Section 3: Performance Verification
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3.3.2.2 Pneumatic Leakage—Adult
The pneumatic leakage test verifies the integrity of the pneumatic system in
the adult mode. Prior to performing this procedure, the setup procedure in
paragraph 3.3.2 must be completed.
1.
Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons until menu item 33 is displayed in
the SYSTOLIC display.
2.
Press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT button.
3.
Press the START/STOP button. The simulator begins to pressurize. The
current pressure reading will be displayed in the DIASTOLIC display
until the test is completed.
4.
Approximately 4 to 5 minutes later, the simulator will depressurize. The
SYSTOLIC display indicates menu item “33.0.” The DIASTOLIC display
indicates the change in pressure in mmHg from the reference pressure
reading until the end of the 4 to 5 minute period.
5.
A reading of 6 mmHg or less indicates successful completion of the test.
6.
Return to the service mode steady state by pressing the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button.
3.3.2.3 Pneumatic Leakage—Neonate
The pneumatic leakage test verifies the integrity of the pneumatic system in
the neonate mode. Prior to performing this procedure, the setup procedure in
paragraph 3.3.2 must be completed.
1.
Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons until menu item 34 is displayed in
the SYSTOLIC display.
2.
Press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT button.
3.
Press the START/STOP button. The simulator begins to pressurize. The
current pressure reading will be displayed until the test is completed.
4.
Approximately 4 to 5 minutes later, the simulator will depressurize. The
SYSTOLIC display indicates menu item “34.0.” The DIASTOLIC display
indicates the change in pressure in mmHg from the reference pressure
reading until the end of the 4 to 5 minute period.
5.
A reading of 6 mmHg or less indicates successful completion of the test.
6.
Return to the service mode steady state by pressing the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button.
