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8.11 Basic Set Up
Warning: It is the operator’s responsibility to check the ventilator pressures
prior to changing modes.
Warning: The ventilator must not be connected to the patient during this set up
procedure.
Warning: Remove the key switch from the rear of the unit when in use to avoid
accidental change of modes.
Step 1. Connect SLE approved patient circuit to the Ventilator and Humidifier.
• For further information see page 44 or instructions supplied with patient
circuit.
• To test the system the patient manifold must be occluded or a Test Lung
fitted.
• Only an SLE approved patient circuit should be used with this equipment
Step 2. Set up the humidifier to manufacturer’s instructions
Step 3. Set the following ventilator conditions :-
Set the mode switch to OFF
Set all the pressure regulators to minimum.
Set the Pressure display switch to
MIN.
Set the
CPAP alarm
control to
-5 cmH
2
O
and the
PIP
alarm
control to
60 cmH
2
O.
Step 4. Select mode of ventilation to
CPAP
The ventilator will now carry out a self test as described on page 20. Ensure that
this test is completed satisfactorily before continuing.
If after completion of the above self test an alarm continues, a red light might
indicate either BLOCK or LEAK in the fresh gas tubing of the patient circuit. Ensure
that all patient fittings are correctly made and secure.
DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL ALARMS ARE CLEARED
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