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Esprit® Ventilator Service Manual © Respironics, Inc.
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Chapter 8. Performance Verification
Performance verification verifies the integrity of the sensors and other critical
components in the ventilator using external measurement devices. The
performance verification consists of several tests (Table 8-1). The type of
service performed determines which tests are required (Table 8-2). Run all
tests in order.
Test Number
Description
1
Electrical safety
2
EST
3
Air flow accuracy
4
Oxygen flow accuracy
5
Pressure accuracy
6
PEEP system
7
Breath rate
8
Alarm output signal, volume, and
remote alarm
9
Gas volume accuracy
10
Oxygen accuracy
11
Heated exhalation filter power fail
alarm
12
Neonatal Option
13
Backup Battery and External Battery
(if installed)
Table 8-1: Performance Verification Tests
Service Performed
Required Tests
Annual preventive maintenance
All
12,500-hour preventive maintenance
All
Installation: Neonatal option
Electrical Safety
EST
Neonatal option testing
Removal/replacement: AC distribution panel
Electrical Safety
EST
Removal/replacement: Power supply
Electrical Safety
EST
Backup Battery and External Battery
Table 8-2: Performance Verification Test Requirements