laerdal Suction Unit - Interpreting Test Results

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TO DISPLAY THE TEST RESULTS: After the test is completed, the Vacuum Indicator will automatically display the result from STEP 1. To display the results from STEP 2, 3 and 4, simply press the TEST-Button once for each STEP. If you continue pressing the button after the STEP 4 result has been displayed, the earlier results will be repeated (STEP 1,2,3,4,1,etc.). To exit the test program, set the Operating Knob to another position.
Note: If the LSU does not pass one or more of the steps in this test after suggested actions are taken, contact Laerdal Service Center (see section 6).
TEST STEP DISPLAYED ON THE BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR STEP 1 - Occlusions STEP 2 - Vacuum Build-Up Efficacy - within 3 seconds STEP 3 - Max. Achievable Vacuum - within 10 seconds STEP 4 - Air Leakage
TEST RESULT DISPLAYED ON THE VACUUM INDICATOR Test Passed: 100 mmHg. Test Passed: 300 mmHg. Test Passed: 500 mmHg. Test Passed: 450 mmHg.
ACTION IF TEST FAILED Check possible occlusions (e.g. twisted tubing) and run the Device Test again. Check Connectors, Tubes and Canister Lid for leakage or damage. Check exhaust outlet for occlusion and run the Device Test again Check Connectors, Tubes and Canister Lid for leakage or damage. Check exhaust outlet for occlusion and run the Device Test again Check Connectors, Tubes and Canister Lid for leakage or damage and run the Device Test again
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