Philips V200 - Manual (Page 314)

Appendix C
Appendix C-2 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Alarm Testing Procedure
High Inspiratory Pressure Alarm Test
1. During inhalation squeeze the test lung for at least two breaths until
the High Pressure alarm sounds.
2. Wait for one normal breath, the alarm auto resets.
3. RESET the alarm.
Low Volume Alarm Test
1. Set the Low Vt Mand alarm limit to 500 ml.
2. Wait for one breath and alarm should sound.
3. Set the Low Vt Mand to 0 ml.
4. Wait for one breath and RESET the alarm.
Low O
2
Alarm Test
(If optional O
2
sensor is installed.)
1. Turn the ventilator OFF.
2. Disconnect the O
2
sensor and its Tee from the inhalation limb of the
patient circuit. (Leave the electrical connection.)
3. Connect the inspiratory bacteria filter directly to the gas outlet port
and connect the inhalation limb to the filter.
4. Turn the ventilator ON.
5. Set the O
2
setting to 40%.
6. Wait at least 3-5 breaths, the alarm should sound.
7. Set the O
2
setting to 21%.
8. Wait for 3 - 5 breaths, the alarm should reset.
9. Press the RESET key to clear the alarm.
10. Turn the ventilator OFF and re-insert the O
2
sensor and Tee.
11. Turn the ventilator ON.
Power Fail Alarm Test
1. While the system is ventilating normally, pull the AC plug from the
wall.
2. If the backup battery is attached, the ventilator should continue
ventilating, and an alarm should sound every 60 seconds. If no
backup battery is attached, the ventilator will stop operating and
sound a continuous audible alarm.
3. Plug the power cord back in.