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VPAP® III, VPAP III ST, VPAP III ST-A Service Manual
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Flow calibration test
Flow calibration test
Flow calibration test
Flow calibration test
1 Select
Performance Tests>Flow calibration test,
or press the
Perform the flow
calibration test
button at the top of the main window.
2 Set up the test equipment as instructed by the software.
3 Select
Next
and follow the steps as instructed.
If the flow generator fails this test, follow the procedures outlined in
Section 7 Calibration
procedures
to do a full recalibration of the flow generator.
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Blower test
Blower test
Blower test
Blower test
The blower test is used to test the performance of the motor and to determine whether there are
any impediments in the air path.
1 Select
Performance Tests>Blower test
, or press the
Perform the blower test
button at
the top of the main window.
2 Set up the test equipment as instructed by the software.
3 Select
Next
and follow the steps as instructed.
If the flow generator fails this test, check the flow generator airpath is clear and ensure the test
set-up is correct. If the unit continues to fail, replace the blower then follow the procedures
outlined in
Section 7 Calibration procedures
to do a full recalibration of the flow generator.
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10 Audible alarm test
Audible alarm test
Audible alarm test
Audible alarm test
1 Select
Performance Tests>Audible alarm test,
or press the
Perform the audible
alarm test
button at the top of the main window.
2 The following window will appear:
3 Follow the instructions on screen. Once complete press the
Pass
or
Fail
button to close the
window.
If the flow generator fails this test, the buzzer on the Main PCB will need to be replaced. After
replacing the buzzer, repeat the Pressure calibration test, Flow calibration test and Audible alarm
test from the general inspection procedures.
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VPAP III ST-A alarm test (VPAP III ST-A only)
VPAP III ST-A alarm test (VPAP III ST-A only)
VPAP III ST-A alarm test (VPAP III ST-A only)
1 Hold down the alarm mute key for 3 seconds.
2 Once the key is released the alarm should sound and the LED should flash for 10 seconds.
