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Alarm condition Priority Delay Meaning
Unsupported Battery Med. <5 s The device is running off the battery and either an incorrect battery type is
connected or communications with the battery could not be established.
Charging is disabled. During battery use the behaviour is the same as the
Critically Low Battery alarm.
Critically Low Battery
Med. <5 s The Airvo 3 battery level is critically low. Connect the Airvo 3 to a wall power
supply immediately to maintain therapy. Humidifi cation is turned off to maintain
operation of the blower and oxygen supply.
Low Battery Low <5 s The Airvo 3 battery level is low and should be connected to a wall power supply.
Therapy continues as normal.
Battery Mode:
Reduced Humidity
Low <5 s The Airvo 3 has been disconnected from the wall power supply and the
device is now running off the battery. The delivered humidity may be
reduced.
Battery Charger Fault Low <30 s The battery charger is not functioning correctly and has been disabled. Restart
the device to resolve the fault. If the issue persists, contact your service
representative.
Therapy alarm - tube
Outlet Elbow Missing High <15 s The Airvo 3 outlet elbow has been removed from the device during therapy.
Check that the outlet elbow is fully inserted into the Airvo 3. If the issue persists,
replace the outlet elbow.
Check Tube
Med. <5 s The Airvo 3 cannot detect the heated breathing tube. Check that the heated
breathing tube is not damaged and is plugged in correctly. Replace the heated
breathing tube if the problem persists.
Wrong Tube Med. <5 s The heated breathing tube is not suitable for the selected therapy, or is
damaged. Connect a suitable heated breathing tube. Replace the breathing tube
if the problem persists.
Outlet Elbow Fault Med. <5 s A fault has been detected with the outlet elbow. Check that the outlet elbow is
fully inserted into the Airvo 3. If the issue persists, replace the outlet elbow.
Outlet Elbow Too Warm Med. <5 s The outlet elbow is too warm to run start up checks. Wait for the outlet elbow to
cool down. If the issue persists, replace the outlet elbow.
Therapy alarm – high fl ow
Chamber Leak Detected Med. <30 s The water chamber has been removed. Ensure the water chamber is
correctly inserted into the Airvo 3. If the issue persists, contact your service
representative.
Leak Detected
Med. <30 s The Airvo 3 has detected a leak in the breathing circuit. Check:
• the water chamber has not been removed and is properly installed,
• the heated breathing tube is plugged in correctly or is not damaged,
• the patient interface is fi tted correctly, and
• the air fi lter is fi tted correctly.
If the issue persists, replace the consumables.
Blockage Detected
Med. <15 s The Airvo 3 has detected a blockage. Check:
• for blockages in the heated breathing tube, patient interface and inlet air
fi lter,
• the patient interface is the correct size for the patient, and
• the target fl ow rate is within the rated range of the interface.
If the issue persists, replace the consumables.
Flow Below Target Med. <2 min The Airvo 3 fl ow rate is lower than the target fl ow rate. Check:
• for blockages in the heated breathing tube, patient interface and inlet air
fi lter,
• the patient interface is the correct size for the patient, and
• the target fl ow rate is within the rated range of the interface.
If the issue persists, replace the consumables.