LTV 1200 Operator's Manual - AARC.org

CautionsCAUTIONVentilator Sterilization – To avoid irreparable damage to the LTV ® 1200 ventilator, do not attempt tosterilize it.Cleaning Agents – To avoid damaging the ventilator’s plastic components and front panel, do notuse cleaning agents containing ammonium chloride, other chloride compounds, more than 2%glutaraldehyde, phenols, or abrasive cleaners.Ventilator Immersion - Do not immerse the ventilator in liquids.Reusable Patient Circuit Components - To avoid degradation of the reusable patient circuitcomponents, do not exceed the following constraints:• 50 cleaning cycles or 1 year (whichever comes first)Steam Autoclave:• Pressure: 20 PSIG• Temperature: 275°F (135°C)• Time:6 minutesLiquid Sterilizing Agent:Do not use any of the following solutions to clean, disinfect, or sterilize the patient circuit:• Ketone • Chlorinated solutions• Phenol (>5%) • Chlorinated hydrocarbons• Inorganic acids • Aromatic hydrocarbons• Formaldehyde • Hypochlorite• Liquid agents containing more than2% glutaraldehydePasteurization:• A 30-minute warm water detergent and a 30-minute 165°F (74°C) hot water cycle.• Drying in a sterile drier for more than 1 hour or 140°F (59°C).Gas (ETO):• Temperature: 131°F (55°C)Differential Pressure Ports - A low pressure air nozzle with flow less than 10 liters per minuteshould be used for cleaning the differential pressure ports.Exhalation Valve Cleaning - Do not pour or spray liquid cleaners into the exhalation valve.Patient Wye Installation – After cleaning, install the patient wye in the patient circuit so the proximalsense lines are oriented up while operating.Page 1-10 LTV ® 1200 Ventilator Operator’s Manualp/n 18247-001, Rev. E