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1. Fill a syringe with room air. Pass at least 20 cc of air through each thin
silicone tube to ensure removal of any residual content.
2. Connect the one-way valve to the long corrugated tube.
3. Connect the Flow Transducer and the Y-Connector.
4. Connect the one-way valve to the Y-Connector.
5. Connect the thin silicone tubes to the tube holders on the corrugated
tube so that they run parallel to the corrugated tube
WARNING Ensure that the One-Way Valve is installed in its proper direction
CAUTION Verify that the membrane edge is installed properly. The membrane’s edge should
not overlap the exhalation cap edge.
NOTE The exhalation cap contains a tube connector for exhalation control. Observe
that the membrane is inserted in the proper orientation. Assemble the upper
and lower parts exhalation valve together.
6. Check that the groove in the cap mates with the pin in the valve housing
in the same orientation.
7. Check that all tube holders on corrugated tube are firmly supported. See
that all other connections are stable and that there are no loose ends.
8. Check that all tube holders on corrugated tube are firmly supported. See
that all other connections are stable and that there are no loose ends.
9. Follow the Instructions for use given above for connecting the patient
circuit to ventilator.
10. Perform the standard Operational Verification (O.V.T) test procedure, as
described on page 60. It is recommended that the patient circuit
connection be periodically checked for proper integrity and
performance.
DUAL LIMB PATIENT CIRCUIT ADAPTER
KIT CONTENTS
The Dual limb kit (GE PN M1169907) includes:
Item no. Item Part number
1 Exhalation Valve Adapter
2 Captive Screw (x2)
3 Exhalation Valve Holder
4 Exhalation Valve, Low Resistance