Page 15-20 LTV
®
Series ventilator Operator’s Manual
p/n 10664, Rev. Y
Symptoms Possible Causes What to Do
Exhalation drive line leaking
or loose.
Exhalation valve leaking
during inspiration.
Check the exhalation drive line at both
the ventilator and exhalation valve ends.
Verify the line is securely seated and not
leaking.
Verify the exhalation valve is not leaking
during inspiration. If it is leaking, open
the exhalation valve and remove the
diaphragm and spring. Reseat the spring
and diaphragm valve and snap the peep
valve back in place. See page 13-11 for
a diagram of correct exhalation valve
assembly.
If necessary, replace the exhalation
diaphragm, PEEP spring or exhalation
valve with a new one.
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Repeated
DISC/SENSE alarms.
Internal problem with the
ventilator.
Immediately contact a certified
Pulmonetic Systems’ service technician.
Repeated XDCR
FAULT alarms.
Internal problem with the
ventilator.
Immediately contact a certified
Pulmonetic Systems’ service technician.
Electro static discharge
(ESD).
Clear the alarm. Reduce static causing
conditions in the operating environment.
Fan was bumped or
temporarily stopped while
cleaning fan filter.
Clear the alarm. No further action
required if alarm does not reoccur.
HW FAULT alarm
Internal problem with the
ventilator.
If problem reoccurs, immediately contact
a certified Pulmonetic Systems’ service
technician.
RESET alarm occurs
after ventilator is
operated on internal
battery until it is fully
depleted.
Internal battery depleted. This is a normal. Clear the alarm and
charge the internal battery (see page 14-
11 for instructions on charging the
internal battery).
Electro static discharge
(ESD).
Clear the alarm. Reduce static causing
conditions in the operating environment.
RESET, CRC,
STACK, POST, or
RUNAWAY alarms
Internal problem with the
ventilator.
If problem reoccurs, immediately contact
a certified Pulmonetic Systems’ service
technician.
NO CAL DATA alarm.
NO CAL displayed in
place of monitored
values.
Failed or missing calibration
records.
Immediately contact a certified
Pulmonetic Systems’ service technician.
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