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System Checks
4. Connect the pressure sampling tee to the inspiratory port and a 22 mm
reusable tube to the expiratory port and pressure sampling tee.
Figure 35 - Connect the Pressure Sampling Tee
5. Occlude the bag port.
6. Set the APL valve to “65”.
7. Turn the switch to the “ON” position and set a fl ow
of 6 L/min on the O
2
fl ow control valve.
8. Verify that the pressure measuring device reads
between 59-71 cmH
2
0
9. Set the APL valve to “30”.
10. Verify that the pressure measuring device reads
between 24-36 cmH
2
O
11. Set the APL valve to “Min”.
12. Verify the pressure measuring device reads less
than 5 cmH
2
O.
Figure 36 - Step 5:
Occlude the Bag Port