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12. Ventilator Set-up
12.1 Preparing the Ventilator for Use
To prepare the ventilator for setup and later patient
ventilation, carry out the following steps. If
commissioning the ventilator for the first time please
refer to the installation chapter in the Technical
Information section of this manual.
Step 1. Cleaning
Make sure that the ventilator has been cleaned in
accordance with the instructions in “Cleaning,
Disinfection and Sterilization” on page 150.
Step 2. Connection of Oxygen and Air Hoses to
the Ventilator
Connect the Air and Oxygen supply hoses to the
ports on the rear of the ventilator (A).
DO NOT connect the hoses to the wall supply.
Step 3. Fit the Exhalation Block and Silencer to
the Gas Manifolds
Connect the silencer to the exhalation block and
then place the assembly onto the gas manifold (B).
Lock the exhalation block by turning the clamp
through 90 degrees until it is vertical (C).
Close the side flap.
Air inlet
Oxygen
Oxygen supply
Air supply hose
A
hose
inlet