Instructions for Use: GEV019-100
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Fault
Possible Cause
Counter Measures
Notes
Inlet Gas Low Pressure
Alarm
Oxygen/Air Leak
Check ventilator tubing for signs of
damage.
Oxygen/Air Disconnection
Reconnect to supplies.
High Airway Pressure
Alarm
Kink in tubing
Check tubes for bends or objects resting
on tubing
High gas flowrate setting
Reduce gas flowrate using Gas Flow
(Slope) Control Knob
Physical blockage
Tubing to replaced and/or cleaned.
PEEP not Achieved
PEEP valve is not set to same
setting as target PEEP value on
HMI
Check PEEP valve is set correctly
PEEP valve is disconnected from
unit
Check PEEP valve is properly installed
onto GeVentor Expiration Valve or Bio-
filter
GeVentor Expiration Valve is
damaged
Remove GeVentor Expiration Valve and
inspect. If diaphragm is damaged,
replace diaphragm.
Contact
the
manufacturer for spare
parts if required.
Intended Tidal Volume
or Target Pressure not
Achievable
Oxygen / Air Leak
Check ventilator tubing for signs of
damage.
Patient
circuit
components
damaged and/or not connected
properly
Inspect patient circuit for leaks or
damage.
Ensure all hose connections are tight
and
no
obstructions
on
any
hose/tubing.
Target Volume Setpoint not
reached
Verify patient details (height and
gender) on VCV or PCV page of HMI.
Target Volume or Pressure
Setpoint not reached
Adjust Gas Flowrate Knob to achieve
required gas flow with each inspiration
at set inspiration time.
Refer to Section 6
(Operating Instructions)
for more detail.
Incorrect FiO
2
Ratio
Damaged gas mix valve
Inspect the FiO
2
gas mix valve and
replace if damaged.
Calibration of oxygen sensor is
due
Check calibration date and ensure
compliance within the six month period
of calibration. If required call the
manufacturer or an approved service
technician to complete calibration.
Incorrect Settings
Check and confirm if the settings
entered on the HMI are correct.