GE Aestiva 5 Service Manual

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TO PREVENT FIRES:
•Use lubricants approved for anesthesia or O
2 equipment, such as Krytox®1.
•Do not use lubricants that contain oil or grease. They burn or explode 
in high O
2 concentrations.
•All covers used on the system must be made from antistatic (conductive) 
materials. Static electricity can cause fires.
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Obey infection control and safety procedures. Used equipment may 
contain...

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Repair policy
Do not use malfunctioning equipment. Make all necessary repairs or have the 
equipment serviced by an authorized Datex-Ohmeda service representative. After repair, 
test the equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly, in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s published specifications.
To ensure full reliability, have all repairs and service done by an authorized Datex-
Ohmeda service representative. If this cannot be done, replacement and maintenance 
of...

4 User Maintenance
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Manifold maintenance
Step 1
Complete the basic 
disassembly (Refer to the 
Cleaning and Sterilization 
section).
Step 2 
(APL valve)
1
Remove the diaphragm. 
Replace it if:
•The disk, cage, or 
diaphragm is damaged.
•The diaphragm looks 
worn.
•The diaphragm fits over 
the rim.
Step 3
(Seals)
Loosen the thumbscrew and 
remove the plate.
• Replace the seal if 
damaged or worn.
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Step 4
(Seals con.)
Loosen the thumbscrews.
Step 5
(Seals con.)
Open the manifold (top 
middle, and bottom parts).
Step 6
(Seals con.)
Replace the parts if they are 
damaged or worn.
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Step 7
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Replace the parts if they are 
damaged or worn.
Step 8
Put the parts together 
•Make sure all gaskets are 
fully seated.
•Fully tighten the 
thumbscrews.
1.When you turn the APL knob, you change the pressure that is necessary to push the disk up and permit gas 
to exit.
2. The Bag/Vent switch pushed down plungers to close the other path. In the Bag position, the vent path is 
closed, etc.
Before you use the system, complete the preoperative test...

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Expiratory valve maintenance
Disassemble the manifold and examine the seals at 12 autoclave cycles. 
These conditions indicate a possible leak in the exhalation valve:
•A decrease in airway pressure during the inspiratory pause in the volume control 
mode of ventilation.
•Alarms for low tidal volume.
•The ventilator circuit has a leak, but the bellows pass the bellows tests in this 
section.
Step 1
Remove the exhalation valve 
(Cleaning and Sterilization 
section).
Step 2...

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Before you use the system, complete the preoperative test procedure. Refer to 
"Appendix - Preoperative Tests" section of Part 1 of the Operation Manual.
Step 3
Unscrew the lock ring (one 
quarter turn) and remove the 
cap.
Step 4
Put the parts together 
•Align the dimples in the 
cap with the valve seat.
•To install the top, align it 
with the base and push 
down.
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Receiver maintenance (active gas scavenging only)
A blocked filter decreases flow through the scavenging system. In extreme cases this can 
open the high-pressure relief valve and vent to room air.
Note: Passive gas scavenging does not require maintenance.
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This system operates correctly at the electrical interference levels of IEC 
601-1-2. Higher levels can cause nuisance alarms that may stop 
mechanical ventilation.
•Always...

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Flow sensor maintenance
Before you use the system, complete the preoperative test procedure. Refer to 
"Appendix - Preoperative Tests" section of Part 1 of the Operation Manual.
Step 1
Remove the flow sensor 
module (Cleaning and 
Sterilization section).
Push in the tab and remove 
the cover.
Step 2
Install the new sensor with 
the arrows up. 
Keep the tubes straight.
Step 3
Slide on the cover. Do not 
pinch the tubes.
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Breathing circuit maintenance
Disassemble the patient circuit module to replace check valves or seals. 
Step 1
Remove the patient circuit 
module (Cleaning and 
Sterilization section).
Step 2
Hold in the tab.
Step 3
Remove the rear cover.
Note: The rear seal is keyed 
to fit a specific module.
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