SECTION
3
CALIBRATION AND OPERATIONAL VERIFICATION PROCEDURE
3.1
GENERAL
This section. describes the various test and calibration procedures.
The unit should be tested periodically to verify that operation is within
the specifications. The Operational verification should be performed at
least every month. If the BREEZE is subjected to heavy usage the
frequency of the operational verification should be increased
accordingly. All alarms (audible and visual) and the
F102 should be
checked regularly (every
24
hours) if the unit is used continuously.
NOTE: The unit should be inspected each time new usage is begun.
3.2
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance on the ventilator should be completed after
every 3000 hours of operation (or earlier if required), or a minimum of
once each year. The Preventive Maintenance is intended to be done
in the hospital.
The preventive maintenance includes:
*
Visual inspection of external surfaces, controls,
attachments and accessories.
*
Replacing the Air and O2 mixer inlet filters (part no.
MFK11 OA).
Cleaning the air inlet Water Trap (WTR300P) and replacing
the jar filter
(JFK100P).
*
Removing top cover and visually inspecting the interior, all
tubing, wires and wiring connectors,
screws,nuts and
hardware, checking the general condition of the
components.
*
Performing operational verification on the unit and
recalibration of the unit if required.
CAUTION
:
Do not use strong solutions for cleaning the unit. Use
only alcohol or a mild soap solution.