Puritan Bennett 560 Ventilator User's Manual - Covidien

Alarms and Troubleshooting
Table 3-2. Alarms and Corrective Actions (Continued)
Alarm Message or
Symptom Possible Reason(s) For The Alarm Event Corrective Action(s)
OCCLUSION
CHECK CIRCUIT
*IF PERSISTS
RESTART/SRVC
OCCLUSION
CHECK CIRCUIT
POWER FAULT
RESTART/SRVC
POWER SUPPLY LOSS
(without message)
PRES SENS FLT1
RESTART/SRVC
PROX SENS FLT2
RESTART/SRVC
REMOVE VALVE OR
CHANGE PRES
REMOVE VALVE
CPAP MODE
Patient circuit obstructed.
A non-vented configuration is being used or
the built-in leak in the mask or in the circuit
may be obstructed or insufficient for the
settings. Note that a high patient or backup
respiratory rate may not sufficiently flush
out CO2 in some vented pediatric masks.
Internal problem in the electrical power
supply.
Electrical power supply cut off by the main
switch when ventilation is in progress.
The internal battery that supplies the
ventilator is entirely discharged.
Defective internal pressure sensor.
Defective proximal pressure sensor or
internal leak of the machine.
The ventilation settings are not compatible
with the type of patient circuit used.
The ventilation settings are not compatible
with the type of patient circuit used.
Clean, unblock, and/or properly connect the
patient circuit.
Replace the non-vented circuit with a
vented one. Clean, unblock the mask or the
circuit of the vented system or switch to a
vented system with a larger leak
configuration. Try to reduce patient’s
backup rate if possible.
Restart ventilator to see if alarm clears. If
not, replace the ventilator and call your
customer service representative.
Press the I/O switch to restore electrical
power to the ventilator and allow
ventilation to continue.
To stop ventilation, press the VENTILATION
ON/OFF key for three seconds.Press the
VENTILATION ON/OFF key again to confirm
stop. (refer to chapter 5, “Operating
Procedures”).
Immediately connect the ventilator to an
AC power outlet or an external DC power
source; otherwise, use an alternate device
to ventilate the patient.
Restart ventilator to see if alarm clears. If
not, have a qualified technician replace the
defective component(s) and call your
customer service representative.
Restart ventilator to see if alarm clears. If
not, have a qualified technician replace the
defective component(s) and call your
customer service representative.
Remove exhalation valve to start ventilation
with less than 5 mbar of difference
between PEEP and PIP or
Increase the difference between PEEP and
PIP to a minimum of 5 mbar.
Remove exhalation valve to start CPAP
ventilation.
SOFTWARE VERSION ERROR Incorrect software version detected. Call your customer service representative.
TURB OVERHEAT
RESTART/SRVC Turbine overheated because of blockage
during operation.
UNKNOWN BATTERY
VALVE MISSING CONNECT
VALVE
Internal battery not recognised as a
Puritan Bennett product battery.
The ventilation settings are not compatible
with the type of patient circuit used.
Ensure lateral and front openings are not
obstructed.
Check air inlet filter.
Restart ventilator to see if alarm clears. If
not, replace the ventilator and call your
customer service representative.
Call your customer service representative.
Connect exhalation valve.
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