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6.3.3.2
Apnea Alarm Test
1. Set the Apnea alarm setting to 10 seconds. Exit to the Home screen.
2. Press the Therapy button to start therapy.
3. Remove the closed end cap. Verify that the device triggers to IPAP.
4. Replace the closed end cap. Verify that the Apnea alarm occurs in approximately 10 seconds.
5. Press the control dial twice to silence and clear the alarm.
6. Press and hold the Therapy button for 2 seconds to end therapy.
7. 7. Set the Apnea Alarm setting to Off.
8. Record the Apnea alarm test result on the data sheet.
6.3.3.3
Low Minute Ventilation Alarm Test
1. Press the Therapy button to start therapy.
2. Simulate 6 breaths by alternately occluding and opening the outlet port for 2 seconds each.
3. With the therapy still on, set the Low Minute Ventilation Alarm setting = 10.0 LPM.
4. Simulate 1 or 2 breaths by occluding and opening the outlet port.
5. Verify that the Low Minute Ventilation alarm occurs.
6. Press and hold the Therapy button for 2 seconds to end therapy.
7. Set the Low Minute Ventilation Alarm setting to 0.0 (Off).
8. Record the Low Minute Ventilation alarm test result on the data sheet.
6.3.3.4
Loss of Power Alarm Test
1. While the device is providing therapy, remove the power connector and verify that Loss of Power
alarm sounds.
2. Reconnect power and verify that the device resumes providing therapy.
3. Record the test result on the data sheet.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When testing is complete, and before patient use, adjust the device to the appropriate patient
settings if applicable.
