How To Test The Valve System On A Fisher Paykel Neopuff Repair Guide

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              How to Test the Valve System on a Fisher Paykel Neopuff

Set the gas supply to 5 L/min.

Set the gas supply to 5 L/min.

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Step 2

Completely close the Peak Inspiratory Pressure control and the Max Pressure control by turning both knobs completely clockwise.

Completely close the Peak Inspiratory Pressure control and the Max Pressure control by turning both knobs completely clockwise.

Step 3

Close the bleed valve and check that the gauge reads at least 60 cmh2O.

Close the bleed valve and check that the gauge reads at least 60 cmh2O.

Step 4

Set the gas supply to 15 L/min.

Set the gas supply to 15 L/min.

Step 5

Close the bleed valve and check that the gauge reads no higher than 80 cmH2O.

Close the bleed valve and check that the gauge reads no higher than 80 cmH2O.

Step 6

Set the gas supply to 10 L/min.

Set the gas supply to 10 L/min.

Step 7

Close the bleed valve and turn the Max Pressure Relief valve until the manometer reads 40 cmh2O.

Close the bleed valve and turn the Max Pressure Relief valve until the manometer reads 40 cmh2O.

Step 8

Check that the manometer needle rises and falls smoothly.

Check that the manometer needle rises and falls smoothly.

Step 9

Gently rotate the Max Pressure Relief cover over the Max Pressure Relief knob.

Gently rotate the Max Pressure Relief cover over the Max Pressure Relief knob.

Step 10

Reset the peak inspiratory pressure to 20 cmh2O and turn off the gas flow. Testing is now complete. If the F&P Neopuff/Perivent Infant Resuscitator fails any of these tests, the valve assembly should be regarded as faulty and replaced with a new valve assembly (see the parts list (section 4.1.2) for part numbers).

Reset the peak inspiratory pressure to 20 cmh2O and turn off the gas flow. Testing is now complete. If the F&P Neopuff/Perivent Infant Resuscitator fails any of these tests, the valve assembly should be regarded as faulty and replaced with a new valve assembly (see the parts list (section 4.1.2) for part numbers).

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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