VersaMed iVent201 - Filters; Air Inlet Filter; Bacterial Filter

iVent201 Operator's Manual
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2.6 Filters
WARNING: Do not use the iVent
201
without the air-inlet
filter and a bacterial filter before the patient circuit.
2.6.1 Air Inlet Filter
The air inlet filter (part no. 660A0001-12) screens out particulate
matter from ambient air.
Figure 2.17 Air inlet filter
WARNING: Failure to use an air inlet filter may result
in severe damage to the internal components of the
iVent
201
.
The air inlet filter must be replaced every 500 hours or every
thirty days of operation. See Section 7.1, page 221 for air filter
maintenance procedure.
2.6.2 Bacterial Filter
A user-supplied bacterial filter prevents contamination of the
patient circuit components, and prevents bacteria, excessive
humidity and liquids from entering the iVent
201