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• To avoid stripping threads, do not use tools on the yoke gate T screws.
Use only one cylinder gasket per yoke. Using more than one gasket
could cause cylinder gas leakage.
9.9.4 Ventilator Warnings
• The volume sensor must be correctly installed at either the distal
location in the patient system’s expiratory limb or the proximal end of
the Y connector. If the sensor is installed incorrectly, volume data will
be inaccurate and associated alarms, including the low minute volume
alarm will not function properly.
• Position the volume sensor’s tubing with care. If the cable is pinched or
cut, the ventilator’s volume monitoring may not function correctly.
• Ventilator inoperative messages indicate that a problem exists in the
ventilator. Do not attempt to use the ventilator while a ventilator message
is displayed.
• Do not attempt to use the ventilator if the alarm mute button will not
silence alarms.
WARNING:
If an alarm condition cannot be resolved, do not continue to
use the system.
• Sterilize the bellows assembly periodically to minimize the risk of cross
infecting patients. Use a sterilization schedule that complies with your
institution’s infection control and risk management policy. Only use
Spacelabs medical approved sterilization methods.
• If any foreign materials or liquids are trapped in the driving gas circuit,
or the pop off valve or the bellows base they could impair the valve’s
operation. Do not use the bellows assembly if you suspect that
materials are trapped. Have the assembly repaired by Trained Technical
Personnel.
• Perform the Pre-Use Check procedures after cleaning and sterilizing
the bellows.
• Always perform the Pre-Use Check procedures for volume sensing
functions after cleaning or replacing the volume sensor.
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