005 Vitalert 3000 Series Setup and Installation Manual Rev Date December 12 1995 1995 N A D Inc RETURN TO CD ROM TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

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