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8. Functional Tests
The following functional tests must be carried out to ensure that this equipment
is working correctly before connection to a patient.
• NOTE: IF ANY OF THESE TESTS DO NOT FUNCTION AS DESCRIBED,
THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THE UNIT SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN REPAIRED. PLEASE CONTACT AN SLE APPROVED ENGINEER, OR
SLE.
With Power switch set to OFF carry out the following steps.
Connect AIR, OXYGEN Hoses to ventilator and plug into
gas supplies, at a gas pressure of about 4 bar.
Connect mains cable to a suitably rated and grounded
electrical power source.
Connect SLE approved patient circuit with test lung to the ventilator. For further
information see page 44 or instructions supplied with patient circuit.
8.1 Pressure Regulators and Gauges
Check the CPAP/PEEP regulator, by turning the control from minimum to
maximum making sure the large gauge reads between 0 and greater than 15.
Check the INSPIRATORY regulator, by turning the control from minimum to
maximum and making sure that the system driving pressure gauge reads between
minimum and maximum, this gauge is for indication only and not for measuring
operating pressures. Return regulators to minimum.
•Regulator Controls are lockable. Push to lock, Pull to unlock.
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