Aespire 7900 Anesthesia Machine

Technical Reference Manual

Aespire 7900

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc., a General Electric Company, doing business as GE Healthcare.

Datex-Ohmeda products have unit serial numbers with coded logic which indicates a
product group code, the year of manufacture, and a sequential unit number for
identification. The serial number can be in one of two formats.

A AA X 11111 AAA XX 111111AA

The X represents an alpha character The XX represents a number indicating
indicating the year the product was the year the product was manufactured;
manufactured; H = 2004, J = 2005, etc. 04 = 2004, 05 = 2005, etc.
I and O are not used.

Aespire, SmartVent, EZchange, and Link-25 are registered trademarks of

Datex-Ohmeda Inc.
Other brand names or product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

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Aespire 7900 Anesthesia Machine

This document is not to be reproduced in any manner, nor are the contents to be
disclosed to anyone, without the express authorization of the product service
department, Datex-Ohmeda, Ohmeda Drive, PO Box 7550, Madison, Wisconsin,
53707.

© 2008 Datex-Ohmeda Inc.

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Important
The information contained in this Technical Reference manual pertains only to those
models of products which are marketed by Datex-Ohmeda as of the effective date of
this manual or the latest revision thereof. This Technical Reference manual was
prepared for exclusive use by Datex-Ohmeda service personnel in light of their training
and experience as well as the availability to them of parts, proper tools and test
equipment. Consequently, Datex-Ohmeda provides this Technical Reference manual to
its customers purely as a business convenience and for the customer's general
information only without warranty of the results with respect to any application of such
information. Furthermore, because of the wide variety of circumstances under which
maintenance and repair activities may be performed and the unique nature of each
individual's own experience, capacity, and qualifications, the fact that customer has
received such information from Datex-Ohmeda does not imply in any way that
Datex-Ohmeda deems said individual to be qualified to perform any such maintenance
or repair service. Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable test and
safety procedure or method, precaution, tool, equipment or device is referred to within,
or that abnormal or unusual circumstances, may not warrant or suggest different or
additional procedures or requirements.
This manual is subject to periodic review, update and revision. Customers are
cautioned to obtain and consult the latest revision before undertaking any service of
the equipment. Comments and suggestions on this manual are invited from our
customers. Send your comments and suggestions to the Manager of Technical
Communications, Datex-Ohmeda, Ohmeda Drive, PO Box 7550, Madison, Wisconsin
53707.

w CAUTION Servicing of this product in accordance with this Technical Reference manual
should never be undertaken in the absence of proper tools, test equipment and
the most recent revision to this service manual which is clearly and thoroughly
understood.

Technical Competence
The procedures described in this Technical Reference manual should be performed by
trained and authorized personnel only. Maintenance should only be undertaken by
competent individuals who have a general knowledge of and experience with devices of
this nature. No repairs should ever be undertaken or attempted by anyone not having
such qualifications.
Datex-Ohmeda strongly recommends using only genuine replacement parts,
manufactured or sold by Datex-Ohmeda for all repair parts replacements.
Read completely through each step in every procedure before starting the procedure;
any exceptions may result in a failure to properly and safely complete the attempted
procedure.

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Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Technical Competence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

1 Introduction

1.1 What this manual includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

1.2 Standard service procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2.1 User’s Reference Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2.2 Software versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2.3 Ventilator tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4 Configuration options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4.1 Standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4.2 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.5 System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.6 Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

2 Theory of Operation

2.1 Theory overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

2.2 Gas flow through the anesthesia machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2.2 Physical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.2.3 Suction regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.2.4 System switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.2.5 Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.3 Flow through the breathing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.1 Overview of flow paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.2 Manual ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.3.3 Mechanical ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.3.4 Fresh gas and O2 flush flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2.4 Aespire 7900 Ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4.2 Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.5 Aespire 7900 Ventilator components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
2.5.1 Ventilator control electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.5.2 Control panel and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.5.3 Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
2.5.4 Pneumatic Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

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2.6 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

2.6.1 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
2.6.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
2.6.3 Sealed lead acid battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.6.4 CPU assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.6.5 Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
2.7 Ventilator mechanical subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
2.7.1 Drive gas filter and Gas Inlet Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
2.7.2 Pressure regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
2.7.3 Flow control valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
2.7.4 Drive Gas Check Valve (DGCV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2.7.5 Bellows Pressure Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2.7.6 Exhalation valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
2.7.7 Mechanical Overpressure Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
2.7.8 Reservoir and bleed resistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
2.7.9 Free breathing valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
2.7.10 Breathing circuit flow sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

3 Checkout Procedure

3.1 Ventilator post-service checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3.2 Inspect the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.3 Pipeline and cylinder tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.4 Flow control tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.5 Pressure relief test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.6 O2 supply alarm test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.7 Flush flow test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3.8 Vaporizer back pressure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
3.9 Low-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.9.1 Negative low-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.9.2 ISO or BSI standard low-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.10 Alarm tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.11 Breathing system tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.12 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.13 Integrated Suction Regulator tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.14 Power failure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.15 Electrical safety tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

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4 Self Tests and Service Mode

4.1 Self tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

4.2 Service Mode Confirmation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.3 Main Menu - Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.3.1 Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.3.2 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
4.3.3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
4.3.4 User Select Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.3.5 Test CPU and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.3.6 Test EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.3.7 Test GIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.3.8 Test Flow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.3.9 Test Drive Pressure Limit Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.3.10 Test 5V Fail Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.3.11 Test Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.3.12 Breathing System Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.3.13 Display A/D Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.3.14 Display Discrete I/O Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.3.15 Display Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4.3.16 Test Panel Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4.3.17 Flow Valve Test Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4.3.18 Adjust Drive Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
4.3.19 O2 Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4.3.20 Calibrate Flow Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
4.3.21 Pressure Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4.3.22 Calibrate Flow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
4.3.23 Bleed Resistor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
4.3.24 Service Calibrations Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

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5 Calibration

5.1 Primary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

5.1.1 Test setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.1.2 Testing Primary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
5.1.3 Adjusting Primary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
5.2 Secondary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.2.1 Testing/Adjusting Secondary Regulators or Balance Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.3 Flowmeter Needle Valve Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
5.3.1 O2 Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.2 N2O Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.3 Air Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.4 Link system calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.5 O2 Flush Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.6 Airway pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.6.1 Zero the pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.6.2 Checking the pressure gauge accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

6 Installation and Maintenance

6.1 Aespire 7900 Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

6.2 Aespire 7900 Planned Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
6.2.1 Every twelve (12) months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
6.2.2 Every twenty-four (24) months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
6.3 Free breathing valve maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6.4 MOPV pressure relief valve test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6.4.1 For System Software 4.8 or greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6.4.2 MOPV pressure relief valve test for System Software prior to 4.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.5 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6.6 Integrated Suction Regulator tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

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7 Troubleshooting

7.1 General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

7.2 Breathing System Leak Test Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
7.2.1 Breathing system leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
7.2.2 Breathing System Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
7.2.3 Leak Isolation Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.3 Troubleshooting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
7.4 System Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
7.5 Alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
7.6 Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
7.7 Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
7.7.1 Ventilator assessment process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
7.7.2 No display troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
7.7.3 Inaccurate volume ventilation troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
7.7.4 No ventilation troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
7.7.5 High intrinsic PEEP troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
7.8 Power supply test points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

8 Software Installation

9 Repair Procedures

9.1 How to bleed gas pressure from the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

9.2 How to remove the rear panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.2.1 To remove the rear upper panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.2.2 To remove the lower access panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.3 How to remove the tabletop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
9.4 Replace pipeline inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
9.4.1 Replace pipeline inlet check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
9.4.2 Replace the inlet manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
9.5 Service the cylinder supply modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
9.5.1 Tightening procedure for high-pressure tube fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
9.5.2 Replace primary regulator module (complete replacement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
9.5.3 Replace cylinder inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
9.5.4 Replace cylinder check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
9.6 Replace system switch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

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9.7 Service the flowmeter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

9.7.1 Remove front flowmeter panel shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.7.2 Remove flowtubes for cleaning or replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.7.3 Remove complete flowmeter head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.7.4 Replace flowmeter modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9.7.5 Replace flowmeter frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
9.7.6 Replace O2 supply switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
9.7.7 Checkout procedure for O2 supply switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
9.7.8 Replace secondary regulator manifold or balance regulator manifold . . . . . . . 9-21
9.7.9 Replace O2 or N2O needle valves (on machines with N2O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
9.7.10 Replace an Air needle valve on all machines
or an O2 needle valve on machines without N2O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
9.8 Service vaporizer manifold parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
9.8.1 Repair manifold port valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
9.8.2 Checkout procedure for manifold port valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
9.8.3 Replace vaporizer manifold check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
9.8.4 Replace vaporizer pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
9.8.5 Replace vaporizer manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
9.9 Replace ACGO selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
9.10 Clean or replace ACGO port flapper valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
9.11 Reconfigure sample gas return line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
9.12 Replace the APL valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
9.13 Replace the bag support arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
9.13.1 Servicing the bag support arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
9.13.2 Replace bag port housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
9.14 Replace the canister release (CO2 bypass) switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
9.15 Replace auxiliary O2 flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
9.16 Replace the suction control module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
9.16.1 Front panel method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
9.16.2 Rear panel method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
9.17 Replace ABS breathing system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
9.17.1 Replace Bag/Vent switch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
9.17.2 Replace bellows base latch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
9.17.3 EZchange Canister spring replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
9.18 Replace casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
9.19 Replace task light and switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
9.19.1 To replace the task-light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
9.19.2 To replace the task-light circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

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9.20 Replace the display cable (long arm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

9.20.1 Removing the display arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
9.20.2 Replacing a display cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
9.20.3 Installing the long arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
9.21 Replace the display cable (folding mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9.21.1 Removing the folding mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9.21.2 Replacing a display cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9.21.3 Installing the folding mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
9.22 Aespire 7900 Control/Display module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
9.22.1 Keyboard and EL display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
9.22.2 Encoder switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
9.22.3 Alarm speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
9.23 Electrical enclosure components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
9.23.1 CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
9.23.2 Firmware replacement procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
9.23.3 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
9.23.4 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
9.23.5 Replace CPU cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
9.24 Servicing the Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
9.24.1 To remove the Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
9.24.2 Replacing Vent Engine components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
9.24.3 Replacing GIV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
9.25 Change drive gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65

10 Illustrated Parts

10.1 Service tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

10.1.1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.2 Secondary regulator pilot pressure tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.3 Canister release switch (CO2 bypass) spacer tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.4 Test Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.1.5 Lubricants and Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.1.6 Test Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2 External components - front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.3 External components - front view references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.4 External Components - rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.5 Front panel, gauges and system switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.6 Rear panel components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.7 Tabletop components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
10.8 Right-side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
10.9 External components - lower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

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10.10 Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

10.11 AC Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
10.12 AC Inlet/Outlet Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
10.13 Pipeline inlet fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
10.14 Cylinder Gas Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
10.14.1 Cylinder inlet fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
10.15 Vaporizer manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
10.16 Flowmeter components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
10.16.1 Flowtube parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
10.16.2 Secondary regulator components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
10.17 ABS to machine Interface Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
10.17.1 Flush Regulator, Flush Valve, and ACGO Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
10.18 Serial and task light cable, AGSS flowtube, and sample return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
10.19 Breathing system interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
10.20 Breathing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
10.20.1 Bag/Vent Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
10.20.2 APL Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
10.20.3 Absorber canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
10.20.4 Flow Sensor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
10.20.5 Breathing Circuit Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
10.20.6 Exhalation valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
10.20.7 Bellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
10.20.8 Bellow base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
10.20.9 Bag Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
10.20.10 EZchange Canister system (CO2 Bypass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
10.20.11 Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
10.20.12 Electrical enclosure (lower) parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
10.21 Display Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
10.21.1 Rear housing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
10.21.2 Front housing parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
10.22 Vent Engine Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
10.23 Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
10.23.1 Vent Engine - under side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
10.24 Legris quick-release fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
10.25 Vent Drive and low-pressure tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
10.26 Tubing for use with Legris fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
10.27 Tubing for use with Legris fittings (3rd cylinder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
10.28 Cables and harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58

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10.29 Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System — AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

10.29.1 Passive AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
10.29.2 Adjustable AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
10.29.3 Active AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
10.30 Integrated Suction Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
10.30.1 Major Components (Continuous and Venturi suction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
10.30.2 Suction Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
10.30.3 Venturi assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
10.31 Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
10.32 Display mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
10.32.1 Long arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
10.32.2 Folding mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
10.33 Cable management arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
10.34 Display arm mounting kits for optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
10.35 Outboard cylinder mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

11 Schematics and Diagrams

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In this section This section provides a general overview of the Aespire 7900 anesthesia machine.
1.1 What this manual includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2 Standard service procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2.1 User’s Reference Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2.2 Software versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2.3 Ventilator tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4 Configuration options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4.1 Standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4.2 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.5 System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.6 Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

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1.1 What this manual includes

This manual covers the service information for the Aespire anesthesia machine
with 7900 Ventilator. It covers the following components:
• Aespire 7900 Ventilator components
• Gas delivery components
• Breathing system components
• Frame component
• Optional suction regulator
• Optional auxiliary O2 flowmeter

Other equipment Other equipment may be attached to the system on the display mount, the
top shelf, or on the side dovetail rails. Consult separate documentation
relative to these items for details.

1.2 Standard service procedures

1.2.1 User’s Reference Some sections of this manual refer you to the User’s Reference manual for the
Manuals Aespire 7900 anesthesia machine. To expedite repairs, you must have, and be
familiar with, the User’s Reference manual (Part 1 and Part 2) for this product.
Refer to the Aespire User’s Reference manual if you need further information
about the operation of the system.

1.2.2 Software versions The revision level is displayed on the ventilator start-up menu. This manual
includes test and calibration procedures for Revision 4.X software.

1.2.3 Ventilator tests Service calibration functions let Datex-Ohmeda trained users and Datex-
Ohmeda service personnel perform ventilator setup functions, tests,
calibration and measurements from the front panel display.
Normal operational tests, calibration, and troubleshooting can be performed
on the Aespire 7900 Ventilator without removing components from the
system. Repair may require removing the ventilator components from the
anesthesia machine.

w WARNING Section 4, “Self Tests and Service Mode” must be performed whenever
you access any internal component of the Ventilator to verify that all
critical parts of the Ventilator are still operational and within
specification.

w WARNING After the Ventilator has been serviced, you must perform “Post -Service
Checkout” to verify the entire Anesthesia System is properly functioning
before the system can be returned to clinical use (Section 3).

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1.3 System overview

The Aespire 7900 is a compact, integrated and intuitive anesthesia delivery
system. The ventilator portion provides mechanical ventilation to a patient
during surgery as well as monitoring and displaying various patient
parameters.
The system uses a microprocessor-controlled ventilator with internal
monitors, electronic PEEP, Volume Mode, and other optional features. A serial
interface permits communication to cardiovascular and respiratory gas
monitoring.
Note Configurations available for this product depend on local market and
standards requirements. Illustrations in this manual may not represent all
configurations of the product.
The Aespire 7900 is not suitable for use in an MRI environment.

1.4 Configuration options

1.4.1 Standard The standard configuration includes the following items.

configuration • 7900 Ventilator
• Advanced Breathing System (ABS)
• Vaporizer manifold (2 Vap)
• Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO)
• Serial Interface - RS232
• Bi-level LED light strip
• Two large drawers

1.4.2 Options Options include the following items.

• Selected software features
• Pipeline configurations (O2/N2O, O2/Air, or O2/N2O/Air)
• Gas cylinder configurations (two inboard)
- inboard configuration = O2/N2O, O2/Air, or O2/O2
- outboard configuration = O2 or N2O
• Manual bag (on support arm or on tube)
• EZchange canister (CO2 bypass) and Condenser
• Gas scavenging (active, adjustable, passive, or venturi)
• A suction regulator (pipeline vacuum or venturi vacuum)
• An auxiliary O2 flowmeter
• Localized electrical power outlets (isolated or non-isolated)
• Two Control Module (Ventilator Display) mounting solutions
- (long arm or folding mount)
• Various monitoring display mounting solutions

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1.5 System components

18

17

16

15
1
14
13 2

AB.74.086
12
11
10

8 7 6 5 4 3

1. Auxiliary common gas outlet (ACGO) switch

2. ACGO
3. Inspiratory check valve
4. Inspiratory flow sensor
5. Canister (carbon dioxide absorbent)
6. Canister release
7. Expiratory flow sensor or flow port adapter
8. Leak test plug
9. Expiratory check valve
10. Breathing system release
11. Manual bag port
12. APL (adjustable pressure-limiting) valve
13. Bag/Vent switch
14. Bellows assembly
15. Pressure gauge (airway)
16. Sample gas return port
17. Scavenging flow indicator
18. RS-232 Serial port
Figure 1-1 • Aespire 7900 anesthesia machine (front view - left side)

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2 4
5

1 6
10
11

AB.74.003
9

7, 8

1. ABS (Advanced Breathing System)

2. Flow controls
3. Control Module (Ventilator Display)
4. Dovetail rails
5. Vaporizer
6. System switch
7. Pipeline pressure gauge(s) (upper row)
8. Cylinder pressure gauge(s) (lower row)
9. O2 Flush
10. Auxiliary O2 flowmeter
11. Suction regulator
Figure 1-2 • Aespire 7900 anesthesia machine (front view - right side)

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1
2

AB.74.004
5
6
7

1. Circuit Breaker for Electrical Outlets

2. Electrical Outlets
3. Pipeline Connection(s)
4. Cylinder Supplies
5. System Circuit Breaker
6. Mains Inlet
7. Equipotential Stud
Figure 1-3 • Aespire 7900 anesthesia machine (rear view)

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1.6 Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment

Symbols replace words on the equipment, on the display, or in Datex-Ohmeda
manuals. No one device or manual uses all of the symbols.
Warnings and Cautions tell you about dangerous conditions that can occur if
you do not follow all instructions in this manual:
• Warnings tell about a condition that can cause injury to the operator or the
patient.
• Cautions tell about a condition that can cause damage to the equipment.
Read and follow all warnings and cautions.

m On (power)
A Alarm silence

L Off (power) Alarm silence

l Standby
j Type B equipment

n Standby or preparatory state for part of

the equipment J Type BF equipment

M “ON” only for part of the equipment

D Type CF equipment

N “OFF” only for part of the equipment

w Caution, ISO 7000-0434

† Direct current
wW Attention, refer to product instructions,
IEC 60601-1

p Alternating current
O Dangerous voltage

x Protective earth ground

Electrical input

y Earth ground
Electrical output

P Frame or chassis ground

Pneumatic input

Y Equipotential
Pneumatic output

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+ Plus, positive polarity

k Movement in one direction

- Minus, negative polarity

E Movement in two directions

t Variability Read top of float

T Variability in steps Read to center of float

o Lamp, lighting, illumination Vacuum inlet

g This way up Suction bottle outlet

Pipeline Cylinder

z Lock
Isolation transformer

Z Unlock Linkage system

U Close drain
Risk of Explosion.

u Drain (remove condensate) Low pressure leak test

Í Not autoclavable
r Mechanical ventilation

134°C Autoclavable
R Bag position/ manual ventilation

APL settings are approximate

O2 + O2 Flush button

Bellows volumes are approximate O2 % O2 cell connection

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VACUUM Vacuum Exhaust

q Inspiratory flow
Q Expiratory flow

Inspiratory flow Expiratory flow

Pinch hazard Submenu

Circle breathing circuit module Bain/Mapleson D breathing circuit

module

< 345 kPa

The primary regulator is set to pressure < 414 kPa
The primary regulator is set to pressure
less than 345 kPa (50 psi) less than 414 kPa (60 psi)

Absorber on CO2 Bypass Option

Absorber off (CO2 Bypass active) EZchange Canister (CO2 bypass)

No battery/battery failure Battery in use. Bar indicates amount of

battery power remaining.

REF Stock Number

Maximum

SN Serial Number Caution: federal law prohibits dispensing

without prescription.

Authorized representative in the European

Community RS-232 connection

Date of Manufactur AGSS Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System

Manufacturer GOST R Russian certification

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Systems with this mark agree with the Indicates that the waste of electrical and
European Council Directive (93/42/EEC) electronic equipment must not be
for Medical Devices when they are used disposed as unsorted municipal waste
as specified in their User’s Reference and must be collected separately. Please
manuals. The xxxx is the certification contact an authorized representative of
number of the Notified Body used by the manufacturer for information
Datex-Ohmeda’s Quality Systems. concerning the decommissioning of
equipment.

Electrical input/output Sample gas inlet to scavenging

Refer to product instructions, ISO 15223

Agent level unknown

Enhanced temperature sensing

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In this section 2.1 Theory overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2 Gas flow through the anesthesia machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2.2 Physical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.2.3 Suction regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.2.4 System switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.2.5 Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.3 Flow through the breathing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.1 Overview of flow paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.3.2 Manual ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.3.3 Mechanical ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.3.4 Fresh gas and O2 flush flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2.4 Aespire 7900 Ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.4.2 Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.5 Aespire 7900 Ventilator components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
2.5.1 Ventilator control electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.5.2 Control panel and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
2.5.3 Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
2.5.4 Pneumatic Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
2.6 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
2.6.1 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
2.6.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
2.6.3 Sealed lead acid battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.6.4 CPU assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.6.5 Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
2.7 Ventilator mechanical subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
2.7.1 Drive gas filter and Gas Inlet Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
2.7.2 Pressure regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
2.7.3 Flow control valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
2.7.4 Drive Gas Check Valve (DGCV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2.7.5 Bellows Pressure Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
2.7.6 Exhalation valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
2.7.7 Mechanical Overpressure Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
2.7.8 Reservoir and bleed resistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
2.7.9 Free breathing valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
2.7.10 Breathing circuit flow sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

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This section describes:
• The flow of gas through the anesthesia machine.
• The flow of gas through the breathing system.
• Electrical signals between the anesthesia machine, including the breathing system,
and the ventilator.
• Ventilator mechanical subsystems

2.2 Gas flow through the anesthesia machine

2.2.1 Overview Refer to Figure 2-1.

Gas supplies Gas comes into the system through a pipeline (2) or cylinder (4) connection. All
connections have indexed fittings, filters, and check valves (one-way valves). Gauges
show the pipeline (1) and cylinder (3) pressures.
A primary regulator (5) decreases the cylinder pressures to approximately pipeline
levels. A pressure relief valve (6) helps protect the system from high pressures.
To help prevent problems with the gas supplies:
• Install yoke plugs on all empty cylinder connections.
• When a pipeline supply is adequate, keep the cylinder valve closed.

O2 flow Pipeline or regulated cylinder pressure supplies O2 directly to the ventilator (7a for O2
drive gas) and the venturi suction (21a for O2 drive gas) supply connection. An
additional regulator (13) decreases the pressure for the flush valve (14a) and the
auxiliary flowmeter (25).
The flush valve supplies high flows of O2 to the fresh gas outlet (26 or 27) when you
push the flush button. The flush pressure switch (14b) monitors activation of the flush
valve.
When the system switch (8) is On, O2 flows to the rest of the system.
A secondary regulator (10) supplies a constant O2 pressure to the O2 flow control valve
(11). There is a minimum flow of 25 to 75 mL/min (for dual-tube flowmeters) or 175 to
225 mL/min (for single-tube flowmeters) through the O 2 flowmeter (12).
The O2 pressure switch (9) monitors the O2 supply pressure. If the pressure is too low,
an alarm appears on the ventilator display.

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Air and N2O flow Pipeline or regulated cylinder pressure supplies Air directly to the ventilator (7b for Air
drive gas) and the venturi suction (21b for Air drive gas) supply connection.
When the system switch (8) is On, air flows to the Air flow control valve (19). Because
there is no balance regulator, air flow continues at the set rate during an O 2 supply
failure.
A balance regulator (15) controls the N2O supply pressure to the N2O flow control
valve(16). The O2 secondary regulator pressure at a pilot port controls the output of the
balance regulator. The N2O output pressure drops with decreasing O2 supply pressure
and shuts off hypoxic gas flow before the O2 supply pressure reaches zero.
A chain link system (Link-25) on the N2O and O2 flow controls (16, 11) helps keep the
O2 concentration higher than 21% (approximate value) at the common gas outlet.

Mixed gas The mixed gas goes from the flowmeter outlet, through the vaporizer manifold and
vaporizer (23) that is On, to the ACGO selector switch (E). A pressure relief valve (24)
limits the maximum outlet pressure.
The ACGO selector switch directs the mixed gas to the selected circuit — to the
breathing system (26) or to the ACGO (27).

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Key to Numbered 1. Pipeline pressure gauge

Components 2. Pipeline inlet
3. Cylinder pressure gauge
4. Cylinder inlet (maximum of 3 cylinders)
5. Primary regulator (cylinder pressure)
6. High-pressure relief valve (758 kPa / 110 psi)*
7. Supply connections for the ventilator
a. O2 drive gas
b. Air drive gas
8. System switch
9. Switch for low O2 supply pressure alarm (used with the ventilator)
10. O2 secondary regulator (207 kPa / 30 psi)*
11. O2 flow control valve
12. O2 flow tube(s)
13. O2 flush and auxiliary flowmeter regulator (241 kPa / 35 psi)*
14. O2 Flush
a. Flush valve
b. Pressure switch (used with the ventilator)
15. N2O balance regulator
16. N2O flow control valve
17. N2O flow tube(s)
19. Air flow control valve
20. Air flow tube(s)
21. Supply connection for Venturi suction
c. O2 drive gas
d. Air drive gas
22. Vaporizer port valve
23. Vaporizer
24. Low-pressure relief valve (38 kPa / 5.5 psi)*
25. Auxiliary flowmeter (optional)
26. To ABS
27. To ACGO
28. Test port (primary regulator)
29. Test port (secondary/balance regulator)
* Approximate values

Key to Symbols Pneumatic Connection

Filter
Direction of Flow
Check Valve

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N2O Air O2 O2
4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3
25
5 5 5 5
A A A A

28 28 28 28
2 2 2
B B B
6 1 6 1 6 1

21b 21a
7b 7a

13
8 14a

C 14b E
9 10 15

29
29 29
11 Link 25 16 Link 25
19 26

12 17 20 27

D
24
22 22
22 22
AB.74.087

23 23
A. Cylinder Supplies
B. Pneumatic Manifold
C. Flowmeter Head
D. Vaporizer Manifold
E. ACGO Select Switch

Figure 2-1 • Pneumatic circuit

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2.2.2 Physical Figure 2-2 shows the physical path that the gas takes.
connections

C - Flowmeter

AB.74.083
22 22 12 17 20

D - Vaporizer Manifold

24 27
9 14a ACGO
E
11 16
10 15 19 14b
O2 N2O Air 26
ABS
29 29 29

13

8 1 1 1

3 3

25
AUX O2

B
2 N 2O 6

B Vacuum
2 O2 6
Suction
Regulator

B
2 Air 6
5 5
Suction
21 4 4
7b
28 28

21
7a A A
Vent Drive

Figure 2-2 • Typical tubing connections - pictorial

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2.2.3 Suction Pipeline vacuum

regulators The suction regulator (shown in Figure 2-2) uses an external vacuum source.

Venturi Drive vacuum

The suction regulator (shown in Figure 2-3) uses an internal, venturi derived vacuum
source.
Drive gas (internally plumbed Air or O2) enters the Venturi Module (VM) at the drive port
(A). As the drive gas passes through the venturi module, a vacuum is created at port B.
The drive gas exits the venturi module at port C and is exhausted outside the machine
through the muffler (D).
The control port (E) on the venturi module responds to pneumatic signals from the front
panel switch on the Suction Control Module (SCM) to turn the venturi vacuum drive gas
on or off. The check valve (CV) helps prevent pressurization of the suction circuitry if the
exhaust is occluded or the venturi unit fails.

SCM
A
Venturi Drive Gas
Air or O2 B
CV
VM

Suction
C
AB.74.049

Figure 2-3 • Venturi suction

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2.2.4 System The system switch has two positions: On and Standby.
switch

In the Standby position The switch:

• Turns off the ventilator (electrical).
• Stops O2 and Air to the flowhead (pneumatic).
• Without O2 pressure, the N2O balance regulator stops N2O.

In the On position The switch:

• Turns on the ventilator (electrical).
• Supplies O2 and Air to the flowhead.
• With adequate O2 pressure, the N2O balance regulator supplies N2O.

System Switch
(electrical)

System Switch
(pneumatic)

O2 Out (Port 4)

Air Out (Port 4) Wiring Harness

Air In (Port 3)

O2 In (Port 3)

(Rear View)

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2.2.5 Flow control Needle valves (one for each gas) adjust gas flows. Clockwise rotation decreases flow.
Counterclockwise increases flow. Mechanical stops set minimum flows for all gases.
The link system sets the maximum ratio of N2O to O2.

w WARNING The Link 25 Proportioning System sets a minimum O2 concentration in the fresh
gas stream when only O2 and N2O are used. Use of an absorber or another gas
can still cause a hypoxic mixture to be delivered to the patient, especially at low
O2 flow rates.

Minimum flows At minimum flow, two tabs prevent clockwise rotation of the valve stem. One tab is on
the stop collar; the other is on the valve body.

Stop Tabs Valve Body

Valve
Stem

Stop
Collar

Link system The chain link system helps assure an approximate minimum 1 to 3 ratio of flow
between O2 and N2O. When engaged (minimum O2 concentration), a tab on the O2
knob is in contact with a tab on the O2 sprocket so that the O2 and N2O knobs turn
together:
• an increase in N2O flow causes an increase in O2 flow,
• a decrease in O2 flow causes a decrease in N2O flow.

Linkage Tabs

O2 Knob

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Higher concentrations of O2 are possible when the link system is not engaged: either by
reducing the N2O flow below the point of engagement or by increasing O 2 flow above
the point of engagement.
When the N2O flow is below the point of engagement, increasing the N 2O flow turns the
O2 sprocket without changing the O2 flow. At the point of engagement, the tab on the
O2 sprocket makes contact with the tab on the O2 knob. Once the linkage is engaged,
turning the N2O flow control counterclockwise (increase in N2O flow) also turns the O2
knob counterclockwise (increase in O2 flow) to maintain a nominal 25% minimum O2
concentration.
Decreasing the N2O flow from the engagement point rotates the tab on the O2 sprocket
away from the tab on the O2 knob. Increasing the O2 flow rotates the knob tab away
from the sprocket tab. Either action increases the O2 concentration above 21%.
Sufficiently decreasing O2 flow or increasing the N2O flow brings the two tabs back into
contact and engages the linkage.
The kick-in point is defined as the N2O flow at which the N2O valve becomes engaged
with the O2 valve flowing at 200 mL/min. This engagement point is an arbitrary
benchmark that assists in calibrating the proportioning system. The position of the
kick-in is set in the factory. During field calibration, you set the O 2 flow to 200 mL/min
and the N2O flow to the kick-in flow (usually in the range of 400 to 700 mL/min) and
then install the sprockets with the O2 knob/sprocket engaged.

2.3 Flow through the breathing system

2.3.1 Overview of This section looks at four types of flow paths.

flow paths • Ventilation paths: How gas flows from the drive source (bag or bellows) to and from
the patient.
• Fresh gas paths: Fresh gas can flow from the machine interface directly to the patient
through the inspiratory check valve, or through the absorber into the expiratory flow,
or directly to an external circuit through the optional auxiliary common gas outlet.
• Scavenged gas paths: APL or Pop-off.
• Flow through the optional EZchange Canister and Condenser: EZchange ON and
EZchange OFF (CO2 bypass).

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2.3.2 Manual ventilation

Manual inspiration The Bag/Vent switch closes the ventilator path (B)..
Gas flows from the bag (1), through the absorber (2), into the breathing circuit module,
and through a unidirectional valve (inspiratory check valve) to the patient (3).
During inspiration, fresh gas (FG) flows from the machine into the inspiratory limb,
upstream of the inspiratory check valve.

AP

FG

B
3
1 2 3

AB.82.026
1

AP Airway Pressure
B Bag/Vent switch to Bag
FG Fresh Gas
1 Flow to absorber
2 Flow from absorber
3 Inspiratory flow

Figure 2-4 • Gas flow during manual inspiration

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Manual expiration The Bag/Vent switch keeps the ventilator path closed (B).
Gas flows from the patient (4), through a unidirectional valve (expiratory check valve),
and into the bag (5).
During exhalation, fresh gas flows backwards through the absorber (FG) into the
expiratory limb, downstream of the expiratory check valve.
For machines that are plumbed to return sample gas to the breathing system, the
returned gas (SGR) enters the breathing system after the expiratory check valve.

AP

FG
SGR

5
B

AB.82.027
5

FG

AP Airway Pressure
B Bag/Vent switch to Bag
FG Fresh Gas
SGR Sample Gas Return
4 Expiratory flow
5 Flow to bag

Figure 2-5 • Flow during manual expiration

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APL Valve The APL valve sets a pressure limit for manual ventilation.
As you turn the APL knob, it puts more or less force on the APL disc and seat (D/S). If
the circuit pressure is too high (6), the disc and seat inside the diaphragm opens and
vents gas to the scavenging system (7).

D/S

7 6
7

AB.82.028
7

D/S APL disc and seat

6 APL flow
7 To scavenging

Figure 2-6 • Flow through the APL Valve

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2.3.3 Mechanical ventilation

Mechanical inspiration The Bag/Vent switch closes the manual path (V). Pilot pressure (P) closes the
exhalation valve.
Drive gas (D) pushes down on the bellows. Gas flows from the bellows (1), through the
absorber (2), and through a unidirectional valve (inspiratory check valve) to the patient
(3).
During inspiration, fresh gas flows into the inspiratory limb, upstream of the inspiratory
check valve.

AP
D
FG

1 V

AB.82.029
P
2

AP Airway Pressure
D Drive gas
FG Fresh Gas
P Pilot pressure
V Bag/Vent switch to Vent
1 Flow to absorber
2 Flow from absorber
3 Inspiratory flow

Figure 2-7 • Mechanical inspiration

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Mechanical expiration Drive-gas flow stops and the exhalation valve opens. Exhaled gas flows from the
patient (4), through a unidirectional valve (expiratory check valve) and into the bellows
(5). Residual drive gas (D) flows out of the bellows to the scavenging system (6).
If PEEP is selected, static pressure on the pilot port of the exhalation valve sets the
PEEP level.
During exhalation, fresh gas flows backwards through the absorber (FG) into the
expiratory limb, downstream of the expiratory check valve.
For machines that are plumbed to return sample gas to the breathing system, the
returned gas (SGR) enters the breathing system after the expiratory check valve.

AP

FG
SGR
D

5 5

AB.82.030
FG

AP Airway Pressure
D Drive gas
FG Fresh Gas
SGR Sample Gas Return
4 Expiratory flow
5 Flow to bellows
6 To scavenging

Figure 2-8 • Mechanical expiration

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Mechanical inspiration The Bag/Vent switch closes the manual path (V). Pilot pressure (P) closes the
(EZchange and exhalation valve.
condenser Drive gas (D) pushes down on the bellows. Gas flows from the bellows (1), through the
ON) absorber (2a), Condenser (2b), and through a unidirectional valve (inspiratory check
valve) to the patient (3).
During inspiration, fresh gas flows into the inspiratory limb, upstream of the inspiratory
check valve.

AP
D
FG

1 V

D
2b
P

2a

AB.82.081
AP Airway Pressure
D Drive gas
FG Fresh Gas
P Pilot pressure
V Bag/Vent switch to Vent
1 Flow to absorber u
2a Flow from absorber
2b Flow from condenser
3 Inspiratory flow

Figure 2-9 • Mechanical inspiration through Condenser with EZchange Canister and Condenser ON

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Mechanical expiration Drive-gas flow stops and the exhalation valve opens. Exhaled gas flows from the
(EZchange and patient (4), through a unidirectional valve (expiratory check valve) and into the bellows
condenser (5). Residual drive gas (D) flows out of the bellows to the scavenging system (6).
ON) If PEEP is selected, static pressure on the pilot port of the exhalation valve sets the
PEEP level.
During exhalation, fresh gas flows backwards through the Condenser and absorber
(FG) into the expiratory limb, downstream of the expiratory check valve.
For machines that are plumbed to return sample gas to the breathing system, the
returned gas (SGR) enters the breathing system after the expiratory check valve.

AP

FG
SGR
D

5 5

6
FG

AP Airway Pressure FG
D Drive gas
AB.82.083

FG Fresh Gas
SGR Sample Gas Return
4 Expiratory flow
5 Flow to bellows
6 To scavenging

Figure 2-10 • Mechanical expiration through Condenser with EZchange Canister and Condenser ON

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Mechanical inspiration The Bag/Vent switch closes the manual path (V). Pilot pressure (P) closes the
(EZchange and exhalation valve.
condenser Drive gas (D) pushes down on the bellows. Gas flows from the bellows (1), through the
OFF) EZchange module bypassing the absorber (2), and through a unidirectional valve
(inspiratory check valve) to the patient (3).
During inspiration, fresh gas flows into the inspiratory limb, upstream of the inspiratory
check valve.

AP
D
FG

1 V

3
2
D
P

AP Airway Pressure
D Drive gas
FG Fresh Gas
AB.82.082

P Pilot pressure
V Bag/Vent switch to Vent
1 Flow to absorber
2 Bypass flow
3 Inspiratory flow

Figure 2-11 • Mechanical inspiration with EZchange Canister and Condenser OFF

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Mechanical expiration Drive-gas flow stops and the exhalation valve opens. Exhaled gas flows from the
(EZchange and patient (4), through a unidirectional valve (expiratory check valve) and into the bellows
condenser (5). Residual drive gas (D) flows out of the bellows to the scavenging system (6).
OFF) If PEEP is selected, static pressure on the pilot port of the exhalation valve sets the
PEEP level.
During exhalation, fresh gas flows backwards through the EZchange module (FG) into
the expiratory limb, downstream of the expiratory check valve.
For machines that are plumbed to return sample gas to the breathing system, the
returned gas (SGR) enters the breathing system after the expiratory check valve.

AP

FG
SGR
D

5 5

6
FG

AP Airway Pressure
D Drive gas
AB.82.084

FG Fresh Gas
SGR Sample Gas Return
4 Expiratory flow
5 Flow to bellows
6 To scavenging

Figure 2-12 • Mechanical expiration with EZchange Canister and Condenser OFF

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Pop-off valve The pop-off valve limits the pressure inside the bellows to 2.5 cm H 2O above the drive
gas pressure. This normally occurs when the bellows reaches the top of the housing at
the end of exhalation (5).
Excess gas (6) vents to the scavenging system (7) through the pop-off valve and the
exhalation valve.

5 5

AB.82.031
7

5 Flow to bellows
6 Pop-off flow
7 To scavenging

Figure 2-13 • Flow through the pop-off valve

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2.3.4 Fresh gas and O2 flush flow

To ABS breathing Fresh gas (1) flows from the vaporizer manifold outlet to the ACGO Selector Switch.
system With the ACGO Selector Switch in the ABS position, fresh gas flow is channeled to the
breathing system through port 3.
The O2 supply (2) is channeled to the O2 Flush valve.
When activated, O2 flush flow joins the fresh gas flow in the ACGO Selector Switch.

From
O2 Supply

From
Flowhead
1

ABS

Absorber

AB.91.120
2 5.4 psi
O2 Flush
Switch

ACGO
Selector
Switch O2
3 Sensor

1 Insp Flow
AB.74.060

1
Paw Trans
ACGO
Selector
Switch ACGO
ACGO
Variant

Figure 2-14 • Fresh gas and O2 flush flow (to ABS)

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Auxiliary Common Gas Fresh gas (1) flows from the vaporizer manifold outlet to the ACGO Selector Switch.
Outlet With the ACGO Selector Switch in the ACGO position, fresh gas flow is channeled to the
ACGO outlet.
At the ACGO outlet, a small sample is diverted to the O 2 Sensor in the ABS for O2
monitoring.
The O2 supply (2) is channeled to the O2 Flush valve.
When activated, O2 flush flow joins the fresh gas flow in the ACGO Selector Switch.

From
O2 Supply

From
Flowhead

O2 Cell

Absorber
O2 Sense

AB.91.121
2 5.4 psi
O2 Flush
Switch ACGO
Selector
Switch

O2
3 Sensor
ACGO 1 Insp Flow
AB.74.061

1
Paw Trans

ACGO
Selector ACGO
Switch ACGO
Variant

Figure 2-15 • Fresh gas and O2 flush flow (to ACGO)

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2.4 Aespire 7900 Ventilator

The Aespire 7900 Ventilator is a microprocessor based, electronically-controlled,
pneumatically-driven ventilator with built in monitoring systems for inspired oxygen,
airway pressure and exhaled volume. The ventilator is designed to be used as a
medical device assisting in the delivery of anesthesia and is part of the Aespire
Anesthesia Machine.

2.4.1 Features • Sensors in the breathing circuit are used to control and monitor patient ventilation
and measure inspired oxygen concentration. This lets the ventilator compensate for
compression losses, fresh gas contribution, valve and regulator drift and small
leakages in the breathing absorber, bellows and system.
• Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is regulated electronically. During mechanical
ventilation the software maintains the set airway pressure. PEEP is not active when
mechanical ventilation is off.
• User settings and microprocessor calculations control breathing patterns. User
interface settings are kept in non-volatile memory.
• Mechanical ventilation is started with the Bag/Vent switch on the breathing system.
• Ventilator hardware is regularly monitored by software tests.
• An RS-232 serial digital communications port connects to and communicates with
external devices.
• An exhalation valve modulates flow in the pressure mode.
• Pressure and volume modes are selectable by the operator.
• All pneumatic components are located on one manifold.
• Exhausted drive gas and bellows pressure relief valve gases are mixed and go through
the ventilator exhalation valve.
• Exhalation valve block is autoclavable.
• Excess fresh gas released from the bellows and ventilator drive gas is transferred from
the exhalation valve to the Anesthesia Gas Scavenging System (AGSS).
• Optimized for service with a low number of components.

2.4.2 Safety • Airway overpressure protection linked to Pmax setting.

features • Dual redundant, software independent, airway overpressure devices.
• Volume over-delivery limits and protection.
• Proprietary hose connections and fixed manifolds.
• 10 VA electrical power limiting to potential oxygen enriched environment.
• 150 psi burst overpressure protection.

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2.5 Aespire 7900 Ventilator components

Components of the ventilator are found in different locations on the Aespire Anesthesia
Machine. The ventilator package consists of:
1. Control Module (Ventilator Display)
2. Pneumatic engine
3. Enhanced Sensor interface board (ESIB)
4. Ventilator control electronics

AB.74.003

2
AB.74.004
AB.74.086

Figure 2-16 • Location of 7900 ventilator components

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2.5.1 Ventilator The ventilator control electronics is found in the lower electrical enclosure at the rear of
control electronics the Aespire 7900 machine.
The ventilator control electronics includes a universal power supply and the integrated
CPU board. The CPU board includes the regulated power circuits and the digital
circuits.
The universal power supply receives AC power from the machine’s AC Inlet module
through the isolation transformer, inline fuses, and separate line filter. It converts AC
power to raw DC power that feeds into the power supply circuits of the integrated CPU
board.
All the power necessary to operate the ventilator and light package comes from the
power ciruits. The digital circuits controls the operation of the ventilator.
A 12 volt battery provides backup power to operate the ventilator in case of mains
power failure.

AC Power
100-120 VAC Outlets
220-240 VAC
50/60 Hz

AC Inlet
(Voltage Specific) Isolation Universal

AB.74.088
Fuses
-Line Filter Transformer Power Supply
-System Breaker Line Filter
-Inrush Board

Battery Power Circuits Task Light

Integrated
CPU Board
Proprietary RS232C (Download)
Primary RS232C
Digital Circuits
Vent On/Standby Switch
O2 Supply Switch and O2 Flush Switch

Connector Board Connector Board BCID

Patient Interface Harness
Control Module Pneumatic Enhanced Sensor
Ventilator Display Engine Interface Board ACGO
Oxygen Sensor

Figure 2-17 • Aespire 7900 Ventilator functional block diagram (Integrated CPU)

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2.5.2 Control The control panel on the Aespire 7900 Ventilator is mounted on a folding arm on the
panel and display left side of the machine. It permits you to grip the panel and push the control buttons
with your thumbs.
The control module (ventilator display) includes four submodules:
• The electroluminescent (EL) display
• The keyboard front panel
• A rotary encoder
• A speaker

AB.90.025
Figure 2-18 • Ventilator control panel

The keyboard and rotary encoder are used to control the operations of the ventilator.
The front panel uses a three step — selection, change, and approve — setting scheme
to prevent unwanted selections. The speaker supplies audio input to the operator.
Logical layout of primary controls is left to right in the sequence: tidal volume or
inspiratory pressure level, respiratory frequency, I:E ratio, maximum inspiratory
pressure, and PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure).
Primary Ventilator interfaces include:
• Display
• Soft keys
• Rotary encoder (control wheel)
• Knob button (control wheel)
• LED
• Audio

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2.5.3 Enhanced Sensor The Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) for the Aespire 7900 Ventilator
Interface Board (ESIB) is located under the tabletop.
The ESIB serves as the interface between the ventilator CPU board and the
breathing circuit sensors and several machine switches.
The ESIB processes signals from the:
• Inspiratory and expiratory flow sensors
• O2 sensor
• Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) switch
• Bag/Vent switch
• ABS On switch
• Drive Pressure Limit (DPL) switch
- plumbed to airway pressure gauge for system software 4.8 or greater
- plumbed to manifold pressure for system software prior to 4.8
• Manifold pressure transducer
• Patient airway pressure transducer
• Module ID (hard-wired for circle circuit)
• Canister release switch
• Absorber CO2 Bypass switch (hard-wired to On for EZchange canister)
Figure 2-19 • Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB)

2.5.4 Pneumatic Vent The pneumatic Vent Engine is located in the back chamber of the breathing
Engine system that is shielded to contain EMI emissions. The enclosure includes the
Vent Engine and the Vent Engine Connector Board.
The pneumatic Vent Engine comprises the hardware that drives the ventilator
bellows. It includes:
• a drive gas inlet filter
• a gas inlet valve (GIV)
• a supply gas pressure regulator
• a flow control valve
• a drive gas check valve
• a mechanical over pressure relief valve (MOPV)
• a bleed resistor
• a free-breathing check valve

Figure 2-20 • Pneumatic Vent Engine

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2.6 Electrical

2.6.1 Block The Aespire 7900 Ventilator electronic/electrical subassemblies or modules include:
diagram • Universal power supply (AC to DC converter)
• CPU board (with power supply and digital circuits)
• Control module (Ventilator display)
• Enhanced sensor interface board (ESIB)
• Sealed lead acid battery

Control Module
Ventilator Display Upper Chassis

EL Display AC Power
Membrane Switches Task Light Outlets
Connector Board
Optical Encoder
Speaker

O2
Supply
Switch

RS232 Download
Vent
Engine
Board

Inlet Flow
Valve Control
Valve

Vent Engine 68340 Microcontroller

Memory and I/O Decoding
Bag/Vent Flash, SRAM and EEPROM
Switch SCR Circuitry EL voltage = +10 –14.5V 10.5W max
D/A Converter
ABS On Watchdog System +12V light output @ 15W max
Switch CO2 Inlet Valve Control and Drive +15V @ 170mA max
Bypass (10 VA limited) -15V @ 100mA max
Flow Valve Control and Drive +5V @ 1.8A max
Canister (10 VA limited)
A/D Converter +5.5 @ 1.4A max
Switch
15 VDC Supply (10VA limited)
ESIB Line DC Supply Monitoring
Filter
Integrated CPU
Inspiratory and Expiratory flow
transducers Fuses
Expiratory Drive Pressure Limit Switch
Flow Sensor Bulkhead Manifold Pressure Transducer Isolation Power
Connector
Transformer Supply
Patient Airway Pressure
Inspiratory Transducer
Flow Sensor
Inrush VCHGR = 16.0 V Typical
O2 Sensor Board VMAIN = 12.5 V Typical
12V Battery
ACGO AC Inlet
Select

AB.74.071
with
O2 Circuit Breaker
Flush and
Breathing System Line Filter
Tabletop Switch Lower Chassis
Power
Cord

Figure 2-21 • Electronic functional block diagram (Integrated CPU)

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2.6.2 Power Aespire machines with a 7900 Ventilator use a universal power supply for AC to DC
supply conversion. The remainder of the power supply functions are derived in the power
supply circuits on the integrated CPU:
• DC to DC step-down converter
• Battery charger
• Multiple output DC regulator
• Battery charge/discharge current monitor
• Battery voltage monitor
• Task light power supply 12V
AB.74.092

VOLTAGE and CURRENT VBatt, IBatt

MONITOR

CHARGER and TRICKLE TASK LIGHTS LDO

DISABLE TYPICALLY 11.718V

12V BATTERY
BATTERY CHARGER THERMAL AUTO
BULK CHARGE = 400mA VHEL DISPLAY LDO
RESETABLE FUSE
TYPICALLY 11.718V

MOSFET
SWITCHES VALVES SUPPLY
SELECT VMAIN OR VBAT VBUS SIMPLE SWITCHER 5.8V OUTPUT and 10VA
AS OUTPUT TO VBUS

AC TO DC POWER SUPPLY
85 -- 264 VAC
VCHGR = 16.0 TYPICAL
VMAIN = 12.5V TYPICAL VDD DIGITAL
OUTPUT LDO
5V +/- 2.5%

DIODE OR VBUZZER
VMAIN
OUTPUT TO VDD FAIL
VCHGR
BUZZER
VBAT
Fuses
Line Filter SIB_12V OUTPUT and
10VA LDO
VSWITCH

Isolation ON / STANDBY SWITCH CIRCUIT

Transformer
DUAL OUTPUT
SWITCHER
+15V ANALOG
POSITIVE OUTPUT SUPPLY LDO
NEGATIVE OUTPUT

AC INLET
-15V ANALOG
SUPPLY LDO

Rem_On
AC_LED
POWER CORD

Figure 2-22 • Ventilator power supply (Integrated CPU)

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2.6.3 Sealed lead A sealed lead acid battery supplies battery backup for the Aespire 7900 Ventilator. The
acid battery Aespire 7900 Ventilator is not a portable unit. Batteries for the ventilator are used as
back up power in case of a power failure. Thus the battery is in a float charge state most
of the time. Batteries meet the following:
• Capacity to operate unit for 30 minutes.
• Long float charge life.
• Battery pack is internally fused - in line replaceable.
• Battery terminals and connecting wires are protected against short circuits.
Input
Nominally 13.7 VDC at 25oC during float charge.
Output
+10V to +14.8VDC during discharge

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2.6.4 CPU The CPU assembly contains all of the major circuit functions necessary to control
assembly ventilator operation, they are part of the digital circuits section of the integrated CPU
board.

Production Connector
+15V
A0-A18,
FLASH MEM D0-D15 D0-D15 12-BIT A/D 24-CHANNEL -15V
P12V_LIGHT
( 512K X 16 ) CONVERTER MUTIPLEXER
3 MC68340
6
MICROCONTROLLER
6

INLET VALVE
A0-A18,
STATIC RAM D0-D15 DIGITAL

DRIVE
D0-D15

1.225V
+5.8V
A0-A20

SIB_12V

VSW
VH_EL

Pneumatic Engine
( 128K X 16 ) D0-D15 INPUT 0 5 2
3 14
2

Connector
1
SYSTEM DATA BUS & ADDRESS BUS
A0-A10,
EEPROM D8-D15
A20, A0, A1
A14-A17,
D8-D15
12-BIT D/A 1
14
( 2K X 8 ) D8-D10
CONVERTER

FLOW VALVE
3 1
4 4

DRIVE
DRIVER

EPLD-EPM7064
RS232C

WATCHDOG D0-D15
DIGITAL
VIDEO SRAM LOGIC
ADC
INPUT 1
SEQUENCER
( 32K X 8 )
1
VENTILATION
VD8-VD15
VA0-VA11

ADDRESS

+5V LOSS
DECODING CONTROL

ALARM

Buzzer
2
12 11
A0-A11,
2
SED1351F D8-D15
2
VIDEO
CONTROLLER 4 YM2413 DS1232 7
D0-D15 +15V
AUDIO WATCHDOG
Proprietary RS232C

Primary RS232C

CHIP & RESET

1
Connector

Connector

1 1
1
SERIAL VDD
SIB_+12V ANALOG VOLTAGE TEST
FERRITE LM4860M FREQUENCY EEPROM
10VA LIMIT SIGNALS MONITOR POINTS
BEADS AUDIO AMP DIVIDER INTERFACE
2
VH_EL +5V 1 +5V +5.8V +15V -15V
5 VH_EL

9 10

* Front Panel Assembly

Connector
O2 Supply
Connector
O2 Flush
Connector
SIB Connector Power Supply Connector

Figure 2-23 • Ventilator CPU block diagram

Motorola 68340 The CPU core consists of the following internal functions:
processor core • Bus access control signals for all memory and peripheral devices
• Interrupt handling
• Clocks and timers for the system
• Background software development mode
* Note: In an Aespire 7900 • Two RS232C serial I/O ports
machine, the Proprietary • Baud rate generator for serial ports
RS232C Connector is • Hard (power-up) and soft (watchdog error) reset generation
internal to the machine. • Data bus buffers
• Memory and I/O decoding
• Program memory
• Safety Relevant Computing (SRC)
• Watchdog system
• Data acquisition
• Flow valve control
• Inlet valve drive
• Front panel interface
• Audio alarm
• Regulator output/manifold pressures

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System clock
An external 32.768 kHz crystal is used with the internal clock synthesizer to generate a
24.12 MHz system clock.
Periodic interrupt timer
The periodic interrupt timer is the time base for the Real Time Operating System.
Software watchdog timer
The software controlled internal watchdog timer guards against program execution
going astray.
External bus interface
The external bus interface handles the transfer of information between the CPU32,
external memory and peripherals.

Serial communications Timing reference

module An external 3.6864 MHz clock oscillator is used as the timing reference for the Baud
Rate Generator.
Configuration
Both of the serial communication channels are configured as full-duplex asynchronous
RS232C ports. The internal Baud Rate Generator establishes the communication baud
rate, with a higher limit of 19.2k Baud.
Special operating modes
The serial channels are capable of operating in various looping modes for self testing
as well as for remote testing of serial communications. These tests include automatic
echo and remote loop-back.

Memory and I/O Microprocessor Chip Selects

decoding The four programmable chip selects from Motorola 68340 access external memory
and peripheral circuits, providing handshaking and timing signals as well as a wait
state generation, watchdog logic and ventilation control signals.
I/O lines
Spare I/O lines are used for digital control and/or sense lines.

Timer modules Counter/timer #1

The first counter/timer module is used to monitor the MC68340 system clock
frequency. The external 3.6864 MHz baud rate clock is the time base for this
measurement.
Counter/timer #2
The second counter/timer module can be used as desired by the application software.
The time base for this timer is the internal 24.12 MHz system clock.

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Program memory Flash memory

Two 512K x 8 Flash memory devices are used. This memory contains the real time
operating system (RTOS) and software code. The Flash memory devices are socketed.
System RAM
This memory consists of two 128 K x 16 CMOS static RAMs with on-board expansion
capability to 512K x 16 SRAMs.
Non-volatile memory
This memory consists of a single 2K x 8 EEPROM and stores information which needs to
be retained when the system is powered down. This includes user selectable operating
parameters and a system error log.

Safety Relevant This section addresses the Safety Relevant Computing (SRC) requirements of DIN V
Computing (SRC) VDE 801. The electronic hardware design provides the necessary capability for meeting
these requirements. This includes:
• Digital monitoring of selected control signals.
• Analog monitoring of supply voltages, internal control voltages, feedback signals from
the flow and inlet valves, and battery voltage.
• Automatic switch-over to battery operation in the event of an interruption in ac power.
• Use of the software watchdog timer in the 68340 processor for temporal monitoring,
with direct de-energizing of the flow and inlet valves in the event of a non-recoverable
error.
• Use of an operating mode watchdog for logic and timing monitoring, with direct de-
energizing of the flow and inlet valves in the event of a non-recoverable error.
• Monitoring of the system clock to detect an operating frequency out of an acceptable
range.
• Use of a redundant high pressure limit safety switch in the bellows drive circuit which
directly de-energizes the flow valve.

Watchdog systems MC68340 software watchdog timer

Each mode of ventilator operation has a unique watchdog toggle channel that is
initialized at the legal program entry for that mode. The watchdog is then toggled by
writing that channel number to the watchdog check address during any program paths
that occur only in the selected mode of operation. An error is detected if program flow
is disrupted and an illegal sequence tries to toggle the watchdog with its own different
channel number. Each mode includes multiple accesses to its watchdog channel
number to improve detection of incorrect program flow.
Watchdog operation
The channel number must be the same for both watchdog initialization and toggle
channel number. A difference is detected as errant program execution and causes an
immediate level 7 interrupt (IRQ7).
A legal watchdog toggle must occur at least once every 35 msec to prevent a time-out
and subsequent level 7 interrupts.
A system reset will occur between 62.5 msec and 250 msec if no legal toggle
addresses occur by that time. Multiple level 7 interrupts will occur prior to a reset. The
output of this watchdog is connected to IRQ7 on the 68340 processor.

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Error response sequence

Errors detected by either watchdog are handled in the following sequence:
• At the first detection of any error, a watchdog responds by issuing an IRQ7 interrupt.
• If the exception handler software for IRQ7 cannot correct the error, then the next
detection of an error causes a soft system reset.
• If the error still cannot be corrected, then an audio alarm sounds (independent of
processor interaction) and a cyclic soft reset continues until the error is corrected or
the system is powered down.

DATA acquisition The data acquisition system for the Aespire 7900 Ventilator consists of two major
building blocks. The first is an analog to digital converter (ADC) system and the second
is a digital to analog converter (DAC) system.
This portion of the Aespire 7900 Ventilator allows the microprocessor to interface with
valves and pressure transducers. The data acquisition system is also used for internal
monitoring of safety relevant signals.
The ADC system is designed to meet the following specifications:

Resolution 12 Bits
Input Voltage Range 0 - 4.095 Volts (1mV/LSB)
Number of Channels 24
Total Conversion Time 8 to 8.63 µsec max
Integral Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max
Differential Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max (guaranteed monotonic)
Full-Scale Error ± 6 LSB max
Unipolar Offset Error ± 3 LSB max

The DAC system is designed to meet the following specifications:

Resolution 12 Bits
Number of Channels 1
Settling time to 0.01% 30 µsec max
Output Voltage Range 0 - 4.095 Volts (1mV/LSB)
Integral Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max
Differential Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max (guaranteed monotonic)
Full-Scale Error ± 9 LSB max
Zero-Scale Error + 4 LSB max

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Analog to digital A 24 channel multiplexer and buffer amplifier precedes the A/D converter. The
converter System manifold pressure, patient pressure, inspiratory flow and expiratory flow signal inputs
to the multiplexer are filtered with an antialiasing filter. Other inputs are filtered by low
pass filters.
Signals that are monitored by the ADC system include:
• Patient Pressure
• Manifold Pressure
• Inspiratory Flow Sensor
• Expiratory Flow Sensor
• Flow Current sense
• Flow DAC output
• Inlet Valve Current sense
• O2 Concentration
• Power Supplies
• Battery Backup system

The ADC system is based around a 12 bit A/D converter. It operates from ± 15V power
supplies except for the A/D converter. The 12-bit converter is powered by a filtered +5V
supply and protected from over-voltage.
Multiplexer and buffer amplifier
The multiplexer settles quickly, within 8 µ sec to 0.01%, to be stable for the ADC 12-Bit
conversion and to maintain the overall 20 µ sec conversion time. The system
bandwidth requirement is from dc to 20Hz. The multiplexer is an 8 channel fault
protected device and the amplifier used as a buffer to drive the A/D converter
(AD822AR).
A/D converter
The MAX191BCWG is a 12-Bit converter that operates from a single 5 Volt power
supply. The clock frequency to run the A/D converter is 1.507MHz. It is derived from the
microprocessor system clock.
With a 1.507MHz clock, the conversion time of the A/D converter is 13 clock periods or
8.63 µ sec.
The MAX191BCWG has the following unadjusted dc accuracy specifications:

Integral Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max

Differential Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max (guaranteed monotonic)
Full-Scale Error ± 3 LSB max
Unipolar Offset Error ± 2 LSB max

Voltage reference
The MAX191BCWG has an internal 4.096 Volt ±1 mV voltage reference that can be
adjusted with a potentiometer. This reference voltage is buffered and used for the
digital to analog converter reference.

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Flow valve control The flow valve control circuit consists of a D/A converter and a voltage to current
conversion circuit.
D/A conversion
The D/A conversion for the flow valve drive circuit is based around the MAX530 12-Bit
DAC. The output of the DAC is fed to an input of the A/D converter multiplexer allowing
the microprocessor to monitor the DAC output.
The MAX530 operates from the same 5V power supply as the A/D converter. The
output voltage range of the converter is 0 to 4.095V (1mV per LSB).
The MAX530BCWG has the following dc accuracy specifications:

Integral Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max

Differential Nonlinearity ± 1 LSB max (guaranteed monotonic)
Full-Scale Error ± 1 LSB max
Zero-Scale Error + 4 LSB max

Flow valve drive circuit

The flow valve drive circuit does a voltage to current conversion of the DAC output
voltage signal FLW_DAC. With a 0 to 4.000 Volts input, the drive circuit outputs 0 to 1.0
Amps typical into a 3 ohm load. This current is passed to the flow valve and is used to
proportionally control the flow valve during mechanical ventilation. This circuit does not
require adjustment and is accurate within ± 2% of full scale.
This circuit also limits the flow valve output to less than 10VA under normal operation
and under a single fault condition. This is a requirement of the international regulation
IEC 601-2-13.
A signal proportional to the actual drive current is input to the A/D converter to permit
the processor to monitor the current and detect fault conditions.

Gas inlet valve drive This circuit consists of a low-dropout regulator providing a regulated 5 Volts to the inlet
circuit valve when enabled by the microprocessor. The SHUTDOWN pin of the regulator
provides on/off control.
This regulator has an output current of 250mA. It has an internal current limit of 530mA
max. This keeps the output under 10VA in a single fault condition.
A current sensing circuit is included to let the processor monitor the inlet valve current
via the A/D converter system and detect fault conditions.

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Front panel display All signals to and from the Front Panel are protected from ESD through the use of
interface transient suppression devices and appropriate filtering. All of these signals are routed
through a single connector from the microcontroller board to the front panel assembly.
EL display controller
The S-MOS SED1351F flat panel display controller drives 480 horizontal pixels by 240
vertical pixels of the EL display. Ferrite beads filter the signals from the display
controller to the display.
Video display memory
This memory consists of one high speed 32K x 8 CMOS static RAM directly connected
to the display controller. The video memory is mapped into memory space, but access
is controlled by the display controller to ensure that the EL display is not disturbed
during an access by the processor.
Membrane switch inputs
These signals are electronically debounced by an RC filter and sampled by the 68340
processor.
LED driver outputs
The AC ON LED is turned on directly from the AC power applied.
Rotary encoder input
This quadrature signal is debounced and routed to a quadrature clock converter which
interrupts the 68340 processor at each detent position.

Audio alarm The circuit consists of a programmable sound generator and a LM4860M audio
amplifier. The sound generator interfaces directly to the CPU and the audio amplifier
drives an 8 ohm speaker. It is normally powered from the low dropout regulator using
the 5.8 V supply. In the event of a loss of the 5.8 V supply, the sound generator will be
powered by the VDD supply to prevent loading of the processor data bus.

External interface The external interface of the ventilator is an important design task from the standpoint
of Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It is important to protect the ventilator from
conducted and radiated Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). In addition, EMI design precautions are taken to control the emission
of EMI via cabling and access ports.

Communication There are two RS232C interfaces (one external, one internal). Each channel is
interface (RS232C) configured for full-duplex asynchronous operation at communication rates up to 19.2k
baud. The isolated interfaces help eliminate the possibility of ground loops. The
RS-232 inputs and outputs completely conform to all EIA RS-232C and CCITT V28
specifications.

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2.6.5 Enhanced The Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) is the link between the flow transducers,
Sensor Interface the patient airway pressure transducer, the manifold pressure transducer, the oxygen
sensor, the Drive Pressure Limit switch, and the ventilator CPU board.
Board (ESIB)
The ESIB also passes through various switch positions to the ventilator CPU Board. It
provides an interface for the ACGO switch, the Bag/Vent switch, the canister release
switch, control panel cover switch (ABS On/Off in the Aespire 7900), CO 2 bypass
switch (wired On in the Aespire 7900), and breathing circuit ID switches (in the Aespire
7900 the circuit ID “switches” are wired to a special configuration so that software
knows it is an ABS circle system). All of the switch signals are filtered for EMI immunity
and protected against ESD.
Respiratory gas flow, to and from the patient, is monitored by measuring the
differential pressure across a variable orifice in each flow sensor. The pressure
transducers for measuring the differential pressure are on the ESIB. The patient airway
pressure and the pressure in the ventilator manifold are measured by pressure
transducers on the ESIB. Conditioning circuitry is supplied for these transducers and
for the Oxygen sensor used in the breathing circuit.

Bag/Vent
Switch
ABS On
Switch

Canister
Switch
CO2 Bypass Circle
Patient
Circuit

CPU

Low
Inspiratory Flow INSP
White Transducer
Inspiratory Flow ± 3.5 cmH2O ABS Paw
Sensor Port 1
High
Vent Engine

AB.74.082n
Black
Manifold
Patient -20 to 120 DPL
Blue Airway cmH2O Switch
Black
Expiratory Flow Transducer
Sensor
-20 to 120
Yellow cmH2O
Low
Bulkhead
Expiratory Flow Manifold White
Transducer Pressure
± 3.5 cmH2O Transducer
O2 Amplifier
High

Vent Engine

AB.74.082
Manifold
DPL
O2 Sensor ACGO Selector Switch
Switch
-20 to 120
cmH2O

Manifold
Pressure
Transducer
r

Note: For machines with

System Software prior to 4.8,
ACGO Selector the DPL Switch is plumbed to
Switch the Manifold Pressusre Transducer.

Figure 2-24 • Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) functional diagram

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Functional description Power Supply Regulators

The ESIB power supply is a 10 VA limited +12 volt supply originating at the CPU board.
It is filtered as it comes onto the ESIB board.
There are three regulators on the ESIB that are supplied by the +12 volt supply. The
first regulator is a LP2951 low dropout regulator that produces digital +5 volts. This
supply is used to power the flow sensor EEPROMs. Setting the E2_PWR signal to logic
low will shut down the +5 volt power supply to the EEPROMs.
The second regulator produces analog +5 volts with another LP2951. This supply is
used to power all of the operational amplifiers and pressure transducers.
The third regulator produces analog +6.0 volts with another LP2951. This regulator
powers an ADM660 switched capacitor inverter to generate analog –6.0 volts. These
supplies power all of the instrumentation amplifiers.

Connector
ACGO
EMI Filters and
ESD Suppressors

+5V
Regulator ACGO

+5V E2_PWR
INSP_CLK
EXP_CLK EEPROM SCLK+
INSP_DATA
Clock SCLK-
EXP_DATA
GND Receiver
INSP_DATA

EXP_DATA
BAG_VENT BAG_VENT
Switch / Flow Sensor

CPCVR_OPEN CPCVR_OPEN
Connector

CANI_REL EMI Filters and ESD CANI_REL

Suppressors
BYPASS BYPASS

SW1

SW2 SW1
SW3 SW2

SW4 SW3
+12V SW4

Control Board Connector

GND GND

SIB_ID

DPL Switch

OVER_PRESS

MANIF

MANIF_RET
Manifold Pressure
INSP
Transducer
INSP_RET

Noise Insp Insp AIRWAY

Filter IA Buffer
AIRWAY_RET

EXP
Inspiratory Pressure Adjustable Gain
Transducer EXP_RET

O2
Noise Exp Exp
Filter IA Buffer O2_RET

O2_DISCONNECT
Airway Pressure Adjustable Gain and Offset +12V
Transducer

AB.74.093
Noise Manif Manif
Filter IA Buffer

Expiratory Pressure Adjustable Gain

Transducer +5.0V
+5.0V ANALOG
Regulator
Noise Airway Airway
Filter IA Buffer

+6.0V
+6.0V ANALOG
Adjustable Gain and Offset Regulator
O2 Sensor
Connector

EMI Filters and ESD O2 Amp O2 Buffer

Suppressors -6.0V -6.0V ANALOG
Inverter

Figure 2-25 • Enhanced Sensor Interface Board (ESIB) block diagram

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Oxygen Sensor Interface

The Oxygen sensor connects to the ESIB via a 6 position / 4 pin modular phone jack.
The sensor generates a linear output voltage that depends upon the O 2 concentration
being measured. The oxygen sensor produces an output of 3 to 15 mV DC in air (21%
O2). It produces an output of 14 to 72 mV DC in 100% oxygen concentration.
The oxygen sensor amplifier provides a gain of 35 and filtering to condition the raw cell
output to make it compatible with the ventilator ADC. The total error of the
measurement system, including the ADC, is less than ±1%. This is necessary because
ISO7767 requires the oxygen analyzer be accurate to ±3% at a constant temperature.
The oxygen cell uses ±2% of the accuracy specification, not including thermal drift.
An O2_DISCONNECT signal is provided and is used by the ventilator software to
determine that a cell is connected to the cable. The signal is implemented using the
disconnect loop-back provided by the oxygen cell. Digital ground is provided to the cell
on pin 2 of the connector and the cell loops ground back on pin 4 of the connector. The
SIB passes this signal along to the ventilator CPU Board. The O2_DISCONNECT signal
is filtered for protection against EMI and clamped for ESD protection.
Flow Sensor Communications Interface
The SIB provides the interface to the flow sensor EEPROMs. Each flow sensor
incorporates an EEPROM that contains calibration data to be used by the ventilator
software to correct for the linearity error of the flow sensor. This data relates an ADC
reading to a flow value. The flow value, integrated over time, allows the system to
calculate volume. The SIB also provides +5 volt power at up to 10mA to the flow sensor
EEPROMs. The +5 volt power supply incorporates a shutdown control to allow the CPU
Board to power down the flow sensor EEPROMs when not communicating with them. A
MAX488 receives a differential clock signal from the CPU Board and converts it to a
single ended clock to the flow sensor EEPROMs. The power and communication
signals to the flow sensors are filtered for EMI protection and clamped to protect
against ESD.
Inspiratory and Expiratory Flow Measurement
Differential pressure levels in the range of -3.5 cm H2O to +3.5 cm H2O are applied to
the differential pressure transducers by the flow of gasses past the variable orifice in
the flow sensor. The range of ±3.5 cm H2O corresponds to ±120 LPM of flow through
the variable orifice flow sensors. The output range of the transducer is 0.3 to 3.8 VDC
with a zero pressure output of 2.05 VDC.
The pressure transducer is powered by a 4.096 VDC voltage reference and is amplified
by an instrumentation amplifier with a nominal gain of 370. The instrumentation
amplifier gain is adjustable over a range of 248 to 495 to accommodate variations in
pressure transducer span. The instrumentation amplifier also provides an offset
adjustment that is used to set the zero pressure output to 2.05 VDC nominal. The
offset reference is adjustable over a range of 1.614 to 2.495 VDC to accommodate
variation in the pressure transducer zero offset. A RC lag filter, on the output of the
pressure transducer amplifier, slows the response of the pressure transducers to make
the Enhanced SIB backwards compatible with previous versions of the SIB. A buffer
amplifier follows the lag filter to provide a low impedance driver for the cable going to
the CPU Board.

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Manifold and Patient Airway Pressure Measurement

The precision 4.096 volt reference is used to supply a reference voltage to the
instrumentation amplifier’s reference pin and to supply input power to the pressure
transducer. The output voltage of the pressure transducer changes proportionally to
the applied pressure. The instrumentation amplifier has a nominal gain of 286. The
instrumentation amplifier gain is adjustable over a range of 199 to 330 to
accommodate variations in pressure transducer span. It’s nominal zero pressure
output voltage is 800mV which is the voltage applied to its reference pin. The pressure
range is –20 cm H2O to 120 cm H2O. At –20 cm H2O the amplifiers output voltage is
nominally 300mV and at 120 cm H2O its output is nominally 3800mV. The amplifier
nominally changes 25mV for every 1 cm H2O. The instrumentation amplifier output is
low pass filtered and buffered before being sent to the CPU Board.
Over Pressure Signal
The DPL (drive pressure limit) switch is a pneumatic switch and is used to monitor the
airway pressure. (In the Aespire 7900, the DPL switch monitors the Vent Engine
manifold pressure to limit patient airway pressure.) It is designed to trip if the airway
pressure reaches 104 cm H2O nominal. The OVER_PRESS signal is monitored by the
system software and will disable mechanical ventilation, disable the flow valve drive
circuit, and close the gas inlet valve in the event of an over-pressure condition.

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2.7 Ventilator mechanical subsystems

Refer to Figure 11-1, "System connection block diagram" in Section11, for the
complete pneumatic/mechanical subsystem diagram.
The mechanical subsystems for the ventilator include:
Pneumatic Vent Engine
• Drive gas inlet filter
• Gas inlet valve
• Supply gas pressure regulator
• Flow control valve
• Drive gas check valve
• Mechanical Overpressure Valve (MOPV)
• Bleed resistor
• Free breathing valve
Exhalation valve
Bellows assembly
Breathing circuit flow sensors

2.7.1 Drive gas Drive gas (O2 or Air) enters the Vent Engine (1) at a pressure of 241 to 690 kPa (35 to
filter and Gas Inlet 100 psi) through a 2-micron filter (2) that is located under the Gas Inlet Valve (3).
Valve During normal operation the Gas Inlet Valve (GIV) is open to let supply gas flow. The GIV
shuts off supply gas to the ventilator under failure conditions detected by the CPU or
over-pressure switch. The output from the GIV stays at the filtered supply gas pressure.

Inspiratory
Flow Control
Valve

Drive 25 psi
1 Gas
@15 LPM
Inlet
3 Valve

Vent to Amb

Balance
30 psi Regulator Air (opt)

2 Link 25 Link 25

Figure 2-26 • Inlet filter and Gas Inlet Valve (GIV)

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2.7.2 Pressure The pressure regulator (4) is a non-relieving pressure regulator that regulates high
regulator pressure filtered supply gas down to 172 kPa (25 psi).

Inspiratory
4 Flow Control
Valve

200 m
25 psi
@15 LPM
Gas
Inlet Con
Valve 1.0
if co

Vent to Ambient

Balance
Regulator Air (opt)

Link 25

Figure 2-27 • Pressure regulator

2.7.3 Flow control The flow control valve (5) is controlled by the CPU. Signals are sent to the flow control
valve valve of the necessary flow determined by ventilator settings and sensor signals. The
flow control valve modulates the incoming 172 kPa (25 psi) drive gases to an output
from 0 to 120 liters per minute at pressures ranging from 0 to 100 cm H 2O.

Vent Engine
Atmosphere
5
Free
Breathing
Check Valve

Mechanical Popoff
Overpressure Valve Valve
(110 cm H2O)

Drive Gas Check

Valve (3.5 cm Exhalatio
H2O bias) (2.0 cm

Inspiratory
Flow Control
Valve

20
25 psi
@15 LPM
Gas
Inlet C
Valve
if

Figure 2-28 • Flow control valve

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2.7.4 Drive Gas The Drive Gas Check Valve (6) is used downstream of the flow control valve to create
Check Valve the pilot pressure for closing the exhalation valve during inspiratory phases, The DGCV
is biased shut by an integral weight that supplies approximately 3.5 cm H 2O of bias
(DGCV) pressure before permitting flow downstream to the bellows assembly. When the
ventilator is exhausting flow from the breathing circuit, the DGCV permits the exhalation
valve pilot pressure to be de-coupled from the circuit pressure. This permits the
exhalation valve to open and lets gas flow to the exhaust and the gas scavenging
system.

6 t Engine
Atmosphere

Free
Breathing
Check Valve

Mechanical Popoff
Overpressure Valve Valve
(110 cm H2O)
(1
Drive Gas Check
Valve (3.5 cm Exhalation Valve
H2O bias) (2.0 cm H2O bias)
0-10 LPM
0-10 LPM
Inspiratory 0-20 LPM
Flow Control
Valve

200 mL Reservoir
25 psi
@15 LPM
Gas
Inlet Control Bleed to Amb
Valve 1.0 LPM @ 3.0 cm
if continuous (rate de

V t t A bi t

Figure 2-29 • Drive Gas Check Valve

2.7.5 Bellows The Bellows assembly is the interface between drive gas and patient gas in the
Pressure Relief breathing system. The pressure relief valve (or pop-off valve) in the bellows
assembly (7) controls the pressure in the breathing circuit and exhausts excess patient
Valve gas through the exhalation valve.
The pressure relief valve is normally closed, maintaining approximately 1.5 cm H 2O in
the breathing circuit in a no-flow condition, enough to keep the bellows inflated. It is
piloted closed during inspiration and remains closed until the bellows is refilled during
exhalation. It will exhaust ≤ 4 L/min excess fresh gas flow at ≤ 4 cm H 2O.

ine
Atmosphere

Free
Breathing
Check Valve

hanical Popoff
rpressure Valve Valve
cm H2O)

Drive Gas Check

Valve (3.5 cm Exhalation Valve
H2O bias) (2.0 cm H2O bias)
0-10 L
0-10 L
Inspiratory 0-20 L
Flow Control
Valve

200 mL Reservoir
25 psi
@15 LPM
Gas
Inlet Control Bleed to Am
Valve
7 @

Figure 2-30 • Bellows pressure relief valve

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2.7.6 Exhalation The exhalation valve contains an elastomeric diaphragm that is used along with the
valve flow valve to control the pressures in the breathing circuit. The exhalation valve
includes two male ports on the bottom for:
• Bellows drive gas (8)
• Exhalation valve pilot (9) - (manifold pressure)
The exhalation valve includes three ports on top that connect to the bellows base
manifold:
• Drive gas pass through (10)
• Drive gas return and pop-off valve flow (11)
• APL exhaust flow to scavenging (12)
A port at the back of the exhalation valve (13) connects to the down tube that directs all
the exhaust flows to the scavenging receiver.
The exhalation valve is normally open. Approximately 2 cm H2O of pilot pressure is
necessary to close the valve. When the exhalation port is open, gas flows from the
bellows housing to the scavenging port.

13

mosphere

11
12 ve
10
Popoff
Valve Valve Bag/Ven

(10 cm H2O)
8 9 e Gas Check
e (3.5 cm Exhalation Valve
O bias) (2.0 cm H2O bias)
0-10 LPM Drive Gas
0-10 LPM Patient and Fres
ory 0-20 LPM Total Typical Flow
rol
ve

200 mL Reservoir Negative Pres

25 psi
@15 LPM relief valv
Gas
Inlet Control Bleed to Ambient
Valve 1.0 LPM @ 3.0 cm H2O
if continuous (rate dependent)

V t t A bi t

Figure 2-31 • Exhalation valve

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2.7.7 Mechanical The Mechanical Overpressure Valve (MOPV) is a mechanical valve (14) that operates
Overpressure Valve regardless of electrical power. It functions as a third level of redundancy to the
ventilator's pressure limit control functions, supplying pressure relief at approximately
110 cm H2O.

Vent Engine
Atmosphere

Free
Breathing
Check Valve

Mechanical Popoff
Overpressure Valve Valve
(110 cm H2O)

Drive Gas Check

14 Valve (3.5 cm Exhalation
H2O bias) (2.0 cm H2

Inspiratory
Flow Control
Valve

200
25 psi
@15 LPM
Gas

Figure 2-32 • Mechanical overpressure valve

2.7.8 Reservoir The reservoir (15) is a 200 ml chamber that dampens the manifold (pilot) pressure
and bleed resistor pulses to the exhalation valve.
The bleed resistor (16) is a “controlled leak” from 0 to 12 l/min in response to circuit
pressures from 0 to 100 cm H2O. The small quantity of pneumatic flow exhausting
through the bleed resistor permits control of the exhalation valve's pilot pressure by
modulation of the valve output. The bleed resistor exhausts only clean drive gas and
must not be connected to a waste gas scavenging circuit. The output is routed away
from the electrical components to make sure that systems using oxygen drive gas meet
the 10VA limitation requirement for oxygen enrichment.

Popoff
e Valve Bag/Vent

(10 cm H2O)
as Check
.5 cm Exhalation Valve
as) (2.0 cm H2O bias)
0-10 LPM Drive Gas
0-10 LPM Patient and Fresh Ga
0-20 LPM Total Typical Flow
15

200 mL Reservoir Negative Pressur

25 psi
@15 LPM relief valve
s
et Control Bleed to Ambient
ve 1.0 LPM @ 3.0 cm H2O
if continuous (rate dependent)
Ab
Vent to Ambient Ca

16
5.4 psi

Figure 2-33 • Reservoir and bleed resistor

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2.7.9 Free The free breathing valve (17) helps assure the patient can spontaneously breathe. The
breathing valve ventilator is programmed to supply a specified number of breaths per minute to the
patient. If, in between one of these programmed cycles, the patient needs a breath
(spontaneous), the free breathing valve permits the patient to inhale. The free
breathing valve is closed on mechanical inspiration.

Vent Engine
Atmosphere

Free
Breathing
Check Valve

Mechanical Popoff
Overpressure Valve Valve
(110 cm H2O)

Drive Gas Check

Valve (3.5 cm Exhalation
H2O bias) (2.0 cm H2

17
Inspiratory
Flow Control
Valve

200
25 psi
@15 LPM
Gas

Figure 2-34 • Free breathing valve

2.7.10 Breathing Two flow sensors are used to monitor inspiratory and expiratory gas flow. The
circuit flow inspiratory flow sensor is downstream of the gas system inspiratory check valve.
Feedback from the inspiratory transducer is used to supply tidal volumes that make
sensors allowances for the effects of fresh gas flow and circuit compressibility. The expiratory
flow sensor is located at the input to the gas system expiratory check valve. Feedback
from the expiratory flow sensor is used to supply signals for expiratory tidal volume
monitoring and the breath rate.

Expiratory Gas Monitor

Flow Sensor

Patient

Inspiratory
r Flow Sensor

P DP P P P
LS
Manifold Pressure
Trans

Insp Flow Trans

Exp Flow Trans

Paw Trans
Drive Pressure
Limit Switch

Enhanced Sensor Interface Board

Figure 2-35 • Flow sensors

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In this section 3.1 Ventilator post-service checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3.2 Inspect the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.3 Pipeline and cylinder tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.4 Flow control tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.5 Pressure relief test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.6 O2 supply alarm test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.7 Flush flow test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3.8 Vaporizer back pressure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
3.9 Low-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.9.1 Negative low-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.9.2 ISO or BSI standard low-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.10 Alarm tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.11 Breathing system tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.12 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.13 Integrated Suction Regulator tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.14 Power failure test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.15 Electrical safety tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

w WARNINGS After any repair or service of the Aespire system, complete all tests in this section.

Before you do the tests in this section:

• Complete all necessary calibrations and subassembly tests. Refer to the
individual procedures for a list of necessary calibrations.
• Completely reassemble the system.

If a test failure occurs, make appropriate repairs and test for correct operation.

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3.1 Ventilator post-service checkout

After servicing the Aestiva 7900 Ventilator, run the service menu tests that
are pertinent to the components replaced. Perform calibration on flow
sensors, pressure sensitivity, flow valve and bleed resistor.
Then, complete the checkout procedure for the entire machine in the following
sections.

3.2 Inspect the system

w CAUTION The upper shelf weight limit is 34 kg (75 lb).

w WARNING Do not leave gas cylinder valves open if the pipeline supply is in use.
Cylinder supplies could be depleted, leaving an insufficient reserve
supply in case of pipeline failure.
Before testing the system, ensure that:
• The equipment is not damaged.
• Components are correctly attached.
• The breathing circuit is correctly connected, not damaged.
• Pipeline gas supplies are connected.
• Cylinder valves are closed.
• Models with cylinder supplies have a cylinder wrench attached to the
system.
• Models with cylinder supplies have a reserve supply of O 2 connected to
the machine during system checkout.
• The casters are not loose and the brakes are set and prevent movement.
• The power cord is connected to a wall outlet. The mains indicator comes
on when AC Power is connected.

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3.3 Pipeline and cylinder tests

w CAUTION To prevent damage:
• Open the cylinder valves slowly.
• Do not force the flow controls.
If your system does not use cylinder supplies, do not do steps 2 and 3.
1. Disconnect the pipeline supplies and close all cylinder valves (if
equipped). If the pipeline and the cylinder pressure gauges are not at zero,
bleed all gasses from the system.
a. Connect an O2 supply.
b. Set the system switch to On.
c. Set the flow controls to mid range.
d. Make sure that all gauges but O2 are at zero.
e. Disconnect the O2 supply.
f. Make sure that the O2 gauge goes to zero. As pressure decreases,
alarms for low O2 supply pressure should occur.
2. Make sure that the cylinders are full:
a. Open each cylinder valve.
b. Make sure that each cylinder has sufficient pressure. If not, close the
applicable cylinder valve and install a full cylinder.
3. Test one cylinder at a time for high pressure leaks:
a. Set the system switch to Standby, which stops the O2 flow.
b. If equipped, turn the auxiliary O2 flow control fully clockwise (no flow).
c. If equipped, turn off venturi derived suction.
d. Open the cylinder.
e. Record the cylinder pressure.
f. Close the cylinder valve.
g. Record the cylinder pressure after one minute. If the pressure
decreases more than 690 kPa (100 psig), there is a leak.
Install a new cylinder gasket and do this step again.
h. Repeat step 3 for all cylinders.

w WARNING Do not leave gas cylinder valves open if the pipeline supply is in use.
Cylinder supplies could be depleted, leaving an insufficient reserve
supply in case of pipeline failure.
4. Connect the pipeline supplies one at a time and ensure that the
corresponding gauge indicates pipeline pressure.

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3.4 Flow control tests

w WARNING Nitrous oxide (N2O) flows through the system during this test. Use a safe
and approved procedure to collect and remove it.
1. Set up the gas scavenging system.
a. Connect the AGSS to a gas scavenging system.
b. Attach a patient circuit to the breathing system; do not plug the patient
port.
w WARNING: Nitrous oxide (N2O) flows through the system during
this test. Use a safe and approved procedure to collect and remove it.
c. Attach a bag to the bag port (or plug the bag port).
d. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Bag.
e. Adjust the APL valve to minimum.
2. Connect the pipeline supplies or slowly open the cylinder valves.
3. Turn all flow controls fully clockwise (minimum flow).
4. Set the ACGO selector switch to ABS.
5. Turn on the system.
6. Confirm that the O2 sensor measures 21% in room air and 100% in pure
O2. If not, calibrate the O2 sensor.
7. Make sure that:
• For a dual-tube O2 flowmeter,
the O2 flowtube shows 0.025 to 0.075 L/min.
• For a single-tube O2 flowmeter,
the O2 flowtube shows 0.175 to 0.225 L/min.
• The other flowtubes show no gas flow.
8. Set the flow controls to mid range of each flowtube and make sure that the
flowtube floats rotate and move smoothly.
Note If the system does not include N2O, skip steps 9 and 10.
9. Check the Link proportioning system concentration (increasing N 2O flow).
Observe the following precautions:
a. Start with all valves at the minimum setting.
b. Adjust only the N2O flow control.
c. Increase the N2O flow as specified in the following table and make sure
the O2 concentration is in range.

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Note: Allow the O2 monitor to stabilize. At the lower flows, the O2

monitor may take up to 90 seconds to stabilize.
d. If you overshoot a setting, turn the O2 flow control clockwise until the
N2O flow decreases to the previous setting before continuing the test.

Set the N2O flow (L/min) Measured O2

0.15 (dual flowtubes only) 21% minimum
0.5 (dual flowtubes only) 21% minimum
0.8 21% to 30%
1.0 21% to 30%
2.0 21% to 30%
6.0 21% to 30%
9.0 21% to 30%

10.Check the proportioning system concentration (decreasing O 2 flow).

Observe the following precautions:
a. Start with N2O valve at the maximum setting.
b. Adjust only the O2 flow control.
c. Decrease the O2 flow as specified in the table and make sure the O2
concentration is in the allowed range.
Note: Allow the O2 monitor to stabilize. At the lower flows, the O2
monitor may take up to 90 seconds to stabilize.
d. If you overshoot a setting, turn the N2O flow control counterclockwise
until the O2 flow increases to the previous setting before continuing the
test.

Set the O2 flow (L/min) Measured O2

3.0 21% to 30%
2.0 21% to 30%
1.0 21% to 30%
0.3 21% to 30%

e. Turn the N2O flow control fully clockwise to minimum stop.

11. Check the linearity of the Air flow control.

Set the O2 flow Set the Air flow (L/min) O2 monitor range
(L/min)
4.0 3.0 61% to 71%
3.5 6.0 45% to 55%
1.5 8.0 28% to 38%

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3.5 Pressure relief test

To check the pressure relief valve (vaporizer manifold outlet).
1. Turn all flow controls fully clockwise (minimum flow).
2. Set the ACGO selector switch to ACGO.
3. Connect a gauge or a digital manometer to the
ACGO outlet using the positive pressure leak
test adapter.
4. Adjust the O2 flow to 0.5 L/min. Test
Adapter
5. Verify that the test device reading stabilizes
within the following range:
31–60 kPa, 230–450 mm Hg, 4.5–8.5 psi.
6. Remove the test device and the adapter.

3.6 O2 supply alarm test

1. Set all flow controls to 3 L/min.
2. Stop the O2 supply. (Disconnect the pipeline supply or close the cylinder
valve.)
3. Make sure that:
a. The low O2 supply alarm occurs.
b. The N2O (if equipped) and O2 flows stop. The O2 flow stops last.
c. Air (if equipped) flow continues.
d. Gas supply alarms occur on the ventilator if the ventilator uses O 2 as
the drive gas.
4. Turn all of the flow controls fully clockwise (minimum flow).
5. Reconnect the pipeline supplies.

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3.7 Flush flow test

1. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
2. Set the system switch to Standby.
3. Attach a patient circuit and plug the patient port.
4. Set the ACGO selector switch to ABS (Circle).
5. Ensure that the bellows is completely collapsed.
6. Measure the amount of time it takes to fill the bellows when the O 2 Flush
button is fully and continuously depressed.
7. Repeat the above measurement two more times (deflate bellows by
removing the plug from the patient port).
• The bellows should fill in 1.8 to 2.3 seconds.

Possible Causes of Failure • Large leak in breathing system (if long filling time).
• Flush regulator setting (Section 5.5).
• Flush regulator cross-connection (if long filling time).
• ACGO selector valve inlet cross-connection (if short filling time).

From To
O2 Supply O2 Flush Valve
(and optional Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter

O2 Flush Output

ACGO
Selector
Switch

From
Vaporizer Manifold

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3.8 Vaporizer back pressure test

w WARNING Anesthetic agent vapor comes out of the common gas outlet during this
test. Use a safe, approved procedure to remove and collect the agent.
1. Set up the gas scavenging system.
a. Connect the AGSS to a gas scavenging system.
b. Attach a patient circuit and plug the patient port.
c. Attach a bag to the bag port (or plug the bag port).
d. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Bag.
e. Adjust the APL valve to minimum.
2. Set the ACGO selector switch to ABS.
3. Set the system switch to On.
4. Set the O2 flow to 6 L/min.
5. Make sure that the O2 flow stays constant and the float moves freely.
6. Adjust the vaporizer concentration from 0 to 1% one click at a time. The O 2
flow must not decrease more than 1 L/min through the full range. If the O 2
flow decreases more than 1 L/min:
a. Install a different vaporizer and try this step again.
b. If the O2 flow decreases less than 1 L/min with a different vaporizer, the
malfunction is in the first vaporizer.
c. If the O2 flow also decreases more than 1 L/min with a different
vaporizer, the malfunction is in the Aespire system. Do not use the
system until it is serviced (repair vaporizer manifold port valve).
7. Complete steps 3 through 5 for each vaporizer and vaporizer position.
8. Set the system switch to Standby.

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3.9 Low-pressure leak test

Note Perform either the “Negative low-pressure leak test” or the “ISO or BSI
standard low-pressure leak test.” It is not necessary to perform both tests.

w WARNING Do not use a system with a low-pressure leak. Anesthetic gas will go into
the atmosphere, not into the breathing circuit.

3.9.1 Negative low- 1. Test the leak test device:

pressure leak test a. Put your hand on the inlet of the leak test device. Push hard for a good
seal.
b. Squeeze the bulb to remove all air from the bulb.
c. If the bulb completely inflates in less than 60 seconds, replace the leak
max 280 cmH2O
test device.
2. Set the system switch to Standby.
3. Set the ACGO selector switch to ACGO.

ACGO Outlet
4. Turn off all vaporizers.
5. Test the anesthesia machine for low-pressure leaks:
a. Open the flow controls one and a half turns counterclockwise.
b. Connect the test device to the ACGO outlet.
c. Compress and release the bulb until it is empty.
d. The vacuum causes the floats to move. This is usual. If the bulb
completely inflates in 30 seconds or less, there is a leak in the low-
pressure circuit.
6. Test each vaporizer for low-pressure leaks:
a. Set the vaporizer to 1%.
b. Repeat step 5.
c. Set the vaporizer to OFF.
d. Test the remaining vaporizers.
7. Disconnect the test device.
8. Turn all flow controls fully clockwise (minimum flow). Do not over tighten.

w WARNING Agent mixtures from the low-pressure leak test stay in the system.
Always flush the system with O2 after the low-pressure leak test (1 L/min
for one minute).
Turn off all vaporizers at the end of the low-pressure leak test.
9. Flush the system with O2:
a. Set the system switch to On.
b. Set the O2 flow to 1 L/min.
c. Continue the O2 flow for one minute.
d. Turn the O2 flow control fully clockwise (minimum flow).
e. Set the system switch to Standby.

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3.9.2 ISO or BSI standard

low-pressure leak test

w CAUTION Do the positive pressure leak test at the ACGO outlet only.
1. Set the ACGO selector switch to ACGO.
2. Turn all flow controls fully clockwise (minimum flow).
3. Using the positive pressure leak test adapter, connect the ISO or BSI
specific leak test device to the ACGO outlet. Push the adapter into the
ACGO outlet throughout the test to get a good seal.

max 280 cmH2O

Leak Test Adapter

.5

1.5
1
.4

.5

2
.3

Test Device Test Device

L/min O2

2.5
.2

0
.1

kP

3
(Top View) (Front View)

3.5
4. Keep flowmeter of the test device vertical for accurate results.
5. Fully open the needle valve on the test device (counterclockwise).

w CAUTION If the needle valve is not fully open, this test can damage the pressure
gauge on the test device.
6. Set the system switch to On.

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7. Open the O2 flow control and set a total flow of 0.4 L/min through the
flowmeter on the test device.
8. Make sure that the pressure gauge on the test device reads zero and that
all other flow controls are fully closed.
9. Close the needle valve on the test device until the test gauge reads:
ISO 5358 3 kPa
BSI 4272.3 20 kPa

10.If the flow through the test device is less than

0.35 L/min (ISO) or
0.3 L/min (BSI),
there is a low pressure leak in the anesthesia machine.
11. Fully open the needle valve on the test device to decrease the back
pressure.
12.Test each vaporizer for low-pressure leaks:
a. Set the vaporizer to 1%.
b. Repeat steps 7 through 10.
c. Turn the vaporizer OFF.
d. Test the remaining vaporizers.
13. Remove test tool and adapter.

w WARNING Agent mixtures from the low-pressure leak test stay in the system.
Always flush the system with O2 after the low-pressure leak test (1 L/min
for one minute).

Turn all vaporizers OFF at the end of the low-pressure leak test.
14. Flush the system with O2:
a. Set the system switch to On.
b. Set the O2 flow to 1 L/min.
c. Continue the O2 flow for one minute.
d. Turn the O2 flow control fully clockwise (minimum flow).
e. Set the system switch to Standby.

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3.10 Alarm tests

1. Connect a test lung to the patient connection.
2. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
3. Set the system switch to On.
4. Set the controls:
• Ventilation Mode: Volume control (select from main menu)
• Ventilator:
- Tidal Vol: 400 ml
- Rate: 12
- I:E Ratio:1:2
- Plimit:40 cm H2O
- PEEP: OFF
• Anesthesia Machine:
- O2 flow: minimum flow
- All other gases: OFF
- ACGO selector switch to ABS
5. Push O2 Flush to fill the bellows.
6. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Bag and back to Vent.
7. Make sure that:
a. Mechanical ventilation starts.
b. A subatmospheric pressure alarm does not occur.
Note: With active gas scavenging, too much scavenging flow can cause
subatmospheric alarm.
c. The ventilator displays the correct data.
d. The bellows inflate and deflate during mechanical ventilation.
8. Set the O2 flow control to 5 L/min.
9. Make sure that:
a. The end expiratory pressure is approximately 0 cm H2O.
Note: Positive end expiratory pressure when PEEP is off may indicate
that the scavenging system is not removing enough gas.
b. The ventilator displays the correct data.
c. The bellows inflate and deflate during mechanical ventilation.
10. Test the low minute volume alarm:
a. Go to the alarms menu.
b. Set the alarm limit for low minute volume to 6.0 L/min.
c. Make sure that a low minute volume alarm occurs.
d. Go to the alarms menu.
e. Set the low minute volume alarm to OFF.

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11. Test the high airway pressure alarm:

a. Set Plimit to less than the peak airway pressure.
b. Make sure that the high airway pressure alarm occurs.
c. Set Plimit to correct level.
12. Test the low airway pressure alarm:
a. Turn all flow controls fully clockwise.
b. Remove the test lung from the patient connection.
c. Other alarms such as low minute volume can occur.
d. Make sure that the low airway pressure occurs.
13. Test the sustained airway pressure alarm:
a. Set the controls:
• APL valve — Closed (70)
• Bag/Vent switch — Bag
b. Mechanical ventilation stops when the Bag/Vent switch is set to Bag.
c. Occlude the bag port connector with a test plug.
d. Close the patient connection using the test plug located on the side of
the ABS and push the O2 Flush button.
e. Make sure that the sustained pressure alarm occurs after
approximately 15 seconds at the sustained pressure limit (6-30 cm
H2O varies with pressure limit).
14.Test the O2 monitor and alarms:
a. Remove the O2 sensor from the circuit module.
b. Make sure the sensor measures approximately 21% O2 in room air.
c. Set the low O2 alarm to 50%. Make sure a low O2 alarm occurs.
d. Set the low O2 alarm back to 21% and make sure that alarm cancels.
e. Put the O2 sensor back in the circuit.
f. Remove the test lung from the patient connection.
g. Set the High O2 alarm to 50%.
h. Push the flush button to fill the breathing system.
i. Set the O2 flow control to 2 L/min.
j. Make sure the high O2 alarm comes On.
k. Set the high O2 alarm back to 100% and make sure that alarm cancels.
l. After 2 minutes in pure O2, the O2 display reads approximately 100%.
m. Turn the O2 flow control fully clockwise (minimum flow).
15. Set the system switch to Standby.

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3.11 Breathing system tests

w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This can
cause injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing
system.
1. Verify that AGSS is operating. For systems that have a flow indicator on the
side, make sure that the flow indicator shows a flow in the green (normal)
region.
2. Zero the pressure gauge (Section 5.6.1).

Check Valves 3. Make sure that the check valves on the breathing circuit module work
correctly:
a. The Inspiratory check valve rises during inspiration and falls at the start
of expiration.
b. The Expiratory check valve rises during expiration and falls at the start
of inspiration.

Ventilator Bellows 4. Ventilator bellows test:

a. Set the system switch to Standby.
b. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Ventilator.
c. Set all flow controls to minimum.
d. Close the breathing circuit at the patient connection. Use the test plug
located on the side of the ABS.
e. Push the O2 flush button to fill the bellows.
f. The pressure must not increase to more than 15 cm H2O on the
pressure gauge.
g. If the bellows falls more than 100 mL/min (top of indicator), it has a
leak.

Service Mode Tests 5. Enter the Service Mode: Push and hold the adjustment knob on the
ventilator’s display and set the system switch to On.
a. Select and confirm “Service Mode”.
b. Select and confirm “Breathing System Leak Test” (Section 4.3.12).
c. Follow the instructions on the screen.
d. The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.
For machines with a single-tube O2 flowmeter, the pressure reading
should reach 30 cm H2O at minimum flows greater than 200 mL/min.
Note: If test fails, see Section 7.2, “Breathing System Leak Test Guide”.

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Bag Circuit 6. Test the Bag circuit for leaks:

a. Set the system switch to On.
b. Set the Bag/Ventilator switch to Bag.
c. Plug the Bag port (use your hand or the approved test plug).
d. Close the APL valve (70 cm H2O).
e. Set the O2 flow to 0.25 L/min.
f. Close the patient connection (using a hand or test plug on the side of
the breathing system) and pressurize the bag circuit with the O 2 flush
button to approximately 30 cm H2O.
g. Release the flush button. The pressure must not decrease. A pressure
decrease large enough to see on the gauge indicates an unacceptable
leak.
Note: If test fails, see Section 7.2, “Breathing System Leak Test Guide”.

APL Valve 7. Test the APL valve:

a. Fully close the APL valve (70 cm H2O).
b. Set the total fresh gas flow to approximately 3 L/min and make sure
that the value on the inspiratory pressure gauge does not exceed 85 cm
H2O. Some pressure fluctuation is normal.
c. Fully open the APL valve (to the MIN position).
d. Set O2 flow to 3 L/min. Turn any other gases off.
e. Make sure that the value on the inspiratory pressure gauge is less than
approximately 5 cm H2O.
f. Push the O2 flush button. Make sure that the value on the inspiratory
pressure gauge stays less than 10 cm H2O.
g. Set the O2 flow to minimum and make sure that the value on the
inspiratory pressure gauge does not decrease below 0 cm H 2O.
8. Remove your hand or the test plug from the patient connection.
9. Set the System switch to Standby.

w WARNING Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in
the breathing system.

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3.12 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests

1. Open the O2 cylinder valve or connect an O2 pipeline.
2. Rotate the flow control clockwise (decrease) to shut off the flow. The ball
should rest at the bottom of the flow tube and not move.
3. Rotate the flow control counterclockwise (increase). The ball should rise
immediately after rotation is begun. It should rise smoothly and steadily
with continued counterclockwise rotation. When a desired flow is set, the
ball should maintain in a steady position.
4. Occlude the auxiliary O2 outlet. The ball should rest at the bottom of the
flow tube and not move. A ball that does not rest at the bottom of the flow
tube indicates a leak and requires service.
5. Rotate the flow control clockwise to shut off the flow.

3.13 Integrated Suction Regulator tests

The gauge needle should come to rest within the zero range bracket when no
suction is being supplied. Gauges which do not comply may be out of
calibration.
1. Adjust the regulator setting to minimum.
2. Turn the mode selector to I (On).
3. Ensure the gauge remains less than 200 mmHg (26 kPa, 0.26 Bar).
4. Occlude the inlet.
5. Ensure the gauge remains less than 200 mmHg (26 kPa, 0.26 Bar).
6. Adjust the regulator in an increasing vacuum level.
7. The gauge should rise after rotation has begun. The gauge should rise with
continued rotation of the regulator adjustment.
8. Adjust the regulator setting to minimum.
9. Turn the Mode selector to O (Off).

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3.14 Power failure test

1. Connect the power cord to a mains outlet. The mains indicator on the
display comes on when AC Power is connected.

If the indicator is not on, the display assembly is not receiving AC power.
• Verify AC power to the machine (reset circuit breaker).
• Check fuses in machine’s isolated secondary (toroid output).
2. Set the system switch to On.
3. Unplug the power cord with the system turned on.
4. Make sure that the power failure alarm comes on.
5. Make sure the following message is on the ventilator display:
• “On Battery - Power OK?”
6. Connect the power cable again.
7. Make sure the alarm cancels.

3.15 Electrical safety tests

Make sure the system is completely assembled and all accessory devices are
connected to electrical outlets.
1. Connect an approved test device (e.g. UL, CSA, or AAMI) and verify that the
leakage current is less than:

Voltage Max. Leakage Current

120/100 Vac 300 µAmps
220/240 Vac 500 µAmps

2. Make sure that the resistance to ground is less than 0.2Ω between an
exposed metal surface and the ground pin on the power cord.

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w WARNING Post-Service Checkout is required after you complete this section. You must
perform Section 3.1 Post-service checkout after performing any maintenance,
service or repair. Failure to do so may result in patient injury.

In this section To ensure proper operation, the Aespire 7900 Ventilator includes several tests that run
automatically (self tests) and a series of menu pages that a qualified service person can
use to test, calibrate, or troubleshoot ventilator related components in the Aespire
machine (Service Mode).
4.1 Self tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.2 Service Mode Confirmation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.3 Main Menu - Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.3.1 Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.3.2 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
4.3.3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
4.3.4 User Select Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.3.5 Test CPU and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.3.6 Test EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.3.7 Test GIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.3.8 Test Flow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.3.9 Test Drive Pressure Limit Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.3.10 Test 5V Fail Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.3.11 Test Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.3.12 Breathing System Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.3.13 Display A/D Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.3.14 Display Discrete I/O Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

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4.3.16 Test Panel Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4.3.17 Flow Valve Test Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4.3.18 Adjust Drive Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
4.3.19 O2 Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4.3.20 Calibrate Flow Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
4.3.21 Pressure Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4.3.22 Calibrate Flow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
4.3.23 Bleed Resistor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
4.3.24 Service Calibrations Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

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4.1 Self tests The Aespire 7900 Ventilator software includes self tests that determine
whether or not the operating software is functioning properly and whether or
not the electronic circuits on the circuit boards are functional.
The self tests include:
• Powerup tests
• Continuous tests
• Periodic tests

Powerup tests The following is a list of the tests run at powerup:

• Sequential watchdog
• Logical watchdog
• Data RAM walking pattern test
• FLASH ROM CRC verification
• Gas inlet valve test (electrical and pneumatic)
• Calibration of the manifold sensor
If one or more of these tests fail, the display provides a readout of the
problem.
The On and Off states of the Gas Inlet Valve (GIV) are tested at power up. The
manifold pressure will be tested to determine pass/failure. If the GIV causes
the self test to fail on power up, an alarm sound and the message “Gas Inlet
Valve Failure” is displayed.
If the calibration of the manifold sensor fails on power up, an alarm sounds
and the message “Manifold Pressure Sensor Failure” is shown.

Continuous tests These tests are run continuously during normal operation and alarms are
associated with each test. A failure causes an alarm to display on the screen
in the alarm display area.
• Flow valve electrical feedback
• Supply voltage checks
• Battery voltage checks
The flow valve feedback signal is tested in non-mechanical and mechanical
ventilation states. The flow valve is closed in non-mechanical ventilation.

Periodic tests These tests are run every 30 seconds during normal operation. Alarms are
associated with each test. A failure causes an alarm to display on the screen
in the alarm display area.
• CPU Test
• Display RAM walking pattern test
• Data RAM walking pattern test
• FLASH ROM CRC verification

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4.2 Service Mode Confirmation menu

The service calibration mode tests and/or calibrates hardware necessary to
prepare a ventilator manufactured for shipment and to service a ventilator in
the field.
There are two ways to enter the service mode:
• If the machine is turned off, push and hold in the adjustment knob while
setting the system switch to On. Hold the adjustment knob pushed in
until the “Service Confirmation” menu appears. Use the adjustment
knob to highlight “Service Mode”, then push the adjustment knob to
confirm the selection.

• If the machine is already in normal operation, set the Bag/Vent switch to

Bag and press the End Case key (push the adjustment knob to confirm).
• Then, press the VT /Pinsp, the PEEP, and the Menu switches at the same
time to reset the software (powerup). As the system restarts, push and
hold the adjustment knob until the “Service Mode Confirmation” menu
appears.

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4.3 Main Menu - Service Mode

The service mode is entered from the service confirmation menu. Select
“Service Mode” and push the adjustment knob. The Service Mode main menu
allows navigation to the individual menus for alarm or error logs, calibrations,
system configurations, diagnostic tests and tools, and user selected defaults.

Figure 4-1 • Service Mode main menu

Any menu can be selected by pressing the control knob. The software version,
software date, and total system hours at the top of the Service Mode main
menu are not selectable.

Go to Normal Operations Provides the means to exit the service mode via a hardware reset.

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4.3.1 Alarm Log The Alarm Log displays up to 10 of the most current alarm messages that have
been logged. Each log entry shows:
• Bootup Count - number (the bootup count is incremented each time the
machine is turned on).
• Time (ms) - the time in milliseconds since bootup when the latest alarm
condition occurred.
• # Times - the number of times that the specific alarm condition has occurred
during the noted bootup count.
• Alarm - message associated with the particular alarm condition.

Figure 4-2 • Alarm Log menu

The bottom left corner of the screen displays additional information:

• Bootup Count Last Cleared
• Current Bootup Count

Clear Alarm Log Select to clear the alarm log. The system will ask you to confirm that you want
to clear the log.

Remarks After the Alarm Log is cleared:

• the Bootup Count Last Cleared number will be reset to the Current Bootup
Count number.
• the menu will show the message “No entries in log!”.

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4.3.2 Error Log There are two special types of alarms:

• Minimum monitoring alarms that stop mechanical ventilation
• Minimum system shutdown alarms that stop mechanical ventilation and
monitoring.
An alarm message that results from these special types of alarms is
considered an error alarm.
The Error Log displays up to 10 of the most current error messages that have
been logged.
Each log entry shows:
• Bootup Count - number (the bootup count is incremented each time the
machine is turned on).
• Time (ms) - the time in milliseconds since bootup when the latest error
condition occurred.
• Address - the place in the software sequence where the last occurrence of
the error took place.
• Error - message associated with the particular error condition.

Figure 4-3 • Error Log menu

The error address and software revision are important pieces of information to
note if technical support is required.
The bottom left corner of the screen displays additional information:
• Bootup Count Last Cleared
• Current Bootup Count

Clear Error Log To clear the error log, select “Clear Error Log”. The system asks you to confirm
that you want to clear the error log.

Remarks After clearing the error log:

• the Boot Count Last Cleared number will reset to the Current Boot Count
number.
• the menu will show the message “No entries in log!”.

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4.3.3 System The System Configuration menu includes settings that are tailored to the
Configuration specific machine.

Figure 4-4 • Calibrations/System Configuration menu

4.3.3.1 Altitude The accuracy of some of the ventilator measurements is altitude sensitive. To
ensure the specified accuracy, the altitude setting should be set to the
specific altitude where each machine is located.
Altitude settings range from -400 to 3600 meters in increments to 100
meters.

Figure 4-5 • Altitude menu item

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4.3.3.2 Drive Gas Either O2 or Air can be used as the drive gas for the ventilator’s pneumatic
engine. To compensate volume calculations for the specific density of the
drive gas used, the drive gas selection on this menu must match the actual
drive gas.
To change the actual drive gas, refer to Section 9.25.

w CAUTION If you change the drive gas, you must also change the drive gas selection
on this service setup screen. If the drive gas selection and the actual
drive gas do not agree, volumes will not be correct.

Figure 4-6 • Drive Gas menu item

4.3.3.3 Heliox Mode Aespire 7900 machines can not be configured to deliver Heliox.
The Heliox Mode should be set to “Off”. With the Heliox Mode Off, the
Setup/Calibration menu will not include the Heliox option.

Figure 4-7 • Heliox Mode menu item

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4.3.3.4 VE Alarm Limits The setting for VE Alarm Limits determines how the VE Alarm Limits are set:
• If VE Alarm Limits is set to User Adjustable, the user sets the limits on the
Alarm Settings menu.
• If VE Alarm Limits is set to Automatic, the ventilator software calculates the
high and low VE alarm limits and sets them to ±20% of the set VE. The user
is still able to change the limits through the Alarm Settings menu in the Main
Menu.

Figure 4-8 • VE Alarm Limits menu item

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4.3.3.5 Language The text shown in the normal mode of operation is language sensitive.
However, the majority of service confirmation and calibration modes are
shown in English. The other language choices are shown in specific language
text with the exception of Japanese which is shown in English.
• Dutch. . . . . . Nederlands
• English. . . . . English
• French. . . . . .Français
• German. . . . .Deutsch
• Italian. . . . . . Italiano
• Japanese. . . Japanese
• Polish. . . . . . Polski
• Portuguese. .Português
• Spanish. . . . Español

Figure 4-9 • Language menu item

4.3.4.6 Optimal Screen The Screen Contrast menu is used to select the display brightness. The values
Contrast range from 1 to 10, with 10 having the most screen contrast.

Figure 4-10 • Optimal Screen Contrast menu item

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4.3.4 User Select The User Select Defaults menu determines the control settings used by the
Defaults system at power up.
Settings related to optional ventilation modes will only appear in the User
Select Defaults if the optional modes are active. These settings include:
• Rate for SIMV and PSVPro
• Trigger Window
• Flow Trigger Level
• Insp. Termination Level
• Tinspired

Figure 4-11 • Page 1 of User Select Defaults menu (factory defaults shown)

Figure 4-12 • Page 2 of User Select Defaults menu (factory defaults shown)

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Powerup/End Case Settings If Last Case is selected, the system saves settings when the unit is turned off
and powers up with the same settings. If Facility Defaults is selected, the
system powers up with the default facility settings and returns to default
settings when End Case is selected.

w CAUTION Ask the customer BEFORE changing any default settings. Make sure that
they understand these options can only be set in Service Mode.
The following parameters may be set in User Select Defaults:
• Ventilation Mode
• Tidal Volume (VT)
• Inspired Pressure (Pinspired)
• Respiratory Rate
• I:E Ratio
• Pressure Limit (Plimit)
• Inspiratory Pause
• Low O2 Alarm Limit
• High O2 Alarm Limit
• Low VE Alarm Limit
• High VE Alarm Limit
• Low VTE Alarm Limit
• High VTE Alarm Limit
• Trigger Window (optional)
• Flow Trigger Level (optional)
• Inspiratory Termination Level (optional)
• Tinspired

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4.3.5 Test CPU and The software checks the CPU, ROM, RAM, and display RAM through this
Memory menu. When Start Test is selected the series of tests begins to run. When each
test is running, the word “Testing. . .” appears after the test name.

Figure 4-13 • Test CPU and Memory menu

First the software tests the CPU integer instruction set and the CPU register(s).
If this test fails, the CPU did not perform the integer instruction set correctly, or
the CPU register(s) have failed.
Next, the software tests the Flash ROM via a CRC check (Cyclic Redundancy
Check). A CRC value has been calculated for the Flash ROM memory and this
value is stored in the Flash ROM. This test recalculates the CRC for the Flash
ROM and compares it to the value stored in Flash ROM. If the value that was
calculated does not equal the value that was stored in Flash ROM, the test will
fail.
Finally, the software tests all the external and display RAM memory with a
walking bit pattern test. It writes a certain bit pattern to a block of memory and
then reads that block of memory. If the bit pattern what it wrote is not the
same bit pattern that it reads back, the test fails.
When the test is complete and has passed, the word “Pass” appears after the
name of the test, as in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14 • Test CPU and Memory menu after all the tests have passed

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4.3.6 Test EEPROM The software tests all the EEPROM memory via a bit pattern test. It writes a
certain pattern to a block of memory and then reads back that block of
memory. If the bit pattern that was written is not the same bit pattern that it
reads back, the test fails.

Figure 4-15 • Test EEPROM menu

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4.3.7 Test GIV To test the GIV (gas inlet valve) the software first closes the GIV. It reads the
A/D channel for the GIV. If the A/D channel for the GIV does not read closed,
the test fails; otherwise, the test continues.
The software then opens the flow valve to the calibrated flow of the bleed
resistor and waits for the flow to stabilize (about 2 seconds). Once the flow is
stabilized the software checks to see if manifold pressure has dropped to less
than 0.5 cm H2O. If manifold pressure does not drop below 0.5 cm H2O, the
test fails; otherwise, the test continues.
The software then closes the flow valve and opens the GIV. It reads the A/D
channel for the GIV. If the A/D channel for the GIV does not read open, the test
fails.

Figure 4-16 • Test GIV menu

GIV Test FAIL instructions Failure can be caused by the valve or the CPU board malfunctioning.
Use a multimeter to measure the resistance of the GIV solenoid. It should be
approximately 25 ohms. If necessary, replace the GIV solenoid
(Section 9.24.2).
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage at the inlet valve connector on the
pneumatic connection board. The voltage should be 4.5 volts when the GIV is
open.
• If the voltage is 4.5 volts or greater, service the GIV (Section 9.24.3).
• If the voltage is less than 4.5 volts replace the CPU board (Section 9.23.1).

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4.3.8 Test Flow Valve To test the flow valve, the software starts by closing the flow valve. It then
opens the flow valve in increments until the flow valve is completely open. At
each of the settings of the flow valve, the A/D (Analog/Digital) channel for
Flow DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) Feedback and Flow Current Sense will
be read. If the A/D for the Flow DAC Feedback and Flow Current Sense are not
within the correct tolerance, the test fails.
After setting the Bag/Vent switch to Vent, disengage the drive gas from the
breathing system by removing the bellows housing.

Figure 4-17 • Test Flow Valve menu

Flow Valve Test FAIL A failure can be caused either by the drive circuit or a flow valve malfunction.
instructions Go to the “Flow Valve Test Tool” menu to check the drive circuit for proper
voltage output.
Set the flow control to output 120 liters per minute. Unplug the connector
from the pneumatic connection board and measure the resistance between
the leads at the unplugged flow valve connector. A multimeter should read
approximately 1.75 ohms.
• If the resistance is approximately 1.75 ohms, the drive circuit is bad, replace
the CPU board (Section 9.23.1) and test the flow valve again.
• If the flow valve test fails again, replace the flow valve (Section 9.24.2 ).

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4.3.9 Test Drive Pressure The software tests the pressure limit switch to make sure that it trips at the
Limit Switch correct manifold over pressure. The software opens the flow valve to a value
where pressure continues to increase. It then waits for the DPL (Drive Pressure
Limit) switch to trip. The pressure at which the DPL switch tripped is indicated.
This value is the manifold pressure measured upstream of the drive gas check
valve (the typical reading is 112 cm H2O), not the actual pressure at the
switch. If the DPL switch never trips (within 15 seconds) the test fails. If the
DPL switch does not trip at a pressure within the correct tolerance, the test
fails.

Figure 4-18 • Test Drive Pressure Limit Switch menu

Drive Pressure Limit Switch FAIL 1. Go to the Discrete I/O signal menu and check the DPL (Drive Pressure Limit)
instructions switch status (Off).
2. Remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).
3. Disconnect the black inline connector for the DPL switch tubing.
4. Connect a pressure test device to the DPL switch side of the open tubing.
5. Apply 104 +5/-4 cm H2O (76.5 +3.8/-2.9 mm Hg) to activate the switch.
Verify status change on the I/O signal screen (On).
6. If problem continues, replace ESIB.

DPL switch
tubing

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4.3.10 Test 5V Fail Alarm A 5-Volt supply (VDD) is used to power the digital circuits throughout the
ventilator.
The 5-Volt supply (VDD) is derived in the power section of the control board. It
is used to power the digital circuits throughout the ventilator. If the 5-Volt
supply fails, the ventilator will sound a continuous alarm tone when the system
switch is turned on.
To test the 5V Fail Alarm, follow the directions on the screen.
If the alarm tone does not sound, replace the CPU board (Section 9.23.1).

Figure 4-19 • Test 5V Fail Alarm menu

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4.3.11 Test Serial Ports Two serial port tests may be done:
• Public Port Test (Com 2)
requires pins 6 and 13 of the external serial connector (located on the left
side of the machine) to be jumpered.

13

• Proprietary Port Test (Com 1)

requires pins 2 and 3 of the internal (download) serial connector (located
above the lower electronic enclosure) to be jumpered.

RS-232 (download)

Each test routine sets up the serial port circuits so transmitted data is echoed
directly back to the receive circuits. The test fails if the data sent out is not
equal to the data received.
If the Proprietary Port Test fails, replace the CPU (Section 9.23.1).
If the Public Port Test fails:
• check/replace the harness between the CPU and the external connector.
• replace the CPU (Section 9.23.1).

Figure 4-20 • Test Serial Ports menu

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4.3.12 Breathing System The Breathing System Leak Test allows you to test the ventilator portion of the
Leak Test breathing circuit for leaks.

Note For the breathing sysem leak test to function correctly, the flow valve must be
calibrated (see section 4.3.22).
By using the patient circuit to establish a closed loop, you can measure the
leak rate.
• The leak rate is the fresh gas flow needed to maintain 30 cmH2O.
• The system should have a leak rate <200 mL/min.

Figure 4-21 • Breathing System Leak Test menu

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4.3.13 Display A/D The software displays the A/D values for each of the A/D channels.
Channels

Figure 4-22 • Page 1 of Display A/D Channels menu

Figure 4-23 • Page 2 of Display A/D Channels menu

Remarks This selection displays a listing of A/D Channels which are at various values
depending upon the set parameters.
Refer to the following table for additional details for each of the displayed
channels.

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Table 4-1 A/D Channels

A/D Channel Counts1 Actual Range1 Displayed Range Special Instructions

Inspiratory Flow2 1800-2300 Near Zero L/min -120 to 120 L/min Zero Offset Reading (nominal 2050
Counts)
Expiratory Flow2 1800-2300 Near Zero L/min -120 to 120 L/min Zero Offset Reading (nominal 2050
Counts)
Airway Pressure2 550-1050 Near Zero cm H2O -20 to 120 cm H2O Zero Offset Reading (nominal 800 Counts)

Manifold Pressure2 550-1050 Near Zero cm H2O -20 to 120 cm H2O Zero Offset Reading (nominal 800 Counts)
O2 0-4095 0 to 100% 0 to 100% Count weight and limits are determined
during O2 calibration
Flow Current Sense 0-4095 0 to 1.024 Amp 0 to 1.024 Amps
Flow DAC Feedback 0-4095 0 to 4.095 Volts 0 to 4.095 Volts

Battery Voltage 1740-3976 7 to 16 Volts 0 to 16.48 Volts <7V = Low battery voltage failure.
<11.65V = Low battery voltage warning.
>16 Volts (10 Sec) = High battery voltage
failure.
Battery Current 700-4000 -600 mA to 6 Amps -2 to 6.19 Amps -150 to -600 mA = Battery charging.
-601 mA to -2 Amps = Charge current out of
range.
>300 mA = Operating on battery.
>6 Amps = Battery discharge current out of
range.
1.225 Voltage 1214-1235 1.214 to 1.235 Volts 0 to 4.095 Volts
Reference
5.8V Voltage Test 1997-2565 4.86 to 6.24 Volts 0 to 9.96 Volts
+15V Analog Supply 1914-2262 13.77 to 16.27 Volts 0 to 29.46 Volts
-15V Analog Supply 858-953 -12.62 to -17.46 Volts -61 to 1.43 Volts
+12V SIB Supply 1779-2322 10.44 to 13.62 Volts 0 to 24 Volts
VEL Supply 1645-2675 9.56 to 15.69 Volts 0 to 24 Volts
VSW Supply 1269-2368 9.13 to 17.04 Volts 0 to 29.46 Volts
+12V Light Supply 1879-2217 11.02 to 13 Volts 0 to 24 Volts In Rev 3.4 software,
Range = 10.00 to 12.73 Volts
GIV Current Sense3 2371-3884 143.7 to 235.4 mA 0 to 248.2 mA Off state reading is 0 to 259 counts

Notes:
1. These columns show the acceptable range where possible.
2. The A/D count and displayed value shown for Airway Pressure, Manifold Pressure, Inspiratory Flow, and Expiratory Flow are the zero
pressure values. These readings should be taken with the flow sensors disconnected by removing the Flow Sensor module.
3. The count range and displayed value shown for GIV Current Sense is with the GIV turned on. If the GIV is turned off, the off count range
is 0 to 259 Counts.

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4.3.14 Display Discrete The Discrete I/O Signals menu displays discrete binary signals associated with
I/O Signals machine switch positions.
There are several types of switches in the Aespire 7900 machine:
• some switches are mechanically operated
• some switches are pneumatically operated
• some switches are electronic

Figure 4-24 • Display Discrete I/O Signals menu

Mechanical switches • ACGO Switch — Vent or Aux CGO

• CO2 Bypass — Off or On (hard-wired On in Aespire 7900 machines)
• Canister Status — Closed or Open
• Control Panel Cover — Closed or Open (refers to removal of the ABS
on Aespire 7900 Machines)
• Bag/Vent Status — Bag or Vent

Pneumatic switches • Pressure Limit Status — Off or On

• O2 Flush — Off or On
• O2 Supply Pressure — Pressure or No Pressure

Electronic switches • O2 Sensor — Connected or Disconnected

Breathing Circuit Switches (Circuit module ID) :
In Aespire 7900 machines, the switch positions are hard-wired in the ESIB to
ABS harness to indicate Circle patient circuit.
• Breathing Circuit SW1 — On
• Breathing Circuit SW2 — On
• Breathing Circuit SW3 — Off

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4.3.15 Display Battery The software displays the battery charge status. This checks the battery
Status charge current.
Note: A negative current value means the battery is charging.

Battery Status Values Displayed

On Battery Battery Current > 0.300 Amps
Battery Charging -0.600 ≤ Battery Current ≤ -0.150
Battery Charged none of the above

Figure 4-25 • Display Battery Status menu

If the battery has been on charge for several hours and you get a “battery is
not charged” display:
• Check the battery in-line cable fuse.
• If the fuse is good, the battery is bad.
• Replace the battery (Section 9.23.4).

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4.3.16 Test Panel In the Test Panel Switches menu the software is set up to receive keyboard
Switches button presses and rotary encoder turns.
Press each button and turn the encoder one full turn in both directions.
When a button is pressed and held, the icon on the screen next to the button
will contain an “x”.
After testing all the buttons and the control knob, select “Test Encoder Knob
Turn”.
As you turn the encoder knob, verify that:
• each click of the encoder in the clockwise direction increments the clockwise
total.
• each click of the encoder in the counterclockwise direction increments the
counterclockwise total.

Remarks If any of the select buttons test fails, replace the front panel keyboard
assembly (Section 9.22.1). If the encoder knob test fails, replace the rotary
encoder assembly (Section 9.22.2).

Figure 4-26 • Test Panel Switches menu

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4.3.17 Flow Valve Test The Flow Valve Test Tool is available for test and troubleshooting purposes
Tool only. It allows you to manually control the flow valve setting from 0 (closed) to
120 LPM, in 1 LPM increments, and observe key pressure and flow
measurements on the same screen.
This is mainly used to test the drive gas circuit and MOPV valves as detailed in
the MOPV test procedure (Section 6.4). However, it can also be used for other
troubleshooting procedures whenever a set flow is required.

Figure 4-27 • Flow Valve Test Tool menu

Note The flow will be set to zero upon entering this screen.
Use the ComWheel/encoder to set and confirm a flow setting.
The flow does not turn off automatically; set/confirm the flow to zero to stop
flow.

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4.3.18 Adjust Drive Gas The Adjust Drive Gas Regulator procedure establishes the required flow rate
Regulator through the drive gas regulator for proper calibration.

Figure 4-28 • Adjust Drive Gas Regulator menu

Remarks The drive gas regulator should provide a constant gas input pressure of
172 kPa (25 psi).
You can verify this pressure by attaching a pressure test device to the
regulator pressure port (shown below) and performing the above procedure.
If required, adjust the regulator to 172 ±1.72 kPa (25 ±0.25 psi) through the
access hole in the Vent Engine cover (Refer to section 9.24.1).

Regulator
pressure
port

Figure 4-29 • Location of the regulator pressure port

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4.3.19 O2 Calibrations The O2 Calibrations take into account the altitude setting. Before starting the
calibrations, ensure that the altitude setting (in Calibrations/System
Configuration) is set to the appropriate altitude for the machine location.
Note: a circle module is required for all calibrations.
For the 21% O2 calibration, software reads the A/D value for the O2 sensor
when the O2 sensor is exposed to room air (21% O2).
• If this A/D value is not within the tolerance, the calibration fails.
• If the calibration passes, the A/D value is stored in the EEPROM.
The sensor must be calibrated at 21% O2 before calibration at 100% O2.

Figure 4-30 • O2 Calibrations menu

Remarks Remove the O2 sensor from the breathing system and expose it to room air.
The displayed reading should be 21% ±2% to pass the calibration
requirements.
Reinstall the sensor that passed the 21% test in the breathing system and
expose it to 100% O2. Select “Start 100% O2 Calibration” to begin test.
If it displays readings higher or lower than required to pass, replace the
sensor.

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4.3.20 Calibrate Flow The software calibrates the inspiratory flow, expiratory flow, airway pressure
Sensors and manifold pressure transducers for zero flow/pressure offset voltage. It
does so by reading the A/D values for inspiratory flow, expiratory flow, airway
pressure and manifold pressure when the flow sensor module has been
disconnected from the bulkhead connector. If the A/D values are not within
the correct tolerance, the calibration fails. If the calibration passes, the offset
A/D values at which the inspiratory flow, expiratory flow, airway pressure and
manifold pressure transducers were calibrated at, are stored in the EEPROM.

Figure 4-31 • Calibrate Flow Sensors menu

Remarks Fail - indicates a problem with the ESIB.

Inspect the bulkhead connector and ESIB tubing for moisture or possible
occlusion.
Check for bad differential pressure transducer.
• Ensure that the flow sensor module is disconnected from the bulkhead
panel.
• Check the transducer outputs using the Display A/D menu.
• If the transducer is out of tolerance (Refer to Table 4-1, on page 4-23),
replace the ESIB assembly.

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4.3.21 Pressure The software prompts the user to perform the procedure to calibrate the
Sensitivity pressure sensitivity. This calibration is not an automated calibration. It
prompts the user to follow a set of procedural steps to perform the
calibration. This calibration calculates the pressure sensitivity at four different
pressures. It uses these four different pressure points along with the
inspiratory flow and expiratory flow zero offsets to find the pressure
sensitivity. If the calculations for the pressure sensitivity are not within the
correct tolerance, the calibration fails. If the calibration passed, the four
pressure sensitivity points are stored in the EEPROM.

Note This pressure transducer calibration must be performed if the ESIB assembly
or CPU board is replaced.

Figure 4-32 • Pressure Sensitivity menu

Pressure sensitivity FAIL Flow Sensor Leak Test:

instructions 1. Select “Display A/D Channels” from the Diagnostic Tests/Tools menu.
Set Fresh gas flow to 2 LPM.
Open the APL valve (0 cm H2O).
Place Bag to Vent switch in the Bag/APL position.
Connect a short tube between the inspiratory and expiratory flow sensors.
The airway pressure, inspiratory flow and expiratory flow on the ventilator
display should read near zero (between +0.5 and -0.5 LPM flows).
2. Occlude the bag port. Adjust the APL to read 10 cm H2O on the gauge. The
flow may jump briefly, but should stabilize to read between +0.5 and -0.5
LPM. Very gently push the tubes coming from the flow sensors slightly in all
directions. Observe to see if the flow measurements jump.

w Caution If either sensor reads more than 2 LPM, STOP. This indicates a possible
leak in the flow sensor pneumatic circuit. Skip steps 3 and 4, go directly
to step 5. If the pressure is increased further, the ESIB may be damaged.

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3. Adjust the APL to read 20 cm H2O on the gauge. The flows may jump briefly,
but should stabilize to read between +0.5 and -0.5 LPM.
4. Adjust the APL to read 40 cm H2O on the gauge. The flows may jump briefly,
but should stabilize to read between +0.5 and -0.5 LPM.
5. If the flow measurements on the ADC page stay near zero, the flow sensors
are good. If either sensor indicates a flow where there is none, there may be
a leak. To troubleshoot, reduce the circuit pressure back to zero. Reverse
the position of the flow sensors in the flow sensore module and repeat the
above tests.
6. If the problem follows the sensor, discard the sensor. It has a leak.
7. If the problem stays with the same side of the circuit, it is likely the leak is
in the tubing inside the machine, not with the sensor.

4.3.22 Calibrate Flow The software prompts the user to perform the procedural steps to calibrate
Valve the flow valve. This is an automated calibration. It gradually opens the flow
valve and monitors the manifold pressure. When the manifold pressure
reaches 1.9 to 2.0 cm H2O the value at which the flow valve has been opened
is saved. The flow valve is then closed. The value at which the flow valve was
opened to is then checked to make sure it is within the correct tolerance. If it is
not, the calibration fails. If the calibration passes, the flow valve calibration
point is stored in the EEPROM.

Figure 4-33 • Calibrate Flow Valve menu

Remarks Check that the Bag/Vent selection switch is in the vent position. If the flow
valve calibration test fails immediately, the most likely fault is a failed
manifold transducer. It can also be a failed regulator or the regulator could
need calibration. Another cause could be a failed flow valve.

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4.3.23 Bleed Resistor The software calibrates the bleed resistor as described below. Other than the
Calibration setup procedure, this calibration is completely automated.

Figure 4-34 • Bleed Resistor Calibration menu

Calibration procedure
B 1. Remove the ABS breathing system from the machine.

A
2. Remove the Exhalation Valve.
3. Remove the Vent Engine cover.
4. Plug the Manifold Port (A) and the Drive Port (B) on the Vent Engine
interface valve.
5. On the Bleed Resistor Calibration menu, select Start Cal.
6. Push the rotary encoder knob to start the calibration.

Software procedure
The software performs the calibration as follows:
1. Opens the flow valve to the high-pressure starting point
(where manifold pressure is 91-92 cm H2O).
2. Waits for the pressure to stabilize.
3. Once the pressure is stabilized, sets the flow to a predetermined level.
4. Wait for the pressure to stabilize.
5. Repeat steps 1-4, replacing step 3 with progressively smaller flows.
There are 12 points that are calculated for the bleed resistor calibration. If the
calibration passes, the calculated bleed resistor calibration points are stored
in EEPROM.

Remarks If the bleed resistor calibration test fails, check altitude and drive gas settings.
Ensure that the breathing circuit gas is exhausting out the scavenging port
during the test. A negative finding indicates a massive circuit leak. Check for
proper regulator pressure calibration. Ensure that the Flow Valve Cal test was
conducted properly. Otherwise, failure indicates a calibration problem with
the flow valve.

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4.3.24 Service The Schedule Service Calibrations menu lists which setting or calibration
Calibrations Required must be performed when the “Service Calibration w” alarm appears in
normal operation. After the setting or calibration is properly completed, the
text for that setting or calibration is removed from the list.

Figure 4-35 • Service Calibrations Required menu

The normal operation “Service Calibration w” alarm message is only removed

when all the required settings or calibrations are completed.

Remarks The Set Service Calibration menu item is used by the factory to activate the
Service Calibration alarm and require that all settings and calibrations be
performed when the Aespire machine is set up for operation at its permanent
location.
There is no need to set the “Service Calibration w” alarm in the field.
Select “No” when the following warning appears if you selected the
“Set Service Cal” menu item.

Figure 4-36 • Set Service Calibration menu

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If you select “Yes” you will see the screen displayed in Figure 4-37. Follow the
directions on the screen to complete the calibrations.

Figure 4-37 • Service Calibration full menu

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w WARNING After adjustments and calibration are completed, always perform the checkout
procedure. Refer to Section 3 of this manual.

In this section This section covers calibration procedures for components of the Aespire anesthesia
machine.
5.1 Primary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.1.1 Test setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.1.2 Testing Primary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.1.3 Adjusting Primary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
5.2 Secondary Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.2.1 Testing/Adjusting Secondary Regulators or Balance Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.3 Flowmeter Needle Valve Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
5.3.1 O2 Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.2 N2O Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.3 Air Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.4 Link system calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.5 O2 Flush Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.6 Airway pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.6.1 Zero the pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.6.2 Checking the pressure gauge accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

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5.1 Primary Regulators

Follow the procedure in Section 5.1.1 to gain access to the regulators. Then,
in Section 5.1.2, select the test that is appropriate for the regulator you are
testing.

w WARNING When testing/adjusting N2O regulators, nitrous oxide flows through the
system. Use a safe and approved procedure to collect and remove it.

5.1.1 Test setup

w WARNING Wear safety glasses while test device is connected to the test port.

w CAUTION Be careful not to plug the output of the primary regulator without having
a pressure relief valve in the output circuit.
1. Set the system switch to Standby.
2. Disconnect all pipeline supplies.
3. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).
4. If equipped, turn the auxiliary O2 flowmeter control fully clockwise (no flow).
5. Install a full cylinder in the cylinder supply to be tested. It is essential that
the cylinder be within 10% of its full pressure.
6. Remove the plug from the test port and connect a test device capable of
measuring 689 kPa (100 psi).

Remove Plug

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5.1.2 Testing Primary There are two variations of the test procedure for the primary regulators:
Regulators • Test A — For primary regulators that supply drive gas to the ventilator.
• Test B — For all gases not used to supply drive gas to the ventilator.

Test A For primary regulators that supply drive gas to the ventilator (O 2 or Air):
Under low flow conditions, the output pressure of a properly adjusted/
functioning regulator should fall within specifications listed in step 4. Under
high flow conditions, the output pressure should not drop below the
specifications in step 10.
1. Remove the bellows assembly.
2. Slowly open the cylinder valve.
3. Set the system switch to On.
4. Low Flow Test: Set the fresh gas flow to 0.05 L/min (or minimum flow for
O2). When checking an Air regulator on systems that have a single
flowtube, open the needle valve 1/8 turn from the minimum stop to
achieve a flow close to 0.05 L/min.
• Close the cylinder valve and allow the pressure to decay to 2068 kPa
(300 psi) as indicated on the cylinder gauge (upper limit of the red band).
The flow may be temporarily increased to facilitate the decay.
• At the time that the cylinder pressure reaches 2068 kPa (300 psi), set
the system switch to Standby.
• Within one minute, the test device must stabilize between:
(60) DIN 372–400 kPa (54–58 psi)
(50) Pin Indexed 310–341 kPa (45.0–49.5 psi).
- If the test device pressure does not stabilize within one minute,
replace the cylinder supply.
- If the test device stabilizes within one minute, but the readings are
not within specifications, readjust the regulator (Section 5.1.3).
5. Slowly open the cylinder valve.
6. Enter the Service Mode:
(Push and hold the adjustment knob on the ventilator’s display and set the
system switch to On.)
7. Select and confirm “Service Mode.”
8. Select and confirm “Flow Valve Test Tool.”
9. Select and confirm “Set Flow (L/min).”

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10. High Flow Test: Rotate adjustment knob counterclockwise to obtain

65 (L/min):
• While watching the test device press confirm.
• After 2 seconds, Set Flow to 0 (L/min) and press confirm to stop the gas
flow.
• The minimum test device reading observed must be greater than:
(60) DIN 221 kPa (32 psi)
(50) Pin Indexed 207 kPa (30 psi)
Repeat this step three times.
If the test device reading under “high flow” conditions is less than
specified, readjust the regulator per the procedure in Section 5.1.3;
however, set the regulated pressure higher by the difference you noted in
this step plus 7 kPa (1 psi). This adjusts the “low flow” regulated output to
the high side of the specification so that the “high flow” regulated pressure
can fall within the specification.
If the regulator subsequently fails the “low flow” specification (step 4)
because the reading is too high, replace the cylinder supply.
11. Set the system switch to Standby.
12. Close the cylinder valve.
13. Bleed the system of all pressure.
14. Disconnect the test device and plug the test port (pull on the plug to
ensure it is locked in the fitting).
15. Replace the bellows assembly.
16. Replace the rear panel(s).
17. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

Test B For all gases not used to supply drive gas to the ventilator:
Under low flow conditions, the output pressure of a properly adjusted/
functioning regulator should fall within specifications listed in step 4. Under
high flow conditions, the output pressure should not drop below the
specifications in step 7.
1. If the cylinder supply being tested is N2O, connect a source of O2 and set
the O2 flow control to the minimum stop (pilot pressure for secondary
regulator).
2. Slowly open the cylinder valve for the regulator being tested.
3. Set the system switch to On.

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4. Low Flow Test: Set the flow of the gas being tested to 0.05 L/min (or
minimum flow for O2). When checking a regulator on systems that have a
single flowtube, open the needle valve 1/8 turn from the minimum stop to
achieve a flow close to 0.05 L/min.
• Close the cylinder valve and allow the pressure to decay to 2068 kPa
(300 psi) as indicated on the cylinder gauge (upper limit of the red band).
The flow may be temporarily increased to facilitate the decay.
• At the time that the cylinder pressure reaches 2068 kPa (300 psi), set
the system switch to Standby.
• Within one minute, the test device must stabilize between:
(60) DIN 372–400 kPa (54–58 psi)
(50) Pin Indexed 310–341 kPa (45.0–49.5 psi).
- If the test device pressure does not stabilize within one minute,
replace the cylinder supply.
- If the test device stabilizes within one minute, but the readings are
not within specifications, readjust the regulator (Section 5.1.3).
5. Slowly open the cylinder valve.
6. Set the system switch to On.
7. High Flow Test: Set the flow control valve to the maximum indicated flow
on the flow tube.
• The test device reading must be greater than:
(60) DIN 221 kPa (32 psi)
(50) Pin Indexed 221 kPa (32 psi)
- If the test device reading under “high flow” conditions is less than
specified, readjust the regulator per the procedure in Section 5.1.3;
however, set the regulated pressure higher by the difference you
noted in this step plus 7 kPa (1 psi). This adjusts the “low flow”
regulated output to the high side of the specification so that the
“high flow” regulated pressure can fall within the specification.
- If the regulator subsequently fails the “low flow” specification
(step 4) because the reading is too high, replace the cylinder supply.
8. Set the system switch to Standby.
9. Close the cylinder valve.
10. Bleed the system of all pressure.
11. Disconnect the test device and plug the test port (pull on the plug to
ensure it is locked in the fitting).
12. Replace the rear panel(s).
13. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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5.1.3 Adjusting Primary Important: Cylinder supplies in an Aespire machine must have all primary
Regulators regulators set to the same pressure range: (50) Pin Indexed or (60) DIN. If a
regulator is replaced, the replacement regulator must be set (as required) to
the same specification as the one removed.
Important: Install a full cylinder in the cylinder supply to be adjusted. It is
essential that the cylinder be within 10% of its full pressure.
If the cylinder supply being adjusted is N2O, connect a source of O2 and set
the O2 flow control to the minimum stop (pilot pressure for secondary
regulator).
To adjust the primary regulators, follow the procedure in Section 5.1.1 to gain
access to the regulators.

Do not attempt to adjust without flow.

1. Slowly open the cylinder valve.
2. Set the system switch to On.
3. Set and maintain the fresh gas flow of the gas being tested to 0.05 L/min
(or minimum flow for O2). When adjusting a regulator on systems that have
Adjust a single flowtube, open the needle valve 1/8 turn from the minimum stop
clockwise to achieve a flow close to 0.05 L/min.
to increase
setting 4. Close the cylinder valve and allow the pressure to decay to 2068 kPa (300
psi) as indicated on the cylinder gauge (upper limit of the red band). The
flow may be temporarily increased to facilitate the decay.
5. When the cylinder gauge reaches the upper limit of the red band, adjust
the regulator output pressure to:
(60) DIN 386–400 kPa (56–58 psi)
(50) Pin Indexed 327–341 kPa (47.5–49.5 psi).
Note: It may be necessary to open the cylinder valve and repeat steps 4
and 5 a number of times to achieve the above setting.
6. Test the regulator settings per the appropriate test in Section 5.1.2:
• Test A — For primary regulators that supply drive gas to the ventilator.
• Test B — For all gases not used to supply drive gas to the ventilator.

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5.2 Secondary Regulators

w WARNING When testing N2O regulators, nitrous oxide flows through the system.
Use a safe and approved procedure to collect and remove it.

5.2.1 Testing/Adjusting 1. Set the system switch to Standby.

Secondary Regulators or 2. Remove the flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
Balance Regulators
3. Remove the plug from the test port and connect a test device capable of
measuring 689 kPa (100 psi) using 1/8-inch nylon tubing.

O2
Adjust

Test Ports

4. Set the flow of the tested gas and of O2 as detailed in the chart.
5. Verify that the output of the tested regulator is within the range listed in the
chart.

Regulator Output Flow Flow

Regulated gas O2

O2 207 ±7 kPa (30 ±1 psi) 2 L/min ---------

N2 O ± 14 kPa (±2 psi) of O2 reading 10 L/min 4 L/min

6. If required, adjust the O2 regulator to meet the above specifications. The

N2O regulator is not adjustable; replace if out of range.
Note: The adjustment screw for the O2 regulator is self-locking.
7. Disconnect the test device and plug the test port (pull on the plug to ensure
it is locked in the fitting).
8. Perform the Flow Control Tests (Section 3.4).

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5.3 Flowmeter Needle Valve Calibration

You need to calibrate a needle valve:
• if you install a new one,
• if minimum and maximum flows are not within specifications.

5.3.1 O2 Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow)

w CAUTION: Do not force the needle valve against the seat. Overtightening the valve
can cause the minimum flow setting to drift out of specifications.
1. Set the system switch to Standby.
2. Remove the flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
Note: If adjusting an existing needle valve,
• remove the N2O and O2 knob and sprocket assemblies,
• and loosen the O2 stop collar setscrews.
3. Slide a stop collar onto the valve stem with the stop tab toward the valve.
Do not tighten setscrews.

Stop
Valve Stop Tab
Stop Collar Tab

Valve Stem

4. Set the system switch to On.

5. Adjust the O2 needle valve to maintain a flow of
• 50 ±25 mL/min for dual tube flowmeters.
• 200 ±25 mL.min for single tube flowmeters.
6. Push the stop collar against the valve body.

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7. Turn the collar clockwise until the collar stop tab contacts the minimum
stop tab on the valve body. Do not turn the valve stem.
Collar Stop

Valve
Stop

Collar
Collar stop must be on
CCW side of valve stop.

8. Carefully pull the collar back so there is a slight gap between collar and the
valve body (but still engages the valve stop).
Collar Gap
Setscrew
(example)

9. Tighten the collar setscrews. Start with the one opposite the tab if possible.
10. Turn the valve stem counterclockwise at least one revolution to make sure
the collar tab clears the valve stop.
Stop must clear

If the stop does not clear:

a. Turn the valve stem back to minimum position.
b. Loosen the collar setscrews.
c. Repeat steps 6 through 9.
11. Turn the valve stem clockwise to the minimum stop.
12. Verify that the flow is within the
• 50 ±25 mL/min range for dual tube flowmeters.
• 200 ±25 mL/min range for single tube flowmeters.
13. Calibrate the Link proportioning system (Section 5.4).

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5.3.2 N2O Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow)

w WARNING You must be in a well ventilated room or use a gas evacuation device at
this time. Anesthetic vapors exhausted into the room air can be harmful
to your health.

w CAUTION: Do not force the needle valve against the seat. Overtightening the valve
can cause the minimum flow setting to drift out of specifications.
1. Disconnect all pipeline supplies and close all cylinder valves.
2. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2.1).
Note: If adjusting an existing needle valve,
• remove the N2O and O2 knob and sprocket assemblies,
• and loosen the O2 stop collar setscrews.
3. Remove the flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
4. Disconnect the tube from the pilot port on the N2O regulator.

N2O pilot port Disconnect

tube
N2O O2

5. Disconnect the 4-mm outlet tube from the back of the N2O pipeline
manifold.
Connect to
N20 pilot port

Connect 4-mm outlet tube

6. Using a 4-mm tube/tee fixture (see Service Tools - Section 10.1.2),

connect a tube (tee end) to the N2O supply outlet at the back of the pipeline
manifold. Connect the outlet tube to the open connection on the tee
connector of the fixture. Connect the other end of the fixture to the N 2O pilot
port at the front of the flowhead. This setup supplies pilot pressure to the
N2O balancing regulator during the minimum stop calibration.

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7. Slide a stop collar onto the valve stem with the stop tab toward the valve.
Do not tighten setscrews.

Stop
Valve Stop Tab
Stop Collar Tab

Valve Stem

8. Connect either an N2O pipeline or cylinder supply.

9. Slowly open the N2O cylinder valve.
Important: Do not connect the O2 pipeline or open the O2 cylinder valve.
10.Adjust the needle valve until the float is nearly touching the filter, but not
quite.
Flowtube

Float

N2O

Filter

11. Disconnect the tubing from the inlet of the vaporizer manifold (closest to
flowhead).
12. If the machine has an Air option, bleed down the air supply. Air can inflate
the bubble (next step) if it is not shut off.
13. Apply a small amount of leak detection fluid (Snoop) to the end of the tube
to form a bubble.
14. Turn the valve stem clockwise until the bubble no longer inflates. Do not
turn more than 10 degrees clockwise past this point.
10 degrees

N2O

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15. Push the stop collar against the valve body.

16. Turn the collar clockwise until the collar stop tab contacts the minimum
stop tab on the valve body. Do not turn the valve stem.
Collar Stop

Valve
Stop

Collar stop must be on Collar

CCW side of valve stop.

17. Carefully pull the collar back so there is a slight gap between collar and the
valve body (but still engages the valve stop).
Collar
Gap
Setscrew
(example)

18. Tighten the collar setscrews. Start with the one opposite the tab if
possible.
19. Turn the valve stem counterclockwise at least one revolution to make sure
the collar tab clears the valve stop.
Stops must clear

If the stops do not clear:

a. Turn the valve stem back to minimum position.
b. Loosen the collar setscrews.
c. Repeat steps 14 through17.

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20. Turn the valve clockwise to the minimum stop.

21. Verify there is no flow at the end of the tube.
22. Thoroughly clean the end of the nylon tube and reconnect it to the
vaporizer manifold inlet.
23. After calibrating minimum flow for N2O:
a. Close the cylinder valve and use the needle valve to bleed the
remaining gas.
b. Remove the test fixture connecting the N2O gas supply to pressure
balance regulator pilot port.
c. Reconnect the pilot tube to the N2O pilot port. Pull on the tubing to
ensure it is locked into the fitting.
Connect

N2O O2

d. Reconnect the outlet tube to the N2O pipeline supply manifold.

24. Calibrate the Link proportioning system (Section 5.4).

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5.3.3 Air Needle Valve Calibration (Minimum Flow)

w CAUTION: Do not force the needle valve against the seat. Overtightening the valve
can cause the minimum flow setting to drift out of specifications.
1. Set the system switch to Standby.
2. Disconnect all pipeline hoses and close all cylinder valves except for air.
3. Remove the flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
4. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2.1).
Note: If adjusting an existing needle valve,
• remove the Air knob,
• and loosen the Air stop collar setscrews.
5. Slide a stop collar onto the valve stem with the stop tab toward the valve.
Do not tighten setscrews.

Stop
Valve Stop Tab
Stop Collar Tab

Valve Stem

6. Set the system switch to On.

7. Adjust the needle valve until the float is nearly touching the filter, but not
quite.
Flowtube

Float

Air

Filter

8. Disconnect the tubing from the inlet to the vaporizer manifold (left end of
manifold).
9. Apply a small amount of leak detection fluid (Snoop) to the end of the tube
to form a bubble.

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10. Turn the needle valve clockwise until the bubble no longer inflates. Do not
turn more than 10 degrees clockwise past this point.
10 degrees

Air

11. Push the stop collar against the valve body.

12. Turn the collar clockwise until the collar stop tab contacts the minimum
stop tab on the valve body. Do not turn the valve stem.

Collar Stop

Valve
Stop

Collar
Collar stop must be on
CCW side of valve stop.

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13. Carefully pull the collar back so there is a slight gap between collar and the
valve body (but still engages the valve stop).

Collar
Gap
Setscrew
(example)

14. Tighten the collar setscrews. Start with the one opposite the tab if
possible.
15. Turn the valve stem counterclockwise at least one revolution to make sure
the collar tab clears the valve stop.
Stops must clear

If stops do not clear:

a. Turn the valve stem back to minimum position.
b. Loosen the collar setscrews.
c. Repeat steps 11 through 14.
16. Turn the valve stem clockwise to the minimum stop.
17. Verify there is no flow at the end of the tube.
18. Thoroughly clean the end of the nylon tube and reconnect it to the
vaporizer manifold inlet.
19. Set the knob so that at minimum flow the label text is horizontal and the
knob is on an even plane (front to back) with the N2O and O2 knobs.
20. Replace the flowmeter panel shield and the rear panel.

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5.4 Link system calibration

Before you start, make sure that:
• All parts are correctly installed.
• Stops on needle valves are set correctly.
• The machine meets leak check requirements.
• Confirm that the O2 sensor measures 21% in room air and 100% in pure O2.
If not, calibrate the O2 sensor.
Note: All illustrations in this section show ANSI flowmeter module positions.
The order is reversed on ISO machines.

w WARNING You must be in a well ventilated room or use a gas evacuation device at
this time. Anesthetic vapors exhausted into the room air can be harmful
to your health.
1. Set the system switch to Standby.
2. Remove the flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
3. Put the plastic spacer on the N2O needle valve spindle.
4. Turn the O2 and the N2O needle valves clockwise to their minimum stop
position.

Spacer

5. Put the chain onto the O2 knob/sprocket assembly and the N2O sprocket.
Note: The N2O sprocket set screws should be away from the valve.

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6. Install the chain and sprockets onto the needle valve stems as an
assembly. Press the O2 knob/sprocket against the O2 minimum stop
collar.

Sprocket/Chain
Assembly

7. Tighten the setscrews in the O2 knob. Do not tighten the N2O sprocket
setscrews.
Note: If O2 label is on the knob, turn the knob so that the identification label
is horizontal before tightening the setscrews.
8. Turn on the O2 and the N2O gas supplies (pipeline or cylinder).
9. Set the system switch to On.
10. Adjust the needle valves:
• O2 needle valve: 200 ±10 mL/min.
• N2O needle valve: 600 ±25 mL/min.

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11. Turn the sprocket on the O2 knob sprocket assembly counterclockwise

until it stops against the tab on the O2 knob. Do not allow the N2O or O2
valve stems to rotate.

Turn
counter-
clockwise

12. Push the N2O sprocket against the plastic spacer.

13. Holding the O2 knob, rotate the N2O sprocket counterclockwise until all
slack is removed from the chain.
14. Lightly tighten both N2O sprocket setscrews.
15. Turn the N2O needle valve clockwise to the minimum stop position.

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16. Install the N2O knob. Turn the knob so that the identification label is
horizontal before tightening the setscrews.

17. Turn the N2O needle valve counterclockwise, and check that the oxygen
flow increases as N2O flow increases.
18. Turn the O2 needle valve clockwise, and check that the N2O flow
decreases as O2 decreases.
19. Check the proportioning system concentration (increasing N 2O flow).
Observe the following precautions:
• Start with both valves at the minimum setting.
• Adjust only the N2O needle valve.
• Increase the N2O flow as specified in the table below and make sure the
O2 concentration is in the allowed range.
Note: Allow the O2 monitor to stabilize. At the lower flows, the O2 monitor
may take up to 90 seconds to stabilize.
• If you overshoot a setting, turn the O2 needle valve clockwise until the
N2O flow decreases to the previous setting before continuing the test.

Set the N2O flow (L/min) Measured O2

0.8 22% to 29%

1 22% to 29%

2 22% to 29%

6 22% to 29%

9 22% to 29%

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20. Check the proportioning system concentration (decreasing O 2 flow).

Observe the following precautions:
• Turn the N2O needle valve to the maximum setting.
• Adjust only the O2 needle valve.
• Decrease the O2 flow as specified in the table and make sure the O2
concentration is in the allowed range.
Note: Allow the O2 monitor to stabilize. At the lower flows, the O2 monitor
may take up to 90 seconds to stabilize.
• If you overshoot a setting, turn the N2O needle valve counterclockwise
until the O2 flow increases to the previous setting before continuing the
test.

Set the O2 flow (L/min) Measured O2

3 22% to 29%

2 22% to 29%

1 22% to 29%

0.3 22% to 29%

If both tests meet the criteria, calibration is complete (go to the next step).
If either test fails to meet the criteria, return to step 10 and adjust N 2O to
a lower or higher setting.

If: Then:
Concentration Low Decrease N2O
Concentration High Increase N2O

Note: Adjusting the regulator pressure is not recommended. It has little

effect on proportioning. If you have difficulty proportioning the system, you
may need to replace either or both needle valves.
21. Tighten N2O sprocket setscrews.
22. Set the system switch to Standby.
23. Turn off the O2 and the N2O gas supplies.
24. Check that all setscrews are tight.
25. Adjust all needle valves to minimum stop position.
26. Install flowmeter panel shield.

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5.5 O2 Flush Regulator

1. Bleed all gas pressure for the machine (Section 9.1).
2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
3. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2.1).
4. Remove the O2 Flush Regulator output tubing. Attach a 6-mm tee and a
test device to the open port.

Remove output tubing

Attach 6-mm tee and test device

Jam nut

Adjustment screw

5. Connect an O2 pipeline supply or slowly open the O2 cylinder valve.

6. Push the flush button just enough to achieve a slight flow or open the
auxiliary flowmeter if equipped with this option. Read the pressure shown
on the test device.
The pressure should be 241 ±7 kPa (35 ±1.0 psi).
7. If adjustment is required:
a. Loosen the adjustment screw’s jam nut.
b. Adjust the regulator (in small steps) to the above specification.
c. Tighten the jam nut.
d. Verify the reading.
8. Disconnect the pipeline supply or close the cylinder valve.
9. Bleed gas pressure by pushing the flush button; then, disconnect the tee
and test device.
10. Reattach the output tubing to the regulator.
11. Install the rear panel.

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5.6 Airway pressure gauge

5.6.1 Zero the pressure 1. Attach a patient circuit to the Breathing System. Leave the patient end
gauge open.
2. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Bag.
3. Adjust the APL valve to maximum.
4. Remove the lens from the pressure gauge:
• Apply a slight pressure with your thumb and finger tips around the outer
edge of the lens.
• Turn the lens counterclockwise to remove it.
5. Adjust the pressure gauge to zero.
6. Plug the patient circuit.
7. Press and release the O2 flush button to sweep the needle across the
pressure gauge.
8. Remove the plug from the patient circuit to relieve the pressure in the circuit
and recheck the zero setting of the pressure gauge.
9. If required, repeat zero and span procedure.
10. Replace the lens cover.

Zero Adjust

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5.6.2 Checking the The accuracy of the airway pressure gauge can be checked by using the
pressure gauge accuracy following:
• a low-pressure test device (digital manometer or test gauge) with an
accuracy of ±2% of reading,
• a low-pressure supply source (typically a syringe),
• and an airway pressure gauge test adapter (refer to illustration below).

1. Ensure that the pressure gauge is zeroed (Section 5.6.1).

2. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2.1).
3. Remove the existing tube from the back of the pressure gauge and connect
the test adapter tube directly to the gauge.
4. Connect a low-pressure supply source (syringe) to one of the open tubes of
the test adapter.
5. Connect a low-pressure test device to the remaining open tube of the test
adapter.
6. Adjust the pressure source to the following pressures as read on the airway
pressure gauge. The test device gauge should read within the values
indicated.

Airway Pressure Gauge Test Device

0 cm H2O 0 ±1 cm H2O
40 cm H2O 40 ±2 cm H2O
-5 cm H2O -5 ±2 cm H2O

To
Test Device

To
Low-pressure Source
(Syringe)
To
Pressure Gauge Fitting

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In this section 6.1 Aespire 7900 Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

6.2 Aespire 7900 Planned Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
6.2.1 Every twelve (12) months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
6.2.2 Every twenty-four (24) months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
6.3 Free breathing valve maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6.4 MOPV pressure relief valve test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6.4.1 For System Software 4.8 or greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6.4.2 MOPV pressure relief valve test for System Software prior to 4.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.5 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6.6 Integrated Suction Regulator tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

w WARNINGS Do not perform testing or maintenance on the Aespire Anesthesia Machine while
it is being used on a patient. Possible injury can result.

Items can be contaminated due to infectious patients. Wear sterile rubber

gloves. Contamination can spread to you and others.

Obey infection control and safety procedures. Used equipment may contain
blood and body fluids.

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6.1 Aespire 7900 Installation Checklist

Serial Number: Date: (YY/MM/DD) / /
Hospital: Performed by:

1. Unpack and assemble the Aespire 7900 System.

2. Reconfigure the sample gas return line as required (Section 9.11).

3. Enter the Service Mode and select System Configuration from the menu
(Section 4.3.3). Perform the following steps:

a. Enter the site altitude in increments of 100 meters.

b. Select the correct ventilator drive gas (O2 or Air).

c. Make sure Heliox Mode is set to “Off”. Aespire 7900 machines cannot
be configured to deliver Heliox.

d. Select the desired VE Alarm Limits (Automatic or User Adjustable).

e. Change the language selected if necessary.

4. Return to the Service Modes menu and select User Select Defaults
(Section 4.3.4). This menu determines the control settings used by the
system at power up. Configure these settings as desired by the customer.
5. Return to the Service Modes menu and perform the following calibrations:

a. Adjust Drive Gas Regulator (Section 4.3.18).

b. O2 Calibrations (Section 4.3.19).

c. Calibrate Flow Sensors. This step will zero flow and airway sensors.
(Section 4.3.20).

d. Pressure Sensitivity (Section 4.3.21).

e. Calibrate Flow Valve (Section 4.3.22).

f. Bleed Resistor Calibration (Section 4.3.23).

6. Exit the Service Mode and go to Normal Operations. Verify the “Service
Calibration” message is not present in the normal system display.

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7. Complete the System Checkout by performing the following steps:

a. Inspect the system (Section 3.2).

b. Pipeline and cylinder tests (Section 3.3).

c. Flow control tests (Section 3.4).

d. Pressure relief test (Section 3.5).

e. O2 supply alarm test (Section 3.6).

f. Flush flow test (Section 3.7).

g. Vaporizer back pressure test (Section 3.8).

h. Low-pressure leak test (Section 3.9).

i. Alarm tests (Section 3.10).

j. Breathing systems tests (Section 3.11).

k. Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests, if equipped with this option
(Section 3.12).

l. Integrated suction regulator tests, if equipped with this option
(Section 3.13).

m. Power failure test (Section 3.14).

n. Electrical safety tests (Section 3.15).

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6.2 Aespire 7900 Planned Maintenance

Serial Number: Date: (YY/MM/DD) / /
Hospital: Performed by:

12 months
24 month
______________________

This section covers the regular maintenance procedures (minimum

requirements) needed to make sure that the Aespire 7900 anesthesia
machine — including the ventilator — operates to specifications.

6.2.1 Every twelve (12) Perform the following steps every 12 months.
months For details, refer to the sections listed.

Parts Replacement

Replace the vaporizer port o-rings (Section 9.8.1)
(Kit Stock Number 1102-3016-000)

Checks and Tests Refer to the Aespire 7900 User’s Reference Manual, Part 2.
Perform the following steps:

1. User maintenance listed below. Including disassembly, inspection,
cleaning and parts replacement as required (Section 3 and Section 2).
• AGSS Maintenance:
Empty any condensate from the reservoir (disposable item).
Inspect air brake for occlusion.
Inspect, clean or replace filter on active AGSS.
• Breathing Circuit Maintenance
• Bellows Assembly Maintenance
• Bellows Assembly Tests
• O2 Sensor Calibration
• Flow Sensor Calibration
Refer to listed sections in this manual.
Perform the following steps:

2. Perform the MOPV pressure relief valve test (Section 6.4).

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3. From the Service Mode menu, perform the following:

• Error Log (Section 4.3.2).
If any error codes have been logged, follow the appropriate
troubleshooting procedures. Clear the error log.
• Display Discrete I/O Signals (Section 4.3.14).
Verify proper operation of all switches.
• Adjust Drive Gas Regulator (Section 4.3.18)
• Test Gas Inlet Valve (Section 4.3.7)
• Test Flow Valve (Section 4.3.8)
• Test Pressure Limit Switch (Section 4.3.9)
• Calibrate Pressure Sensitivity (Section 4.3.21)
• Calibrate Flow Valve (Section 4.3.22)
• Calibrate Bleed Resistor (Section 4.3.23)

4. Inspect the system (Section 3.2)

5. Pipeline and cylinder tests (Section 3.3)

6. Flow control (Section 3.4)

7. Pressure relief tests (Section 3.5)

8. O2 supply alarm test (Section 3.6)

9. Flush flow test (Section 3.7)

10.Vaporizer back pressure test (Section 3.8)

11.Low-pressure leak test (Section 3.9)

12.Airway pressure gauge accuracy check (Section 5.6.2)

13.Alarm tests (Section 3.10)

14. Breathing systems tests (Section 3.11)

15. Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests, if equipped with option (Section 6.5)

16. Integrated suction regulator tests, if equipped with option (Section 6.6)

17. Power failure test (Section 3.14)

18. Electrical safety tests (Section 3.15)

6.2.2 Every twenty-four In addition to the 12-month requirements, replace the following parts every
(24) months 24 months. All machine and ventilator parts should be replaced before
performing the checks, tests, and calibrations.

1. Replace the internal backup battery (Section 9.23.4)
(Stock Number 1503-3045-000).

2. Replace the free breathing flapper valve (Section 6.3)
(Stock Number 0211-1454-100).

3. Replace the free breathing valve o-ring (Section 6.3)
(Stock Number 1503-3208-000).

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6.3 Free breathing valve maintenance

C B

Refer to Section 9.24 to access the Pneumatic Vent Engine.

1. Unscrew the valve seat (A) from the side of the interface manifold.

2. Inspect the flapper (B) and valve seat for nicks, debris and cleanliness.

To replace the flapper valve 3. If necessary, clean the new flapper valve with alcohol.

4. Pull the tail (C) of the new free breathing valve flapper through the center
of the valve seat until it locks in place.

5. Trim the tail with 2 to 3 mm protruding outside surface of the valve seat
(refer to the removed flapper).

6. Replace the O-ring (D). Lubricate with a thin film of Krytox.

7. Hand screw the assembly into the interface manifold.

8. Reassemble the system.

9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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6.4 MOPV pressure relief valve test

6.4.1 For System For System Software prior to 4.8, refer to Section 6.4.2.
Software 4.8 or greater

w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This
can cause injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing
system.
• Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.

Test setup 1. Remove the ABS breathing system.

2. Plug the inspiratory flow (drive pressure) port of the exhalation valve with a
stopper.

Exhalation valve

Plug Inspiratory Flow

(Drive Pressure) Port

Test procedure 1. Set the system switch to On and enter the Service Mode.
2. Select “Flow Valve Test Tool”.
3. Select “Set Flow Valve”.
4. Set flow of 30 L/min.
5. Carefully listen for the MOPV relief weight to be relieving and “popping off”
from its seat (a purring sound). This indicates the valve is functioning
correctly.
6. Set the system switch to Standby.
7. Remove the stopper from the inspiratory flow port.
8. Reassemble the system.
9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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6.4.2 MOPV pressure relief valve test for System Software prior to 4.8

w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This
can cause injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing
system.
• Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.

Test setup 1. Remove the ABS breathing system.

2. Remove the Exhalation valve.
3. Remove the scavenging downtube.
4. Loosen the five captive screws (A) that hold the Vent Engine cover to the
housing. Raise the cover to access the Vent Engine.

Drive Port

Manifold Port

Manifold Pressure
(white fitting)

5. Plug the Drive Port and the Manifold Port of the exhalation valve with a
stopper.

Disconnect

6. Disconnect the inline fitting (white) for the manifold pressure tubing .

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Test procedure 1. Set the system switch to On and enter the Service Mode.
2. Select “Flow Valve Test Tool”.
3. Select “Set Flow Valve”.
4. Set flow of 30 L/min.
5. Occlude the manifold pressure tubing (Vent Engine side) with your finger.

Occlude

6. Carefully listen for the MOPV relief weight to be relieving and “popping off”
from its seat (a purring sound). This indicates the valve is functioning
correctly.
7. Set the system switch to Standby.
8. Remove the stoppers from the Drive Port and the Manifold Port.
9. Reconnect the inline fitting (white) for the manifold pressure tubing.
10.Reassemble the system.
11.Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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6.5 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter tests

1. Open the O2 cylinder valve or connect an O2 pipeline.
2. Rotate the flow control clockwise (decrease) to shut off the flow. The ball
should rest at the bottom of the flow tube and not move.
3. Rotate the flow control counterclockwise (increase). The ball should rise
immediately after rotation is begun. It should rise smoothly and steadily
with continued counterclockwise rotation. When a desired flow is set, the
ball should maintain in a steady position.
4. Rotate the flow control clockwise to shut off the flow.

Flow Accuracy Test Note: To check flow accuracy, be sure that the flow test device is capable of
measuring 0 to 15 L/min with an accuracy of ±2% of reading.
1. Connect the flowmeter outlet to the flow test device.
2. Adjust the flowmeter so the center of the ball aligns with the selected test
point (observe that the ball maintains a steady position for 10 seconds).
3. The test device reading should be between the limits shown for each of the
selected settings in the table below.

Flow Tester Reading

Flowmeter Setting Lower Limit Upper Limit

L/min L/min L/min
1 0.52 1.48
3 2.56 3.44
5 4.60 5.40
10 9.70 10.30
maximum 12.00 -------
(valve fully open)

4. Rotate the flow control clockwise to shut off the flow.

5. Close the O2 cylinder valve or disconnect the O2 pipeline.

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6.6 Integrated Suction Regulator tests

Note There are two types of integrated suction systems for the Aespire 7900
anesthesia machine:
• Continuous Vacuum Regulator, Three-Mode, Pipeline Vacuum
• Continuous Vacuum Regulator, Three-Mode, Venturi Derived Vacuum
For Pipeline Vacuum systems,
a vacuum source of at least 500 mm Hg (67 kPa or 20 in Hg) is required for
testing. The supply open flow must be a minimum of 50 L/min.
For Venturi Derived Vacuum systems,
an O2 or Air source of at least 282 kPa (41 psi) is required for testing.

Gauge Accuracy The gauge needle should come to rest within the zero range bracket when no
suction is being supplied. Gauges which do not comply may be out of
tolerance.

Note To check gauge accuracy, be sure that the test gauge is capable of measuring
0 to 550 mm Hg with an accuracy of ±1% of reading.
1. Connect the suction patient port to the test gauge.
2. Turn the mode selector switch to I (ON).
3. Ensure that the vacuum test gauge is in agreement with the suction vacuum
gauge ± 38 mm Hg/5 kPa at the following test points.

Test points
Suction vacuum gauge Test gauge tolerance
100 mm Hg (13.3 kPa) 62–138 mm Hg (8.3–18.4 kPa)
300 mm Hg (40 kPa) 262–338 mm Hg (35–45 kPa)
500 mm Hg (66.7 kPa) 462-538 mm Hg (61.6–71.7) kPa)

Flow Test Note: To check flow accuracy, be sure that the flow test device is capable of
measuring 0–30 L/min with an accuracy of +/- 2% of reading.
1. Connect the patient port of the suction regulator to the flow test device.
2. Rotate the suction control knob fully clockwise (increase).
3. Turn the mode selector switch to I (ON) and verify that the flow rate is:
• at least 20 L/min.
4. Disconnect the test flowmeter.

(Tests continue on next page.)

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Regulation Test 1. Turn the mode selector switch to I (ON).

2. Occlude the patient port of the suction regulator.
3. Set the vacuum regulator gauge to 100 mm Hg/13 kPa.
4. Open and close the patient port several times.
5. With the patient port occluded, the gauge should return to 100 mm Hg/13
kPa within a tolerance of ± 10 mm Hg/1.3 kPa.

Vacuum Bleed Test 1. Occlude the patient port of the suction regulator.
2. Set the vacuum regulator gauge to 100 mm Hg/13 kPa.
3. Turn the mode selector switch to O (OFF) and observe the gauge needle. It
must return to the zero range bracket or stop pin within 10 seconds.

Vacuum Leak Test 1. Turn the mode selector switch to O (OFF).

2. Rotate the suction control knob a minimum of two full turns in the
clockwise direction (increase suction) to ensure its setting is not at the off
position.
3. Occlude the patient port of the suction regulator.
4. Observe the suction gauge, the needle should not move.
5. Rotate the suction control knob fully counterclockwise to ensure its setting
is at the fully off position.
6. Turn the mode selector switch to I (ON).
7. Observe the suction gauge, the needle should not move.

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In this section 7.1 General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

7.2 Breathing System Leak Test Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
7.2.1 Breathing system leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
7.2.2 Breathing System Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
7.2.3 Leak Isolation Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.3 Troubleshooting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
7.4 System Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
7.5 Alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
7.6 Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
7.7 Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
7.7.1 Ventilator assessment process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
7.7.2 No display troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
7.7.3 Inaccurate volume ventilation troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
7.7.4 No ventilation troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
7.7.5 High intrinsic PEEP troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
7.8 Power supply test points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

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7.1 General Troubleshooting

w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This can cause
injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing system.
• Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.

Problem Possible Cause Action

High Pressure Leak Pipeline leak Use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of leak.
Repair or replace defective parts.
O2 flush valve Use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of leak.
Make sure tubing connections are tight.
Replace valve if defective.
System switch Use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of leak.
Make sure tubing connections are tight.
Replace switch if defective.
Cylinder not installed properly Make sure cylinder is correctly aligned.
Verify that tee handles are tight.
Cylinder gauges Use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of leak.
Replace gauge if defective.
Cylinder gaskets Use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of leak.
Replace gasket if defective.
Relief valves Use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of leak.
Replace valve if defective.
Low Pressure Leak Vaporizer not installed properly Reseat vaporizer if not installed properly.
(with vaporizer mounted) Have vaporizer serviced at vaporizer center if vaporizer
leaks.
Missing or damaged o-ring on vaporizer Check condition of o-ring.
manifold Replace if missing or damaged.
Loose fill port Check fill port. Tighten if loose.

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Problem Possible Cause Action

Low Pressure Leak Leaking port valve on vaporizer manifold Use the Vaporizer Manifold Valve Tester to check for leak.
(with or without vaporizer) See Section 9.8.2 for instructions.
If test fails, tighten, repair, or replace as needed.
Leak at flowmeter head If vaporizer manifold passed previous tests:
Remove tubing from input side of head and occlude
port.
Perform leak test. If test fails:
• Check for damaged o-rings between flowmeter
modules. Replace as needed.
• Check for damaged o-rings at top and bottom of flow
tubes. Replace as needed.
• Check for cracked flow tube. Replace as needed.
If secondary regulator leaks, replace the complete
module.
Note: An alternate method is to pressurize the system
and use a leak detector or Snoop to check for source of
leak.
Leaking relief valve on vaporizer Remove relief valve.
manifold Occlude opening.
Perform leak test.
If test passes, replace valve.
Leaking flush valve Attach pressure measuring device on CGO.
Replace valve if device shows increased pressure.
Leaking system switch Attach pressure measuring device on CGO.
Replace switch if device shows increased pressure.
Bellows leak Pop-off valve diaphragm not sealing Disassemble pop-off valve; inspect and clean seats;
properly reseat; reassemble.
Bellows mounting rim loose Remove rim and pop-off valve diaphragm; reseat
diaphragm; snap rim (2) into place.
Bellows improperly mounted or has a Check that only the last bellows convolute is mounted to
hole or tear the rim and that the ring roll is in the groove under the
rim. Inspect the bellows for damage; replace.
Breathing System Leak Absorber canister not installed properly Install canister properly.
Damaged/missing canister o-ring Check/replace o-ring.
Breathing System Leak ACGO O2 sense check valve Replace.
(Intermittent)
N2O flow does not decrease Defective pilot regulator Check pilot regulator. Replace if needed.
with O2 flow
Unit displays low O2 Low O2 supply switch Check switch. Calibrate or replace as appropriate.
pressure with pipeline but
not with cylinders
Unable to begin mechanical ABS not fully engaged Remount ABS.
ventilation No O2 supply Check O2 supply.
Defective Bag/Vent switch Check Bag/Vent switch.

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7.2 Breathing System Leak Test Guide

Note Always perform the low-pressure leak test (Section 3.9) on the machine before
proceeding with these breathing system leak tests.
The procedure in Section 7.2.1 helps you isolate the leak: to Bag Mode components, to
Vent Mode components, or to components that are common to both modes.
• If you have a similar leak in both the bag mode and the ventilator mode, you must
consider the Flow Sensor Module, the Circuit Module, the Absorber Canister area, and
the bulkhead components (including CGO tubing). Carefully inspect the circuit
module for damaged seals or misassembly, and the seating of the O 2 sensor.
• If you have a larger leak in one area than the other (Vent or Bag), the leak is most likely
NOT in the Flow Sensor Module, the Circuit Module, the Absorber Canister area, or the
bulkhead ports.
Follow the troubleshooting flowcharts in Section 7.2.2 to determine the best sequence
of tests for locating a breathing system leak.
The procedures in Section 7.2.3 test specific components of the breathing system for
leaks.

w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This can cause
injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing system.
• Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.

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7.2.1 Breathing This test checks for leaks in Vent Mode and Bag Mode components. It is part of the
system leak test overall checkout procedure, Section 3.11 “Breathing system tests.” It is repeated here
for testing convenience.
w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This can cause
injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing system.
1. Verify that AGSS is operating. For systems that have a flow indicator on the side,
make sure that the flow indicator shows a flow in the green (normal) region.
2. Zero the pressure gauge (Section 5.6.1).

Check Valves 3. Make sure that the check valves on the breathing circuit module work correctly:
a. The Inspiratory check valve rises during inspiration and falls at the start of
expiration.
b. The Expiratory check valve rises during expiration and falls at the start of
inspiration.

Ventilator Bellows 4. Ventilator bellows test:

a. Set the system switch to Standby.
b. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Ventilator.
c. Set all flow controls to minimum.
d. Close the breathing circuit at the patient connection. Use the test plug located
on the side of the ABS.
e. Push the O2 flush button to fill the bellows.
f. The pressure must not increase to more than 15 cm H2O on the pressure gauge.
g. If the bellows falls more than 100 mL/min (top of indicator), it has a leak.
Service Mode Tests 5. Enter the Service Mode: Push and hold the adjustment knob on the ventilator’s
display and set the system switch to On.
a. Select and confirm “Service Mode”.
b. Select and confirm “Breathing System Leak Test” (Section 4.3.12).
c. Follow the instructions on the screen.
d. The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.
For machines with a single-tube O2 flowmeter, the pressure reading should
reach 30 cm H2O at minimum flows greater than 200 mL/min.

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Bag Circuit 6. Test the Bag circuit for leaks:

a. Set the system switch to On.
b. Set the Bag/Ventilator switch to Bag.
c. Plug the Bag port (use your hand or the approved test plug).
d. Close the APL valve (70 cm H2O).
e. Set the O2 flow to 0.25 L/min.
f. Close the patient connection (using a hand or test plug on the side of the
breathing system) and pressurize the bag circuit with the O 2 flush button to
approximately 30 cm H2O.
g. Release the flush button. The pressure must not decrease. A pressure decrease
large enough to see on the gauge indicates an unacceptable leak.

APL Valve 7. Test the APL valve:

a. Fully close the APL valve (70 cm H2O).
b. Set the total fresh gas flow to approximately 3 L/min and make sure that the
value on the inspiratory pressure gauge does not exceed 85 cm H 2O. Some
pressure fluctuation is normal.
c. Fully open the APL valve (to the MIN position).
d. Set O2 flow to 3 L/min. Turn any other gases off.
e. Make sure that the value on the inspiratory pressure gauge is less than
approximately 5 cm H2O.
f. Push the O2 flush button. Make sure that the value on the inspiratory pressure
gauge stays less than 10 cm H2O.
g. Set the O2 flow to minimum and make sure that the value on the inspiratory
pressure gauge does not decrease below 0 cm H2O.
8. Remove your hand or the test plug from the patient connection.
9. Set the System switch to Standby.

w WARNING Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.

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7.2.2 Breathing
System
Troubleshooting
Flowcharts

Start

Review Leak Test Guide (Section 7.2)

• Do machine low-pressure leak test
(Section 3.9)
(Section 3.8)
• Isolate breathing system leak to
Bag Mode,Vent Mode, or Both
(Section 7.2.1)

Perform Leak Test 1

Verifying the integrity
of test tools

Perform Test 2 Repair leak in

Low-pressure leak Fail machine
testing the machine

Pass

Leak in
Bag Vent

AB.74.042
Bag Mode,
Go to Flowchart 2 Mode Vent Mode, Mode Go to Flowchart 3
only or Both? only

Both Bag and

Vent Mode

Perform Test 3 Inspect/Replace tubing to

Testing the pressure gauge Fail gauge; Replace U-Cup seals
and port U-cup seals

Pass

Go to Flowchart 4

Flowchart 1
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Leak in
Bag Mode only

Perform Test 4
Testing the bag port,
APL Valve, and Bag/Vent Pass
Switch, and Negative
Pressure Relief Valve

Re-Install all breathing circuit

AB.74.043
components and repeat
Fail Breathing System Leak Test
(Section 7.2.1)

Check or Replace Does the

the Bag/Vent Yes Bellows
Switch lower Seal Inflate?

No

Perform Test 5 Pass

Testing the APL Diaphragm

Fail

Inspect
APL/BTV Manifold O-Ring seal
and Negative Pressure Relief;
replace as necessary.
Replace APL components
and repeat Test 4.
If test fails the second time,
inspect APL component;
replace as necessary.

Flowchart 2
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Leak in
Vent Mode only

Perform Test 6
Pass Testing the bellows assembly,
and Bag/Vent Switch

Perform Test 8

AB.74.044
Testing the bellows and Inspect Exhalation Valve
bellows Pop-off and Drive Circuit
Fail

Pass

Re-Install all breathing circuit

components and repeat
Breathing System
Leak Test
(Section 7.2.1)

Perform Test 7
Testing the Bag/Vent Switch,
Negative Relief Valve,
Bellows Base Manifold, Pass
bellows and Pop-off Valve

Fail

Perform Test 8
Pass Testing the bellows and
bellows Pop-off

Check / Replace the

following Bag/Vent parts:
Upper Seal, Disk, and O-Ring.
If test fails the second time, Fail
inspect Negative Relief and
APL/BTV Manifold O-Ring.

Check/Replace:
Pop-off diaphragm,
Bellows Housing,
U-Cup seal,
and Bellows integrity

Flowchart 3
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Leak in both Bag and Vent Mode

Common Areas: Flow Sensor
Module, Circuit Module, Absorbent
Canister, Negative Pressure Relief,
Optional EZchange / Condenser
Module
and Condenser

If equipped, remove the

EZchange / Condenser
Module. Install Absorbent Pass Go to Flowchart 6
Canister on Circuit Module

Fail

Perform Test 9
Fail Testing the Flow Sensor Pass
Module, Circuit Module, and
Absorbent Canister

Perform Test 10 Perform Test 13

Testing the Circuit Testing the
Module and Canister Negative Pressure
Relief

Pass Fail Fail Pass

AB.74.129
Perform Test 14 and 15 Perform Test 11 Replace the Negative Check/Replace the following
Testing the Flow Testing the Circuit Pressure Relief Bag/Vent parts: Upper Seal,
Sensors, Bulkhead Module Disk, and o-ring
connectors and tubing

Pass Fail

Inspect Canister for Perform Test 12

leaks Testing the Inspiratory
side of the Circuit
Module and Canister

Pass Fail

Inspect Expiratory Inspect Inspiratory

side of Circuit Module. side of Circuit Module.
Repeat Test 11 Repeat Test 11

Flowchart 4
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Leak in
Flow Sensor Module
or Circuit Module

Perform Tests 14 and 15

Testing the Flow Sensors
Fail using the low-pressure Pass
leak test device

Check/Replace
Check/Replace the seals

AB.74.048
Flow Sensors or
bulkhead connector on the Circuit Module and
O-Rings the O-Ring on the O2 cell

Swap Module(s) Perform Breathing

with another machine. Fail System Leak Test Pass Done
Repair or replace Module (Section 7.2.1)

Flowchart 5
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Leak in EZchange / Condenser

Module or Condenser

If equipped, remove the

Condenser from the
EZchange / Condenser
Fail Module. Install the Manifold Pass
Cap (1407-3130-000) on the
EZchange / Condenser
Module. Re-install and retest.

Clean / Inspect / Replace Clean / Inspect / Replace

AB.74.130
the EZchange / the Condenser Reservoir
Condenser Module Valve Drain Seal
Housing o-rings

Flowchart 6
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7.2.3 Leak The previous flowcharts refer you to the following tests.
Isolation Tests These tests require the use of the Low Pressure Leak Test Device and the Leak Test Tool
Kit (refer to Section 10.1, "Service tools".
The Leak Test Tool Kit includes:
• the Machine Test Tool
• the Circuit Test Tool
• and various Test Plugs
When performing these tests, ensure that the ACGO selector switch is set to the ABS
position.

Test 1: Verifying the integrity of the test tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Test 2: Low-pressure leak testing the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Test 3: Testing the airway pressure gauge, and Port 1 and Port 3 u-cup seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Test 4: Testing the bag port cover, the APL valve, the Bag/Vent switch, and the negative pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Test 5: Testing the APL diaphragm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Test 6: Testing the bellows module and the Bag/Vent switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Test 7: Testing the bellows, the bellows pop-off valve, the bellows base manifold, and the Bag/Vent switch. . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Test 8: Testing the bellows assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Test 9: Testing the flow sensor module, the circuit module, and the soda lime canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Test 10: Testing the circuit module and the canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Test 11: Testing the circuit module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Test 12: Testing the inspiratory side of the circuit module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Test 13: Testing the negative pressure relief valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Test 14: Testing the flow sensors only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Test 15: Testing a flow sensor including the Ventilator Monitoring Assembly and interfacing components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

w WARNING Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This can cause
injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing system.
• Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.

w CAUTION Do not use O2 Flush for leak isolation tests. Do not leave pressurized systems
unattended. High pressure and equipment damage may result.

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Test 1 Verifying the integrity of the test tools

Machine Test Tool

Front View
Bulb Thru Port
(not connected to airway path)

Pressure Sense
Port

Airw
ay P
ath

Fresh Gas Port

Alignment Post

Back View

Bulb Thru Port

ath
ay P
Airw

Alignment Post

1. Verify integrity of low-pressure leak test device.

• Put your hand on the inlet of the leak test device. Push hard for a good seal.
• Squeeze the bulb to remove all air from the bulb.
• If the bulb completely inflates in less than 60 seconds, replace the leak test
device.

2. Attach the low-pressure leak test device to the Machine Test Tool.
3. Plug the two pressure orifices.
4. Repeatedly squeeze and release the hand bulb until it remains collapsed.
5. If the bulb inflates in less than 30 seconds, locate and correct the leak.

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Test 2 Low-pressure leak testing the machine

1. Remove the breathing system from the machine.

2. Attach the Machine Test Tool (using only the Thru Port) and the low-pressure leak test
device to Port 3 of the breathing system interface as shown above.
Note: To prevent damage to the airway pressure gauge, ensure that the gauge port
(Port 1) is not connected to the Test Tool.
3. Set the ACGO selector switch to ABS.
4. Set the system switch to Standby.
5. Turn off all vaporizers.
6. Open the flow controls one and a half turns counterclockwise.
7. Compress and release the bulb until it is empty.
8. The vacuum causes the floats to move. This is usual. If the bulb completely inflates
in 30 seconds or less, there is a leak in the low-pressure circuit.

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Test 3 Testing the airway pressure gauge, and Port 1 and Port 3 u-cup seals

Alignment
Post

1. Attach the Machine Test Tool to the breathing system interface ports (using the
alignment post) as shown above.
2. Turn all of the flow controls fully clockwise (minimum flow).
3. Set the system switch to On.
4. Occlude the tapered plug.
• At minimum flow, the airway pressure gauge reading should increase.
• If not, there is a leak in the tested circuit.

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Test 4 Testing the bag port cover, the APL valve, the Bag/Vent switch, and the
negative pressure relief valve

Plug
APL
Scavenging
Port

Plug
Bag Port

1. Separate the Bellows Module from the Circuit Module and re-install the Bellows
Module.
2. Occlude the Bag Port connector.
3. Connect the Machine Test Tool to the interface ports as shown above.
4. Set the Bag /Vent switch to Bag and close the APL Valve (70 cm H 2O).
5. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.
Note: If the bellows rises, it indicates a leak in the Bag /Vent Switch.

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Test 5 Testing the APL diaphragm

Plug
Bag Port

Note If required, set up the Machine Test Tool and breathing system as shown in Test 4.
1. Slide the Bellows Module away from the machine.
2. Remove the APL ramp and diaphragm.
3. Insert a Test Plug into the APL scavenging port, as shown above.
4. Slide the Bellows Module partially back onto the machine casting.
5. Ensure that the Bag Port is plugged and that the Bag/Vent switch is set to Bag.
6. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
• Leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 6 Testing the bellows module and the Bag/Vent switch

1. Separate the Bellows Module from the Circuit Module and re-install the
Bellows Module.
2. Enter the Service Mode: Push and hold the adjustment knob on the
ventilator’s display and set the system switch to On.
a. Select and confirm “Service Mode”.
b. Select and confirm “Breathing System Leak Test” (Section 4.3.12).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• At step 6, connect the Machine Test Tool to the interface ports as shown
above, instead. Continue with steps 7, 8, and 9 on the screen.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 7 Testing the bellows, the bellows pop-off valve, the bellows base
manifold, and the Bag/Vent switch

1. Separate the Bellows Module from the Circuit Module.

2. Insert appropriate test plugs into the bellows base manifold as shown to
the left.
Note: Position the bellows assembly so that the bellows remain collapsed
as you plug the ports.
Plug
3. Set Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
Plug 4. Position the bellows upright with the bellows collapsed.
5. Connect the Machine Test Tool to the interface ports as shown above.
6. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
Note: The bellows will rise until the pressure equalizes.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 8 Testing the bellows assembly

Note If required, set up the Machine Test Tool and breathing system as shown in
Test 7.

1. Remove the bellows base manifold from the Bellows Module.

2. Insert appropriate test plugs into the bellows base manifold as shown to
the left.
Note: Position the bellows assembly so that the bellows remain collapsed
Plug
as you plug the ports.
3. Connect the tapered plug of the Machine Test Tool to the bellows base inlet
Plug as shown to the left.
4. Position the bellows upright with the bellows collapsed.
Fresh Gas
5. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
Note: The bellows will rise until the pressure equalizes.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 9 Testing the flow sensor module, the circuit module, and the soda lime
canister

Plug

1. Separate the Bellows Module from the Circuit Module and re-install the Circuit/Flow
Sensor Module.
2. Connect short tubing between the inhalation and exhalation ports of the breathing
system.
3. Insert an appropriate test plug in the outlet port of the Circuit Module.
4. Enter the Service Mode: Push and hold the adjustment knob on the ventilator’s
display and set the system switch to On.
a. Select and confirm “Service Modes.”
b. Follow the menu structure outline below to reach the adjustment for the
inspiratory flow valve. Select and confirm at each step.
• “Diagnostics Tests/Tools”
• “Display A/D Channels”
c. Record the Inspiratory and Expiratory Flow actual values.
Note: The Inspiratory and Expiratory Flow actual values should be near zero.
5. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.
6. Observe the Inspiratory and Expiratory Flow actual values. The values should be near
zero, as previously recorded in step 4.
Note: If one channel indicates flow, see “Inaccurate Volume Ventilation
Troubleshooting” (Section 7.7.3).
7. Release Pressure.

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Test 10 Testing the circuit module and the canister

1. Remove the Flow Sensor module.

2. Connect the Circuit Test Tool to the Circuit Module as shown above.
3. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30cmH2O. The leak rate is equal to the flow
required to maintain 30 cmH2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

Test 11 Testing the circuit module

Plug

Plug
Plug

Note: If required, set up the machine as in Test 10.

1. Remove the Soda Lime Canister.
2. Using appropriate Test Plugs, plug the three canister ports in the Circuit Module as
shown above.
3. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 12 Testing the inspiratory side of the circuit module

Plug

Loop

Note: If required, set up the machine as in Test 10 and 11.

1. Connect the Circuit Test Tool to the Circuit Module as shown above.
2. Insert an appropriate test plug in the inspiratory outlet to the canister as shown
above.
3. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 13 Testing the negative pressure relief valve

1. Separate the Bellows Module from the Circuit Module.
2. Remove the Bellows Interface Manifold.
3. Insert test plug (recessed end) into the rear Bag/Vent switch port as shown.

Plug

4. Install the Bellows Module.

5. Connect the Machine Test Tool to the interface ports and the Bellows Module as
shown.

6. Set the Bag/Vent Switch to Vent.

7. Slowly increase the O2 flow to achieve 30 cm H2O.
• The leak rate is equal to the flow needed to maintain 30 cm H 2O.
• The leak rate should be less than 200 mL/min.

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Test 14 Testing the flow sensors only

AB.23.115
Note: To ensure a air-tight
seal, use the corresponding
plug as illustrated for the
original flow sensor (A)
or the new,
moisture resistant
(offset) flow sensor (B).
B
AB.82.069

1. Remove the Flow Sensor Module.

2. Plug each Flow Sensor as shown above.
3. Connect the low-pressure leak test device to the open end of the Flow Sensor.
4. Block the connector end of the Flow Sensor with your hand.
5. Compress and release the bulb until it is empty.
6. If the bulb inflates in 30 seconds or less, there is a leak in the flow sensor.
7. If there are no leaks in the flow sensors, go to Test 15.

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Test 15 Testing a flow sensor including the Ventilator Monitoring Assembly and
interfacing components

AB.82.070
Note: To ensure a air-tight
seal, use the corresponding
plug as illustrated for the
original flow sensor (A)
or the new,
moisture resistant
(offset) flow sensor (B).

B
AB.82.068

1. Remove Flow Sensors from the Flow Sensor Module.

2. Attach the Flow Sensor to the bulkhead connector.
3. Plug each Flow Sensor as shown.
4. Connect the low-pressure leak test device to the open end of the Flow Sensor.
5. Compress and release the bulb until it is empty.
6. If the bulb inflates in 30 seconds or less, there is a leak. The leak may be through the
connector o-rings, in the internal tubing, or in the Transducer on the ESIB.

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7.3 Troubleshooting instructions

For problems that do not generate any error or alarm messages, even though the system
may not be functioning correctly:
• Refer to section 7.6, Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting guide.
For system problems that result in an Alarm or Error message:
• Refer to section 7.4, System Error Log.
• Refer to section 7.5, Alarm messages.
To help isolate a problem:
• Refer to section 7.7, Troubleshooting Flowcharts.
To locate specific test points:
• Refer to section 7.8, Power supply test points.

Important If the system experiences extreme electrical interference, it may interrupt mechanical
ventilation. If this interruption occurs, the system generates an internal reset function
and resumes normal operation after two (2) seconds. For situations where continuous
electrical interference is experienced by the ventilator, causing a continuous
interruption, the ventilator's internal reset repeats until the interference ceases.
If the electrical interference is continuously present and mechanical ventilation is
interrupted for approximately 30 seconds, the system produces a continuous beeping
audio alarm. Manual ventilation of the patient must be performed while the
mechanical ventilation is interrupted. When the electrical interference ceases, the
continuous beeping audio alarm can be silenced only by turning the system OFF and
after five seconds back ON.

w WARNING 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.

w WARNING Manual ventilation must be performed when electrical interference causes

interruption of ventilator delivered mechanical ventilation. Manual ventilation
must be continued until the system resumes normal operation or an alternate
ventilator/anesthesia system can be used.

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7.4 System Error Log

The Error Log (Section 4.3.2) displays up to 10 of the most current error messages that
have been logged.
Error messages include:
• Minimum Monitoring alarms that stop mechanical ventilation;
• Minimum System Shutdown alarms that stop mechanical ventilation and monitoring.
To troubleshoot Error Log messages, refer to Section 7.5, “Alarm Messages”.

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7.5 Alarm messages

The Service Mode includes a log of the most recent Alarm messages (Section 4.3.1)
experienced by the ventilator system.
If a User Alarm persists after the recommended action has been performed, the Service Repair
column indicates the probable component and related circuit that needs repair. Use the Service
Mode tests to isolate the fault.
For messages that begin with “Ventilate Manually:” and are followed by a specific message,
refer to the specific alarm message.
For numbers in parentheses preceded with an asterisk (*X), see the applicable footnote at the
end of the table.

Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
+15V Analog Minimum Voltage Check the +15 V supply from service mode
Out-of- Shutdown out-of-range under Display A/D channels. Verify that the
Range (*5) Counts value is between 1914 and 2262.
If not in range, measure the +15 V supply
(refer to Section 7.8) on CPU board at TP1
referenced to ground at TP207 (14.25 to
15.75 volts). If this voltage is in range, replace
the CPU board because the problem is in the
A/D channel.
If not in range, remove the ESIB to CPU cable
and re-test. If in range, the ESIB to CPU cable
or ESIB may be shorting the +12 V ESIB supply
and loading the +15 V supply.
If still not in range, replace the CPU.
-15V Analog Minimum Voltage Replace the CPU board.
Out-of- Shutdown out-of-range
Range (*5)
12 Hour Test User Alarm System in use for more
than 12 hours without a
power-up self test.
At end of case, move the system switch from On to
Standby to On.
Absorber User Alarm ABS not completely If persists, check:
panel open engaged. • ABS ON switch
Push the breathing system into the frame and • harness to ESIB
ensure it latches. • ESIB
• cable from ESIB to CPU board
A/D Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace:
Converter Shutdown Monitoring is not • CPU board
Failure (*5) reliable.

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Adjust Low User Alarm The audible circuit leak
Ve Limit alarm is Off (Alarm
menu) but the low VE
alarm limit is not set
within 50% of measured
Ve.

Ve alarm limit is Off in

SIMV or PSVPro modes.
Set the low Ve alarm.
Apnea Alarm User Alarm Normal condition after Monitoring resumes
Standby End Case, power-up, or after first breath
ACGO change from On (mechanical) or 2
to Off. breaths within 30 sec
(non-mechanical).
Apnea Alarm User Alarm The cardiac bypass Apnea alarms are
Off option is selected normally turned off
(alarm limit menu). when this option is
selected.
Aux Gas User Alarm The outlet selection If persists, check:
Outlet On switch is set to the • ACGO switch
auxiliary common gas
• ESIB
outlet.
• cable from ESIB to CPU board
Connect the patient circuit to the auxiliary outlet.
For mechanical ventilation or manual ventilation
with monitoring, select the common gas outlet.
Backup User Alarm SIMV-PC + PSV mode No spontaneous breath
Mode Active entered. within set delay time.
Battery User Alarm The current in the The system is Replace:
Charger Fail battery charging circuit operational, but may fail • battery
is too high. later depending on what
• CPU board
caused this alarm.
Battery User Alarm The battery is not fully If persists, replace:
Charging charged. If power fails, • battery
the total backup time
• CPU board
will be less than 30
minutes.
Leave the system plugged in to charge the battery.
Battery User Alarm Battery current > 6 The system continues to If persists, replace:
Current High amps for 10 seconds. operate but may fail. • battery
• CPU board
Battery User Alarm Battery voltage > 16 V The system continues to If persists, replace:
Failure High for 10 seconds. operate, but may fail. • battery
• CPU board

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Battery User Alarm The battery voltage is The battery does not If persists, replace:
Failure Low too low (<7 V) to supply have enough charge to • battery
the system if power power the equipment if
• CPU board
fails. power fails.
Leave the system plugged in to charge the battery.
Cal Flow User Alarm The last flow sensor This alarm message indicates that the last flow
Sensors calibration failed. sensor’s differential pressure transducer
Calibrate the flow sensors. Look for water in the calibration failed.
flow sensor tubes. Dry if necessary. With the BTV switch in Bag, ensure sensors are
removed until the “No Insp/No Exp flow
sensor” message appears.
If persists, replace:
• Check for moisture
• Refer to Troubleshooting Flowcharts
(Section 7.7)
Calibrate O2 low Sensor connected Offset, slope, or cell Calibrate the O2 sensor.
Sensor voltage not in range or If calibration fails, replace the O2 sensor.
O2 > 110%
If calibration still fails, replace the ESIB board.
Successful calibration of sensor.
Canister User Alarm This alarm should not If occurs, check:
open occur in Aespire 7900. • harness to ESIB
The open connector sets the canister switch signal • cable from ESIB to CPU board
to “closed” by default.
Cannot Drive User Alarm The internal manifold Check the breathing circuit for leaks or hose
Bellows pressure is higher than occlusions.
Paw + tolerance. Perform flow sensor calibration.
Fill the bellows, if empty. Check the drive gas check valve.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
Cardiac User Alarm The cardiac bypass
Bypass option is selected
(Alarm limit menu).
Use the alarm limits menu to change this setting.
Check Flow medium In-range flow data No or negative flow on Check flow sensor connections for “No Flow
Sensors (*1) available in mechanical insp sensor during Sensor” alarm.
ventilation inspiration in a circle Check the breathing circuit
system or negative flow
Perform flow sensor calibration.
on exp sensor in
expiration Check insp/exp check valves.
Inspiratory and/or expiratory flow sensor(s) are Replace the flow sensors.
connected Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Two consecutive breaths measured with “correct” Replace the ESIB board.
flow seen by flow sensors Replace the CPU board.

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Circuit Leak User Alarm Control setting on the This message tells you
Audio Off Alarm limit menu. that the audio alarm for
circuit leaks was turned
off.
Connect O2 low Digital I/O signal Is O2 sensor connected. If it is, replace the O2
Sensor indicates a disconnect cable.
Alarm condition becomes false. If problem persists, check or replace the ESIB
to CPU cable.
If problem persists, replace the ESIB board.
If problem persists, replace the CPU board.
CPU Failure Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace the CPU board.
Shutdown Monitoring is not
(*5) reliable.
CPU Internal Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace the CPU board.
Error Shutdown Monitoring is not
(*6) (*5) reliable.
Display Minimum Display voltage out-of- Check the VEL supply from service mode
Voltage Out- Shutdown range under Display A/D channels. Verify that the
of-Range (*5) Counts value is between 1645 and 2675.
If not in range, measure the VEL supply
(refer to Section 7.8) on CPU board at TP213
referenced to ground at TP12 (10 to 15.23
volts). If this voltage is in range, replace the
CPU board because the problem is in the A/D
channel.
If the VEL supply is not in range, remove
Display to CPU cable and re-test. If in range,
replace the display.
If still not in range, replace the CPU.
Exp Flow User Alarm The system cannot read Operation continues Replace the flow sensor.
Sensor Fail the calibration data with default values.
stored in the sensor.
Exp Reverse medium In-range flow data Negative flow on Check flow sensor connections for “No Flow
Flow (*1) available in mechanical expiratory sensor during Sensor” alarm.
ventilation inspiration in circle Check the breathing circuit
system
Perform flow sensor calibration.
Two consecutive breaths measured with “correct” Check insp/exp check valves.
flow seen by flow sensors
Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Flow Valve Minimum Incorrect feedback Perform the flow valve test.
Failure Monitoring Check the flow current sense from the service
(DAC) (*7) (*8) mode Display A/D channels. Should be near
or zero counts. If not, replace the CPU board.
(Current) Check the cable to the flow valve from the CPU
board.
Check the flow valve resistance
(approximately 1.75 ± 0.1 ohm). This must be
tested at the flow valve, not through the cable
from the CPU board. If not correct, replace the
flow valve.
Replace the CPU board.
Gas Inlet Minimum Bootup test failure Check the GIV current sense from service
Valve Failure Shutdown mode under Display A/D channels (2371 to
(*6) (*5) 3884 counts).
If out of range, check the CPU to gas inlet valve
cabling. Then measure the gas inlet valve
resistance to be 25 ± 2 ohms. If not, replace
the gas inlet valve solenoid.
Go to “Display I/O signals” screen. DPL switch
status must be Off. If On is indicated, remove
the bellows assembly. If On continues to be
displayed, replace the ESIB.
Perform Cal bleed resistor from service mode
to ensure there is no problem with the bleed
resistor.
Replace the ESIB.
Replace the CPU board.
Gas Inlet Minimum Incorrect feedback Perform the gas inlet valve test.
Valve Failure Monitoring Check the cable to the gas inlet valve from the
CPU board.
Check the gas inlet valve resistance
(25 ± 2 ohms).
Replace the CPU board.
Hardware Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace the CPU board.
Watchdog Shutdown Monitoring is not
Failure (*6) (*5) reliable.
Heliox Mode low The Heliox option is not Set Heliox Mode to Off
is On available in Aespire (Refer to Section 4.3.3.3 Heliox Mode).
7900.

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
High O2 medium In-range O2 data O2 > high limit Check O2 limit. Is actual O2 higher than limit
available and alarm setting?
limit not = off Verify O2 calibration has been done correctly.
Alarm condition becomes false or enabling criteria Does calibration pass?
becomes false. If calibration does not pass, replace O2 cell.
If there is still a calibration problem, replace
the ESIB board.
High Paw high In-range Paw data Paw > Plimit Check Pressure limit setting is not set too low
(*2) available for ventilator settings and breathing circuit.
Alarm condition becomes false for 15 seconds or Check the breathing circuit for occlusions.
until the end of the next full inspiratory cycle. Perform flow sensor calibration.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
High VE medium In-range flow data VE > high limit Check ventilator settings and volume output.
available and alarm Check the breathing circuit and flow sensor
limit not = off connections.
Alarm condition becomes false or volume alarms Perform flow sensor calibration.
state transition to standby (or off). Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
High VTE medium In-range flow data VTE > high limit Check ventilator settings and volume output.
available and alarm Check the breathing circuit and flow sensor
limit not = off connections.
Alarm condition becomes false or volume alarms Perform flow sensor calibration.
state transition to standby (or off). Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
Insp Flow User Alarm The system cannot read Operation continues Replace the flow sensor.
Sensor Fail the calibration data with default values.
stored in the sensor.
Insp Reverse medium In-range flow data Negative flow on Check flow sensor connections for “No Flow
Flow (*1) available in mechanical inspiratory sensor Sensor” alarm.
ventilation during expiration in Check the breathing circuit
circle system
Perform flow sensor calibration.
Two consecutive breaths measured with “correct” Check insp/exp check valves.
flow seen by flow sensors
Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Inspiration high Drive gas safety switch Check the breathing circuit.
Stopped engaged Check ventilator flow output.
(*2), (*3)
Perform flow sensor calibration.
Perform the pressure limit switch test in the
service screen. If test fails, replace the ESIB
board or ESIB to CPU cabling
If problem persists, replace the CPU board.
Internal Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace the CPU board.
Ventilator Shutdown Monitoring is not
Clock Too (*5) reliable.
Fast (*6)
Internal Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace the CPU board.
Ventilator Shutdown Monitoring is not
Clock Too (*5) reliable.
Slow (*6)
Invalid User Alarm In the Aespire 7900, the Check:
Circuit input to the ESIB is • harness to ESIB
Module hard-wired to indicate a
• cable from ESIB to CPU board
Circle patient circuit
Limit Task User Alarm The system is running
Light Use on battery power.
No action is required. Turn off the light to save
power.
Loss of User Alarm The audio alarm will not Monitor system Replace the CPU board.
Backup sound for a CPU failure. operation.
Audio
Low Battery User Alarm Voltage is <11.65V Manually ventilate the Make sure power is connected and circuit
Voltage while using battery patient to save power. breaker is closed. Check ventilator fuse.
power.
Low Drive User Alarm The ventilator did not Manually ventilate the Make sure that the appropriate gas supplies
Gas Pres detect a rise in internal patient. (O2 or air) are connected and pressurized.
pressure when the flow
valve opened.
Low O2 high In-range O2 data O2 < low limit Check O2 limit. Is actual O2 lower than limit
available setting?
Alarm condition becomes false or enabling criteria Verify O2 calibration has been done correctly.
becomes false. Does calibration pass?
If calibration does not pass, replace O2
sensor.
If there is still a calibration problem, replace
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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Low Paw high In-range Paw data Peak airway pressure < Check the breathing circuit for leaks.
available |Pmin| + 4 for 20 Check flow sensors hoses for leaks.
consecutive seconds. Perform flow sensor calibration.
Pmin is the baseline
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
pressure during a
breath. Replace the ESIB board.
Alarm condition becomes false or transition from Replace the CPU board.
mechanical ventilation on to off.
Low VE high In-range flow data VE < low limit Check ventilator settings and volume output.
available and alarm Check the breathing circuit.
limit not = off
Perform flow sensor calibration.
Alarm condition becomes false or volume alarms Replace the flow sensors.
state transition to standby (or off).
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
Low VTE medium In-range flow data VTE < low limit Check ventilator settings and volume output.
available and alarm Check the breathing circuit and flow sensor
limit not = off connections.
Alarm condition becomes false or volume alarms Perform flow sensor calibration.
state transition to standby (or off). Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
Manifold Minimum Cal failure at bootup or Check the breathing circuit.
Pressure Monitoring DPL switch engaged and Perform flow sensor calibration. If calibration
Sensor (*7) (*8) Pmanifold < 80 cm H2O fails, replace the ESIB.
Failure
Check DPL switch for proper operation using
the service mode Test press. limit switch
check. If DPL switch test fails, replace the
ESIB.
Memory User Alarm The system cannot Default settings are Replace the CPU board.
(EEPROM) access some stored used. Ventilation is still
Fail values. possible but service is
necessary.
Memory Minimum CRC failure Replace the CPU board.
(flash) Shutdown
Failure (*5)
(*6)
Memory Minimum Walking pattern test Replace the CPU board.
(RAM) Shutdown failure
Failure (*5)
(*6)
Memory Minimum Memory failure of Replace the CPU board.
(Redundant Monitoring system parameter(s)
Storage) Fail (*7) (*8)

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Memory Minimum Walking pattern test Replace the CPU board.
(video) Shutdown failure
Failure (*6
(*6)
Monitoring User Alarm A severe malfunction Ventilate manually. Cycle system power (On-
Only prevents mechanical Standby-On). If the alarm clears, restart
ventilation. Other mechanical ventilation.
alarms may also occur. If persists, replace:
• CPU board
No Circuit User Alarm In the Aespire 7900, the Check:
Module input to the ESIB is • harness to ESIB
hard-wired to indicate a
• cable from ESIB to CPU board
Circle patient circuit
No CO2 User Alarm The canisters are open User setting. Close the canister release to
absorption (out of the circuit) but remove CO2 from exhaled gas.
the bypass mechanism
prevents a leak
(optional feature)
No Exp Flow medium No expiratory sensor Check flow sensor connections for “No Flow
Sensor (*1) connected Sensor” alarm.
Expiratory flow sensor is connected Replace expiratory flow sensors.
No Insp Flow medium No inspiratory sensor Check flow sensor connections for “No Flow
Sensor (*1) connected Sensor” alarm.
Inspiratory flow sensor is connected Replace inspiratory flow sensor.
No O2 User Alarm The O2 supply has Air flow will continue. Connect a pipeline supply or install an O2
pressure failed. Ventilate manually if cylinder.
necessary.
O2 Flush User Alarm The pressure switch that This alarm occurs if you If persists, check:
Failure detects flush flow has hold down the Flush • O2 flush switch
seen a very long flush button for more than 30
(≥30 sec). seconds. • cable to CPU board

O2 sensor User Alarm No breathing circuit Install a breathing circuit module and an O2
out of circ module installed. sensor.
On Battery - User Alarm The mains supply is not Ventilate manually to Make sure power is connected and circuit
Power OK? connected or has failed save power. At full breaker is closed. Check ventilator fuse.
and the system is using charge, the battery
battery power. permits approximately
30 minutes of
mechanical ventilation.
Patient User Alarm Exhaled volume <50% Check breathing circuit and flow sensor
Circuit Leak? of inspired volume for at connections.
least 30 seconds
(mechanical
ventilation).

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Paw < -10 high In-range Paw data Paw < -10 cm H2O Check the breathing circuit.
cm H2O available Perform flow sensor calibration (*9).
Alarm condition becomes false. Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
PEEP Not low In-range Paw data Pmin does not reach Check settings for not enough expiration time.
Achieved available within 2 cm H2O of PEEP Check the breathing circuit.
by end of mechanical Occlusions
expiration for 6 breaths
in a row. Check scavenging
Check ventilator output with PEEP off
Alarm condition becomes false or any control
setting changed (except Plimit) or mechanical Perform flow sensor calibration.
ventilation transition on to off. Check that the patient airway pressure display
matches the airway pressure gage. If they
match, the problem may be pneumatic,
(supply pressure, regulator, inlet or flow valve,
etc.).
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
Positive SIB Minimum ESIB +12V supply First, verify that the +15V Analog Supply
Vref Out-of- Shutdown voltage out-of-range Counts value is between1914 and 2262. If not
Range (*5) in range, see the +15V Analog Out-of-Range
alarm for diagnostics.
Then, check the +12V ESIB Supply.
Verify that the Counts value is between 1779
and 2322.
If +12V ESIB Supply A/D count is not in range,
remove ESIB to CPU cable and recheck the
counts. If not in range, replace the CPU board.
If +12V ESIB Supply A/D count is in range,
replace the ESIB to CPU cable or the ESIB.
Pres Control Medium Ventilator not fully Check the breathing circuit and flow sensor
(Mode) NOT (pressure functional and pressure connections.
Avail. control); else control mode not Check the flow sensors for proper connection.
low available
Perform flow sensor calibration.
Alarm condition becomes false. Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Pres/Vol User Alarm Outlet selection switch
Mon Inactive is set to auxiliary gas
outlet.
Connect the patient circuit to the auxiliary gas
outlet or set the switch to the common gas outlet
for normal operation.
Pressure Minimum A pressure safety switch Ventilate manually. Check control settings.
Limit Switch Monitoring activated at a Paw <90 Monitoring is still Refer to Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Failure cmH2O and Pmanifold available. Extreme
(Section 7.7.5, “High intrinsic PEEP
<80 cmH2O. control combinations
troubleshooting”)
may cause this alarm.
Replace O2 low Sensor connected O2 < 5% Verify O2 calibration has been done correctly.
Sensor Does calibration pass?
Alarm condition becomes false. If calibration does not pass, replace O2 cell.
If there is still a calibration problem, replace
the ESIB board.
Schedule low 1. Replaced CPU board Perform all calibrations in service mode.
Service Cal 2. Calibration data
corrupted
Select gas medium Patient breathing Check ventilator settings and ACGO switch
outlet detected in ACGO -- 3 position.
breaths detected in a
30 sec window
User presses the alarm silence switch.
Service User Alarm Internal calibrations are The system is Service Mode:
Calibration necessary for maximum operational. • Perform all calibrations
accuracy. (refer to Section 4.3.24).
Software Minimum Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace:
Error Shutdown Monitoring is not • Software
(*5) reliable.
• CPU board
Software Immediate Ventilator malfunction. Ventilate manually. Replace:
Operating Shutdown Monitoring is not • Software
System Error reliable.
• CPU board
Software Minimum Time-out or incorrect Replace the CPU board.
Watchdog Shutdown code executed
Failure (*5)
(*6)
Sustained Minimum Paw > 100 cm H2O for Check tubing for kinks, blockages,
Airway Shutdown 10 seconds. disconnects.
Pressure (*5) Calibrate the flow sensors.
(*6) If persists, check:
• bellows pop-off
• exhalation valve
• ESIB

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
Sustained high In-range Paw data Paw >= sustained limit Check absorber gage to see if the indicated
Paw available for 15 seconds (*10). sustained Paw is present.
Check the breathing circuit.
Perform flow sensor calibration.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
System low In-range flow data Vdelivered > larger of Check flow sensors connections.
Leak? available V TI + Pmax(CF)+0.3(V T) Check drive gas.
or If Heliox is used, check that Heliox is selected
on the ventilator setup menu.
V TI + Pmax(CF)+200
Check the breathing circuit and drive circuit.
Where
Perform flow sensor calibration.
CF = compressibility
factor = 10 Replace the flow sensors.
Four consecutive breaths measured with “correct Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
volume” seen by flow sensors Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
Vaux_ref Minimum +5.8V out-of-range Replace the CPU board.
Out-of- Shutdown
Range (*5)
Ventilate Minimum Refer to specific alarm message represented
Manually: Shutdown by XXXXXX.
XXXXXX -or-
Minimum
Monitoring
Vext_ref Out- Minimum +1.225V out-of-range Replace the CPU board.
of-Range Shutdown
(*5)
Volume medium In-range flow data No measured breaths in Check that mechanical ventilation is on.
Apnea available the last 30 seconds Check the breathing circuit.
A breath is measured or apnea alarm detection off Check ventilator settings and volume output.
(cardiac bypass “in progress” or ACGO on).
Volume high In-range flow data No measured breaths in Check that mechanical ventilation is on.
Apnea > 2 available the last 120 seconds Check the breathing circuit.
min
Check ventilator settings and volume output.
(*3)
A breath is measured or apnea alarm detection off
(cardiac bypass “in progress” or ACGO on).

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Message Alarm type/ Enabling Criteria Alarm Condition Service Repair

Priority Removal Criteria
VT Not low In-range flow data V TI < V T - (bigger of (0.1⋅ Check ventilator settings, is Plimit set too low
Achieved available V T or 5 mL)) for 6 for volume setting?
mechanical breaths in a Check drive gas.
row Check the breathing circuit and flow sensor
Alarm condition becomes false (i.e., 1 breath connections.
exceeding threshold) or mechanical ventilation Perform flow sensor calibration.
transition on to off.
Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.
VTE > Insp VT low In-range flow data V TE > larger of (V TI + Check flow sensor connections.
(*2) available 0.3⋅V T or V TI + 100) for 6 Check ventilator settings.
consecutive mechanical Check the breathing circuit and flow sensor
breaths in circle system connections.
Four consecutive breaths measured with “correct Perform flow sensor calibration.
volume” seen by flow sensors Replace the flow sensors.
Check ESIB to CPU cabling.
Replace the ESIB board.
Replace the CPU board.

Alarm Message footnotes:

(1) These alarms will de-escalate to low priority following user acknowledgment by pressing the alarm silence switch.
(2) These alarms also have associated text displayed in the user messages window.
(3) These alarm messages do not have an elapsed time indication.
(4) This alarm is enunciated at the maximum volume level and is not silenceable.
(5) All minimum system shutdown alarms have high priority audio characteristics.
• If the user presses the alarm silence key, the high priority audio is silenced for 120 seconds.
• If the shutdown condition occurs during non-mechanical ventilation with the Bag/Vent switch in Vent or during mechanical
ventilation and the user moves the Bag/Vent switch to Bag, the high priority audio is silenced for 120 seconds.
• If the Bag/Vent switch is moved from Bag to Vent while a shutdown condition is active and the audio silenced, the high priority audio
is generated (once again).
(6) The software will try to cause a reset of the processor after the user presses the control wheel (in response to the shutdown message).
(7) All minimum system monitoring alarms have medium priority audio characteristics.
(8) All messages appear in the user messages window.
(9) Flow sensors are also used to measure pressures.
(10) The sustained pressure threshold is calculated from the pressure limit setting. When mechanical ventilation is on, the sustained limit
is calculated as follows: for pressure limits < 30 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 6 cm H2O; for Plimit between 30 and 60 cmH2O,
the sustained limit is 20% of the pressure limit (Plimit); for pressure limits >60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 12 cm H2O.
If both PEEP and Mechanical ventilation are on, the sustained pressure limit increases by PEEP - 2 cmH2O (the compensated weight of
the bellows). When mechanical ventilation is off, the sustained pressure limit is calculated as follows: for pressure limits ≤60 cmH2O,
the sustained pressure limit is 50% of the pressure limit (Plimit); for pressure limits >60 cm H2O, the sustained pressure limit
is 30 cmH2O.

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7.6 Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting guide

The power supply circuits are located on two modules: the AC to DC converters are on a
universal power supply (PS), the regulated power circuits are integrated into the CPU
board (IntCPU).
For power supply test point, refer to Section 7.8.

Symptom Probable cause Action

System on, AC LED on, Refer to section 7.7.2, No display troubleshooting.
no display
AC LED not on 1. Power cord 1. Is the cord plugged in?
2. AC power 2. Is the power outlet o.k.?
3. Circuit breaker 3. Check main circuit breaker in the AC Inlet
module.
4. 50-pin cable, front panel to CPU board 4. Check cable connection.
5. Power supply board 5. Verify output voltages of power supply. Replace
CPU board.
6. Membrane switch LED 6. Replace membrane keyboard.
No battery 1. Battery cable disconnected 1. Connect cable.
2. Battery power less than 7V while running on 2. Charge battery.
battery power
3. Battery fuse blown 3. Replace battery fuse.
4. Defective battery 4. Replace battery.
Alarms display, but not 1. Audio set too low 1. Adjust audio from menu.
audible 2. Speaker cable 2. Ensure cable is plugged in.
3. Speaker 3. Replace speaker.
4. CPU board 4. Replace CPU board.
Bellows does not expand 1. Leak in the breathing circuit 1. Check breathing circuit and absorber for leaks.
or tends to collapse during 2. Bellows not installed properly 2. Check the bellows to rim attachment. Make sure
ventilation. bellows ring roll is into groove under rim.
3. Tear or leak in bellows. 3. Check the entire surface of the bellows. Pay close
attention to the angles in the convolutions.
4. Insufficient fresh gas flow 4. Check that settings on flowmeters are adequate.
5. Improperly functioning pressure relief valve in 5. Check the pressure relief valve and seal for
bellows assembly damage. Reseat.
Bellows distended and/or 1. Bellows retention problem 1. Check/replace bellows.
slips off base. 2. Bellows assembly exhaust restricted 2. Check the waste gas scavenging system for high
vacuum or blockage.
3. Bellows assembly pressure relief valve 3. Control port plugged or drive gas inlet hose
problem blocked.
Continuous flow of supply 1. External hose leak. 1. Check hose.
gas before machine is 2. GIV leak. 2. Check/repair GIV solenoid.
turned ON.

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Bellows does not descend 1. Normal 1. If the fresh gas flow is greater than tidal volume,
during inspiration. the bellows may not descend.
2. Leak in breathing system. 2. Check for leaks in drive gas circuit. Are twin tube
assemblies on the pneumatic engine lifted all the
way into the interface cuff?
Ventilator will not turn on 1. Machine interface harness 1. Ensure cable is plugged in properly at switch and
when remote on/off CPU board (J5).
switch is turned on and AC 2. Remote on/off switch 2. Replace switch
LED is on
3. Power supply board 3. Replace power supply board
Erratic pressure waveform • Slight to moderate valve leakage 1. Check operation of drive gas check valve.
• O-Ring Seal, Housing to Main Manifold 2. Replace drive gas check valve.
Slow exhalation pressure • Alignment of seat and seal after assembly 3. Inspect and reassemble the exhalation valve
release • Loose mounting screws assembly; make sure to put it together correctly.
• Exhalation valve assembly
Mechanically delivered Failure to cease Volume Compensation when 1. Go to “Display I/O signals” screen in Service
volumes decrease Flush is used. Mode (Section 4.3.14). Press and release flush
significantly immediately • Flush switch button. Look for proper switch action.
following use of O2 Flush. 2. Check wire harness connections at switch and
ESIB.
3. Replace CPU board.

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7.7 Troubleshooting Flowcharts

7.7.1 Ventilator assessment process

Start
Turn on System
Is Display
w orking?
Proceed

AB.29.092
Review Active Alarms, Yes No to “No Display”
Error Log and Alarm Log Troubleshooting
Section 7.7.2

Diagnosis Are
achieved? there
alarms?
Use Alarm
Done Troubleshooting
Yes Section 7.55
Section Yes

No No
ALARMS SYMPTOMS

Proceed to
Alarms of Type: Yes “Breathing System Leak” Yes Bellows falls or leak
Patient Circuit Leak Troubleshooting detected
System Leak
*
No No

Alarms of Type:
Vt Compensation Off
Delivered Volume Mismatch Proceed to
Check Flow Sensors Yes “Inaccurate Volume Yes
Insp Reverse Flow Ventilation” Inaccurate ventilation
Exp Reverse Flow Troubleshooting
System Leak Section 7.7.3
Unable to drive Bellows

No No

Alarms of Type:
Low Paw Proceed to
Yes “No Ventilation” Yes Will not
Volume Apnea
Low Drive Gas Troubleshooting ventilate
Pressure System Section 7.7.4
Leak

No No

Proceed to
Alarms of Type: Yes “High Intrinsic PEEP” Yes Continuously high PEEP
Sustained Paw Troubleshooting during operation
High Paw Section 7.7.5

* Refer to Section 7.2, “Breathing System Leak Test Guide”.

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7.7.2 No display troubleshooting

Start
Turn on System

Was there single Is display dim

audio tone on but information
power-up? can be seen?

AB.29.095a
Check Contrast
No No Yes Adjustment
Service Mode
Is there a
continuous or
cycling audio Yes
tone?
Problem
continues?
Check Display
Cable to CPU
Connections
Yes No Yes No

Replace CPU Board

Problem Done
continues?
Replace EL
Is AC LED Yes Display Panel
power light on?

No

Check system
circuit breaker
Yes Replace CPU Board

Check AC
power cable
No
Disconnect J5 connector from CPU.
Perform continuity check on
System Switch.

Done
Problem
continues?
Check/Replace harness.
No Replace System Switch.

Yes

Disconnect 6 pin cable J200

from CPU to Power Supply.
Verify 12.5V and 16V power present.

Voltages
present?
Replace
No Power Supply

Yes

Replace CPU Board

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7.7.3 Inaccurate volume ventilation troubleshooting

Start

Verify pass?

Calibrate Flow No
Sensors
Section
Section4.3.20
4

Yes
Problem
continues?
Perform All
Yes Calibrations and
Re-evaluate

No
Sensor Problem: Problem
Examine for defect or water plug continues?
in lines. No Done

Yes
Do Bit counts on
either Insp/Exp Flow
channel vary more
than 10 from the
inital zero counts?
Perform the Flow Inspect pneumatic
Sensor Leak test lines for leaks or
Problem Solved: Yes water plugs between
Perform All Calibrations flow sensor and ESIB

Water, leaks
No or kinks?

Yes No
Inspect Breathing
Circuit check valves.
Replace seat and
disks as necessary.
Correct kinks or

AB.29.093
leaks. Replace Switch Insp and Exp
harness if necessary. pneumatic connections
and repeat previous test

Problem
Continues? Problem
No moves to
other sensor
channel?
Yes Replace bulkhead
harness Yes

Perform All
Calibrations and
Re-evaluate
No
Perform All
Calibrations and
Re-evaluate

Replace ESIB

Perform All
Calibrations and
Re-evaluate

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7.7.4 No ventilation troubleshooting

Start

Does bellows
Does bellows return to top of
Verify pass? move? canister?
Calibrate Flow Proceed to
Sensors "Breathing System Leak"
Yes Yes No
Section4.3.20
Section 4 Troubleshooting
*
No No Yes

Check the output Perform All

of the Drive Gas Regulator Calibrations and
Re-evaluate
Proceed to Section
Section4.3.18
4
"Inaccurate Volume Ventilation"
Troubleshooting

Regulator
pressure OK at
25 psi?
Check Hospital
No pressure supply

Yes Hospital
pressure OK?
Set Flow Valve to
120 L/min

Yes No
High flow gas
exhausts from
drive gas port? Verify operation of GIV.
Test Flow Valve Check/Replace
No inlet filter
if necessary.

Yes
Correct Hospital
supply problem
Examine Exhalation Valve
and diaphragm

Does circuit
pressurize? Proceed to
"Breathing Circuit Leak" AB.29.096
No Troubleshooting
*
Yes

Check function
of drive pressure
pop-off valve

* Refer to Section 7.2, “Breathing System Leak Test Guide”.

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7.7.5 High intrinsic PEEP troubleshooting

Start

Problem
Verify pass? continues?
Calibrate Flow
Sensors Transducer was out of
Yes No calibration
Section
Section4.3.20
4
No Yes

Proceed to
"Inaccurate Volume Ventilation"
Troubleshooting
Section 7.7.3 Flow from bleed
orifice with
Bag/Vent Intrinsic PEEP
switch in Bag in both Bag and
mode? Vent modes?
Yes No

Verify Regulator Calibration

Section 4 No Yes

Yes
Problem
continues?

Intrinsic PEEP in
Yes No Vent mode only?

Problem was improper

Replace regulator setting
Flow Control Valve
No Yes

APL Valve Problem Exhalation/Pop-off Valve Problem Scavenging Problem or

Breathing Circuit Obstruction
1. Check APL valve mechanism 1. Check bellows pop-off valve for 1. Check Hospital's scavenging
for proper function. accurate assembly or sticking. hoses and supply vacuum (active).
2. Check APL disk for sticking. 2. Check exhalation valve for 2. Check filter on active systems.
3. Check for obstructions in main accurate assembly or sticking.
manifold downstream of APL or 3. Check for obstruction in breathing
in "Y" manifold. 3. Check for obstructions in bellows circuit down tube or "Y" manifold.
base upstream of exhalation valve.

AB.29.094
4. Check breathing circuit for
4. Check for obstruction downstream incorrect assembly or obstructions.
of exhalation valve in connecting
tube or "Y" manifold.

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7.8 Power supply test points

J8 J6 J2
J5
Black
Red

J202
TP214

Integrated TP213
CPU
J203 J201

AB.74.066
U23 U14

TP209

TP202
J3 TP207 J200
LS1
TP1 TP2
TP201
TP200

GND
+16 V
GND
GND
Power +12.5 V

Supply +12.5 V

L
12V
Battery
N

GND

TP Name Typical Value Description

1 +15V +15V Analog +15V supply
2 -15V -15V Analog -15V supply
200 VCHGR +16V From power supply
201 PGND 0V Power (chassis) ground
202 VMAIN +12.5V From power supply
207 AGND 0V Analog ground
209 +5.8V +5.8V Supply for inlet valve, flow valve, speaker
213 VH_EL +14.5V Supply for EL display
214 +12VLP +12V Supply for light package

Note The power supply outputs are +16 volts and +12.5 volts.
• The +16 volts is used to charge the battery. It is only available when the machine is
connected to an AC supply.
• The +12.5 volts is used to generate the regulated voltages on the CPU board. In case
of power outage, the CPU power circuits are supplied by the battery.

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System software resides on two EPROMS (U14 and U23) on the CPU board.

U23 U14

To upgrade the software, you must install new EPROMs.

• To order software, refer to Section 10.1.1
• To access the CPU board, refer to Section 9.23.1.
• To replace the EPROMs, refer to Section 9.23.2

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In this section 9.1 How to bleed gas pressure from the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
9.2 How to remove the rear panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.2.1 To remove the rear upper panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.2.2 To remove the lower access panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.3 How to remove the tabletop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
9.4 Replace pipeline inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
9.4.1 Replace pipeline inlet check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
9.4.2 Replace the inlet manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
9.5 Service the cylinder supply modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
9.5.1 Tightening procedure for high-pressure tube fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
9.5.2 Replace primary regulator module (complete replacement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
9.5.3 Replace cylinder inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
9.5.4 Replace cylinder check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
9.6 Replace system switch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.7 Service the flowmeter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.7.1 Remove front flowmeter panel shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.7.2 Remove flowtubes for cleaning or replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.7.3 Remove complete flowmeter head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.7.4 Replace flowmeter modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9.7.5 Replace flowmeter frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
9.7.6 Replace O2 supply switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
9.7.7 Checkout procedure for O2 supply switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
9.7.8 Replace secondary regulator manifold or balance regulator manifold . . . . . . . 9-21
9.7.9 Replace O2 or N2O needle valves (on machines with N2O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
9.7.10 Replace an Air needle valve on all machines
or an O2 needle valve on machines without N2O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
9.8 Service vaporizer manifold parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
9.8.1 Repair manifold port valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
9.8.2 Checkout procedure for manifold port valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
9.8.3 Replace vaporizer manifold check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
9.8.4 Replace vaporizer pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
9.8.5 Replace vaporizer manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
9.9 Replace ACGO selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
9.10 Clean or replace ACGO port flapper valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
9.11 Reconfigure sample gas return line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

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9.12 Replace the APL valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

9.13 Replace the bag support arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
9.13.1 Servicing the bag support arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
9.13.2 Replace bag port housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
9.14 Replace the canister release (CO2 bypass) switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
9.15 Replace auxiliary O2 flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
9.16 Replace the suction control module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
9.16.1 Front panel method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
9.16.2 Rear panel method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
9.17 Replace ABS breathing system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
9.17.1 Replace Bag/Vent switch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
9.17.2 Replace bellows base latch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
9.17.3 EZchange Canister spring replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
9.18 Replace casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
9.19 Replace task light and switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
9.19.1 To replace the task-light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
9.19.2 To replace the task-light circuit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
9.20 Replace the display cable (long arm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
9.20.1 Removing the display arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
9.20.2 Replacing a display cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
9.20.3 Installing the long arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
9.21 Replace the display cable (folding mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9.21.1 Removing the folding mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9.21.2 Replacing a display cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9.21.3 Installing the folding mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
9.22 Aespire 7900 Control/Display module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
9.22.1 Keyboard and EL display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
9.22.2 Encoder switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
9.22.3 Alarm speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
9.23 Electrical enclosure components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
9.23.1 CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
9.23.2 Firmware replacement procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
9.23.3 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
9.23.4 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
9.23.5 Replace CPU cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
9.24 Servicing the Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
9.24.1 To remove the Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
9.24.2 Replacing Vent Engine components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
9.24.3 Replacing GIV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
9.25 Change drive gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65

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w WARNING To prevent fires:

• Use lubricants approved for anesthesia or O2 equipment, such as Krytox.
• Do not use lubricants that contain oil or grease; they burn or explode in high
O2 concentrations.
• All covers used on the system must be made from antistatic (conductive)
materials. Static electricity can cause fires.

w Obey infection control and safety procedures. Used equipment may contain
blood and body fluids.

w A movable part or a removable component may present a pinch or a crush

hazard. Use care when moving or replacing system parts and components.

w Some internal parts have sharp edges and can cause cuts or abrasions. Use care
when servicing internal components.

w When servicing the ventilator, extreme care must be taken to avoid introducing
foreign debris, particularly metal chips generated by screw threads, into the
pneumatic flow passages of the ventilator. Failure to do so can result in damage
to the flow valve and possible injury to the patient.

w After repairs are completed, always perform the checkout procedure. Refer to
Section 3 of this manual.

9.1 How to bleed gas pressure from the machine

Before disconnecting pneumatic fittings, bleed all gas pressure from the machine.
1. Set the system switch to On.
2. Close all cylinder valves and disconnect all pipeline supplies from the source.
Note: If the machine includes N2O, do not disconnect the O2 pipeline.
If pipeline O2 is not available, open the O2 cylinder valve.
3. Turn the flow controls for all gases (except O2) at least one turn counterclockwise.
4. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
• For machines with N2O, disconnect the O2 pipeline supply from the source
(or close the O2 cylinder valve).
• Press the O2 flush button to bleed O2 from the system.
5. Set the system switch to Standby.

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9.2 How to remove the rear panels

You must remove the rear upper panel to repair or replace many of the machine’s
components.

9.2.1 To remove 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
the rear upper 2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
panel
3. Disconnect all electrical cables.
4. To remove the rear panel, fully loosen the three captive screws that hold the panel in
place. Remove the panel.
• If the machine includes integrated suction, disconnect the two tube fittings from
the overflow safety trap manifold.
• If the machine includes electrical outlets, lower the panel and place it so that it
does not stress the power cable.

9.2.2 To remove 1. Disconnect the power cord from the AC mains supply.
the lower access 2. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
panels
3. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline pressures read zero before proceeding.
4. If present, remove the inboard cylinders.
5. Remove the small upper access panel (A) to access the serial cable/connectors.
A

6. Remove the large lower access panel (B) to access the electrical enclosure.
B

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9.3 How to remove the tabletop

The tabletop is held in place with five captive screws along the periphery of the pan
assembly (accessed from below the rim of the tabletop).
• One screw (A) is in a deep recess at the right-rear corner of the tabletop.
• Two screws (B) are at the front of the tabletop: one screw is at the right corner of the
tabletop, one is near the O2 Flush button.
• To access the remaining two screws (C), you must remove the ABS: one screw is at the
left corner of the tabletop, one is near the APL Valve.

C
B

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9.4 Replace pipeline inlet filter

1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
2. Remove the pipeline inlet fitting.
3. Pull the pipeline inlet filter out of the fitting. The o-ring should come out with the filter.

4. Install the new pipeline inlet filter in the pipeline inlet fitting. The new filter comes
with an o-ring.

9.4.1 Replace 1. Remove the rear panel (Section 9.2).

pipeline inlet 2. Remove the pipeline inlet fitting.
check valve
3. The Air and O2 pipeline manifolds include a drive gas connection at the back of the
manifold. Remove the drive gas tube or plug to access the check valve.
4. From the back of the pipeline manifold, use a thin tool to push out the check valve.
(For an N2O manifold, you will have to carefully apply pressure at the outlet of the
manifold — with a syringe for example — to gently force the check valve out of the
manifold).

5. Push the new check valve into the opening, using the same thin tool. The new check
valve includes an o-ring — orient the o-ring toward the pipeline inlet.
Note: Make sure to push the new check valve all the way back into the opening until
it bottoms out on the shoulder.

6. Install the pipeline inlet fitting.

7. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.4.2 Replace the 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
inlet manifold 2. Remove the rear panel (Section 9.2).
3. Disconnect the tubing from the manifold outlet(s).
4. Remove the two screw that hold the manifold to the side extrution.

3 1
2

4 5

5. Transfer the following item to the replacement manifold or install new as required.
• pipeline check valve (1)
• inlet filter (2)
• inlet fitting (3) and o-ring (4)
• relief valve (5)
6. To reassemble, perform the previous steps in reverse order.
7. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.5 Service the cylinder supply modules

w WARNING Be careful not to expose internal components to grease or oil (except Krytox or
equivalent).

9.5.1 Tightening The cylinder pressure gauge is connected to the cylinder supply through a copper tube
procedure for with fittings at both ends. Use the following tightening procedure whenever you are
replacing a cylinder supply or a cylinder pressure gauge.
high-pressure
tube fittings 1. Insert the tubing into the fitting until the ferrule seats in the fitting.
2. Tighten the nut by hand.
3. Continue tightening the nut with a wrench until it reaches the original position (about
1/4 turn). You will feel an increase in resistance at the original position.
4. After reaching the original position, tighten the nut just slightly.

Note If you are installing a new tube that has not been tightened before, tighten the nut with
a wrench an additional 3/4 of a turn after the nut is finger tight.

9.5.2 Replace 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
primary regulator 2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
module (complete
3. Remove the rear panel (Section 9.2).
replacement)
4. Disconnect the high-pressure cylinder gauge fitting.
5. Disconnect the output tube fitting.
6. Remove the three mounting screws and
lockwashers.
7. To reassemble, perform the previous
steps in reverse order.
• Tighten the high-pressure fitting as
detailed in Section 9.5.1
• Pull on the cylinder output fitting to
ensure it is locked in place.
8. Check the output of the regulator
BEFORE you install the rear panel.
Adjust if necessary (Section 5.1).
9. Perform the checkout procedure
(Section 3).

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9.5.3 Replace 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
cylinder inlet filter 2. Open the cylinder yokes.
3. Remove the inlet adapter from the cylinder yoke, using a 4 mm hex wrench.
Note: A brass retaining ring keeps the filter inside the inlet adapter.
4. Thread a 6-mm screw (two turns only) into the brass retaining ring and pull it out.

w CAUTION Be careful not to crush the filter. Do not thread in the screw more than two full
turns.

5. Remove the filter.

6. Install the new filter and brass retaining ring.
7. Install the inlet adapter in the cylinder yoke.
8. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

9.5.4 Replace The cylinder check valve is not a replaceable item. If the check valve is defective, you
cylinder check must replace the complete cylinder supply module.
valve

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9.6 Replace system switch assembly

1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
3. Remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).
4. Remove the gauge panel mounting screws and move the panel forward to access the
system switch.

5. Disconnect the wires from the electrical switch.

Disconnect Harness
Will connect directly to new switch

Discard Switch Harness

Mounting screw

6. Back out the system switch mounting screws just enough to allow the knob collar to
be released.
7. While holding the switch assembly, push in the knob and turn it counterclockwise.
8. Pull the knob and collar out from the front and remove the switch assembly.

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Install the replacement 1. Turn back the system switch mounting screws until their tips recede.
switch 2. Orient the switch with the circuit board in the 6 o’clock position (facing down).
3. Install the switch assembly through the gauge panel.
4. Push the knob collar in with the indicator up and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Tighten the mounting screws. Make sure that the top edge of the switch assembly is
parallel to the top edge of the dashboard.
6. Insert the switch connector disconnected above into the J1 connector of the circuit
board. The connector’s tab will face down.
• Gently pull on the wire to ensure there is a good connection.

Connect Harness

7. Transfer the tubing from the old system switch to the new system switch on the
pneumatic module (pull on the tubing to ensure that it is locked into the module).

O2 Out (Port 4)

Air Out (Port 4)

Air In (Port 3)

O2 In (Port 3)

(Rear View)

8. Test the replacement switch assembly:

• Connect Air and O2 supplies.
• Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet.
• Set the system switch to On.
• Increase the O2 and Air flow. Make sure that gas flows.
• Make sure that you do not feel or hear any leaks.
• Make sure that the display comes On.
• Set the system switch to Standby.
• Make sure all gas flow stops and the display turns Off.
9. Reinstall the gauge panel and the tabletop.
10.Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.7 Service the flowmeter module

9.7.1 Remove 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
front flowmeter 2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
panel shield
3. The flowmeter panel is held in place with two latching tabs at the right side. To
remove the panel, release each latch by pushing it toward the center of the panel
with a thin rod (3-mm hex wrench) through the access hole in the shroud.

4. Remove the panel.

5. To reinstall the panel, engage the retaining tabs on the left side and press the right
side against the shroud to latch it in place.

9.7.2 Remove 1. Remove the front flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
flowtubes for 2. To remove a flowtube assembly, push up on the tube just enough to clear the bottom
cleaning or seal, pull out from the bottom until the tube clears the flowtube module, then pull
replacement down slowly to release it from the module.

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w WARNING Floats are calibrated to a specific tube. Keep each float with its tube. Replace
tube and floats together. Interchanging floats can cause incorrect readings.
Disassemble the flowtube assemblies only when service is required. Excessive
cleaning can remove the antistatic coating from inside the tube. Damage to the
float requires replacement of the entire flowtube.
3. Disassemble the flowtube assembly.

Spring
O-ring

Float Stop

Float stops are indexed to

flowtubes and to flowtube
modules by gas.
Tabs and slots at both
connections must be
Tube
aligned to install
flowtubes.

Float
Filter
O-ring
4. Completely clean, rinse, and dry the flowtube. Use hospital grade alcohol and a
flowtube brush.
5. Replace stops, filter and o-rings, as necessary. Lightly coat all o-rings with Krytox. Be
careful to not get any Krytox on the bottom of small flowtube float stops.
6. Reassemble the flowtube assembly.
7. Insert the flowtube, spring side first, into the top of the module with the scale
oriented forward.
8. Push up and slide the bottom of the flowtube into place on the bottom o-ring. It may
be necessary to rotate the tube to engage the index tabs.
Note: Be sure o-rings are inserted completely into the collar.
9. Push down on the tube to seat the bottom o-ring.
10. Reinstall the front flowmeter panel shield.
11. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.7.3 Remove 1. Remove the rear panel (Section 9.2).

complete 2. Disconnect the tubing at the rear of each gas module. The following example is a
flowmeter head back view of the flowmeter head.

Fresh gas out

N2O in

O2 in

Air in
O2 supply Fresh gas out
switch (for single-tube flowhead)

3. Disconnect the O2 supply switch harness. Note position of switch connections so

that you can reassemble correctly later.

Open

4. Remove the front flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).

5. Remove the mounting screw from each regulator manifold.

6. Pull the flowhead forward.

7. To reinstall, perform the previous steps in reverse order (pull on the tubing to ensure
it is locked into the fittings).
8. Check for proper alignment of the front flowmeter panel. If any of the needle valve
knobs rub against the flowmeter panel, reposition the flowhead to allow for proper
clearance.
9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).
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9.7.4 Replace 1. Remove the complete flowmeter head (Section 9.7.3).

flowmeter 2. Refer to the following illustrations. Note that these illustrations show ANSI flowmeter
modules module positions. The order is reversed in ISO machines.

O2 N20 Air

O2/Air modules O2/Air flowmeter modules are connected at the bottom with a long screw (A)
and nut (B) that is recessed. To remove, retain nut while loosening screw.

B A

Note The flowmeter modules are held together at the top with a u-clip. To separate the
modules, pivot the modules (front to back) 45 degree. The u-clip will disengage and
allow the modules to separate.
The flowmeter modules are interconnected at the top by a spacer tube. The o-ring on
the spacer tube makes a leak-tight seal.

U-Clip

O-ring Top of flowmeter module

Spacer
Tube

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Single-tube flowhead The outlet fitting for a single-tube flowhead is not an integral component of the O 2
flowmeter. The outlet fitting is a separate component that includes an o-ring seal and is
held in place with two u-clips.

Small Large
U-Clip O-ring U-Clip

3. To remove the Air flowmeter module:

a. Remove the screw located on the side of the Air flowmeter module.
b. Hold the flowmeter module with the flowtubes facing you.
c. Grasp the outer modules at the bottom of the regulator manifold and push the
left module away from you until the u-clip pops off and the module separates
from the other assemblies.
d. Pull the modules sideways to separate them at the top.
Save the u-clip, spacer tube, and the o-ring for reassembly.
4. To remove the O2 or N2O flowmeter module:
a. Set the O2 and N2O needle valves to their maximum position (counterclockwise).
b. Loosen the set screws on the N2O knob, then remove the knob.
c. Loosen the set screws on the N2O sprocket and the O2 knob.
d. To remove, grasp the O2 knob/sprocket, N2O sprocket, and chain as an
assembly. Remove as an assembly.

e. Remove the spacer from the N2O needle valve spindle.

f. Remove the pilot tube going to the balance regulator.

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Remove

N2O O2

g. The O2 and N2O flowmeter modules are held together by a single screw. Remove
the screw located on the side of the O2 flowmeter module.
h. Hold the flowmeter modules with the flowtubes facing you.
i. Grasp the modules at the bottom of the regulator manifolds and push the left
module away from you until the N2O module separates from the O2 module.
j. Pull the modules sideways to separate them at the top.
Save the u-clip, spacer tube, and the o-ring for reassembly.
5. To reassemble the flowmeter modules, perform the previous steps in reverse order.
Note: The u-clips must be reinstalled with the barbed leg to the left as viewed from
the front.
U-Clip

O-ring Top of flowmeter module

Spacer
Tube

6. Install the screw through the O2 flowmeter module to lock the O2 and N2O flowmeter
modules together.
7. Reattach the pilot tube that goes to the balance regulator.
8. Install the flowhead into the machine. Reconnect the tubing and the O 2 supply
switch harness.
9. Confirm needle valve calibration (Section 5.3).
10. Install the spacer on the N2O needle valve stem.
11. Install the chain on the O2 knob/sprocket assembly and the N2O sprocket.
12. Install the chain and sprockets on the needle valve stems as an assembly. Do not
tighten the set screws.

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Sprocket/Chain
Assembly

13. Install the N2O knob. Snug one set screw to hold the knob in place.
14. Perform the link system calibration (Section 5.4).
15. Install the flowmeter panel shield.
16. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.7.5 Replace 1. Remove the front flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
flowmeter frame 2. Remove the complete flowmeter head (Section 9.7.3).
3. Separate the flowmeter modules as required (Section 9.7.4).
4. Remove the flowtubes (Section 9.7.2). Keep all the parts for reassembly.
5. Remove the gas identification panel by removing the two screws at the back of the
frame. Keep all the parts for reassembly.

6. Remove the flowmeter frame by loosening the four mounting screws at the back of
the regulator manifold.
Note: There is a retainer in each screw location that keeps each screw within the
manifold.
7. To reassemble, perform the previous steps in reverse order.
8. If replacing O2 or N2O frames, perform the link system calibration (Section 5.4).
9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.7.6 Replace O2 The O2 supply switch is located on the O2 flowmeter’s regulator module.
supply switch 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
2. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).
3. Remove the two mounting screws from the O2 supply switch.

Adjustment
screw
4-mm hex

4. Pull the O2 supply switch out of the regulator manifold.

5. Install the replacement O2 supply switch.
6. Tighten the screws.
7. Disconnect the leads from the old switch and reconnect them to the new switch.
8. Adjust the alarm threshold for the new O2 supply switch, as explained in the
checkout procedure below (Section 9.7.7).
9. Replace the rear panel.
10.Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

9.7.7 Checkout 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
procedure for O2 2. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).
supply switch
3. Attach a gauge to the O2 primary regulator test port. (On pipeline only machines,
attach the gauge to a 6-mm O2 port).
4. Adjust the O2 flow control to minimum flow (clockwise).
5. Install an O2 cylinder and open the cylinder valve (for pipeline only, connect O 2
pipeline source).
6. Turn the system on.
7. Close the cylinder valve (disconnect pipeline from source) and watch the test gauge
as the O2 pressure bleeds down slowly.
Note: The “No O2 pressure” alarm should occur between descending pressure of
221–193 kPa (32–28 psi).
8. If adjustment is required, set the adjustment screw so that the “No O 2 pressure”
alarm occurs at 207 ±7 kPa (30 ±1 psi).
9. Disconnect the gauge and plug the test port
10.To reassemble, perform the previous steps in reverse order.
11. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).
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9.7.8 Replace 1. Remove the front flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
secondary 2. Remove the complete flowmeter head (Section 9.7.3).
regulator manifold
3. Separate the flowmeter modules (Section 9.7.4).
or balance
regulator manifold 4. Remove the flowmeter frame from the regulator manifold by removing the four
screws at the rear of the regulator manifold (no need to remove flowtubes).
5. Remove the needle valve from the regulator manifold:
a. Unscrew the complete assembly together (stop collar, needle valve).
b. Replace the o-ring if necessary.
6. Screw the needle valve into the new regulator manifold.
7. Remove the plugs and balance regulator elbow fitting (and O 2 supply switch if an O2
module) from the old regulator manifold.
8. Install the plugs and balance regulator elbow fitting (and O 2 supply switch if an O2
module) into the new regulator manifold (pull on the plugs and fittings to ensure that
they are locked into the manifold).
9. Reinstall the flowmeter frame to the regulator manifold.
10. Reinstall all the flowmeter modules to the flowmeter head.
11. Reinstall the flowmeter head (Section 9.7.4).
12. Do the necessary calibrations.

Necessary calibrations Section

Secondary Regulator 5.2
O2 minimum flow 5.3.1
Link system 5.4

13. Reinstall the front flowmeter panel shield.

14. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.7.9 Replace O2 For machines without N2O, refer to Section 9.7.10 for replacing the O2 needle valve.
or N2O needle 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
valves (on 2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
machines with
N2O) 3. Remove the front flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
4. Set the O2 and N2O needle valves to their minimum position.
5. Loosen the set screws on the N2O knob, then remove the knob.
6. Loosen the set screws on the N2O sprocket and the O2 knob.
7. To remove, grasp the O2 knob/sprocket, N2O sprocket, and chain as an assembly.
Remove as an assembly.
8. Remove the spacer from the N2O needle valve spindle.
9. Loosen the set screws on the needle valve stop collar for the needle valve that is
being replaced.
10. Remove the stop collar.
11. To remove the needle valve from the flowmeter block, turn the needle valve
counterclockwise with a 16-mm wrench.
12. To install the new needle valve, turn it clockwise and tighten it with the wrench.
Note: Be sure the o-ring is properly located on the tip of the needle valve.

w WARNING The O2 and N2O needle valves are not the same. Patient injury can result if the
wrong needle valve is installed in the flowmeter block. You can identify the N2O
needle valve by a groove located just below the top brass hex.

O2 needle valve has no groove

N2O needle valve has a groove

13. Install the stop collar on the new needle valve. Do not tighten the set screws.
14. Perform the needle valve calibration (Section 5.3).

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15. After calibrating the needle valve, put the spacer the N 2O needle valve spindle.

Spacer

16. Put the chain on the O2 knob/sprocket assembly and the N2O sprocket.
17. Install the chain and sprockets on the needle valve spindles as an assembly. Do not
tighten the set screws.

Sprocket/Chain
Assembly

18. Install the N2O knob. Do not tighten the set screws.
19. Perform the link system calibration (Section 5.4).
20. Install the flowmeter panel shield.
21. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.7.10 Replace an For machines with N2O, refer to Section 9.7.9 for replacing the O2 needle valve.
Air needle valve on 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
all machines or an 2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
O2 needle valve on
machines without 3. Remove the front flowmeter panel shield (Section 9.7.1).
N2O 4. Loosen the set screws on the flow control knob and remove the knob.
5. Loosen the set screws on the stop collar and remove the collar.
6. If equipped, remove the maximum flow stop collar.
7. Using a 16-mm wrench, remove the needle valve by turning it counterclockwise.
8. Install the new needle valve and tighten.
Note: Be sure the o-ring is properly located on the tip of the needle valve.
9. If equipped, install the maximum flow stop collar (do not tighten).
10. Install the stop collar (do not tighten the screws).
11. Install the flow control knob on the shaft. Tighten one set screw to snug.
12. Reconnect the gas supplies.
13. Perform the flow control stop procedures explained in:
• Section 5.3.1 for O2.
• Section 5.3.3 for Air.
14. Install the flowmeter panel shield.
15. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.8 Service vaporizer manifold parts

9.8.1 Repair 1. Set the system switch to Standby.

manifold port 2. Remove the vaporizers from the vaporizer manifold.
valve
3. Using a 14-mm wrench, carefully remove the valve nipple (threaded).
4. Disassemble as necessary to replace parts. The following illustration shows the
parts.

Nipple

O-ring

Note: The port valve

replacement kit
includes the valve
Valve
cartridge assembly and Seal Cartridge
the seal. The kit does
not include o-rings.

Spring

O-ring

AA.96.287n

5. When installing a new valve cartridge assembly into the vaporizer manifold, put a
light coat of Krytox on the bottom portion of the cartridge. The bottom portion of the
cartridge is defined as the brass surface that is inserted in the lower spring.
Note: Do not apply Krytox to the valve seal.
6. Verify that the parts are free of dust and dirt.
7. To reassemble, perform the previous steps in reverse order.
8. Complete the port valve checkout procedure described in the following section
(Section 9.8.2).

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9.8.2 Checkout Use the Vaporizer Manifold Valve Test Tool to perform the checkout procedure for the
procedure for manifold port valve. This tool and test procedure are intended for use only when the
valve cartridge assembly is replaced or troubleshooting pneumatic leaks.
manifold port
valve

Note This replacement and test procedure is a service action and is not part of the
maintenance program.
1. Set the system switch to Standby.
2. After replacing the valve cartridge assembly, remove the vaporizer port o-ring.
3. Attach the valve tester to the top of the valve by sliding the bottom of the tester onto
the o-ring groove.
4. Tighten the tester screw down onto the valve until the screw bottoms out on the top
of the valve. The tester o-ring should create a seal with the top of the valve.
5. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).
6. Remove the inlet tube from the vaporizer manifold.
7. Set the ACGO selector switch to ACGO.
8. Test the negative low-pressure leak-test device:
a. Put you hand on the inlet of the leak-test device. Push hard for a good seal.
b. Remove all air from the bulb.
c. The bulb should not inflate in less than 60 seconds.
9. Attach the negative low-pressure leak-test device to the ACGO outlet.
10.Remove all air from the bulb. The bulb should not inflate in less than 45 seconds.
11. Remove the valve tester.
12. Reassemble the inlet tube, vaporizer port o-ring, and the upper rear panel.
13. Conduct a negative low-pressure leak test on the system (Section 3.9.1).

w WARNING If the valve test tool is not removed before flowing gas through the system,
pneumatic head damage could result.

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9.8.3 Replace 1. Set the system switch to Standby.

vaporizer manifold 2. Remove the vaporizers from the vaporizer manifold.
check valve
3. Remove the upper rear panel.
4. Disconnect the tubing from the valve block.

5. Remove the valve block.

• To access the left-hand mounting screw (A), remove the right (viewed from front)
side panel (B).
• The right-side extrusion include an access hole (C) for removing the left-hand
mounting screw.
• Note: For early production machines that do not have an access hole in the
extrusion, you must remove the vaporizer manifold to remove the valve block.

A
B

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Note The valve body, o-ring, and flapper do not come out with the block. They stay intact at
the bottom of the vaporizer manifold.
6. Pull the flapper out of the valve body.

O-ring

Valve body

Flapper

Valve body

O-ring

Flapper

7. Using a hex wrench, put the wrench through one of the holes of the valve body and
pull down to remove the valve body and o-ring.
8. Verify that parts are free of dust and dirt.
9. Replace the flapper by inserting the flapper stem and gently pulling the stem until
the flapper secures to the valve body.
10. Lightly lubricate the o-ring with Krytox.
11. Place the lubricated o-ring on the valve body port at the bottom of the manifold.
12. Gently install the valve body in the manifold:
• Check that the o-ring makes a good seal between the manifold and the valve
body.
• Check that the flapper valve makes solid contact with the valve body.
13. Install the valve block.
14. Reconnect the tubing to the valve block. Pull on the tube to ensure that it is locked
in the fitting.
15. Install the vaporizer front panel.
16. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.8.4 Replace 1. Set the system switch to Standby.

vaporizer pressure 2. Remove the vaporizers from the vaporizer manifold.
relief valve
3. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).
4. Using a 13mm open ended wrench, remove the vaporizer pressure relief valve by
turning counterclockwise.

5. Verify that the parts are free of dust and dirt.

6. Install a new vaporizer pressure relief valve.
7. To reassemble, perform the previous steps in reverse order.
8. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.8.5 Replace 1. Remove the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).

vaporizer manifold 2. Disconnect the tubing from the vaporizer manifold (note labels on tubing).
3. Remove the front flowmeter shield (Section 9.7.1).
4. Remove the right side panel (A).
5. From the front of the machine, remove the screw (B) at the right upright of the
flowhead bezel.
6. From the back of the machine, remove the two screws (C) that hold the vaporizer
manifold vertical support to the flowhead bracket.
7. From the back of the machine, remove the two screws (D) that hold the vertical
support to the vaporizer manifold.
8. Remove the vertical support from the machine.
9. While holding the vaporizer manifold, remove the two screws (E) at the right-hand
extrusion to release the manifold.

A B

E D

10.Install the new vaporizer manifold in reverse order. Do not fully tighten the screws
until they are all in place.
• Attach the new manifold to the right-hand extrusion (E).
• Attach the vertical support to the vaporizer manifold (D).
• Attach the bottom of the vertical support to the flowhead bracket (C).
• Attach the vertical support to the front bezel (B).
11.Tighten the mounting screws in the following order: E, D, C, B.
12.Reconnect the tubing to the vaporizer manifold (Section 10.26).
13.Reassemble the machine.
14.Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.9 Replace ACGO selector switch

Removal 1. Remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).
2. Clip the tie wraps (1) from the 5
outlet barb fittings at the side of
the switch.
w CAUTION: Be careful not to
damage the silicone tubing.
6
3. Disconnect the fresh gas (2) and
flush (3) tubes at the back of the
switch.
• Note the position of the tuning
for proper replacement.
4. Disconnect the wires from the 3 2 4 1
ACGO mode microswitch (4) at
the back of the selector switch.
• Note the position of the wiring for proper replacement.
5. Disconnect the wires from the flush pressure switch (5) on top of the selector switch.
• Note the position of the wiring for proper replacement.
6. Set the ACGO selector switch to ABS.
7. Back out the selector switch mounting screws (6) until the tips are flush with the face
of the mounting casting.
8. While pushing the selector knob toward the machine and holding it steady, push the
valve body toward the knob and rotate it counterclockwise to separate the valve
body from the knob assembly.
9. Remove the knob assembly and protective shroud from the machine.
10. Remove the valve from the silicone output tubes.

Replacement 1. Remove the knob assembly from the valve body.

2. Back out the selector switch mounting screws until the tips are flush with the face of
the mounting casting.
3. Guide the outlet fittings of the valve body into their respective silicone tubes.
4. Hold the selector knob with the
indicator mark facing down. Turn the
chrome collar to its maximum
counterclockwise position (as
viewed from the front).

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5. Place the shroud over the knob and

guide the assembly into the pan
opening.
6. Ensure that the indicators on the
shroud align with label on the pan
and the alignment tab mates with
the alignment hole in the pan.

7. While holding the knob assembly

steady against the pan, place the Actuator
valve assembly over the knob
actuator. Using moderate force
press the two assemblies together.
The knob should rotate to the ACGO
position.
8. While continuing to force the
assemblies together, rotate the
knob assembly to the ABS position. The assemblies should snap into place.
9. Verify proper alignment of the knob with the setting indicators. Tighten the mounting
screws evenly to secure the switch assembly to the pan.
10. Secure the outlet tubing with tie wraps.
11. Connect the fresh gas and flush gas tubing. Pull on the tubing to ensure that it is
locked in the fitting (fresh gas - bottom port; flush gas - top port).
12. Reconnect the wires to the ACGO mode microswitch at the back of the valve
(top two terminals).
13. Reconnect the wires to the flush pressure switch at the top of the valve
(upper and lower terminals).
14. Replace the tabletop.

Test procedure 1. Confirm that flush flow and 5 L/min fresh gas flow are diverted to the ACGO port and
the ABS in the respective knob positions.
2. Confirm that the ventilator display indicates ACGO mode when the valve is set in the
ACGO position.
3. Test the function of the flush pressure switch
(Service Mode - “Display Discrete I/O Signals”).
4. Perform the low-pressure leak test (Section 3.9).
5. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.10 Clean or replace ACGO port flapper valve

1. Remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).
Mounting
2. Remove the ACGO cap mounting Screws
screws.
3. Remove the cap.
Cap
4. Examine the flapper and disk for
obstructions or debris. Clean with
isopropyl alcohol if necessary; retest
(Section 3.9, "Low-pressure leak test").
5. If leak persists, replace the flapper.
• Remove the flapper from the check
valve disk. Hub
• Clean the new flapper with isopropyl
alcohol.
• Apply a drop of isopropyl alcohol to
the center hub of the new flapper.
• Before the alcohol evaporates, align
the center hub of the new flapper Flapper
with the center hole of the check
valve disc.
• While pressing the flapper against
O-ring
the disc, use your fingernail to help
pull the hub through the disc from
the other side.
6. Lubricate the o-ring sparingly with Krytox (do not get Krytox on the flapper).
7. Insert the flapper assembly into the
ACGO outlet with the flapper up.
8. Replace the cap. Flapper
Up
9. Reassemble the machine.
10.Perform the checkout procedure
(Section 3).

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9.11 Reconfigure sample gas return line

Note In the U.S., it is not permitted to return sample gas to the breathing circuit.
Outside the U.S., consult with hospital guidelines on filtering of re-breathed gas before
allowing the sample gas return line to be reconfigured.

Procedure Sample gas return is directed to the scavenging system as a factory default. Perform
the following to reroute the sample gas back to the breathing system.
1. Remove the tabletop.
2. Port 4 (A) of the ABS breathing system is connected to the expiratory circuit,
downstream of the expiratory check valve. As a factory default, Port 4 is plumbed
with a length of tubing that is plugged (B) at the far end.
3. Remove the plug from the tube.
4. Find the sample return line at the left-rear corner of the pan assembly. The sample
return line includes an inline connector (C) at the point where the sample line goes
down into the vent engine housing.
5. Separate the scavenging tube, removing the inline connector from the portion of the
tube that extends into the vent engine housing. Plug the open end of the scavenging
tube (D) with the plug removed above.
6. Insert the inline connector from the sample return port into the open end of the return
tube (E) to Port 4. Pull on the connector to ensure that it is securely connected.
7. Replace the tabletop.
8. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

Sample Sample
Return Return

Scavenging Scavenging
Downtube Downtube
C D
AB.74.119
AB.74.118

B
E

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9.12 Replace the APL valve

1. Remove the ABS breathing system. B

2. The APL valve is held in place with a

spring and a retainer (A) that snaps into
a recess in the lower body of the APL
valve. To release the retainer, place an
appropriately sized straight blade
screwdriver into the housing cutout (B).
Twist the screwdriver to release the
retainer.

3. Place the new APL valve into position

with the setting indicator facing to the
front of the machine.
4. Place the spring into the retainer.
5. While holding the APL valve tight to the
Front
housing, snap the spring and retainer
onto the valve body from below.
6. Reinstall the ABS breathing system.
7. Perform the checkout procedure
(Section 3).

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9.13 Replace the bag support arm

1. Remove the ABS breathing system from the machine.
Note: To help prevent the bag 2. From the underside of the casting,
arm mounting from loosening, remove the hardware (A) that holds
current production machines the arm in place.
use socket head screws and
flat washers to secure the bag • If either of the pins (see below)
arm to the casting instead of remain in the casting, remove
Posidriv screws and them from the casting.
lockwashers. Refer to the A
parts section for stock
numbers.
3. Install the new bag support arm
assembly.
• Position the bag arm over
mounting pattern of 4 small holes
in the support casting. The arm
should extend towards the front of B
the machine. Align the two pins
(B) extending from the base of the
bag arm assembly, with two of the
small holes in the casting that are
in line with the APL valve.
• Lower the bag arm, pushing the two pins into the holes.
• From the underside of the casting, secure the bag arm with two M3x20 socket
head screws and flat washers.
4. Test the force required to swing the bag arm from side to side and adjust if necessary.
Note: The adjustment nut is The force is adjusted by turning the
initially set so that 5-mm of lock nut (8-mm socket) which is
exposed thread extends from accessible from underneath the
the adjusting nut. With use,
the force required to move the
support casting. Turn clockwise to C
arm increases and may increase the force and
require readjustment. counterclockwise to reduce the
force.
• Swing the bag arm sideways
through the 90 degree arc
permitted by its internal stop.
• Adjust to just enough friction to prevent the bag arm from swinging sideways as
the bag height is being changed. The bag arm height is changed by squeezing the
lock release lever (C) at the free end of the bag arm and rotating it to the desired
position.
5. Replace the ABS breathing system.

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9.13.1 Servicing Service parts for the bag support arm include the upper and lower assemblies.
the bag support To replace either assembly:
arm 1. Remove the bag support arm from the machine (Section 9.13).
2. To separate the upper assembly
from the lower assembly, use a Dowel Pin
small (2.5-mm) pin punch from the
bottom to drive the dowel pin up and
out.
3. To assemble the bag arm, apply a
light coat of Krytox to the area of the
upper arm (A) that extends into the
Pin Punch
lower arm (including the dowel pin
groove).
A

C Groove

4. Insert the upper assembly into the lower assembly. Align the surface (B) of the upper
assembly with the surface (C) of the lower assembly.
5. Insert the dowel pin into the hole
(from the top side as shown). Drive
the dowel pin into the bag arm until
it is flush with the top surface.
Dowel Pin

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9.13.2 Replace 1. Remove the bag support arm

A
bag port housing cover (A) — screw and
lockwasher from below.

2. Remove nut (B) to remove the E

release lever (C).
3. Remove the retaining ring (D).
D
4. Slide the bag port housing (E) C
off the end of the bag support
arm.

5. Before installing the new bag

F
port housing, clean and
lubricate sparingly with Krytox
the exposed metal end (F) and
the guide slot (G) of the bag
support arm. G

6. Slide the new bag port housing

2-mm
onto the bag arm. Secure it with
the retaining ring.
7. Lubricate sparingly with Krytox
the pivot boss (H) before
replacing the release lever.
8. After replacing the release H
lever, adjust the mounting nut
so that a 2-mm gap remains
between the lever and housing
when the release lever is fully
depressed.
9. Replace the bag arm cover.

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9.14 Replace the canister release (CO2 bypass) switch

1. Remove the ABS and the tabletop to gain access to the switch components.
2. To replace any of the components (Refer to section 10.19), remove the switch
assembly from the bulkhead.
3. After repair, remount the assembly as follows to ensure proper operation.
• Place the spacer ring (1) over the guidepost (Refer to section 10.1.3).
• Feed the connector end of the switch harness (2) into the pan. Position the harness
toward the rear of the pan in the gap behind the guidepost.
• Place the switch assembly over the bottom edge of the ABS bulkhead. If required,
adjust the mounting setscrews to allow the switch assembly to slide into place ( 3).
• Position the switch assembly so that it rests against the spacer and the bottom
edge of the bulkhead.
• Ensure that the wires are not pinched and that they do not obstruct the action of
the switch level.
• Reconnect the switch harness.
• Tighten the setscrews (4) to hold the assembly in place.
• Remove the spacer from the guidepost.

1 3 4

4. Replace the tabletop and the ABS.

5. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.15 Replace auxiliary O2 flowmeter

1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
3. Remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).
4. Remove the adjustment knob from the flowmeter:
• Loosen set screw if equipped; pull forward.
5. Remove the gauge panel mounting screws and move the panel forward to access the
flowmeter.

6. Disconnect the inlet tube fitting (A).

7. Disconnect the tube (B) from the outlet fitting.
8. Remove the four screws (C) that hold the flowmeter mounting bracket to the front
panel.
9. Transfer the mounting bracket to the new flowmeter.
10. Reassemble in reverse order.
11. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.16 Replace the suction control module

The suction control module can be replaced by removing the front panel, along with the
ABS and the tabletop, to gain access. Alternatively, if the situation warrants, the
suction control module can be accessed by removing the rear panel.

9.16.1 Front panel 1. Bleed all gas pressure from the machine (Section 9.1).
method 2. Ensure that all cylinder and pipeline gauges read zero before proceeding.
3. Remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).
4. Remove the gauge panel mounting screws and move the panel forward to access the
suction control module.

C A (suction - black)
(pilot)

B
(vacuum
white)

5. Disconnect the tubing from the suction control module.

• Tube (A) from overflow safety trap (suction).
• Tube (B) from vacuum source.
• If venturi drive, tube (C) from pilot valve adapter.
6. Remove the two mounting screws that hold the suction control module to the
mounting bracket.
7. Transfer the mounting bracket to the new suction control module.
8. Reassemble in reverse order.
9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.16.2 Rear panel 1. Lower the upper rear panel (Section 9.2).
method 2. Disconnect the white (A) vacuum and black (B) suction fittings from the rear panel.
Do not remove the tubing from the regulator.
3. If you are replacing a venturi drive suction control module, disconnect the tube (C)
from the pilot valve adapter.

(suction)
B A F
(suction) (vacuum)
D

(vacuum)
E

4. Remove the two screws (D) that hold the suction control module to the mounting
bracket.
5. Remove the regulator assembly from the front panel.
6. Transfer the tubing to the new regulator:
• Attach the vacuum source tube (white fitting) to the lower connector (E).
• Attach the suction tube (black fitting) to the upper connector (F).
7. Guide the tubes into the front panel opening.
8. While holding the regulator assembly against the front panel, attach the retaining
bracket to the regulator. Tighten the screws to secure the regulator assembly.
9. If applicable, attach the control port tube to the pilot valve adapter (C).
10. Attach the vacuum and suction fitting to the rear panel manifold.
11. Replace the rear panel.
12. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.17 Replace ABS breathing system components

9.17.1 Replace 1. Remove the ABS breathing system.

Bag/Vent switch 2. From the underside, remove the bellows base manifold (A) and fully loosen the two
assembly captive screws (B) at the bag port side of the APL/BTV manifold.

3. From the topside, rotate the Bag/Vent switch cartridge counterclockwise until the
Bag/Vent switch outlet port (C) clears the bellows housing.

4. Lift out the Bag/Vent switch cartridge from the housing.

5. Replace the Bag/Vent switch cartridge in reverse order.
6. Reinstall the ABS breathing system.
7. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.17.2 Replace To replace the latch assembly, you must disassemble the bellows base assembly to the
bellows base latch point where you can remove the guide (A) and latch assembly (B) as a unit.
assembly 1. Remove the Bag/Vent switch cartridge (Section 9.17.1).
2. Remove the two remaining screws (C) that hold the APL/BTV manifold to the bellows
base assembly. Remove the APL/BTV manifold.

B
E

A E

3. To remove the guide/latch assembly, remove two mounting screws (D) from the
underside. Remove two additional mounting screws from the topside (E). Remove
the guide/latch assembly from the bellows base assembly.
4. Separate the latch assembly from the guide assembly.
5. To install the new latch assembly, put the spring (F) into place in the guide assembly
(long leg down).
6. Place the latch assembly on the guide assembly so that the latch engages the short
leg of the spring. Secure the latch assembly (G) to the guide assembly.

F G

7. Mount the guide/latch assembly into the bellows base assembly.

8. Reassemble the breathing system in reverse order.
9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.17.3 EZchange Canister spring replacement

1. Detach the EZchange module from the machine.
2. Remove the two M3 screws (A) that hold the module cover (B); set the cover aside.

B
C

A
D E

3. Remove the two M3 shoulder screws (C) that fasten the canister latch lever (D).
4. Remove the latch lever, the switch actuator lever (E) and the spring; discard the
spring.
5. Place the new spring on the module (as shown below). Position the switch actuator
lever over the spring. Ensure the spring hooks are fully engaged into the posts on the
manifold and the actuating lever.

6. Clean any residual Loctite debris from the M3 shoulder screws removed in Step 3.
7. Place the canister latch lever in position. Apply Loctite 242 to the threads of the two
M3 shoulder screw threads and secure the canister latch level.
8. Check the switch actuator lever to ensure free movement. If sticking is observed,
loosen the M3 shoulder screw approximately 1/8 of a turn until free movement of
the switch actuator lever is observed.
9. Install the module cover.
10.Install the EZchange module.
11. Verify that the following message appears on the screen when the absorber canister
is released.
• ‘No CO2 absorption’ for Aespire machines
• ‘CO2 Absorber Out of Circuit’ for Avance and Aisys machines
12. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.18 Replace casters

w WARNING Replacing a caster requires at least two people to maneuver and tip the machine.
Personal injury and/or machine damage is possible if one person attempts this
procedure alone.
1. Disconnect all pipeline hoses from the wall and the machine, close all gas cylinders,
unplug the power cord, and set the system switch to standby.

w CAUTION Remove the vaporizers before tipping the machine. If a vaporizer is inverted, it
must be set to 5% and purged for 30 minutes with a 5 L/min flow. The interlock
system prevents purging more than one vaporizer at a time.
2. Remove the absorber, the vaporizers, gas cylinders, drawers and all auxiliary
equipment.

w CAUTION To prevent damage, do not tip the Aespire machine more than 10 degrees from
vertical.
3. Block the opposite wheels; then, block up the machine until there is enough room to
remove the defective caster.
To block up the machine, tip and slide blocks under the caster base. Raise both
sides evenly until the unit is high enough to remove the caster.
4. The casters are threaded into the base
and held with a Loctite compound.
Remove the caster with an
appropriately sized open-end wrench.
5. If required, clean the threads of the new
caster with denatured alcohol.
6. Apply Loctite 242 to the threads of the
new caster. Install the caster securely
into place.
7. Make sure the caster turns freely.
8. Carefully lower the machine to the floor.
9. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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9.19 Replace task light and switch

Remove the four screws (A) that hold the task-light lens to the upper shelf.

A A A A

D B C

9.19.1 To replace 1. Using a small needle-nose pliers, disconnect the switch harness from the task-light
the task-light circuit board connector (B).
switch 2. Remove the two screws (C) that hold the switch retainer plate to the upper shelf.
3. Transfer the switch retainer plate to the new switch, counter-sunk side facing out.
4. Mount the switch to the upper shelf.
5. Remount the task-light assembly. Ensure that the switch harness and the task-light
harness wires are positioned in their respective recesses and are not pinched under
the task-light lens.

9.19.2 To replace 1. Using a small needle-nose pliers,

the task-light • disconnect the switch harness from the task light circuit board connector (B).
circuit board • disconnect the task-light harness from the task light circuit board connector (D).
2. Slide the task-light circuit board out of the lens.
3. Slide the new task light into the lens, ensuring that the connectors are aligned with
the lens cutouts.
4. Plug the task-light harness and the switch harness into their respective connectors
on the task-light circuit board. Use a small screwdriver to push the connectors
securely into place.
5. Remount the task-light assembly. Ensure that the switch harness and the task-light
harness wires are positioned in their respective recesses and are not pinched under
the task-light lens.

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9.20 Replace the display cable (long arm)

Display cable replacement requires that you first remove the display arm from the
dovetail extrusion.
Before replacing the display arm, note the routing of the cable.
After replacing the display arm, ensure that the cable is dressed properly and does not
interfere with the motion of the display arm.

9.20.1 Removing If equipped, remove additional equipment from the arm before removing the arm.
the display arm 1. Remove the cable connector cover from the display. Disconnect the cable.
2. Remove the display from the display
arm.
3. Remove the cable from the cable
clamps.
4. Loosen the screws that secure the
display arm in the dovetail.
5. If required, use a rubber mallet to tap
the display arm upward out of the
dovetail.

9.20.2 Replacing 1. Remove the three screws that hold the

a display cable dovetail extrusion to the upright.
Remove the extrusion to allow cable
replacement.
2. To access the cable routing for
replacement, remove:
• the rear upper panel (Section 9.2.1),
• the lower electrical enclosure access panels (Section 9.2.2),
• the tabletop (Section 9.3) and the cable raceway retainer plate (Section 9.23.5)
under the tabletop.
3. After replacing the cable, place the
cable in the notch shown.
4. Install the dovetail extrusion loosely
to hold the cables in place. 60 cm
5. Adjust the cable length outside the
machine to approximately 60 cm.
6. Securely tighten the extrusion
mounting screws.

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9.20.3 Installing 1. Place the arm into the extrusion.

the long arm 2. Use a rubber mallet to tap the arm
down into place. Leave a 12-mm
gap between the lower edge of the
arm mounting plate and the end of
the dovetail.
3. Tighten the mounting screws to
secure the display arm. 12-mm
4. Remount the display.
5. Route the display cable neatly through the cable clamps.

6. Attach the cable to the display. Install the connector cover.

1

1. Cover
2. Rectangular washer
3. Mounting screw

2 3

4. Ensure that the cable is secured so that it does not interfere with the display arm
through the entire range of motion.

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9.21 Replace the display cable (folding mount)

Display cable replacement requires that you first remove the folding mount from the
dovetail extrusion.
Before replacing the folding mount, note the routing of the cable.
After replacing the folding mount, ensure that the cable is dressed properly and does
not interfere with the motion of the display arm.

9.21.1 Removing 1. Remove the cable connector cover from the display. Disconnect the cable.
the folding mount 2. Remove the display from the display
arm.
3. Loosen the screws that secure the
display arm in the dovetail.
4. If required, use a rubber mallet to
tap the display arm upward out of
the dovetail.

9.21.2 Replacing 1. Remove the three screws that hold

a display cable the dovetail extrusion to the upright.
Remove the extrusion to allow cable
replacement.
2. To access the cable routing for
replacement, remove:
• the rear upper panel (Section 9.2.1),
• the lower electrical enclosure access panels (Section 9.2.2),
• the tabletop (Section 9.3) and the cable raceway retainer plate (Section 9.23.5)
under the tabletop.
3. After replacing the cable, place the
cable in the notch shown.
4. Install the dovetail extrusion loosely
to hold the cables in place.
43 cm
5. Adjust the cable length outside the
machine to approximately 43cm.
6. Securely tighten the extrusion
mounting screws.

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9.21.3 Installing 1. Place the folding mount into the extrusion.

the folding mount 2. Slide the bracket down until the
Flush
plate is flush with the top of the
dovetail.
3. Tighten the mounting screws to
secure the display arm.
4. Remount the display.
5. Attach the cable to the display.
6. Install the connector cover. Attach the cable clamp.

4 1

1. Cover
2. Rectangular washer
3. Mounting screw
4. Cable clamp

2 3

5. Ensure that the cable is secured so that it does not interfere with the display arm
through the entire range of motion.

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9.22 Aespire 7900 Control/Display module

To remove the control module:
1. Disconnect the cable.
2. Remove the screws that attach the control module to the mounting brackets.
3. Remove the control module and place it on a static control workstation.

9.22.1 Keyboard and EL display

AB.29.072
2

1. Front housing 3
2. EL display 4
3. Keyboard
4. Rotary encoder switch
5. Control knob 5

w CAUTION Use an approved static control workstation and wrist grounding strap.
To remove the keyboard and EL display:
1. Loosen the screws on the rear corners of the control panel assembly.
2. Remove the back cover assembly.
3. To separate the front and rear assemblies, disconnect the 50-pin ribbon cable from
connector J2 of the keyboard.
4. Remove the 20-pin ribbon cable from its connector on the EL display.
5. Remove the four M3 Keps nuts from mounting studs on keyboard and
remove the EL display.
6. Remove the seven M4 Keps nuts from keyboard studs and remove
keyboard from the front housing.
7. To replace the encoder switch, see Section 9.22.2.
8. When you replace the keyboard, remove the protective film from the back of the new
keyboard window, clean, and check for scratches.
9. Assemble in reverse order.
10.Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).

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9.22.2 Encoder switch

AB.29.072
1

2
3
4
5

1. Encoder switch with harness

2. Locking washer
3. Flat washer
4. Mounting nut
5. Control knob

To replace the encoder switch:

1. To access the encoder switch, follow the disassembly instructions in Section 9.22.1.
2. Pull the control knob off the encoder shaft.
3. Disconnect the encoder harness from the back of the keyboard panel.
4. Remove the mounting nut and flat washer using a 14-mm wrench.
5. Gently pull the encoder switch from the keyboard panel.
6. Place a lock washer on the shaft of the new encoder switch.
7. Align the shaft of the new encoder switch with the hole in the front panel circuit
board, push it through and place a flat washer on the encoder shaft.
8. Replace the mounting nut using a 14-mm wrench.
9. Replace the knob.
10. Assemble in reverse order.
11. Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).

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9.22.3 Alarm speaker

To replace the alarm speaker:

1. To access the speaker, follow the disassembly instructions in Section 9.22.1.
2. Remove the two screws holding the alarm speaker to the housing.
3. Install the new alarm speaker using the previously removed screws.
4. Assemble in reverse order.
5. Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).

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9.23 Electrical enclosure components

w WARNING Disconnect the power cord from the outlet receptacle before attempting to
remove or repair any circuit board to avoid shock hazard.

w CAUTION Disconnect the internal battery before attempting to remove or repair any circuit
board. Failure to do so may damage the internal electronics.

w CAUTION The circuit boards are electrostatic sensitive. Use an anti-static workstation and
wear a wrist grounding strap when handling a circuit board.
To access the electrical enclosure components:
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the lower electronic access panel (Section 9.2.2).
3. Disconnect the battery cable by pressing the lock tabs on either side of the
connector and gently pulling on the connector.

3 2

1. Integrated CPU board

2. Power supply
3. Battery
4. Battery connector

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9.23.1 CPU Board

w CAUTION The circuit boards are electrostatic sensitive. Use an anti-static workstation and
wear a wrist grounding strap when handling a circuit board.
1. Disconnect the four cable connectors from the top of the CPU board.
2. Disconnect the remaining cables:
• the serial interface ribbon cable near the bottom of the board. The cable goes to
the DB-9 and DB-15 connectors on top of the electrical enclosure.
• the power supply cable at the right side of the CPU board.
• the task light harness.
3. Remove the hardware (A) at the upper left-hand corner that holds the CPU bracket to
the tab on the mounting plate.
Remove the five screws (circled) that hold the CPU board to the mounting plate of the
electrical enclosure.

4. Lift and remove the board from the electrical enclosure.

5. Transfer the EEPROMs (U14 and U23) from the old board to the new board. (See
Section 9.23.2 Firmware replacement procedure for information on safely
handling the EEPROMs.)
6. Install the new board by following these instructions in reverse order.
7. Perform the CPU board tests found in Section 9.23.2.
8. Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).

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9.23.2 Firmware replacement procedure

w CAUTION The circuit board and EEPROMs are electrostatic sensitive. Use an approved
static control workstation and wrist grounding strap.
1. Place the CPU board on an approved static control workstation.
2. Note the label and orientation of each EEPROM to ensure they are properly
transferred to the replacement board.
3. Use a PLCC chip extraction tool to remove the two EEPROMs, U14 and U23. Insert
the two prongs on the extractor tool into the slotted corners of the EEPROM socket.

U23 U14

4. Install the new EEPROMs, noting the label to ensure the correct chip is placed in the
correct socket. Align the EEPROM notch with the socket notch and press the chip
down firmly.

CPU board tests Whenever you replace the CPU board and/or the EEPROMs (U14 and U23), or perform
the software upgrade, perform the following tests:
• Select the altitude (Section , "4.3.3.1 Altitude")*
• Select the drive gas (Section , "4.3.3.2 Drive Gas")*
• Cal O2 Sensor (Section 4.3.19)
• Cal Flow Sensor (Section 4.3.20)
• Cal Pressure Sensitivity (Section 4.3.21)
• Cal Flow Valve (Section 4.3.22)
• Cal Bleed Resistor (Section 4.3.23)
• Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).
* Even if these settings appear to be set correctly, they must be deliberately changed
and set back to their proper setting.

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9.23.3 Power supply

w CAUTION The circuit boards are electrostatic sensitive. Use an anti-static workstation and
wear a wrist grounding strap when handling a circuit board.

3
1

1. Line power
2. Chassis ground
3. Power output

4. Disconnect the line power inlet connector (1) and the ground wire (2).
5. Disconnect the power outlet connector (3).
6. Remove the two nuts (circled) that hold the power supply assembly to the mounting
plate of the electrical enclosure.
7. Transfer the power supply mounting bracket to the new power supply.
8. To install a new power supply, follow the removal instructions in reverse order.
9. Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).

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9.23.4 Battery The battery is mounted on the back plate of the lower electrical enclosure.

1. Battery cable
2. Battery
3. Battery retainer

4. Disconnect the battery cable by pressing the lock tabs on either side of the
connector and gently pulling on the connector.
5. Remove the battery:
• The battery is held in place with a formed bracket. To replace the battery, remove
the two screws that retain the bracket.
6. Install a new battery by following these instructions in reverse order.
7. Perform the Checkout Procedure (Section 3).
8. Allow the battery to charge.
9. Recycle old batteries in same packaging according to local regulations.

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9.23.5 Replace The four cables from the top edge connectors of the CPU board pass into the pan area
CPU cables through a cable raceway:
• Display cable
• Vent engine cable
• ESIB cable
• Machine switches cable (splits into three segments).
To replace these cables, you must remove the tabletop (Section 9.3).

Removing the raceway 1. Remove the four screws that hold

the raceway plate to the pan.
2. Slide the plate to the left to release
the raceway.

3. If replacing more than one cable, place the display cable ( A) and the ESIB cable (B)
in the raceway in the order shown. The remaining cables can occupy the inner slots
in any order. Insure that all ferrites are below the pan.

A B

4. Slide the mounting plate into the side slots of the raceway.
5. Place the raceway over the right edge of the pan. Secure the plate to the pan.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.

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9.24 Servicing the Vent Engine

The Vent Engine is found in a housing located below the breathing system bellows
assembly.
The Vent Engine includes the following subassemblies.
• Vent Engine Connector board (1)
• Gas Inlet Valve Assembly (2)
• Inlet Filter (3) - located under the gas inlet valve
• Inlet Valve Solenoid (4)
• Drive Gas Regulator (5)
• Flow Control Valve (6)
• Reservoir (7)
• Drive Gas Check Valve (8)
• Interface Manifold (9)
To replace any of the Vent Engine components, you must first remove the Vent Engine
from the housing (refer to Section 9.24.1).

9
5

6
2

7
3

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9.24.1 To remove 1. Disconnect pipeline supplies; close cylinder valves; bleed off pressure (Section 9.1).
the Vent Engine 2. Remove the ABS breathing system.
3. Remove the Exhalation valve.
4. Remove the scavenging downtube.
5. Loosen the five captive screws (A) that hold the Vent Engine cover to the housing.
Raise the cover to access the Vent Engine.

F
Access
Regulator Adjustment

A F B

6. Disconnect the Vent Engine harness (B).

7. Disconnect the white tube-coupler (C) — inline with tube to manifold pressure
transducer on the Ventilator Interface Board.
8. If present, disconnect the black tube-coupler (D), inline with tube to AGSS flow
indicator.
9. Disconnect the drive gas hose (E).
10. Loosen the three captive screws (F) that hold the engine manifold to the housing.
11. Lift the Vent Engine out of the housing.
12. To replace the Vent Engine, reassemble in reverse order.

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9.24.2 Replacing Refer to Section 6 for Vent Engine components that are to be serviced under regular
Vent Engine maintenance. Most of the components on the Vent Engine can be replaced by
removing the mounting screws and reusing them to secure the replacement part.
components
C D

F
A

G
B

Gas Inlet Valve (A) Inspect the two o-rings that seal it to the manifold. Replace as necessary.
To replace GIV shuttle valve components, refer to Section 9.24.3.

Inlet Filter (B) Install the filter with the smooth side facing up.
Inspect the o-ring. Replace as necessary.

Regulator (C) Inspect the two o-rings that seal it to the manifold. Replace as necessary.
Perform the Drive Gas Regulator calibration in Section 4.3.18.

Interface Manifold (D) Inspect the two o-rings that seal it to the manifold. Replace as necessary.
Lubricate o-rings sparingly with Krytox.

Drive Gas Check Valve Inspect the o-ring that seals it to the manifold. Replace as necessary.
(E) Clean the seat on the manifold and the seal on Drive Gas Check Valve with isopropyl
alcohol.

Inspiratory Flow Valve Note orientation of the flow valve. Inspect the two o-rings that seal it to the manifold.
(F) Replace as necessary.
Perform the Inspiratory Flow Valve calibration in Section 4.3.22.

Reservoir (G) Inspect the two o-rings: reservoir to manifold, reservoir to screw head.
Replace as necessary.

Inlet Valve Solenoid (H) Inspect seal between solenoid and GIV body.
Replace as necessary (included with solenoid).

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9.24.3 Replacing Lubricate items marked with an asterisk (*) sparingly with Krytox.
GIV components

C*

G*

AB.23.149
*

AB.23.150
* E*

F*
AB.23.148

* D*

1. Remove the retaining ring (A) and the GIV cap (B).
2. Use pneumatic pressure to remove the shuttle. Cover the shuttle with a cloth and
briefly apply pressure (connect the drive gas hose or use pipeline pressure) through
the drive gas inlet.
3. Remove the upper o-ring (C) and the lower o-rings (D).
4. Install the lower o-ring (D*).
5. Lubricate the shuttle (E) at the three areas (*) shown: the circumference of the
shuttle where the upper and lower u-cup seals are placed and the body part of the
shuttle that slides along the lower o-ring.
6. Install the lower u-cup seal (F*) and the upper u-cup seal (G*) on the shuttle.
7. Press the shuttle assembly into the GIV manifold.
8. Install the upper o-ring (C*).
9. Install the cap (B) and the retaining ring (A).
10. Reassemble in reverse order.

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9.25 Change drive gas

w CAUTION If you change the drive gas, you must also change the drive gas selection on the
service mode System Configuration setup screen (Section 4.3.3).
• If the drive gas selection and the actual drive gas do not agree, volumes will
not be correct.

The ventilator will alarm with the message “Low Drive Gas Press” if the selected
drive gas pressure, either O2 or Air, is lost.
1. Remove the rear panel (Section 9.2).
Note: The O2 and Air pipeline manifolds have a drive gas connection at the back. The
connection not in use is plugged.
2. Remove the plug from the new connection.
3. Disconnect the drive gas hose from the present connection.
4. Install the plug in this connection (pull on the plug to ensure that it is locked into the
fitting).
5. Reroute the drive gas hose so that it does not cause kinks in other tubing.
6. Connect the drive gas hose to the new connection (pull on the hose connector to
ensure that it is locked into the fitting).
7. Do a high-pressure leak test (Section 3.3).
8. Enter the service mode and select the correct drive gas.
9. Test the primary regulator. Verify that it functions within specifications now that it will
be supplying drive gas to the ventilator (Section 5.1).
10. Perform the checkout procedure (Section 3).

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In this section 10.1 Service tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

10.1.1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.2 Secondary regulator pilot pressure tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.3 Canister release switch (CO2 bypass) spacer tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.4 Test Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.1.5 Lubricants and Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.1.6 Test Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2 External components - front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.3 External components - front view references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.4 External Components - rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.5 Front panel, gauges and system switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.6 Rear panel components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.7 Tabletop components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
10.8 Right-side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
10.9 External components - lower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
10.10 Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
10.11 AC Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
10.12 AC Inlet/Outlet Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
10.13 Pipeline inlet fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
10.14 Cylinder Gas Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
10.14.1 Cylinder inlet fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
10.15 Vaporizer manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
10.16 Flowmeter components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
10.16.1 Flowtube parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
10.16.2 Secondary regulator components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
10.17 ABS to machine Interface Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
10.17.1 Flush Regulator, Flush Valve, and ACGO Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
10.18 Serial and task light cable, AGSS flowtube, and sample return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
10.19 Breathing system interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

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10.20 Breathing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

10.20.1 Bag/Vent Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
10.20.2 APL Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
10.20.3 Absorber canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
10.20.4 Flow Sensor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
10.20.5 Breathing Circuit Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
10.20.6 Exhalation valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
10.20.7 Bellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
10.20.8 Bellow base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
10.20.9 Bag Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
10.20.10 EZchange Canister system (CO2 Bypass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
10.20.11 Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
10.20.12 Electrical enclosure (lower) parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
10.21 Display Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
10.21.1 Rear housing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
10.21.2 Front housing parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
10.22 Vent Engine Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
10.23 Vent Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
10.23.1 Vent Engine - under side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
10.24 Legris quick-release fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
10.25 Vent Drive and low-pressure tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
10.26 Tubing for use with Legris fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
10.27 Tubing for use with Legris fittings (3rd cylinder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
10.28 Cables and harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
10.29 Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System — AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
10.29.1 Passive AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
10.29.2 Adjustable AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
10.29.3 Active AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
10.30 Integrated Suction Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
10.30.1 Major Components (Continuous and Venturi suction). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
10.30.2 Suction Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
10.30.3 Venturi assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
10.31 Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
10.32 Display mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
10.32.1 Long arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
10.32.2 Folding mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
10.33 Cable management arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
10.34 Display arm mounting kits for optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
10.35 Outboard cylinder mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

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10.1 Service tools

10.1.1 Software
Item Description Stock Number
U14/U23 Aespire 7900 Rev 4.8 Basic M1055787
Aespire 7900 Rev 4.8 PSVPro and SIMV M1055788

U23 U14

10.1.2 Secondary Assemble the secondary regulator pilot pressure tool using a 4-mm tee and
regulator pilot pressure tubing as shown. This tool is used with N2O needle valve calibration
(Refer to section 5.3.2).
tool
1

2 3

Item Description Stock Number

1 Tee, 4 mm, tube/tube/tube 1202-3653-000
2 Tubing, 4 mm (approximately 450 mm - 18 inches) 1001-3060-000
3 Tubing, 4 mm (approximately 50 mm - 2 inches) 1001-3060-000

10.1.3 Canister release switch (CO2 bypass) spacer tool

Item Description Stock Number

1 Spacer Ring - switch assembly guide M1052886
(Refer to section 9.14).

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10.1.4 Test Devices

Item Tool Stock Number

1 Test flowmeter, 6–50 L/min (Suction Flow Test) 1006-8431-000

Not Shown
Low-pressure Leak Test Device (negative pressure) 0309-1319-800
Low-pressure Leak Test Device (positive pressure - ISO) 1001-8976-000
Low-pressure Leak Test Device (positive pressure - BSI) 1001-8975-000
Flow test device capable of measuring 0–15 L/min Refer to section 6.5
with an accuracy of ±2% of reading
Vacuum test gauge capable of measuring 0 to 550 mm Hg Refer to section 6.6
with an accuracy of ±1% of reading
Test device capable of measuring 0–30 L/min (see Item 1 above) Refer to section 6.6
Leakage current test device Refer to section 3.15
Test device capable of measuring 689 kPa (100 psi) Refer to section 5.1
Low-pressure test device (digital manometer or test gauge) Refer to section 5.6.2
with an accuracy of ±2% of reading

10.1.5 Lubricants and Adhesives

Item Description Stock Number
1 Lubricant, Krytox GPL 205, 2 oz 1001-3854-000
2 Thread Lock, Loctite No 24221, 10 ml 0220-5017-300

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10.1.6 Test Tools

1b 1c 1d
1a

1e 1f
(2) (2)

3
4
2

Item Tool Stock Number

1 Leak Test Tool Kit, ABS breathing system 1407-7013-000
1a Test Tool, bulkhead 1407-8500-000
1b Plug, tapered 27x12 mm 1407-8505-000
1c Plug, tapered 24x18 mm 1407-8506-000
1d Test Tool, circle module (2 each) 1407-8502-000
1e Plug, service B/S 11 mm (2 each) 1407-8504-000
1f Plug, service BTV 18 mm (2 each) 1407-8503-000
2 Plug, stopper 2900-0001-000
3 Adapter, positive low-pressure leak test 1009-3119-000
4 Vaporizer Manifold Valve Test Tool 1006-3967-000
Not Shown
Tool to help disconnect tubing from Legris fittings 2900-0000-000
Tube cutter 7001-0001-023
Test Lung 0219-7210-300
Leak detection fluid, Snoop obtain locally

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10.2 External components - front view

4 (5, 6)

20

AB.74.003
16, 17
18, 19
11

7 12 (13)

AB.74.086
9

10 (15, 13)

2 1 14 (13)

Item Description Stock Number

1 Caster, 125-mm with brake (front) 1006-3070-000
2 Caster, 125-mm no brake (rear) 1006-3071-000
3 Cover, cable channel 1009-3020-000
4 Upper shelf 1009-3022-000
5 Bolt, M6x40 0144-2131-911
6 Lockwasher, M6 internal 0144-1118-130
7 Gauge, airway pressure (includes mounting hardware) 1009-3034-000
8 Handle, side 1009-3033-000
9 Handle, Medirail 1009-3101-000
10 Screw, M6x12 Sems 0144-2436-106
11 Spacer 1009-3102-000
12 Screw. M6x70 0144-2131-923
13 Lockwasher M6 external 9213-0560-003
14 Screw, M6x20 0144-2131-921
15 Shim 1009-3131-000
16 Task Light PCB 1009-5504-000
17 Lens, Task Light 1011-3308-000
Screw 0142-4254-106
18 Switch Assembly, task light 1009-5587-000
19 Plate, switch mounting retainer 1009-3143-000
Screw 0140-6226-107
20 Label, Aespire 1009-3488-000

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10.3 External components - front view references

AB.74.003
1
9
2 14
10
15
11
7 12

AB.74.086
13
16
4
6
5

16

Item Description Section number

1 “Serial board” Refer to section 10.18
2 “AGSS gauge, and sample return” Refer to section 10.18
3 “Vent Engine Housing” Refer to section 10.22
4 “Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System — AGSS” Refer to section 10.29
5 “Breathing System” Refer to section 10.20
6 “Drawer” Refer to section 10.10
7 “Tabletop components” Refer to section 10.7
8 “Display cables” Refer to section 10.18
“Long arm” Refer to section 10.32.1
9 “Flowmeter components” Refer to section 10.16
10 “Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter” Refer to section 10.31
11 “Integrated Suction Regulator” Refer to section 10.30
12 “Front panel, gauges and system switch” Refer to section 10.5
13 “ABS to machine Interface Components” Refer to section 10.17
14 “Vaporizer manifold” Refer to section 10.15
15 “Right-side Components” Refer to section 10.8
16 “External components - lower assembly” Refer to section 10.9

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6
3

AB.74.004
2

1 7

Item Description Stock Number

1 AC Inlet Refer to section 10.11

2 Pipeline Inlets Refer to section 10.13

3 Cylinder Gas Supplies Refer to section 10.14

4 Electrical Power Outlet Refer to section 10.12

5 Suction items Refer to section 10.30

6 Rear panel items Refer to section 10.6

7 Thumbscrew 1406-3304-000
Ring, retainer 1406-3319-000

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10.5 Front panel, gauges and system switch

8
11 3 1

3
9
6

5
10
2
7 11 5

Item Description Stock Number Stock Number Stock Number

(pipeline) (cylinder)
1 Panel, gauge front 1009-3018-000
2 Switch, system On/Standby, Kit M1115795-S
3 Gauge, low pressure (includes mounting hardware) 1009-3079-000
4 Connector, 1/8 inch Legris to 10-32 1006-3711-000
5 Gauge, high pressure (includes mounting 1009-3080-000
hardware)
6 Connector, 1/8 inch copper tube to 5/16-24 1006-3712-000
7 Tube Kit, copper tube and fittings (inboard cylinder) 1006-8371-000
Tube Kit, copper tube and fittings (3rd gas) 1006-8372-000
8 Plate, gauge blanking 1009-3045-000
9 Plate, gauge blank backing 1009-3147-000
10 Palnut 1009-3090-000
11 Label, gauge O2 ANSI (Green/White) 1009-3081-000 1009-3199-000
N2O ANSI (Blue/White) 1009-3082-000 1009-3201-000
Air ANSI (Yellow/Black) 1009-3083-000 1009-3200-000

O2 ISO (White/Black) 1009-3202-000 1009-3204-000

N2O ISO (Blue/White) 1009-3082-000 1009-3201-000
Air ISO (White/Black/Black) 1009-3203-000 1009-3205-000

O2 Neutral (Black/White) 1009-3234-000 1009-3237-000

N2O Neutral (Black/White) 1009-3235-000 1009-3238-000
Air Neutral (Black/White) 1009-3236-000 1009-3239-000

O2 Neutral-China (White/Black) 1009-3202-000 1009-3202-000

N2O Neutral-China (White/Black) M1140639 M1140646
Air Neutral-China (White/Black) M1140653 M1140655

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10.6 Rear panel components

1 2 (3) 4
8 (9)

5
14 (15, 16)

17 6 (7)

13 (15, 16)

10 (9)
12 (9) 11 (9)

Item Description Stock Number

1 Cover, rear upper 1009-3073-000
2 Cap, hose reel 1009-3075-000
3 Screw, M5.5x20 1009-3384-000
4 Strap, hook/loop 1009-3233-000
5 Screw, M6x1.0 captive 1009-3114-000
6 Door, access (not functional for Aespire) 1009-3074-000
7 Screw, M4x12 1009-3109-000
8 Spring, cantilever 1009-3124-000
9 Screw, M3x8 0142-4254-106
10 Cover, trap bottle (if no internal suction) 1009-3173-000
11 Cover, regulator yoke (if no regulator) 1009-3121-000
12 Plate, clip cover 1009-3185-000
13 Wrench, DIN cylinder (without cable) 1202-3651-000
14 Wrench, pin index cylinder (with cable) 0219-3415-800
15 Cable 1010-3049-000
16 Ferrule, cylinder wrench cable retainer 1001-3708-000
17* Handle, P-grip 1009-3343-000
* Clean mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol.

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10.7 Tabletop components

9 10 (11, 12) 1

XXX

5 4
2
2

4 (3) 2 (3)

Item Description Stock Number

1 Tabletop, work surface 1009-3029-000
2 Screw, relieved M4x12 1504-3001-000
3 Washer, retainer 1009-3178-000
4 4a - Screw, relieved M4x16 1011-3980-000
4b - Washer, M5 flat 1006-1459-000
5 Clip Kit (used with bag arm) 1009-8196-000
includes mounting hardware (Items 3 and 4)
5a - Clip only (used with bag arm) 1009-3142-000
6 Clip Kit (used with bag on tube) 1009-8197-000
includes mounting hardware (Items 3 and 4)
6a - Clip only (used with bag on tube) 1009-3139-000
7 Window, check-valve 1009-3088-000
8 Palnut 1009-3090-000
9 Hook, breathing circuit 1009-3086-000
10 Bolt, shoulder 1009-3172-000
11 Washer, wave 1009-3035-000
12 Washer, Nylon 1009-3150-000

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10.8 Right-side Components

1 2 (3)

Item Description Stock Number

1 Extrusion cover 1009-3021-000

2 Screw, M6x20 0144-2131-921

3 Lockwasher, M6 internal 0144-1118-130

4 Dovetail, RH upright 1009-3129-000

5 Screw, M4x10 self-tapping 1009-5534-000

6 Cover, pipeline inlet 1009-3091-000

7 Screw, M4x8 1006-3178-000

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10.9 External components - lower assembly

1 (3)

14

10 (11, 12) 13 (8, 9)

2 (3)
7 (8, 9)

4 (5)

Item Description Stock Number

1 Panel, access 1009-3059-000
2 Panel, service 1009-3141-000
3 Screw, M4x8 1006-3178-000
4 Thumbscrew 1406-3304-000
5 Ring, retaining 1406-3319-000
6 Cover, scavenger reservoir 1009-3027-000
7 Bracket, suction reservoir 1009-3107-000
8 Screw, M4x16 9211-0440-163
9 Lockwasher, M4 external 9213-0540-003
10 Clip, suction bag hose 1407-3327-000
11 Screw, M5x16 PAN HD 9211-8350-163
12 Lockwasher, M5 external; 0144-1118-220
13 Bumper, absorber 1009-3105-000
14 Label, CO2 canister 1011-3946-000

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10.10 Drawer

3 1

2 2

5 (6)

4 (6) 6

Item Description Stock Number

1 Slide, drawer 1009-3084-000
2 Screw, M4x8 Nyloc 1009-3183-000
3 Drawer, body 1009-3078-000
4 Drawer Front, lower (down arrow) 1009-3032-000
5 Drawer Front, upper (up arrow) 1009-3031-000
6 Screw, M4x12 1009-3109-000

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10.11 AC Power cords

Item Description Stock Number

1 Power Cord
Australia, 220-240 VAC AS 3112 outlets 1006-3888-000
China, 220-240 VAC AS GB2099 M1053942
Danish, 220-240 VAC 1011-3696-000
EURO and France, 220 VAC with CEE 7/7 1001-3380-000
India and South Africa, 220-240 VAC BS546 1006-3885-000
Japan, 100-120 VAC JIS-C3306 M1142139
Peru, 220-240 VAC NEMA 1006-3889-000
Swiss, 220-240 VAC SEV 1011 1006-3889-000
UK, 220-240 VAC BS1363 1006-3884-000
US, 100-120 VAC NEMA 1006-3907-000

2 Clamp, power cord retainer 1009-3103-000

3 Screw, M4x8 Pozidriv 0140-6226-113
4 Filter, foam 1009-3064-000
5 Retainer, filter 1009-3058-000

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10.12 AC Inlet/Outlet Components

Item Description Stock Number

1 Inlet, 100/120 AC, with line filter and 15 A circuit breaker 1009-5698-000
Inlet, 220/240 AC, with line filter and 8 A circuit breaker 1009-5757-000
2 Fuse, 5A - 5x20mm 1009-5779-000
Fuse holder 1009-5674-000
3 Circuit board, Inrush, 100-120V 1006-3245-000
Circuit board, Inrush, 220-240V 1006-3246-000
4 Filter, AC Line, 6VW1, 100-240V 1009-5690-000
5 Stud, Equal Potential, 6 mm 0208-0070-300
6 Harness, 100/120 V to Toroid 1009-5752-000
Harness, 220/240 V to Toroid 1009-5753-000
7 Harness, to 100/120 V outlets 1009-5716-000
Harness, to 220/240 V outlets 1009-5717-000
8 Outlet Receptacle, Australia, AS 3112 1001-3305-000
Outlet Receptacle, China, AS 3112 (CCC) M1061131
Outlet Receptacle, EURO, CEE 7/7 1202-3551-000
Outlet Receptacle, France, CEE 7/4 1006-4421-000
Support Frame, snap in 1006-4422-000
Outlet Receptacle, India and South Africa, BS 546 1006-3805-000
Outlet Receptacle, Japanese 1006-3578-000
Outlet Receptacle, NA, Nema 5-15 1006-3555-000
Outlet Receptacle, Swiss, SEV 1011 1006-3807-000
Outlet Receptacle, UK, BS1363 1001-3309-000
9 Circuit Breaker, 1A, Rocker 1009-5722-000
Circuit Breaker, 2A Rocker 1009-5721-000
Circuit Breaker, 3A Rocker 1009-5720-000
Circuit Breaker, 4A Rocker 1009-5719-000
10 Toroid, 100-240V 1009-5692-000
11 Screw, M6x70 0144-2131-923
12 Lockwasher, M6 9213-0560-003
13 Washer 0402-1107-500
14 Cover, transformer 1009-3063-000
15 Screw, M4x8 DIN84 (for transformer cover) 1006-3178-000

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4
7

10
6
5 11
2 (12, 13)
3

14, 15

AS 3112 AS 3112/GB2099
Australia China

AFSNIT 107-2-D1 JIS-C3306

Danish, Japanese

CEE 7/7 SEV 1011

EURO Swiss,

CEE 7/4 BS1363

France UK

BS 546 Nema 5-15

India and South Africa NA

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10.13 Pipeline inlet fittings

9 8

1
4
3
5

Item Description Stock Number

1 Pipeline inlet - O2 fittings -------------------- 5

Body, O2 DISS 1006-5149-000

Body, O2 NIST 1006-5158-000
Body, O2 DIN 1006-5161-000
Body, O2 G 3/8 BSPP 1006-5170-000 5

Pipeline inlet assembly O2 France 1006-8363-000

Pipeline inlet assembly O2 Canada 1006-8360-000
Pipeline inlet assembly O2 Australia 1006-8396-000
1 Pipeline inlet - N2O fittings -------------------- 7 6
Body, N2O DISS 1006-5150-000
Body, N2O NIST 1006-5159-000
Body, N2O DIN 1006-5162-000
Body, N2O G 3/8 BSPP 1006-5171-000
Pipeline inlet assembly N2O France 1006-8362-000
Pipeline inlet assembly N2O Canada 1006-8359-000
Pipeline inlet assembly N2O Australia 1006-8397-000
1 Pipeline inlet Air fitting --------------------
Body, Air DISS 1006-5151-000
Body, Air NIST 1006-5160-000
Body, Air DIN 1006-5163-000
Body, Air G 3/8 BSPP 1006-5172-000
Pipeline inlet assembly Air France 1006-8361-000
Pipeline inlet assembly Air Canada 1006-8358-000
Pipeline inlet assembly Air Australia 1006-8398-000
2 O-ring, bore seal ---------------------
O2 and N2O 0210-0479-300
Air 0210-0539-300
3 Sintered metal filter with o-ring 1006-8351-000
4 Pipeline checkvalve with o-ring 1505-3273-000
5 Gas Inlet Manifold (replacement) O2 1009-8066-000
N2 O 1009-8067-000
Air 1009-8068-000
6 Relief valve, 758 kPa (110 psi) 1011-3049-000
7 Screw, M4x20 0144-2124-218
Lockwasher, M4 external 9213-0540-003
8 Adapter, pressure gauge (with o-ring) M1082611
O-ring 0210-0533-300
9 Label, pipeline inlet blank 1009-3197-000

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10.14 Cylinder Gas Supplies

10 2

9 4

2
5
8 7

Item Description Pin Index (Inboard) DIN (Inboard) DIN, Large Cylinder
(Inboard)
1 Gas supply O2 1006-3201-000 1006-3207-000 1006-3880-000
1 Gas supply N2O 1006-3225-000 1006-3208-000 1006-3881-000
1 Gas supply Air 1006-3203-000 1006-3209-000 -----
Pin Index (Outboard) DIN (Outboard)
2 Gas supply N2O 1009-8210-000 M1100261
Gas supply Air M1089363 M1089364

Item Description Stock Number

3 Standoff (3 per supply) 1009-3085-000
Screw, M6x80 socket head cap (3 per supply) 0144-2131-913
Lockwasher, M6 external (for above screw) 9213-0560-003
4 Screw, M6x25 socket head cap (3 per supply) 9211-0660-254
Lockwasher, M6 external (for above screw) 9213-0560-003
5 Cylinder inlets (Pin Index or DIN for external cylinder) Refer to section 10.14.1
6 Tee handle beige 0219-3372-600
7 Clamp, yoke 1001-4076-000
8 Spacer, gas block (2) 1001-4077-000
Screw, M8 x 25 long socket head cap (2) 9211-0680-253
9 Elbow fitting for cylinder pressure gauge (copper tube connection of gas supply) 1006-3713-000
10 Label Set, cylinder supply, O2 1006-3854-000
Label Set, cylinder supply, N2O 1006-3855-000
Label Set, cylinder supply, Air 1006-3856-000

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10.14.1 Cylinder inlet fittings

1 Pin Index 2 DIN (external cylinder)

2e
2a 2b 2c 2d

1a 1b 1c 1d 1e
2b 2f

2h 2g

Item Description Stock Number

1 Cylinder inlets (Pin Index) ---------------------

1a Gasket 0210-5022-300
1b* O-ring 9221-3013-116
1c Adapter, inlet 1001-4075-000
1d Filter, sintered bronze 9914-6380-000
1e Retaining ring, filter 1001-5954-000
2 Cylinder inlets (DIN) ---------------------
2a Screw, M8x16 0144-2140-242
2b Sealing ring (DIN) 1009-3356-000
2c DIN Adapter (O2) 1006-4000-000
DIN Adapter (N2O) 1006-4001-000
DIN Adapter (Air) 1006-4002-000
2d O-ring, 0.687 ID, 0.812 OD 0210-0544-300
2e Filter, sintered bronze 9914-6380-000
2f Sealing ring, N2O DIN Conn 11 1202-3641-000
2g Adapter, large cylinder N2O 1006-4028-000
2h Adapter, large cylinder O2 1006-4027-000

* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox

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10.15 Vaporizer manifold

5 6

3 4

7
2
8

AA.96.287n
9
10
15
11

12

14

13

15

Item Description Stock Number

Manifold assembly, complete, two position 1006-8355-000
Manifold assembly, complete, one position 1009-8065-000
1 O-ring, 0.687 inch ID 0.812 inch OD 0210-0544-300
2 Spring, compression 1006-3736-000
3 Valve kit, includes seal 1006-8373-000
4 Seal 1006-3690-000
5 O-ring, 14.3 mm ID 1102-3043-000
(Package of 6 o-rings) 1102-3016-000
6 Nipple, vaporizer port (New Style) 1006-4215-000
7 Screw, M2.5 - 0.45x6 PAN, Pozidriv, SST 1006-3037-000
8 Spring, Dzus 1102-3056-000
9 Seat, check valve 1006-1352-000
10 O-ring 27.1 OD 21.89 mm ID 1006-3866-000
11 Flapper 0211-1451-100
12 Housing assembly 1009-8477-000
13 Screw, M4 x 30, cap head 9211-0640-304
14 Valve, relief, 5.5 psi, 7/16-20 THD 1006-4128-000
15 Flexible tubing, 1/4 inch, mixed gas 1001-3064-000

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10.16 Flowmeter components

6**

5*
Single-tube Flowhead Outlet
4
6**

11

12
3 10 (5*)
9***

13

8
14
7

Item Description Stock Number

1 Flowhead Module: includes regulator (O2 and N2O), flowtube module, -------------------
flowtubes, needle valve, intermodule tube and associated o-ring, and label
plate; does not include labels, link-25, or knobs (order separately).
O2 flowhead module with dual flowtubes 1006-8380-000
N2O flowhead module with dual flowtubes 1006-8381-000
Air flowhead module with dual flowtubes (manifold without regulator) 1009-8405-000
Air flowhead module with single flowtube (manifold without regulator) 1009-8404-000
2 Secondary regulators/Balance Regulators -------------------
Regulator Kit, O2 (adjustable), without pressure switch 1006-8341-000
Regulator Kit, N2O (pressure balancing) 1006-8344-000
Needle Valve Manifold Kit, Air (without regulator) 1006-8322-000

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Item Description Stock Number

3 Flowtube Module: includes housing, o-rings, and plug ball; does not include, ---------------------
flowtubes, label or label panel (order separately).
Flowtube module, O2 - dual 1006-8338-000
Flowtube module, N2O - dual 1006-8337-000
Flowtube module, Air - dual 1006-8333-000
Flowtube module, Air - single 1006-8334-000
4 Tube, intermodule connector 1006-3628-000
5* O-ring, intermodule connector 1006-3613-000
6** Clip, U-type self retaining 1006-4350-000
7 Screw, M5x30 (module mounting) 1102-3049-000
8 Screw, M5x55 (O2/N2O/3rd gas module connect) 1006-3607-000
Screw, M5x110 (O2 - Air module connect) 1006-3080-000
Washer, M5 (O2 - Air module connect) 1006-1459-000
Nut, M5 Keps (O2 - Air module connect) 0144-3717-324
9*** Flowmeter labels refer to chart below
Label panel, flowmeter module 1006-1290-000
Side panel, (O2 - Air flowmeter module) 1009-3186-000
Screw, label panel 1006-3608-000
10 Adapter, single-tube outlet 1009-3056-000
11 Clip, small 1009-3309-000
12 Elbow, 1/4 inch 1202-3804-000
13 Bezel, flowmeter 3-gas 1009-3104-000
14 Bezel, flowmeter 2-gas 1009-3108-000

* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.

** Note orientation of item 6; with flowmeter facing forward, the barbs should face to the left.
*** Position the label on the panel so that the right edge of the label is flush with the right edge of the panel. The left
edge of the label will extend slightly beyond the left edge of the panel. When mounted in the flowmeter module,
the flowmeter label on the right should slightly overlap the flowmeter label directly to its left.
**** The O2 label set contains a label for both the dual-tube (A) and single-tube (B) modules. Make sure to install
the correct label.

Chart: Flowmeter Labels (include knob labels)

Stock Number Stock Number Stock Number

ANSI Air (Yellow/Black) N2O (Blue/White) O2 (Green)

1006-0209-000 1009-3209-000 1009-3210-000

ISO O2 (White/Black*) N2O (Blue/White) Air (White/Black/Black)

1009-3211-000 1009-3209-000 1009-3242-000

Neutral O2 (Black/White*) N2O (Black/White)** Air (Black/White)**

1009-3211-000 1009-3240-000 1009-3240-000

Neutral-China O2 (White/Black*) N2O (White/Black) Air (White/Black)

1009-3211-000 M1140658 M1140750

* Both white/black and black/white O2 Knob labels included; use required label.
** Both N2O Knob and Air Knob labels included; use required label.

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10.16.1 Flowtube parts

Item Description Stock Number

1 Large flowtube kits (includes float, filter, o-rings, tube) ---------------------
Flowtube kit, Air, large 1006-8325-000
Flowtube kit, N2O, large 1006-8329-000
Flowtube kit, O2, large 1006-8331-000
2 Small flowtube kits (includes float, filter, o-rings, tube) ---------------------
Flowtube kit, Air, small 1006-8326-000
Flowtube kit, N2O, small 1006-8330-000
Flowtube kit, O2, small 1006-8332-000
3 Single-tube flowtube kits (includes float, filter, o-rings, tube) ---------------------
Flowtube kit, single-tube Air flowmeters use the Large flowtube kits
Flowtube kit, N2O, single-tube, dual-taper with filter 1009-8199-000
Flowtube kit, O2, single-tube, dual-taper with filter 1009-8198-000
4 Spring, top of flowtubes 1006-3624-000
5 Float stop, O2 large 1006-1225-000
Float stop, N2O large 1006-1226-000
Float stop, Air large 1006-1227-000
6 O-ring, 17.6 OD, 12.37 ID, large flowtube, top 1006-3615-000
7 Filter, large flowtube 1006-3584-000
8 O-ring, 17.6 OD, 12.37 ID, large flowtube, bottom (red) 1006-3968-000
9 Float stop, O2 small 1006-1233-000
Float stop, N2O small 1006-1234-000
Float stop, Air small 1006-1235-000
10 O-ring, 11.26 OD, 6.02 ID, small flowtube, top 1006-3617-000
11 Filter, small flowtube 1006-3583-000
12 O-ring, 11.26 OD, 6.02 ID, small flowtube, bottom (red) 1006-3969-000
13 Ball, 6 mm (plug fresh gas end) 1006-1353-000
Not Shown:
O-ring Kit, flowtubes (includes 4 each of top and bottom o-rings for large 1006-8393-000
flowtube and 3 each of top and bottom o-rings for small flowtube).
Silicon tube kit, long, including cable ties 1006-8378-000
Silicon tube kit, short, including cable ties 1006-8379-000

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4 4
13
9 5

10 6

11 7

12 8

4
13
5

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10.16.2 Secondary
regulator components

Item Description Stock Number

1 Knob (N2O) (Air) without label 1006-3633-000

2 O2 Proportioning assembly 1006-8339-000

(includes knob, sprocket, set screws, without knob label)

3 Set screw 0141-4227-105

4 O2 Proportioner chain 1006-3610-000

5 Sprocket, N2O 1006-3625-000

6 Spacer, link system, N2O needle valve 1006-5140-000

7 Valve, needle (O2) (Air) 1006-8346-000

Valve, needle N2O (has notch around valve body) 1006-8345-000

8 O-ring, 10.1 ID 13.3 OD 9221-3010-116

9 O-ring, 0.250 inch ID 0.375 inch OD 0210-0687-300

10 Minimum stop collar (all gases) 1006-3632-000

11 Pressure switch, O2 supply alarm 1006-3623-000

12 O-ring, 0.250 inch ID 0.375 inch OD 0210-0687-300

13 Screws, M4x12 Pozidriv PAN 0140-6226-111

14 Plug, pressure switch cavity 1006-3665-000

15 Screws, M4x8 Pozidriv PAN 1006-3178-000

16 Fitting, O2 pilot, plug-in elbow 1006-3533-000

17 Fitting, O2 pilot, thread-in elbow 1006-3663-000

18 Tubing, 4-mm (RH head 144 mm - LH head 164 mm) 1001-3060-000

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4
5

3
3

1 2
6

7
3

8 10 7

13
15
14 11
12 17
12
AB.74.102

18
16

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10.17 ABS to machine Interface Components

19

20

21
6 2
8

17 (9)

1
14 15 16
6

13 12 10 (11) 5 4 3 2

Item Description Stock Number

1 Enhanced Sensor Interface board (ESIB) 1503-7014-000
2 Cables and harnesses Refer to section 10.28
3 Screw, M4x8 POZI-DR PAN SST TYPE 316 1006-3178-000
4 O2 Flush Valve Refer to section 10.17.1
5 ACGO Selector Valve Refer to section 10.17.1
6 Tie wrap 0203-5915-300
7 Port, ACGO body 1009-3096-000
8 Screw, M3x6 9211-1030-055
10 Screw, M4x30 9211-0640-304
11 Lockwasher, M4 9213-0540-003
12 Cap, ACGO check valve 1009-3095-000
13 Screw, M4x8 9211-1040-069
14 Disk, ACGO check valve 1009-3062-000
15 Flapper, ACGO check valve 1009-3097-000
16* O-ring 0210-0543-300
17 Fitting, elbow barbed 1009-3160-000
18* O-ring 0210-0691-300
19 Cable raceway 1009-3442-000
20 Plate, cable raceway 1009-3417-000
21 Gasket, cable raceway plate (self adhesive) 1009-3418-000
* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.

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10.17.1 Flush Regulator, Flush Valve, and ACGO Selector Switch

13

9a
(9b)
11
6 5 7 (8)
12
9c
9

2 (3, 4)

10

Item Description Stock Number

1 Flush valve, without button 1006-8357-000
2 Flush Button with rod 1011-3354-000
3 Spring 1006-3186-000
4 E-ring 0203-5225-300
5 Bracket 1011-3355-000
6 Screw, M4x8 1006-3178-000
7 Screw, M4x12 0140-6226-111
8 Lockwasher, M4 9213-0540-003
9 ACGO Selector Switch, complete 1009-3099-000
(without guard - item 10)
9a Flush pressure switch 1006-3972-000
9b O-ring 1006-3213-000
9c Screws, M3x20 0144-2124-201
10 Guard 1009-3140-000
11 Tubing, silicone 1009-3164-000
12 Tie wrap 0203-5915-300
13 Regulator, O2 Flush 1011-3168-000

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10.18 Serial and task light cable, AGSS flowtube, and sample return

2
1

5 6 5 11

Item Description Stock Number

1 Cable, serial, Integrated CPU to side panel 1009-6072-000
2* Standoff 1202-3092-000
3 Harness, Integrated CPU to task light harness 1009-6076-000
4 Label, flow indicator AGSS 1406-3527-000
Label, flow indicator AGFS (for German variant) 1009-3301-000
Label, blank (for machines without flow indicator) 1009-3241-000
5 Flowtube, AGSS 1406-3560-000
6 Spring, AGSS flowtube M1093853
7 Coupling, Colder (Kit includes mounting nut) 1009-8321-000
Label set, blank (for machines without scavenging) 1009-3351-000
8 Label, AGFS (for German variant) 1009-3300-000
* Apply Loctite 242.

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10.19 Breathing system interface

10 (11*, 12) - for SCGO
17 16 19 18 (21, 22) 1 13 (11, 12) 9 (11*, 12) - for ACGO

13 (11*, 12)

20

23 26**
6 (7, 8) 3 (4) 24 16 10 (11*, 12) 14 (15)
5
17
25

Item Description Stock Number Qty

1 Assembly, main support casting 1407-7010-000
2 Bolt, M6x16 flange 1009-3125-000 (5)
3 Handle, grip 1407-3317-000
4 Screw, M6X16 Sems 0144-2436-109 (2)
5 Latch, push to close 1407-3309-000
6 Latch, push to close w/microswitch 1407-3310-000
7 Screw, SKT HD CAP M3x8 SST 1006-3865-000 (2)
8 Washer, lock external M3 9213-0530-003 (2)
9 Port, plug circuit (ACGO) 1407-3333-000
Note: SCGO only applies 10 Port, fresh gas (SCGO) 1407-3314-000
to Avance and Aisys 11* Seal, U-Cup 12.7 ID BCG 19.05 OD EPR 1407-3320-000 (4)
machines. 12 Ring, retaining 15.88 SHAFT DIA TYPE E SST 1406-3446-000 (4)
13 Port, sample gas 1407-3318-000 (2)
14 Connector, bulkhead O2 Cell, with harness 1009-5586-000
15 Ring, retaining 9.53 SHAFT DIA TYPE E SST 1406-3277-000
16 Switch, subminiature w/QDISC terminals 1406-3296-000 (2)
17 Screw, M2.5 x10 1009-3153-000 (4)
18 Bracket, BTV switch 1407-3319-000
19 Lever, BTV switch 1407-3325-000
20 Bracket, cap BTV 1407-3324-000
21 Screw, SKT HD CAP M3x8 SST 1006-3865-000 (2)
22 Washer, lock external M3 9213-0530-003 (2)
23 Bracket, bypass switch 1407-3139-000
24 Paddle, switch actuator 1407-3141-000
25 Bracket, paddle hinge 1407-3140-000
26** Screw, M6x6 set cup 1007-3329-000 (2)
* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.
** Apply Loctite 242.

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10.20 Breathing System

ABS Breathing System - complete (does not include flow sensors or O2 cell) Stock Number
Aespire/Avance - All except Australia and New Zealand 1407-7008-000
Aespire/Avance - Australia and New Zealand ONLY 1407-7016-000
Aisys - All except Australia and New Zealand 1407-7017-000
Aisys - Australia and New Zealand ONLY 1407-7018-000

10.20.1 Bag/Vent Switch

1
AB.82.022

2 4

Item Description Stock Number QTY

BTV Switch Cartridge 1407-7003-000
1 COVER BTV 1407-3500-000
2 SCR SEMS M4X8 BT SKT HD W/EXT L/W SST 316 0144-2436-108 (2)
3 O-RING 44.02 ID 51.1 OD 3.53 W SI 70 DURO 1407-3507-000
4 SEAL, BTV 1407-3506-000

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10.20.2 APL Valve

1 9
20 (21)
8

22
13
3
20 (21) 16 (17)

14
2 15

7
3
AB.82.008

4
10

18
6 (19)
11 (12)

Item Description Stock Number QTY

1 APL Valve Assy (includes items 2 through 6) 1009-8200-000
2 SPRING CPRSN 53.14 OD 36.8 L 1.48 N/MM 1406-3328-000
3 RETAINER SPRING APL 1407-3404-000
4 DIAPHRAGM APL 1406-3331-000
5 CAGE APL 1406-3333-000
6 POPPET APL VALVE 1406-3332-000
7 RAMP APL 1407-3400-000
8 COVER APL 1407-3405-000
9 MANIFOLD APL/BTV 1407-3401-000
10 Cover, Manifold APL/BTV (with 22-mm male bag port) 1407-3402-000
Cover, Manifold APL/BTV (with Australian bag port - 22 mm female) 1407-3412-000
11 WEIGHT DEAD 14CM H2O BCG ABS NEG RELIEF 1407-3406-000
12 SEAL ABS NEG RELIEF VLV 1407-3407-000
13 O-RING 22 ID 30 OD 4 W SI 40 DURO 1407-3104-000
14 O-RING 88.49 ID 95.55 OD 3.53 W SILICONE 50 DURO 1407-3403-000
15 O-RING 1.049ID 1.255OD .103W EPDM NO 121 1407-3408-000
16 SCR M4X16 BT SKT HD SST TYPE 316 0140-6226-115 (2)
17 Lockwasher, M4 external 9213-0540-003 (2)
18 SCR THUMB M4 SHLDR 7.5 X 7 1407-3410-000 (3)
19 RING RETAINING 3.96 SFT DIA CRESCENT SST 1407-3411-000 (3)
20 SCR M4 X 40 FL HD SST PH 0140-6226-122 (2)
21 O-RING 2.9 ID 6.46 OD 1.78 W EP 70 DURO 1407-3409-000 (2)
22 SCR SEMS M4X8 BT SKT HD W/EXT L/W SST 316 0144-2436-108 (3)

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10.20.3 Absorber canister

5
AB.82.017

Item Description Stock Number Qty

1 Multi-Absorber canister, reusable 1407-7004-000

(does not include absorbent)
2 Cover assembly, CO2 canister 1009-8240-000
3 Foam, CO2 canister (pack of 40) 1407-3201-000
4 O-ring 1407-3204-000
5 Canister, CO2 1407-3200-000
--- Multi-Absorber canister, disposable 8003138
(white to violet; pack of 6)
--- Multi-Absorber canister, disposable 8003963
(pink to white; pack of 6)

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10.20.4 Flow Sensor Module

AB.82.019
2 3
6

10 7

Item Description Stock Number Qty

Flow Sensor Module (*) 1407-7001-000
1* Flow Sensor (plastic - moisture resistant) 1503-3858-000
Flow Sensor (metal - autoclavable) 1503-3244-000
Flow Port Adapter 1503-3849-000
2 Cover, Flow Sensor (Avance and Aespire machines) 1407-3000-000
Cover, Flow Sensor (Aisys machines) 1011-3283-000
3 HOLDER FLOW SNSR UPPER 1407-3002-000
4 HOLDER FLOW SNSR LOWER 1407-3003-000
5 SCR THUMB M6X43 SST 1406-3304-000
6 SCR M4 .07 X 10 SKT CAP BUTTON HEAD SST 0144-2117-718 (2)
7 CUFF FLOW SNSR 1407-3004-000 (2)
8 LATCH FLOW SNSR 1407-3001-000
9 SPR TORSION FLOW SNSR LATCH 1407-3005-000
10 RING TRUARC .188 SHAFT E-RING SST 0203-5225-300
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10.20.5 Breathing Circuit Module

1

2 3a
3b

3c
3 3d

4, 5 9
6 (11)

13, 11 14
15

12

AB.82.021
8** 16

7** 10 11

Item Description Stock Number Qty

Breathing Circuit Module * 1407-7002-000
1 LENS CIRCUIT CHK VALVES 1407-3101-000
2 O-RING 44.02 ID 51.1 OD 3.53 W SI 70 DURO 1407-3507-000 (2)
3 Check Valve Assembly 1406-8219-000 (2)
3a RETAINER DISK 26.97D 12.7H 0.76T 1400-3017-000 (2)
3b DISC CHK V RVSBL 1.025D 0210-5297-100 (2)
3c SEAT UNIDIRECTIONAL V B/S 1406-3396-000 (2)
3d O-RING 20.35 ID 23.90 OD 1.78W 1406-3397-000 (2)
4 PLATE CIRCUIT FLANGE 1407-3110-000
5 SCR SEMS M4X8 BT SKT HD W/EXT L/W SST 316 0144-2436-108 (6)
6 HOOK LATCH 1407-3604-000
7** O-RING 22 ID 30 OD 4 W SI 40 DURO 1407-3104-000 (2)
8** O-RING 12.37 ID 17.6 OD 1006-3968-000
9 MANIFOLD CIRCUIT 1407-3100-000
10 PIN CANISTER PIVOT 1407-3109-000
11 RING TRUARC .188 SHAFT NO 5133-18H E-RING SST 0203-5225-300 (5)
12 LEVER CANISTER LATCH 1407-3102-000
13 PIN CANISTER LEVER 1407-3108-000
14* O2 Cell (includes o-ring) 6050-0004-110
O-ring, cell 1406-3466-000
15* Plug with o-ring (for units without circuit O2 sensing) 1503-3857-000
O-ring, plug 1406-3466-000
16* Cable, O2 Cell 1009-5570-000
* The O2 cell (or plug) and the cell cable are not included in the breathing circuit module.
** Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.

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10.20.6 Exhalation valve

9 10

11
12*
13
4

AB.82.020
3
2 5 (6)
7
1
8

Item Description Stock Number Qty

Exhalation Valve assembly 1407-7005-000
1 Base, exhalation valve 1407-3701-000
2 Diaphragm assembly 1503-8121-000
3 Seat, exhalation valve 1407-3704-000
4 Cover, exhalation valve 1407-3700-000
5 Screw, M4x16 PH PAN HD 9211-0440-163 (3)
6 O-ring, 2.9 ID 6.46 OD 1.78 W EP 70 DURO 1407-3409-000 (3)
7 Thumbscrew, M6x43 10mm head 1406-3306-000 (2)
8 O-ring, 4.47 ID x 8.03 OD 1.78 W EPR 70 DURO 1407-3703-000 (2)
9 Retainer, disk 26.97D 12.7H 0.76T SST flutter 1400-3017-000
10 Weight, dead 10 cm H2O 1406-3572-000
11 Seat 1406-3571-000
12* O-ring, OD19.16 ID15.6 EPDM DURO 70 -016 1006-3616-000
13 Ring, retaining 19.05 SHAFT DIA 1406-3577-000
* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.

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10.20.7 Bellows

AB.82.018
2

5
4 6

Item Description Stock Number

1 Bellows housing 1500-3117-000
2 Bellows 1500-3378-000
3 Rim 1500-3351-000
4 Pressure relief valve assy 1500-3377-000
5 Latch, base 1500-3352-000
6 Seal, base 1500-3359-000
7 Base, bellows Refer to section 10.20.8
8 Manifold, bellows base 1407-3702-000

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10.20.8 Bellow base

3 2

1a

Item Description Stock Number

1 Bellows Base Assy 1407-7006-000
1a Latch Assy 1407-7007-000
2 HOOK LATCH 1407-3604-000
3 E-Ring 0203-5225-300

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10.20.9 Bag Arms

1

2a

3a

4 2

2b
3b 2d
2c
3

AB.82.034
3c 2e
3d
6
7
5*
8
9
3e
10 11

Item Description Stock Number Qty

1** Bag Arm Assembly (complete Kit) 1009-8284-000
2 Bag Arm Upper Assembly 1407-7011-000
2a Cover, bag port housing 1407-3807-000
Screw, M3x20 0140-6719-103
Lockwasher, M3 internal 9213-0430-003
2b Housing, bag port 1407-3806-000
2c Lever, lock release 1407-3808-000
2d Ring, retaining 1406-3577-000
2e Nut, M3 Nyloc 0144-3536-112
3 Bag Arm Lower Assembly 1407-7012-000
3a Pad, Friction Material ---------------------
3b Bag Arm post subassembly ---------------------
3c Spring ---------------------
3d Washer, shoulder ---------------------
3e Nut, M5 Nyloc ---------------------
4 Pin, dowel 3.18 DIA 31.8 L SST 1407-3804-000
5* Screw, M3x20 SKT HD CAP 0144-2124-201 (2)
6 Washer, M3 flat 0144-1003-132 (2)
Items if no Bag Arm (Bag on Tube)
** Bag on tube Kit (includes Items 7 through 10) 1009-8285-000
7 Clip, patient tubing 1407-3810-000
8 Washer, shoulder 1407-3814-000
9 Lockwasher, M4 external 9213-0540-003
10 Screw, M4x16 9211-0440-163
Accessory items
11 Bag arm connector, reusable (All except China) 8004459
Bag arm connector, reusable (China) M1082613
* Apply Loctite 242.
** These kits also include the related Clip and hardware detailed in the “Tabletop
components” section.

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10.20.10 EZchange Canister system (CO2 Bypass)

1 2
3
4 5
21

AB.82.055
2
20

8
18 (19) 6 (7)
9
1
17
17
15 (16)

***
14
10
11
13
13 12

Item Description Stock Number Qty

EZchange Canister module 1407-7021-000

1 Cover, Bypass Manifold 1407-3123-000

2 Manifold, Bypass 1407-3113-000
3 Screw, M3x8 PT PAN PH SST 0142-4254-106 (2)
4** O-ring, 59.92 ID 66.98 OD 3.53 W SIL 50 DURO 1407-3142-000
5 Cap, Manifold 1407-3130-000
6 Lever, Switch Actuator 1407-3116-000
7 Spring, Torsion Switch Actuator Lever 1407-3117-000
8* Screw, M3x0.5 Shoulder 4 DIA X 4 L SST 1407-3915-000 (2)
9 Lever, Canister Latch 1407-3115-000
10 Seal, Drain 1407-3121-000
11** O-ring, 37.69 ID 44.75 OD 3.53 W SIL 50 DURO 1407-3129-000
12** O-ring, 50.39 ID 57.45 OD 3.53 W SIL 50 DURO 1407-3143-000
13** O-ring, OD30 ID 22 4W SIL 40 DURO 1407-3104-000 (2)
14*** Valve, Housing Assembly Bypass 1407-3126-000
15 Screw, Thumb M4 Shoulder 7.5 X 7 1407-3410-000
16 Ring, Retaining 3.96 Shaft DIA SST 1407-3411-000
17 Cradle Canister 1407-3118-000
18 Screw, M4x10 CSK SKT HD SST TYPE 316 0140-6226-119 (2)
19** Spacer, Shoulder 6.8 DIA x4.1 L 1407-3120-000 (2)
20 Support, Cradle Pivot 1407-3119-000
21 Screw, M4x8 Sems BT SKT HD SST 316 0144-2436-108 (3)
* Apply Loctite 242.
** Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.
*** Rubber valve seats can not be removed from assembly (Item 14).

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10.20.11 Condenser

Item Description Stock Number Qty

Condenser assembly (includes all Items) 1407-7026-000
Condenser module (Items 1 through 16) 1407-7025-000
Condenser (Items 17 through 26) 1407-7024-000

1 Cover, Bypass Manifold 1407-3123-000

2 Manifold, Condenser 1407-3114-000
3 Screw, PT PAN PH M3X8 SST 0142-4254-106 (2)
4** O-ring, 63.09 ID 70.15 OD 1407-3142-000
5 Lever, Canister Latch 1407-3115-000
6* Screw, M3x0.5 Shoulder 4 DIA X 4 L SST 1407-3915-000 (2)
7 O-ring, 12.37 ID 17.6 OD 1006-3968-000
8** O-ring, 37.69 ID 44.75 OD 1407-3129-000
9** O-ring, 50.39 ID 57.45 OD 1407-3143-000
10** O-ring, 22 ID 30 OD 1407-3104-000 (2)
11 Cap, Valve Housing 1407-3125-000
12 Screw, Thumb M4 Shoulder 7.5 X 7 1407-3410-000
13 Ring, Retaining 3.96 Shaft DIA SST 1407-3411-000
14* Pin, Condenser Manifold 1407-3131-000 (2)
15 Support, Cradle Pivot 1407-3119-000
16 Screw, M4x8 Sems BT SKT HD 0144-2436-108 (3)
17 Tube Assembly 1407-3133-000-S
18 Reservoir, Condenser 1407-3137-000
19 Seal, Condenser Reservoir 1407-3136-000
20 Spring, Compression Drain Button 1407-3135-000
21 Button, Drain 1407-3134-000
22 Cover, Condenser 1407-3138-000
23 Guard 1407-3145-000
* Apply Loctite 242.
** Lubricate sparingly with Krytox.

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1 2
3 4

16

15

6
14
14
5
12 (13)

11
7
17
8
10 9 10

22

AB.82.056

21
20 18
19
AB.75.p80

23

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10.20.12 Electrical enclosure (lower) parts

Item Description Stock Number

1 PCB, CPU (integrated), Service (without EPROMS) 1006-8285-000
2 EPROM Kit, U14 and U23, Aespire 7900 Refer to section 10.1.1
3 Battery pack 1503-3045-000
3a Fuse, battery, 4A 5x20 time delay 1503-3074-000
4 Power supply, Service 1006-4258-000
5* Harness, line filter to power supply M1052276
6 Harness, power supply to CPU 1006-4261-000
7 Ribbon cable, CPU to DB15 and DB9 1006-4260-000
8 Harness, from CPU to task light harness 1009-6076-000
9 Support plate, with seal (Service Kit) 1009-8459-000
10 Standoff, #4-40 DSUB 1202-3092-000
11 Lockwasher 0144-1104-331
12 Grommet, horseshoe 1406-3203-000
13 Cables Refer to section 10.28
* In original production machines, this harness replaces two harnesses that are joined
through and inline connector.

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12

10 (11)

13

9
13

2 U23 U14

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10.21 Display Module

10.21.1 Rear housing parts

16

1 2 3

15

15

15 15 14 13 12

Item Description Stock Number

1 Speaker assembly, with leads 1503-3106-000
2 Connector board 1006-3682-000
3 Harness, connector board to front panel board (50 pin) 1503-3052-000
12 Rear housing, vent control display 1006-1242-000
13 Bracket, connector board mount 1006-1322-000
14 Screw, 2-56 x 5/16 PAN PH HD SST, rear panel DB connector (2) 0140-6110-105
15 Screw, M3 x 8 Sems (11) 0140-6219-130
16 Ground wire 1009-3453-000

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10.21.2 Front housing parts

AB.29.072
6

3 4

6 11 10

Item Description Stock Number

3 Harness, connector board to front panel board (50 pin) 1503-3052-000
4 Harness, display-keyboard with ferrite (20 pin) 1605-3072-000
5 Knob, soft touch, teal green M1081590-S
6 Rotary encoder, with cable and mounting hardware 1503-3012-000
7 Keyboard, front panel vent control display 1006-1325-000
8 EL display 1503-8010-000
9 Front housing, vent control display 1006-1241-000
10 Nut, Keps M4, keyboard/display mount (7) 0144-3717-314
11 Nut, Keps M3, display mount (4) 0144-3717-302

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10.22 Vent Engine Housing

1

6
7

5
4 10

2 3

12 9

11

13 (14, 15)
8

Item Description Stock Number Qty

1 Vent Engine Cover Plate Assy 1407-7009-000
2 TAB GUIDE BELLOWS BASE 1407-3313-000 (2)
3 SCR M3X16 POSI DR PAN HD A4 SST 1504-3003-000 (2)
4 Cap, Plug 1406-3524-000
5 FITTING PNL MOUNT 3.18 HOSE BARB UNION 1504-3014-000 (2)
6 PLUG HOLE 15.9 DIA NYLON MICRO PLASTICS 1006-1473-000
7 PLATE CONN VENT 1407-3321-000
8 SCR M4X8 POZI-DR DIN84 PAN SERRATED 1006-3178-000 (5)
9 Harness, Vent Engine Board to Connector Plate 1009-6077-000
10 Standoff, Screwlock #4-40 1202-3092-000 (2)
11 Vent Engine Refer to section 10.23
12 Bracket, scavenging guard in machines without scavenging 1407-3922-000
13 CLIP-SUCTION BAG HOSE 1407-3327-000
14 SCR M5 X 16 PAN PH HD SST 9211-8350-163 (2)
15 Lockwasher 0144-1118-220 (2)

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10.23 Vent Engine

9 8

1c

1d
10

1e 7
AB.23.150

1g
1f 1
1h 6
1b 5
1i
2 4
1a

Item Description Stock Number

Vent Engine Assembly, Service (Aespire 7900) 1009-8423-000
1 Gas Inlet Valve (GIV) components Refer to section 9.24.3
1a 1a Solenoid, 3-way NO (5 Volt) 1503-3088-000
2-pin
connector
1b Screw, M1.6x14 1006-4730-000
1c Retaining ring, 34.9 mm 1500-3158-000
1d Cap, inlet valve 1503-5006-000
1e O-ring, upper Viton 9221-3032-116
1f Shuttle, inlet valve 1503-5018-000
5 Volt
1g U-cup, upper EDPM (fits on shuttle valve) 1503-3090-000
1h U-cup, lower Viton (fits on shuttle valve) 1503-3089-000
1i O-ring, lower Viton 1503-3108-000
2 Filter (under GIV), 2-micron (install course side DOWN) 1504-3708-000
4 Fitting, manifold pressure 1500-3116-000
5 Reservoir, pneumatic engine 1504-3704-000
O-ring, base, 56.87 ID x 60.43 OD 1504-3614-000
6 O-ring, screw head, 0.219 ID x 0.344 OD 0210-0686-300
Screw, M6x90 1504-3004-000
2-pin 6 Flow control valve - 5 Volt 1503-3218-000
connector
O-ring under flow control valve (2 each) 1503-3056-000
7 Drive gas check valve 1503-3006-000
O-ring under drive gas check 1503-3213-000
8 Interface Manifold Refer to section 10.23.1
5 Volt
9 Regulator, 172 kPa BCG 1504-3623-000
10 Vent Engine Connector board (not part of assembly) 1009-6126-000

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10.23.1 Vent Engine - under side

1
1a

1b
1c

2 3 4

5 c

e 7
a
f
g
8
b d

Item Description Stock Number

1 Interface Manifold, pneumatic engine 1504-8505-000
(with free breathing valve and mechanical overpressure valve)
O-ring, 12.42 ID x 15.98 OD (2) 1006-3615-000
1a Seat, free breathing valve 1503-3204-000
1b* Valve, flapper 0211-1454-100
1c O-ring 1503-3208-000
2 Fitting, 6.35-mm (1/4-inch) 1504-3621-000
3 Plug, 6.35-mm (1/4-inch) 1503-3245-000
4 Fitting, barbed 1504-3014-000
5 Manifold 1503-3843-000
6** Gasket, manifold 1503-3845-000
7 Plate, manifold 1503-3844-000
8*** Screw, M4x8 Pozidriv PAN 1006-3178-000
* If necessary, clean with alcohol before installing new; trim off flush with outside surface of seat
(refer to removed flapper).
** Install gasket into manifold. Check to see that it is properly positioned.
*** Carefully install plate onto manifold making sure not to disturb the gasket.
First, start all screws. Then, torque to 1.7 N-m (15 lb-in) using sequence shown.

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10.24 Legris quick-release fittings

Item Description Stock Number

1 Tees — (tube/tube/tube)
4 mm (N2O) 1202-3653-000
6 mm (O2) 1006-3544-000
8 mm (Air) 1006-3545-000
8 mm/6 mm/8 mm (SCGO pilot) 1009-3297-000
3/16 inch (CO2 and Heliox) 0213-4727-300

2 Tees — (tube/tube/standpipe)
6 mm (O2) 1006-3862-000
8 mm (Air - Drive gas) 1009-3370-000

3 Elbow — (tube/standpipe)
4 mm (N2O) 1006-3533-000
6 mm (O2) 1006-3534-000
8 mm (Air) 1006-3535-000
1/4 inch (mixed gas) 1006-3737-000
1/4 inch (45° - mixed gas) 1009-3368-000

4 Elbow — (tube/tube)
1/4 inch (mixed gas) 1202-3804-000
4 mm (N2O) 1009-3040-000
6 mm (O2) 1009-3041-000

5 Y
6 mm (O2) 1009-3043-000
8 mm (Air) 1009-3044-000
8 mm Y with tailpiece 1009-3360-000
1/4 inch (mixed gas) 1006-3065-000

6 Plug
4 mm (N2O) 1006-3530-000
6 mm (O2) 1006-3531-000
8 mm (Air) 1006-3532-000
3/16 inch (CO2 and Heliox) 1006-3835-000

7 Union, male to male

1/4 inch (mixed gas) M1142987

Note: Not every fitting is used in all machines.

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10.25 Vent Drive and low-pressure tubing

Item Description Length — Size Stock Number
1 Coupler, female - black 1503-3128-000
2 Coupler, male - black 1503-3237-000
3 Coupler, female - white 1503-3119-000
4 Coupler, male - white 1503-3236-000
5 Coupler, female - yellow 1503-3132-000
6 Coupler, male - yellow 1407-3330-000
7 Tee (male barb) 1009-3011-000
8 Cap, plug 1406-3524-000
9 Fitting, coupler barb ends 1009-3077-000
10 Plug, 4-mm 1006-3530-000
11 Tubing (silicone) 72 mm - 3/8 inch 1009-3164-000
12 Tubing (silicone) 42 mm - 3/8 inch 1009-3164-000

Tube Markings (factory build only) Length — Size

125 VENT DRIVE (black) 900 mm - 8 mm 1009-3296-000

120 Aux O2 OUT (clear) 250 mm - 1/8 inch 0994-6370-010

127 RGM return (low-pressure) 750 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
128 unmarked (low-pressure) 300 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
129 unmarked (low-pressure) 151 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
130 AGSS flowtube (low-pressure) 750 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
131 PAW (low-pressure) 600 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
132 PAW (low-pressure) 260 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
134 unmarked (low-pressure) 25 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
135 unmarked (low-pressure) 50 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
136 RGM to Scavenge (low-pressure) 200 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
137 RGM to Circuit (low-pressure) 300 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
144 Venturi Pilot (black) 330 mm - 4 mm 1009-3363-000
145 Venturi Drive (black) 300 mm - 8 mm 1009-3296-000
146 unmarked Tygon 260 mm - 1/2 inch 6700-0005-300
148 unmarked Tygon 465 mm - 1/2 inch 6700-0005-300
149 unmarked 40 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000
150 unmarked Tygon 180 mm - 1/2 inch 6700-0005-300
151 PAW (low-pressure) 930 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
230 MANIFOLD PRESS (low-pressure) 30 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000

*Refer to section 10.26

** Sample gas return is directed to the scavenging system as a factory default. A qualified service representative
can reroute the sample gas back to the breathing system (refer to Section 9.11).

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Plugged 120
if no gauge From
O2 Supply

128 127 *
8 5 **
6 130 From *
9 Flowhead
131
1 2 136
10
129
125

129 4
230
3 4
129
137 2
7 *
*

128
11

White

Black

Blue
Yellow

White
Black
7
134 12

135

AB.74.072
*

125

144
145

149
Venturi Drive 150
Suction
AB.91.012

146

148

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10.26 Tubing for use with Legris fittings

Except for the Tygon tubing (Items 147 and 150), this tubing is a flexible,
Nylon-type tubing for use with quick-release fittings.

Item Description Length — Size Stock Number

106* N20 PLINE - N2O FLWMOD 1200 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000

107* N2O PLINE - N20 CYL 430 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000
108* UNMARKED 40 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000
109* N20 CYL - N2O FLWMOD 800 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000

113 SW4-O2 FLWMOD 1350 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000

114 REGULATED O2 400 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000
115 REGULATED O2 600 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000
116 AUX O2 250 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000
117 O2 PLINE - REG IN 330 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000
118 O2 PLINE - O2 SW3 270 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000
123** unmarked 175 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000
219 O2 CYL - O2 PLINE 215 mm - 6 mm 1001-3062-000

111 AIR PLINE - AIR SW3 460 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000

110 SW4-AIR FLWMOD 1350 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000
112 AIR CYL- AIR PLINE 270 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000

100 AIR PLINE - AIR GAGE 470 mm - 1/8 inch 1006-3718-000

101 N2O PLINE - N20 GAGE 470 mm - 1/8 inch 1006-3718-000
102 O2 PLINE - O2 GAGE 470 mm - 1/8 inch 1006-3718-000

104 VAP OUT- ACGO 840 mm - 1/4 inch 1001-3064-000

105 FLWMOD-VAP IN 840 mm - 1/4 inch 1001-3064-000
103 FLUSH VLV-ACGO 280 mm - 1/4 inch 1001-3064-000

147 unmarked (Tygon) 290 mm - 1/2 inch 6700-0005-300

150 unmarked (Tygon) 180 mm - 1/2 inch 6700-0005-300

* With an inboard N2O cylinder supply, Item 106 is replaced with Item 107 and 109
joined with a tee fitting. The output of the N2O cylinder is routed to the the tee fitting
with Item 108.
** With two inboard O2 cylinder supplies, Item 123 connects the second O2
cylinder supply to the first O2 cylinder supply.

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105
104 110
103
O2 N2O Air
113

115

117 114

116

118

101 106

N2O

102

O2 219

147
100
111
150
Air
112
AB.74.083

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10.27 Tubing for use with Legris fittings (3rd cylinder)

This tubing is a flexible, Nylon-type tubing for use with quick-release fittings.

Item Description Length — Size Stock Number

1 unmarked 400 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000
2 unmarked 550 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000
3 unmarked 250 mm - 4 mm 1001-3060-000
4 unmarked 8 mm 1001-3063-000
5 unmarked 360 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000
6 unmarked 8 mm 1001-3063-000
Tube Markings (factory build only)
110 SW4-AIR FLWMOD 1350 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000
111 AIR PLINE - AIR SW3 460 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000
112 AIR CYL- AIR PLINE 270 mm - 8 mm 1001-3063-000

N2O- Third Cylinder

TO
N2O Flowmeter

N2O 1

O2

Air
AB.74.126

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Air - Third Cylinder only

TO
Air Flowmeter
110

305
111
5

N2O

304
O2 256

Air
4

AB.75.058

AB.74.127
*

Air - Third Cylinder with inboard Air

TO
Air Flowmeter
110

305
111

N2O

304
O2 256 6

Air
112
AB.75.058

AB.74.128

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10.28 Cables and harnesses

Item Description Stock Number

1 Cable, CPU Board to 7900 Vent display 1006-3701-000
2 Cable, CPU Board to machine switches 1009-6070-000
3 Cable, CPU Board to ESIB 1006-3700-000
4 Cable, CPU Board to Vent Engine connector plate 1006-3706-000
5 Cable, 1009-8458-000
ESIB to ABS switches/flow sensors (includes tubing)
6 Harness, O2 Cell harness to ESIB 1009-6075-000
7 Harness, ACGO switch to ESIB 1009-6078-000
8 Harness, O2 Cell to ESIB harness 1009-5586-000
9 Harness, Bag/Vent - ABS On switches 1009-6074-000
10 Harness, Vent Engine Board to Connector Plate 1009-6077-000
11* Harness, to System switch (On/Standby) 1009-5542-000
12 Power Cord Refer to section 10.11
13 Harness, 100/120 V to Toroid 1009-5752-000
Harness, 220/240 V to Toroid 1009-5753-000
14** Harness, Line Filter to Power Power Supply M1052276
15 Harness, to 100/120 V outlets 1009-5716-000
Harness, to 220/240 V outlets 1009-5717-000
16 Harness, Task Light 1009-5584-000
17 Harness, CPU Board to Task Light harness 1009-6076-000
18 Ribbon Cable, CPU Board to DB25 and DB9 1006-4260-000
19 Harness, Power Supply to CPU Board 1006-4261-000
20 Cable, Serial, CPU Board to side panel 1009-6072-000
21 Harness, CO2 Bypass switch 1407-3144-000
* Harness not used with M1115795-S switch.
** In original production machines, this harness replaces two harnesses that are joined
through and inline connector (see drawing).

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16

17
20 20

2
O2 N2O Air 2
3 18 1
4 4

11
10

9 5
Integrated

AB.74.125
CPU
9
15
21 5

2 3

Power
8 Supply

6 19
14 N

GND

12V
Battery

13

12

** 14

Power
Supply

GND

** Original wiring

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10.29 Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System — AGSS

10.29.1 Passive AGSS Items 1 through 12 are included in all AGSS kits.

Item Description, Common Parts Stock Number Qty

1 Seal, Receiver Body 1407-3901-000
2 Reservoir 1407-3903-000
3 Seal and scavenging down-tube 1407-3904-000
4 Thumbscrew, M6x28.5 1406-3305-000
5 O-ring, 4.42 ID, 9.65 OD 1407-3923-000 (2)
6 Thumbscrew, M6x43 1406-3304-000
7 Valve, unidirectional (negative pressure relief) 1406-8219-000
7a Seat, Valve, Negative Pressure 1406-3396-000
7b Retainer, disc 1400-3017-000
*7c O-ring, 20.35 ID, 23.90 OD 1406-3397-000
7d Disc, check-valve 0210-5297-100
8* O-ring, 22 ID, 30 OD silicone 1407-3104-000 (2)
9* O-ring, 21.95 ID, 25.51 OD 1406-3558-000
10 Screw, M4x8 9211-0640-083 (2)
11 Cap, 3.18 Barb, Silicone 1406-3524-000
12 Adapter, auxiliary inlet, 30-mm male to 30-mm male M1003134
13 Adapter, auxiliary inlet, 30-mm male to 19-mm male M1003947

Passive AGSS Specific Parts

14 Receiver, Passive/Adjustable 1407-3908-000
15 Plug Assembly, tethered 1407-3909-000 (2)
16 Screw, shoulder M3 1407-3915-000
17 Connector, 30-mm ISO, Male 1406-3555-000
18 Adapter, scavenging, 30-mm female to 19-mm male 1500-3376-000 (5 pack)

* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox

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1 2 3

6 (5)

7
11

4 (5)

17 15
(10, 9)

16

15 or

12 13

18 14

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10.29.2 Adjustable AGSS Items 1 through 12 are included in all AGSS kits.

Item Description, Common Parts Stock Number Qty

1 Seal, Receiver Body 1407-3901-000
2 Reservoir 1407-3903-000
3 Seal and scavenging down-tube 1407-3904-000
4 Thumbscrew, M6x28.5 1406-3305-000
5 O-ring, 4.42 ID, 9.65 OD 1407-3923-000 (2)
6 Thumbscrew, M6x43 1406-3304-000
7 Valve, unidirectional (negative pressure relief) 1406-8219-000
7a Seat, Valve, Negative Pressure 1406-3396-000
7b Retainer, disc 1400-3017-000
*7c O-ring, 20.35 ID, 23.90 OD 1406-3397-000
7d Disc, check-valve 0210-5297-100
8* O-ring, 22 ID, 30 OD silicone 1407-3104-000 (2)
9* O-ring, 21.95 ID, 25.51 OD 1406-3558-000
10 Screw, M4x8 9211-0640-083 (2)
11 Cap, 3.18 Barb, Silicone 1406-3524-000
12 Adapter, auxiliary inlet, 30-mm male to 30-mm male M1003134
13 Adapter, auxiliary inlet, 30-mm male to 19-mm male M1003947

Adjustable AGSS Specific Parts

14 Receiver, Passive/Adjustable 1407-3908-000
15 Plug Assembly, tethered 1407-3909-000
16 Screw, shoulder M3 1407-3915-000
17 Needle Valve Assembly (with DISS EVAC connector) 1407-3918-000
18 Bag with 30 mm male connector 8004460

* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox

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1 2 3

6 (5)

7
11

4 (5)

17 15 or
(10, 9)

16 12 13

18

14

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10.29.3 Active AGSS Items 1 through 12 are included in all AGSS kits.

Item Description, Common Parts Stock Number Qty

1 Seal, Receiver Body 1407-3901-000
2 Reservoir 1407-3903-000
3 Seal and scavenging down-tube 1407-3904-000
4 Thumbscrew, M6x28.5 1406-3305-000
5 O-ring, 4.42 ID, 9.65 OD 1407-3923-000 (2)
6 Thumbscrew, M6x43 1406-3304-000
7 Valve, unidirectional (negative pressure relief) 1406-8219-000
7a Seat, Valve, Negative Pressure 1406-3396-000
7b Retainer, disc 1400-3017-000
*7c O-ring, 20.35 ID, 23.90 OD 1406-3397-000
7d Disc, check-valve 0210-5297-100
8* O-ring, 22 ID, 30 OD silicone 1407-3104-000 (2)
9* O-ring, 21.95 ID, 25.51 OD 1406-3558-000
10 Screw, M4x8 9211-0640-083 (2)
11 Cap, 3.18 Barb, Silicone 1406-3524-000
12 Adapter, auxiliary inlet, 30-mm male to 30-mm male M1003134
13 Adapter, auxiliary inlet, 30-mm male to 19-mm male M1003947

Active AGSS Specific Parts

14 Receiver, with air brake 1407-3900-000
15 Seal, for filter and orifice 1407-3902-000 (2)
16 Filter 1406-3521-000

Active High Flow Specific Parts

17a Connector, high flow M30 thread 1406-3557-000
18 Orifice, high flow 1407-3920-000

Active Low Flow with EVAC connector Specific Parts

17b Connector, low flow EVAC 1406-3597-000
18 Orifice, low flow 1407-3919-000

Active Low Flow with 25 mm connector Specific Parts

17c Connector, low flow 25 mm 1406-3573-000
18 Orifice, low flow 1407-3919-000

Active Low Flow with 12.7 mm hose barb connector Specific Parts
17d Connector, low flow 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) 1406-3574-000
18 -none-

Active Low Flow with 30 mm ISO male connector Specific Parts

17e Connector, 30 mm ISO, Male 1406-3555-000
18 Orifice, low flow 1407-3919-000

* Lubricate sparingly with Krytox

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1 2 3

6 (5)

7
11

4 (5)

17
(10, 9)

15

or

16 12 13

14
15, 18

17a 17b 17c 17d 17e

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10.30 Integrated Suction Regulator

10.30.1 Major Components (Continuous and Venturi suction)

8 (d)
8
(a,b,c)
2

9
17

suction
1 15
3 4 5

15
vacuum
15
suction 14
13

only with Venturi 11

14 15 vacuum
12
vacuum
10 6 (7)
suction

14 16

Item Description Stock Number

1 Suction Control Module Refer to section 10.30.2
2 Venturi Assembly Refer to section 10.30.3
3 Cover, blank (if no Suction) 1009-3271-000
4 Bracket, blank cover mounting 1009-3270-000
5 Screw, M4x10 self-tapping 1009-5534-000
6 Manifold 1009-3123-000
7 Screw, M5x20 BHSCS PT THD FORMING 1009-3384-000
8a* Connector, NIST 1011-3524-000
8b* Connector, Barb 0221-0702-300
8c* Connector, Air Liquide 1009-8292-000
8d Muffler, for Venturi Drive 1011-3511-000
9 Coupling, Colder insert metal 1009-3135-000
10 Coupling, Colder body black 1009-3373-000
11 Coupling, Colder insert black 1009-3374-000
12 Coupling, Colder body white 1009-3371-000
13 Coupling, Colder insert white 1009-3372-000
14 Tubing, Tygon Refer to section 10.26
15 Fitting, barb to 8-mm Legris 1009-3137-000
16 Cap, white 1009-3385-000
17 Overflow Safety Trap 6700-0647-800
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10.30.2 Suction Control Module

6 5 4 3b* 3a* 3 2 1a

*
7
8

9**
only with Venturi 10

9c

9a 9b

Item Description Stock Number

1 Gauge, 760 mmHg 1009-3227-000
Gauge, 1 Bar 1009-3228-000
1a O-ring, Gauge (included with gauge assy, 2ea. required) 6700-0133-500
2 Control panel assembly, with suction regulator knob and mode control knob 1009-3213-000
3 Regulator Module (plugs into manifold assembly) 6700-1225-800
3a O-ring, Regulator Module, Large (included with regulator module) 6700-0136-500
3b O-ring, Regulator Module, Stem (included with regulator module) 0210-0527-300
4 Manifold Assembly, without Gauge and Regulator Module 1009-3277-000
5 Screw, #6 - 2 inch 1009-3340-000
6 Mounting bracket 1009-3255-000
7 Screw, #6 - 1 inch 1009-3339-000
8 Filter 0206-5159-300
9 Pilot valve adapter assembly (includes plunger, jam nut, and valve assembly) 1009-3278-000
10 Cap, white 1009-3192-000
* Lubricate the regulator module o-rings and the mating bore of the manifold sparingly with Dow 111 lubricant.
** Drop the plunger (9a), round end first, into the manifold. Thread the pilot valve into the manifold body. Set the
mode switch to raise the plunger. Adjust the pilot valve (9b) so that the plunger actuates the pilot valve
approximately half of its travel. Tighten the jam nut (9c).

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10.30.3 Venturi assembly

1
13
6, 7 2
12
3

9 11

16

15 10
14

17

18

Item Description Stock Number

1 C-clip retainer, Truarc 1500-3158-000
2 Elbow fitting, 4-mm Legris 1006-3663-000
3 Cap 1011-5002-000
4 Spoppet 1011-5001-000
5 Seal, u-cup large 1503-3090-000
6 Orifice 1011-3508-000
7 Screen, 150 mesh monel 1001-3808-000
8 Seal, u-cup small 1503-3089-000
9 Body 1011-5000-000
10 Venturi 1011-3509-000
11 Elbow fitting, 8-mm Legris 1011-3510-000
12 O-ring, large 9221-3032-116
13 O-ring, small 1503-3108-000
14 Check valve 1011-8002-000
15 Bracket, Venturi mounting 1009-3182-000
16 Screw, M5x20 BHSCS PT THD FORMING 1009-3384-000
17 Cable tie 0203-5915-300
18 Tubing, Tygon Refer to section 10.25

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10.31 Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter

5
6*
1
4

12

11
2 (3)
10

11

13
8

Item Description Stock Number

1 Flowmeter, 1-10 L/min, Complete with fittings installed 1006-8424-000
Flowmeter, 1-10 L/min, without fittings 1006-3841-000
2 Knob, gray 1011-3471-000
3 Set Screw 9211-0830-053
4 Nipple, Panel-Mount, Auxiliary O2 Outlet 1006-5177-000
5 Label, blank (if no Auxiliary O2) 1009-3243-000
6* Nut, M12x1.75, SST 0144-3132-140
7** Flowmeter Fitting, 1/8 NPTM straight adapter 0204-8877-300
Flowmeter Fitting, 1/8 NPTM elbow adapter 0204-8788-300
8** Flowmeter Fitting Assembly, 6-mm Tubing Adapter 1006-8423-000
9 Plate, Flowmeter Mounting 1009-3126-000
10 Screw, 10-32 x 3/8 0140-6631-107
11 Screw, M4x10 self-tapping 1009-5534-000
12 Tubing (low-pressure) 250 mm - 1/4 inch 1605-1001-000
13 Plate, blank (if no Auxiliary O2) 1009-3128-000
* Apply Loctite 242.
** Apply Teflon tape.

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10.32 Display mounts

10.32.1 Long arm

1
3

10

9
5
6

11

8 7
4b 4a

Item Description Stock Number

1 GCX Arm Kit, long 1009-3262-000
2 Cable Guide Kit, long 1009-8473-000
3 Spacer 1009-8419-000
4 GCX Bracket Kit 1009-3263-000
includes display mount (4a), cable guard (4b), and mounting hardware
5 Cable, Integrated CPU to 7900 Display 1006-3701-000
6 Cover 1006-1326-000
7 Washer, rectangular 1006-4287-000
8* Screw, M3x8 9211-0430-083
9 Extrusion, upper dovetail 1009-3113-000
10 Screw, M6x20 0144-2131-925
11 Lable, blank 1009-3451-000

* Apply Loctite 242

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10.32.2 Folding mount

4 5

1 2

17
7 13 14

3
10 6

11 (12) 15 16

9 8

Item Description Stock Number

1 Dovetail insert 1009-3408-000
2* Screw, M8x16 SKT HD 1009-3435-000
3* Screw, M8x12 SKT HD 1006-1435-000
4 Extrusion, Vent bracket mount 1504-3514-000
5 Bolt, carriage 1006-1433-000
6 Casting, Vent Bracket, 20 degree (2) 1504-3526-000
7 Bearing, white plastic (2) 1006-3228-000
8 Handle, T-clamping 1301-3001-000
9 Washer, flat 9213-0180-006
10 Set screw, M6x16 1009-3436-000
11 Screw, M4x16 9211-0440-163
12 Lockwasher, M4 0144-1118-128
13 Clamp 1504-3527-000
14 Cover 1006-1326-000
15 Washer, rectangular 1006-4287-000
16* Screw, M3x8 9211-0430-083
17 Cable, Integrated CPU to 7900 Display 1006-3701-000

* Apply Loctite 242

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10.33 Cable management arm

4 (5) 6 (2, 3, 7)

1 (2, 3)

Item Description Stock Number

Cable management arm, complete assembly 1009-8283-000
1 Bracket, cable management 1009-3261-000
2 Screw, M4x12 0140-6226-111
3 Lockwasher, M4 external 9213-0540-003
4 Extrusion, cable arm, front loading 1009-3247-000
5 Screw, M4x6 Nyloc 1009-3283-000
6 Retainer, multiple cable 1009-3252-000
7 Washer, M4 flat 0144-1025-165

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10.34 Display arm mounting kits for optional equipment

AC.09.002

AC.09.003
3

4
AC.09.004

AC.09.001

Item Description Stock Number

1 Cardiocap 5 mount 1009-3265-000
2 S/5 Flat Panel mount 1009-3266-000
3 Spacelabs Flat Panel mount 1009-3267-000
4 Spacelabs PC Scout mount 1009-3268-000

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10.35 Outboard cylinder mount

10

12 5

6
11

2 7
(3)

2 (3) 8 9

Item Description Stock Number

Outboard cylinder mount kit for Aisys 1011-8090-000
(includes items 1 through 9)
Outboard cylinder mount kit for Aespire 1011-8091-000
(includes items 1 through 12)
1 Shroud, Auxiliary Cylinder 1011-3908-000
2 Screw, M5X25 Pan Head Pozidriv 0144-2531-916
3 Lockwasher, M5 External 0144-1118-220
4 Cap 1011-3906-000
5 Bumper 1011-3909-000
6 Retainer 1011-3924-000
7 Screw, M4x8 Sems Pozidriv 0140-6226-113
8 Base, Auxiliary Cylinder 1011-3907-000
9 Pad, Auxiliary Cylinder 1011-3911-000
10 Bracket, Auxiliary Cylinder 1011-3372-000
(not required for Aisys)
11 Screw, M5X12 Flat Head Socket 0144-2117-725
12 Nut, Keps M5 0144-3717-324

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In this section Schematics are subject to change without notice.

Circuit boards are available only as complete assemblies.

Figure 11-1 System connection block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Figure 11-2 Gas scavenging circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Figure 11-3 Electrical cabling block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

Figure 11-4 Pneumatic circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5

Figure 11-5 Wiring harnesses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

Figure 11-6 Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7

Figure 11-7 Schematic, AC Inlet module; 100–120 V (Isolated outlets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Figure 11-8 Schematic, AC Inlet module; 220–240 V (Isolated outlets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

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CO2 Bypass
and Condenser
APL valve Option
0-70 cm H2O
Vent Engine
Atmosphere

NO
Free
Absorber

Drain
Breathing
Check Valve NC Canister

Bag Drain
NC Button
NO
Mechanical Popoff
Overpressure Valve Valve Bag/Vent
(110 cm H2O)
(10 cm H2O) Atmosphere
Drive Gas Check Condenser
Valve (3.5 cm Exhalation Valve
H2O bias) (2.0 cm H2O bias)
0-10 LPM Drive Gas
0-10 LPM Patient and Fresh Gas
Inspiratory 0-20 LPM Total Typical Flow
Flow Control To Scavenging
Valve
O2 Flush 4 Sample Gas Return
(opt)
Aux O2
0-10 LPM
(opt) 35 psi
2nd O2
Reg 200 mL Reservoir Negative Pressure
0-120 LPM Flow Vent Drive 25 psi Expiratory Gas Monitor
@15 LPM relief valve Flow Sensor
Gauge P Gas
Inlet Control Bleed to Ambient
System Switch Valve 1.0 LPM @ 3.0 cm H2O
O2 P-LINE if continuous (rate dependent)

Drain
P Gauge 110 psi Absorber
Relief Vent to Ambient Canister

NC
NO
Patient
O2 Cyl (opt)
P Gauge
* 5.4 psi

Drive Balance
Gas 30 psi Regulator Air (opt) O2
NO
Select Flush
Venturi

Switch O2 Inspiratory
Gauge P
NC Sensor Flow Sensor
O2 Cyl (opt)

AIR P-LINE (opt)

* O2
Supply
3

Switch Link 25 Link 25

110 psi ACGO 1 See Note
P Gauge Selector
Relief
Valve

Air Cyl (opt)

* Gauge P
ACGO P DP P P P
N2O P-LINE (opt, Std US) LS

Manifold Pressure
Trans

Insp Flow Trans

Exp Flow Trans

Paw Trans
Drive Pressure
Limit Switch
Flowmeter Module Airway
P Gauge 110 psi Pressure P
(Dual Flowtubes Optional)

AB.74.070
Relief Gauge
Selectatec Manifold 5.5 psi Pressure
Relief Valve

N2O Cyl (opt)

* Enhanced Sensor Interface Board

* = Max 3 cylinders
= Test Port Plug Note: For System Software prior to 4.8,
= ABS Bulkhead Ports the DPL switch is plumbed to the
Manifold Pressure Transducer,
2
refer to Section 2.6.5.
1
VAP VAP
4 3

Figure 11-1 • System connection block diagram

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*
Scavenging
From System *
Scavenging
From System
Scavenging
From System*

+10 cm H2O +10 cm H2O +10 cm H2O

Relief Valve Relief Valve Relief Valve

0.3 cm H2O 0.3 cm H2O 0.3 cm H2O

Entrainment Entrainment Entrainment

Room
High or Low Air
Filter Flow Orifice
High or Low
Flow Connector to
Needle Valve Disposal System
30 mm Male Assembly with
Connector DISS EVAC
Connector

AB.74.031
Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir
Flow Indicator

Passive Adjustable Active

(See Note)

Key to Symbols
= Plugged port (1/8 inch) for sample gas return.
= Plugged port (30 mm) for auxiliary breathing system scavenging.
= Open port (30 mm) for auxiliary breathing system scavenging.

* = Zero to 10 l/min drive gas; zero to 10 l/min patient and fresh gas; zero to 20 l/min total typical flow.

Note: Active AGSS systems with a 12.7 mm connector do not include the Flow Orifice and the Flow Indicator.

Figure 11-2 • Gas scavenging circuits

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Control Module
Ventilator Display Upper Chassis

EL Display AC Power
Membrane Switches Task Light Outlets
Connector Board
Optical Encoder
Speaker

O2
Supply
Switch

RS232 Download
Vent
Engine
Board

Inlet Flow
Valve Control
Valve

Vent Engine 68340 Microcontroller

Memory and I/O Decoding
Bag/Vent Flash, SRAM and EEPROM
Switch SCR Circuitry EL voltage = +10 –14.5V 10.5W max
D/A Converter
ABS On Watchdog System +12V light output @ 15W max
Switch CO2 Inlet Valve Control and Drive +15V @ 170mA max
Bypass (10 VA limited) -15V @ 100mA max
Flow Valve Control and Drive +5V @ 1.8A max
Canister (10 VA limited)
A/D Converter +5.5 @ 1.4A max
Switch
15 VDC Supply (10VA limited)
ESIB Line DC Supply Monitoring
Filter
Integrated CPU
Inspiratory and Expiratory flow
transducers Fuses
Expiratory Drive Pressure Limit Switch
Flow Sensor Bulkhead Manifold Pressure Transducer Isolation Power
Connector
Transformer Supply
Patient Airway Pressure
Inspiratory Transducer
Flow Sensor
Inrush VCHGR = 16.0 V Typical
O2 Sensor Board VMAIN = 12.5 V Typical
12V Battery
ACGO AC Inlet
Select

AB.74.071
with
O2 Circuit Breaker
Flush and
Breathing System Line Filter
Tabletop Switch Lower Chassis
Power
Cord

Figure 11-3 • Electrical cabling block diagram

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Key to Numbered Components 1. Pipeline pressure gauge
2. Pipeline inlet N2O Air O2 O2
4 4 4 4
3. Cylinder pressure gauge
3 3 3 3
4. Cylinder inlet
25
5. Primary regulator (cylinder pressure) 5 5 5 5
6. High-pressure relief valve (758 kPa / 110 psi)* A A A A
7. Supply connections for the ventilator 28 28 28 28
a. O2 drive gas 2 2 2
b. Air drive gas B B B
6 1 6 1 6 1
8. System switch
9. Switch for low O2 supply pressure alarm (used with the ventilator)
10. O2 secondary regulator (207 kPa / 30 psi)* 21b 21a
11. O2 flow control valve 7b 7a
12. O2 flow tube(s)
13
13. O2 flush and auxiliary flowmeter regulator (241 kPa / 35 psi)*
8 14a
14. O2 Flush
a. Flush valve
b. Pressure switch (used with the ventilator)
15. N2O balance regulator C E
14b
16. N2O flow control valve 9 10 15
17. N2O flow tube(s)
29
19. Air flow control valve 29 29
11 Link 25 16 Link 25
20. Air flow tube(s) 19 26
21. Supply connection for Venturi suction
a. O2 drive gas
b. Air drive gas 12 17 20 27
22. Vaporizer port valve
23. Vaporizer
D
24. Low-pressure relief valve (38 kPa / 5.5 psi)* 24
22 22
25. Auxiliary flowmeter (optional) 22 22
26. To ABS
27. To ACGO

AB.74.087
28. Test port (primary regulator)
29. Test port (secondary/balance regulator)
* Approximate values
23 23
Key to Symbols Pneumatic Connection
Filter A. Cylinder Supplies
B. Pneumatic Manifold
Direction of Flow C. Flowmeter Head
D. Vaporizer Manifold
Check Valve E. ACGO Select Switch

Figure 11-4 • Pneumatic circuit diagram

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Control/Display Module
Task Light

RS-232

O2 N2O Air

Bag/Vent
VEB
white
black Integrated
CPU
ABS ON white

AB.74.125
black
orange
Canister
white
CO2
Bypass

Power
Supply

ESIB GND

ACGO
Line
Filter 12V
ACGO Battery
Selector
Key to Symbols Switch AC
Fuses Inlet
VEB = Vent Engine Board
ESIB = Enhanced Sensor Interface Board
ACGO = Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet

Figure 11-5 • Wiring harnesses

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Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter

From

AB.74.083
Scavenging Downtube O2 Supply
Vaporizer Manifold
Sample
Return

* From
Vaporizer Manifold

Flowmeter

ACGO
Vent Engine

O2 N2O Air

See Note
White

Black

Blue
Yellow

White
Black

Aux O2

Enhanced
Sensor N2O
Interface
Board
AB.74.072

O2
See Vacuum
Note
ACGO

Note: For System Software prior to 4.8, Air

ACGO the DPL switch (Black) is plumbed to the Suction
Selector Manifold Pressure Transducer (White),
Switch
refer to Section 2.6.5.

The Sample Gas Return is directed to the scavenging system as a

* factory default. A qualified service representative can reroute the
sample gas back to the breathing system. Refer to Section 9.11.
Note: For Venturi Suction,
refer to Section 10.25.
Figure 11-6 • Tubing

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OUTLET
BREAKERS

COUNTRY SPECIFIC
OUTLETS

INRUSH PCA 100-120V R2

1.8 ISOLATION TRANSFORMER

AC INLET MODULE VIO

15A FUSIBLE
SYSTEM BREAKER 10% K1
BLK
(BRN) LINE IN 5W
LINE 4 1 LINE OUT
THERMAL FUSE
RV2 CR1
FILTER 1.5KE250C 6 5 1 130C RED
150V 250V
(ROCKER) D6521ZOV151RA20 IN 3 CONNECTOR
1500W SOLID BRN
AC INLET 10% STATE
IEC 320 JH1A-W-AC120V-Q RED BRN
Differential DELAY
1 G1 R1 TIMER OUT 4 THERMAL FUSE
Mode U-5B 10
250V 20% 2 130C
T1
15% 2W KH111 LOAD CONNECTOR
2 120V ORN BLU
F1
RV1 1A
D6521ZOV141RA20 250VAC BLK
(BLU) NEUTRAL IN 140V FUSE2AG NEUTRAL OUT

RV3
D6521ZOV141RA20 WHITE
140V
Common
Mode 1
G2
U-5B
250V
2 15%
GND (GRN/YEL) CHASSIS GROUND

Power Supply

EQUIPOTENTIAL STUD L

G
CHASSIS GROUND

* CONNECTOR

LINE FILTER
5A
FUSE
L L
5A

AB.74.084
N FUSE

N G

Single harness on current machines (Section 10.28).

*
Figure 11-7 • Schematic, AC Inlet module; 100–120 V (Isolated outlets)

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OUTLET
BREAKERS

COUNTRY SPECIFIC
OUTLETS

INRUSH PCA 220-240V

R2
6.8
AC INLET MODULE 8A
SYSTEM BREAKER 10% K1
7W
(BRN) LINE IN FUSIBLE 4 1 LINE OUT
LINE ISOLATION TRANSFORMER
CR1
FILTER RV2 1.5KE440CA 6 5 T1
D65ZOV271RA140 440V KH115 VIO
(ROCKER) 275V 5% 1 240V
AC INLET 1500W BLK
IEC 320 Differential JH1A-W-AC240V-Q SOLID 3
Mode 1 G1 R1 STATE
10 THERMAL FUSE
U-9B DELAY 130C RED
470V 2W TIMER 4
15% 20%
2 CERAMIC 2 BRN
RED BRN
F1
RV1 1A THERMAL FUSE
D65ZOV271RA140 250VAC CONNECTOR
NEUTRAL IN 275V 130C
(BLU) FUSE2AG NEUTRAL OUT
CONNECTOR
ORN BLU
RV3
D65ZOV271RA140
Common 275V BLK
Mode
1 G2
U-9B
470V
2 15% WHITE
GND (GRN/Y) CHASSIS GROUND

Power Supply

EQUIPOTENTIAL STUD
L

N
CHASSIS GROUND
G

* CONNECTOR

LINE FILTER
5A
L L FUSE

5A

AB.74.085
N FUSE

N G

Single harness on current machines (Section 10.28).

*
Figure 11-8 • Schematic, AC Inlet module; 220–240 V (Isolated outlets)

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