Cleaning and
Maintenance
Section 6:
Introduction .......................................................................... 6-1
Use of Filters ......................................................................... 6-1
Inspiratory (To Patient) Port ..................................... 6-1
Expiratory (From Patient) Port ................................. 6-1
Disassembly and Reassembly Procedures .......................6-2
Rear Panel Fan Filter ................................................. 6-2
Exhalation Manifold ..................................................6-3
Exhalation Flow Sensor .......................................6-3
Exhalation Valve ...................................................6-5
Inspiratory Manifold .................................................. 6-7
Oxygen Sensor ..........................................................6-8
Fuses ...........................................................................6-8
Cleaning ...............................................................................6-9
Sterilizing ..............................................................................6-9
Autoclave Sterilization ........................................... 6-10
EtO (Ethylene Oxide) Sterilization ........................ 6-10
Guide to Cleaning and Sterilizing .................................... 6-10
Guide to Preventive Maintenance .................................... 6-12
Storing the Ventilator ......................................................... 6-14
Repackaging the Ventilator ............................................... 6-14