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CO
2
sensor
over tem-
perature
Low priority.
Temperature at CO
2
sensor too
high.
Remove the sensor from
the airway, and disconnect
the sensor from the CO
2
module. Reconnect.
Verify that system is run-
ning within the specified
environmental conditions.
Check for excessive airway
temperature (examples:
caused by defective humidi-
fier, heater wire, or probe).
CO
2
sensor
tempera-
ture unsta-
ble
Operator Message. CO
2
sensor measurement is
fluctuating. This is normal
during startup.
If message is displayed dur-
ing startup, no action is
needed.
If message is displayed dur-
ing operation, recalibrate
sensor.
CO
2
sensor
warming
up
Operator Message. CO
2
sensor
operating temperature not yet
reached or unstable.
Wait for sensor to warm up.
CF disk full Operator Message. Inadequate
space on CompactFlash® device
to complete requested file trans-
fer.
Insert CompactFlash®
device with adequate stor-
age space.
Confirm
mode
change first
Operator Message. A mode
change was begun, but not com-
pleted.
Confirm mode change in
Controls
window before
proceeding.
Cuff dis-
connection
Medium priority.
Cuff pressure cannot be built up.
Check cuff and cuff con-
nection. Check cuff control-
ler. Switch OFF cuff
controller. Maintain cuff
pressure manually.
Cuff leak Low priority.
Cuff leak is detected.
Check cuff and cuff con-
nection. Check cuff control-
ler. Switch OFF cuff
controller. Maintain cuff
pressure manually.
Table 10-2. Alarms and other messages
Alarm Definition Complete these actions