Mindray WATO EX-65, Operator'S Manual

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6.9 Alarm Tests
The anesthesia machine performs a self test after started. The alarm lamp flashes yellow and
red once in turn and then a beep is given. Then the display shows the start-up screen and
enters the standby screen after 30 seconds. This means that audio and visual alarm indicators
begin to work normally.
6.9.1 Prepare for Alarm Tests
1. Connect a test lung or manual bag to the Y piece patient connection.
2. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the mechanical ( ) position.
3. Set the system switch to the position.
4. Set the system to Standby.
5. Set the ventilator controls as follows:
‹
Ventilation mode: select the [
Vent Mode
] shortcut key and then [
VCV
].
‹
[
TV
]: 500 ml.
‹ [
Rate
]: 12 BPM.
‹
[
I:E
]: 1:2.
‹
[
Plimit
]: 30 cmH
2
O.
‹ [
PEEP
]: OFF.
6. Push the O
2
flush button to fill the bellows, folding bag rising to the top.
7. Turn the O
2
flow control to set the O
2
flow to 0.5 to 1 L/min.
8 Press the key and select [
Ok
] from the pop-up menu to exit the standby status.
9. Make sure that:
‹ The ventilator displays the correct data.
‹
The folding bag inside the bellows inflates and deflates normally during
mechanical ventilation.