Avance
3-4 M1204616
Turning on the system
1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Make sure the
system circuit breaker is on.
• The mains indicator is lit when AC power is connected.
• Battery is charging if it is not already fully charged.
1. System switch
2. Mains indicator
Figure 3-1 • Mains indicator and system switch
2. Check that the breathing system is properly connected.
CAUTION Do not turn on the system with the right-hand (inspiratory)
port plugged.
3. Turn the System switch to On.
The display shows the power-up screen.
The system does a series of automated self tests.
4. Perform a Machine Check before the first case of the day.
5. Perform a preoperative checkout before each case. See the
“Preoperative checkout” section.
Note The system must perform a power-up self test after 12 hours of
remaining on. If the system has been on longer than 12 hours without
a power-up self test, the ‘Turn power Off and On for self tests’ alarm
occurs. Turn the power off and then back on between cases to
resolve the alarm.