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10.9 ALARM OFF
When TV high alarm limit, TV low alarm limit, or ftotal high alarm limit is set to [OFF], the
alarm off icon
will be displayed at the position of parameter alarm limits, and the
physiological alarms of [TVe Too High], [TVe Too Low], or [ftotal Too High] will be
switched off. Namely, the alarm message, alarm lamp, audible alarm tones, and flashing
alarm numeric for this physiological alarm will be all switched off.
WARNING
Switching off alarms can endanger the patient. Handle with care.
10.10 Alarm Tests
10.10.1 Battery in Use
1. Connect the ventilator to AC power and push the hardkey to switch on.
2. Disconnect the AC power after the system starts up.
3. Verify that the [Battery in Use] alarm is activated and the ventilator is powered by
batteries.
4. Reconnect the AC power.
5. Verify that the alarm resets and the ventilator is again powered by AC.