Mindray WATO EX-65 - Alarm Tests; Prepare for Alarm Tests

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6.9 Alarm Tests
The anesthesia machine performs a self test after started. The alarm lamp flashes yellow and
red once in turn and then a beep is given. Then the display shows the start-up screen and
enters the standby screen after 30 seconds. This means that audio and visual alarm indicators
begin to work normally.
6.9.1 Prepare for Alarm Tests
1. Connect a test lung or manual bag to the Y piece patient connection.
2. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the mechanical ( ) position.
3. Set the system switch to the
position.
4. Set the system to Standby.
5. Set the ventilator controls as follows:
 Ventilation mode: select the [Vent Mode] shortcut key and then [VCV].
 [TV]: 500 ml.
 [Rate]: 12 BPM.
 [I:E]: 1:2.
 [Plimit]: 30 cmH
2
O.
 [PEEP]: OFF.
6. Push the O
2
flush button to fill the bellows, folding bag rising to the top.
7. Turn the O
2
flow control to set the O
2
flow to 0.5 to 1 L/min.
8 Press the
key and select [Ok] from the pop-up menu to exit the standby status.
9. Make sure that:
 The ventilator displays the correct data.
 The folding bag inside the bellows inflates and deflates normally during
mechanical ventilation.