Chapter 8
Performance Verification
REF 580-1000-02 G
Esprit® Ventilator Service Manual © Respironics, Inc.
8-3
Required Test
Equipment
Table 8-3 summarizes the test equipment required, and Table 8-4 summarizes
the service accessories required for performance verification. Check the
calibration status of all test equipment before use.
Removal/replacement: Exhalation flow
sensor
Electrical safety
EST
Air flow accuracy
Gas volume accuracy
Removal/replacement: Exhalation valve
assembly
All
Removal/replacement: Primary alarm
Electrical safety
EST
Alarm output signal, volume, and remote alarm
Heated exhalation filter and power fail alarm
Removal/replacement/adjustment: Pressure
relief valve, poppet
Electrical safety
EST
Pressure accuracy
Removal/replacement: Air system check
valve (CV2), inspiratory non-rebreathing
check valve (CV3), expiratory non-
rebreathing check valve (CV4)
All
Removal/replacement: Crossover solenoid
(SOL1), safety valve pilot solenoid (SOL2),
exhalation pressure transducer solenoid
(SOL3), inspiratory pressure transducer
solenoid (SOL4)
Electrical safety
EST
Pressure accuracy
PEEP system
Removal/replacement: Oxygen regulator
Electrical safety
EST
Oxygen flow accuracy
Gas volume accuracy
Oxygen accuracy
Removal/replacement: Heated bacteria filter
door, heater
Electrical safety
EST
Heated exhalation filter and power fail alarm
Removal/replacement: 10.4-in. GUI
assembly or GUI components
Electrical safety
EST
10.4-in. GUI upgrade kit installation
All
Service Performed
Required Tests
Table 8-2: Performance Verification Test Requirements