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the equipment in operation, the performance of the equipment will not be affected, and the accuracies
will be maintained.
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After a period of long interruptions to the electrical network, connect the equipment to the electrical
network, switch on the equipment and wait for 30 min. Perform calibrations and autotest.
When switching from battery to electrical network, the performance of the equipment is not affected.
Alarms related to the battery are ceased and the battery icon is displayed.
Icon
Description
Alarm
Equipment charged and
connected to electrical network
No alarm
Equipment operating on battery,
with load above 50%
Low priority “No AC power”
Equipment operating on battery,
with load between 50% and 20%
Medium priority “Low battery”
Equipment operating on battery
with load below 20%
High priority "Low battery"
Equipment connected to electrical
network and battery charging
No alarm
5.3 Verification Before Use
The purpose of this verification is to ensure greater safety through some simple and quick procedures
that must be performed before each use or at least at the beginning of each work period.
Table 4 - Verification before use
Item
Procedure
1
Verify that the machine is turned off.
2
Perform a visual inspection of the equipment and its components, seeking to
assess the integrity of the equipment.
3
Verify that all components are properly connected or inserted.
4
Verify that the integrated valve is installed correctly and is firmly seated. Also
note the conditions of the diaphragm.
5
Verify the tight connection of the distal flow sensor to the expiratory valve.
