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• Unlock the exhalation block by
turning the clamp through 90
degrees until it is horizontal.
• Gently pull away the exhalation
block and silencer from the gas
ports.
• Separate the silencer and exhalation
block.
Refitting the silencer and exhalation block is the reversal of removal. Do not
force the exhalation block into place.
27.2.1 Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization Chart
Tab le 1
Warning (General): Do not insert any object (such as a needle) in to the gas
ports. This action will result in damage to the port. If the user believes there
is a foreign object in a gas port, please refer the ventilator to qualified
service personnel for inspection and repair.
Note: The silencer should be autoclaved only. If the silencer is found to
have visual contamination internally, discard and replace with a new
silencer.
27.3 Cleaning Method
Note: Cleaning is an essential prerequisite to disinfection and sterilization.
Ventilator. For cleaning use three clean, disposable, absorbent, non-shedding
cloths. Wipe clean with the first cloth using a hand hot water/mild general purpose
detergent solution (as prescribed by the appropriate hospital authority). Do not
overload the cloth with liquid. Remove the water/mild general purpose detergent
solution with the second cloth using water only. Do not overload the cloth with
liquid. Wipe dry with the remaining cloth. Care should be taken to ensure that the
ventilator gas jets in the ports are not blocked by any debris.
Item Clean Disinfect Sterilize
Ventilator Yes Yes
Silencer Yes
Flow sensor Yes Yes Yes
Exhalation block Yes Yes Yes
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