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SERVICE PROCEDURES
6.2 Control Unit Patient Block
Assembly - Removal
On a regular basis (in line with hospital
procedures for infection control), the
patient block (1) must be removed,
cleaned and sterilised.
1. Detach the hoses from the outlets
(2).
Note different diameters for correct
refitment.
2. Undo the securing knobs (3).
3. Carefully detach the assembly (1)
from the control unit.
Note that resistance will be felt until
the metal tubes (4) disengage.
4. Wash thoroughly, then sterilise, as
recommended in section 6.3.
Do not disassemble.
Refitting
5. Position the patient block and push
fully into the control unit, ensuring
that the metal tubes (4) are engaged
in their unions.
6. Fit the securing knobs (3).
7. Function test the ventilator.
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