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13.1 Pre-use test checklist
Symptom Possible Cause User remedy
Step 3a) Pass -
continue
to step 3b
The ventilator does not turn
on.
1. Batteries are completely
discharged.
2. Batteries are
disconnected.
1. Remove the ventilator from
service. & charge batteries.
2. Remove the ventilator from
service, connect batteries &
charge batteries.
Step 3b) Pass -
continue
to step 3c
No high priority alarm 1. System failure Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 3c) Pass -
continue
to step 3d
No mains fail triple beep 1. Power supply fault. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 3d) Pass -
continue
to step 3e
Mains disconnected icon not
present.
1. Mains power connected.
2. Ventilator using Version
3 to 4.1 software.
1. Disconnect mains power.
2. Use appropriate user
manual relevant to installed
software.
Step 3e) Pass -
continue
to step 3f
No “No gas” alarm present. 1. Air & Oxygen connected. 1. Disconnect gas supplies.
Step 3g) Pass -
continue
to step 3h
No continuous tone. 1. Hardware failure. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 4c) Pass -
continue
to step 4d
Mains connected icon not
present.
1. Mains power not
connected.
2. Ventilator using Version
3 to 4.1 software.
1. Connect mains power.
2. Use appropriate user
manual relevant to installed
software.
Step 4e) Pass -
continue
to step 4f
“No Air” alarm not triggered. 1. Hardware failure. 1. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 4g) Pass -
continue
to step 4h
“No Air” alarm did not cancel. 1. No air supply
1. Hardware failure.
1. Connect air supply.
1. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 4h) Pass -
continue
to step 5
No beep heard when control
pressed.
1. Hardware failure of
backup alarm sounder.
1. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 5 Pass -
continue
to step 6a
High Pressure alarm is not
triggered.
1. System failure Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
Step 6a) Pass -
continue
to step 6b
Display of one of the following
alarm messages:
1. Calibrate Oxygen Cell
2. Oxygen Cell Exhausted
3. Oxygen Calibration Fail
4. Oxygen Cell Disconnected.
or
5. Measured O2% below 21%
1. Oxygen supply issue.
2. Oxygen cell exhausted
3. Oxygen supply issue.
4. Hardware failure.
5. System needs two point
calibration.
1. Carry out two point oxygen
calibration, if alarm reappears
remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
2. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
3. Carry out two point oxygen
calibration, if alarm reappears
remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
4. Remove the ventilator from
service and send for repair.
5. Carry out two point oxygen
calibration,