Operator’s Manual LTV
®
Series ventilator Page 13-7
p/n 10664, Rev. Y
To clean the exhalation valve, sense line(s), wye and reusable patient circuit:
For purposes of cleaning, the patient circuit with exhalation valve and all accessories must be
detached from the ventilator.
1) Disassemble the exhalation valve as shown and remove the diaphragm and compression spring.
If using a patient circuit with a PEEP valve; remove the exhalation valve retainer collar (rotate)
and pull the PEEP valve assembly off the exhalation valve body. USE CAUTION: The
diaphragm and spring may become dislodged.
2) Remove exhalation valve diaphragm and compression spring.