14 Ventilator service and maintenance intervals 101
fabian +nCPAP evolution | SW V5.1.x
Ref: 122003.EN / Date : 26Jan2021
14 Ventilator service and maintenance intervals
Always clean and disinfect equipment or equipment components before any maintenance –
including when returning the equipment for repair.
The expected service life of fabian is 8 years, assuming the servicing operations are performed as
specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Failure to replace the Lithium Battery (Real time clock battery) can
cause serious risks, for example: Loss of touch screen calibration, which can
cause the inability to change ventilation settings or to shut down the device.
Maintenance and safety inspections must be performed by ACUTRONIC
Medical Systems trained personnel with access to suitable testing and
measuring equipment.
WARNING: The user of the device is responsible for performing routine
maintenance when scheduled, and is also responsible for notifying
ACUTRONIC Medical Systems in a timely basis when service needs to be
performed.
Maintenance Interval Indicator. The symbol will appear in the Information
bar 30 days before the next maintenance has to be performed.
Maintenance and Safety Inspections
Perform the following work:
• Check alarm and limit value functions
• Check Electrical connections
• Check Pressure connections
• Check Safety Shutdown Calibration
• Device check as specified by manufacturer
Replace the following components:
• Air and Oxygen Input Filters
• Cooling Air Filter (casing bottom)
• Exhalation membrane
• Flow sensor
• Flow sensor cable
• O
2
sensor