Chapter 2
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V60 Ventilator Service Manual
1049766 Rev A
Warnings and Cautions
2.3 Operation
WARNING:
To prevent possible patient injury, avoid setting alarm limits to extreme
values, which can render the alarm system useless.
2.4 Alarms and
Messages
WARNING:
If AC power fails and the backup battery is not installed or is depleted, an
audible and visual alarm annunciates for at least 2 minutes. Immediately
discontinue ventilator use and secure an alternative means of ventilation. As
in most ventilators with passive exhalation ports, when power is lost,
sufficient air is not provided through the circuit and exhaled air may be
rebreathed.
2.5 Care and
Maintenance
WARNING:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, power down the ventilator and
disconnect it from AC power before cleaning or servicing it.
WARNING:
WARNING: To prevent patient or ventilator contamination, inspect and replace
the main flow bacteria filter between patients and at regular intervals (or as
stated by the manufacturer).
WARNING:
WARNING: To prevent possible patient injury, inspect and verify the proper
operation of the exhalation port regularly during use.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to sterilize or autoclave the ventilator.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to the ventilator, use only those cleaning
agents listed in this manual.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to the touchscreen, take care when cleaning
it. Do not drip water and/or soap solution. After cleaning and rinsing,
remove all moisture with a dry, soft cloth. Never clean the touchscreen
with an abrasive brush or device, since this will cause irreparable
damage.
CAUTION:
To avoid introducing foreign matter into the ventilator and to ensure
proper system performance, change the air inlet filter at regular intervals
(or as stipulated by your institution).
CAUTION:
To ensure proper system performance, use a Respironics-approved air
inlet filter.
CAUTION:
Because some environments cause a quicker collection of lint and dust
than others, inspect the filters more often when needed. The air inlet
filter should be replaced; the cooling fan filter should be cleaned.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to the ventilator, always ship it with the
original packing material. If the original material is not available, contact
Respironics to order replacements.
