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6.9.2 Test the O2 Concentration Monitoring and Alarms
NOTE
z This test is not required if no O
2
sensor is configured.
1. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the bag position.
2. Remove the O
2
sensor. After two to three minutes, make sure that the sensor measures
approximately 21% O
2
in room air.
3. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the FiO
2
low alarm
limit to 50%.
4. Make sure that a low FiO
2
alarm occurs.
5. Set the FiO
2
low alarm limit back to a value less than the measured FiO
2
value and make
sure that the alarm cancels.
6. Put the O
2
sensor back in the breathing system.
7. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the FiO
2
high
alarm limit to 50%.
8. Connect the manual bag to the manual bag port. Push the O
2
flush button
to fill the
manual bag. Make sure that the sensor measures approximately 100% O
2.
9. Make sure that a high FiO
2
alarm occurs.
10. Set the FiO
2
high alarm limit to 100% and make sure that the alarm cancels.
6.9.3 Test the Low Minute Volume Alarm
1. Make sure that MV alarm is switched on.
2. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the MV low alarm
limit to 8.0 L/min.
3. Make sure that a low MV alarm occurs.
4. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the MV low alarm
limit to 2.0 L/min.