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ALARMS, ALERTS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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ALARMS, ALERTS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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• Options for resolving the situation are based on the configuration of the ventilation system.
• When attempting to resolve a situation, ensure that the patient receives adequate ventilation therapy; place
the patient on an alternate means of ventilation if necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following table lists situations that may occur during normal use of the ventilation system that do not have an
alarm associated with them. The possible causes and options for resolving these situations are also listed.
NOTIFICATION
CAUSE
CHECKS AND POSSIBLE RESOLUTION IN EACH CONFIGURATION
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
EXTENDED RANGE CONFIGURATION
STATIONARY CONFIGURATION
Breath indicator
light is not
syncing with
patient breathing
or is missing
patient breaths
An Activity Button has not been
pressed on the ventilator.
Press an Activity Button on the ventilator.
Press an Activity Button on the ventilator.
Press an Activity Button on the ventilator.
Patient interface is not connected
or is leaking.
Verify that the interface is properly connected to the
ventilator and is not leaking at patient side.
Verify that the interface is properly connected
to the ventilator (not the compressor) and is not
leaking at patient side.
Verify that the interface is properly connected to the
compressor and is not leaking at patient side.
Patient’s breath is too shallow to
trigger breath.
Change the trigger sensitivity setting to a lower
setting (higher sensitivity).
Change the trigger sensitivity setting to a lower
setting (higher sensitivity).
Change the trigger sensitivity setting to a lower setting
(higher sensitivity).
Patient is mouth breathing
while using a Breathe Pillows
Entrainment Interface or other
nasal mask.
Instruct patient to breathe in through their nose
(pursed-lipped breathing is acceptable).
Instruct patient to breathe in through their nose
(pursed-lipped breathing is acceptable).
Instruct patient to breathe in through their nose (pursed-
lipped breathing is acceptable).
Secretions may have built up on
the interface, blocking the sense
port.
Inspect and clean the interface per the instructions for
cleaning the interface.
Inspect and clean the interface per the
instructions for cleaning the interface.
Inspect and clean the interface per the instructions for
cleaning the interface.
Patient is breathing faster than 40
BPM.
It is normal for the ventilator to limit breath rate to 40
BPM.
It is normal for the ventilator to limit breath rate to
40 BPM.
It is normal for the ventilator to limit breath rate to 40 BPM.
No volume output Compressor and/or ventilator is not
on.
Turn the ventilator on.
Ensure both the compressor and the ventilator
are on.
Ensure both the compressor and the ventilator are on.
An Activity Button has not been
pressed to start therapy.
Press an Activity Button on the ventilator.
Press an Activity Button on the ventilator.
Press an Activity Button on the ventilator.
Patient interface is not connected
or is leaking.
Verify that the interface is properly connected to the
ventilator and is not leaking at patient side.
Verify that the interface is properly connected
to the ventilator (not the compressor) and is not
leaking at patient side.
Verify that the interface is properly connected to the
compressor and is not leaking at patient side.
Battery is depleted, if running on
battery.
Connect the ventilator to the ventilator battery
charger and an AC power source or dock the
ventilator back into the compressor and power on the
compressor to recharge the battery.
Connect the ventilator to the ventilator battery
charger and an AC power source or dock the
ventilator back into the compressor and power
on the compressor to recharge the battery.
If not plugged in, recharge the battery by connecting the
compressor to an AC power source.
Ventilator or compressor is
inoperative.
If there still is no volume output, contact your service
representative.
If there still is no volume output, contact your
service representative.
If there still is no volume output, contact your service
representative.
Oxygen hose is disconnected.
Reconnect the source gas (oxygen cylinder or wall
source) supply.
Reconnect the source gas (oxygen cylinder or
wall source) supply.
N/A
Oxygen cylinder is empty.
Replace the oxygen cylinder.
N/A
N/A
Incorrect source gas supply hose
is being used.
Ensure that a source gas supply hose is connected.
Ensure that a source gas supply hose is
connected.
N/A