Percussionaire IPV-2C - Chapter 10: Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Common Problems

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Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
CAUTION: If you notice any unexplained changes in the performance of the
device, if the device is making unusual sounds, or if the device is dropped or damaged
in any way, discontinue use and contact an authorized Percussionaire® service center.
Check inlet gas source.
Rotate Operational Pressure
knob clockwise until 40 psi is
indicated.
Check MASTER switch ON.
Check battery orientation and
strength.
Check both tubing connections.
Check if Phasitron® 5 patient
port is occluded or connected
to patient.
Disconnect yellow tubing from
IPV®-2C to verify constant ow.
Check both yellow tubing
connections.
Check nebulizer bowl for ow
out of nebulizer bae
(Phasitron® 5 diagram).
No ow from aerosol connector,
service required.
Reconnect Yellow Connections.
Clean or replace Phasitron® 5.
Check inlet gas source.
Check MASTER switch ON/OFF.
Check REMOTE connector for
blockage.
Check Operational Pressure
regulator.
Check REMOTE connector for
external blockage.
Percussion knob doesn’t change
rate.
Witnessed stall event.
Connect to Gas Source
Replace or repair MASTER switch.
Service required.
Service required .
Rotate percussion knob
counterclockwise.
Service required.
Connect to Gas Source.
Service required.
Replace or repair MASTER switch..
Service required.
Replace batteries.
Reconnect red connections.
Occlude patient end of
Phasitron® 5 if not connected
to a patient.
No pressure
indication on the
Operational
Pressure gauge
No percussions
Slow percussion rate
Percussion works,
but stalls
No display on
PDM
Nebulizer not
aerosolizing
Problem Examine Repair