Instructions for Use | Alarms and System Messages
Alarms and System Messages 56
LOW FIO
2
The measured FiO
2
is less than or equal to the low FiO
2
alarm setting for 10 seconds in active therapy.
Confirm proper connection of the oxygen source.
• When using low-flow oxygen, check for unnecessary leaks. Increase flow rate if possible.
• When using high pressure oxygen, check for excessive leaks.
• If the alarm persists, calibrate the oxygen sensor. See “chapter 7, Device Options.”
performance
during active
The alarm is automatically resolved when the measured FiO
2
2
active therapy.
Device will continue to operate.
21 to 95% in increments of 1%.
HIGH FIO
2
The measured FiO
2
is greater than or equal to the high FiO
2
alarm setting for 10 seconds.
• Confirm proper connection of the oxygen source.
• When using low-flow oxygen, decrease the flow rate if possible.
•
If the alarm persists, calibrate the oxygen sensor. See “chapter 7, Device Options.”
2
sensor
100% O
2
must not be active. This alarm is disabled when 100% O
2
is active
performance
during active
The alarm is automatically resolved when the measured FiO
2
2
active therapy (for 10 consecutive seconds).
Device will continue to operate.
27 to 100% in increments of 1%
Low-priority System Alarms
STUCK KEY
A stuck On/Off (Standby) button or Alarm Silence button has been detected for at least 120 seconds.
Contact Philips Respironics Customer Service
performance
during active
Device will continue to operate.
INLET FILTER BLOCKED
The inlet filter becomes blocked and delivered therapy is reduced.
Remove the filter. If the filter is the air-inlet foam filter, rinse it according to the instructions in the
“Cleaning and Disinfection” chapter. Otherwise, replace the filter.
performance
during active
Device will continue to operate.
Because the inlet filter is blocked, the pressure generated by the ventilator is less than 75% of the
estimated outlet pressure based on the nominal performance characteristics of the device.
CHECK PROXIMAL PRESSURE LINE