Weinmann Module System - 13 Troubleshooting

48 Troubleshooting
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13. Troubleshooting
Fault Cause of fault Remedy
Unusually high oxygen
consumption
Leak in system
Find and eliminate leak (see
“12.3 Test leaktightness” on
page 44)
Module not working
Oxygen cylinder empty
Replace oxygen cylinder (see
“4.2 Connecting oxygen supply”
on page 14)
Module incorrectly assembled
Check assembly (see “4.1
Assembling the modules” on
page 13)
Tube connections wrong way
round
Check connections (see “4.
Assembly” on page 13)
Module defective Have repaired
Inadequate vacuum or
none at all
Leak in system
Eliminate leak (see “12.3 Test
leaktightness” on page 44)
Bacteria filter blocked (e.g. due
to moisture)
Change filter;
if necessary, take out and
complete aspiration without filter
Module defective or
contaminated inside
Have repaired
Inadequate O
2
output
during inhalation
Leak in system
Eliminate leak (see “12.3 Test
leaktightness” on page 44)
Module defective or
contaminated inside
Have repaired
Noises when vacuum
generated
Spring in nonreturn valve
vibrating
Not required, as function not
impaired
Noises during CPAP
therapy
Required for function No remedy required
CPAP valve failing to
build up any pressure
Connections wrong way round
Check tubes and free of kinks if
necessary
Leaks, kinks in tubes
CPAP pressure does
not change
Tubes kinked or blocked
Check tubes and free of kinks if
necessary