Chapter 8
Performance Verification
REF 580-1000-02 G
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4. Touch
Air
on the Hardware screen and set the flow to 1 LPM (Figure 8-
16). Verify that the
Air Position
display reads from 185 to 525 steps.
Figure 8-16: Diagnostic Mode - Setting Air Flow
5. Touch
Air
and set the flow to 180 LPM. Check that the
Air Position
display corresponds to the set altitude:
6. Connect a patient circuit and analyzer to the ventilator as shown in
7. Set the analyzer’s function to read LPM (set a flow range capable of
measuring 180 LPM air).
8. Check that set air flow corresponds to measured flow:
Ventilator Altitude Setting
Air Position
Display
0 - 2000 ft.
930 - 1215 steps
2001 - 4000 ft.
910 - 1190 steps
4001 - 6000 ft.
890 - 1165 steps
6001 - 8000 ft.
875 - 1145 steps
8001 - 10,000 ft.
855 - 1125 steps
Touch
Air
and set the
flow to:
Check that the analyzer and
Air Flow
and
Exhalation Flow
displays read:
5 LPM
4.5 to 5.5 LPM
10 LPM
9 to 11 LPM
20 LPM
18 to 22 LPM
50 LPM
45 to 55 LPM
100 LPM
90 to 110 LPM
120 LPM
108 to 132 LPM
