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V60 Ventilator Service Manual
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Chapter 1. Introduction and Intended Use
The V60 ventilator is a microprocessor-controlled, positive pressure ventilator
assist system. The ventilator provides noninvasive and invasive ventilatory
support for spontaneously breathing adult and pediatric patients.
The ventilator has a variety of modes and monitoring capabilities to assist in
assessing performance and patient-to-ventilator synchrony. The safety features
include in-depth alarms and a variety of integrated safety and self-diagnostic
features. Many system functions are automatically checked at startup and
during operation.
The ventilator includes a touch screen user interface (UI) and navigation ring
(nav-ring) that allows the operator to select ventilator and alarm settings and
displays of ventilator and patient data.
The ventilator is designed to be upgradeable, and features communications
capabilities and an internal battery backup option.
Read this manual thoroughly before performing service or maintenance on the
V60 ventilator. This manual includes advanced troubleshooting, calibration,
and maintenance instructions for the ventilator. All maintenance and repair
work should be performed by qualified biomedical technicians who have
appropriate training and authorization to provide maintenance, repair, and
service for the V60.
Review the operating instructions for the V60 ventilator before running tests,
checking operational readiness, or initiating patient use. These instructions
include important information about ventilator safety and operation.
For additional information about accessories or related equipment, such as
humidifiers and remote alarm systems, refer to the appropriate instruction
manual prior to operating the V60 ventilator. Review the applicable warnings
and cautions in the
V60 User Manual
before operating the ventilator.
