Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Error Codes; Introduction; Bench Checkout; Pap Device - Respironics DreamStation Service & Technical Reference Manual

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5.0 I
NTRODUCTION
This section provides an overview of device troubleshooting, along with corrective actions to take based on the
outcome. You will also find bench checkout procedures, along with tables that include error codes and
descriptions. In addition, you will find troubleshooting guidance based on issues unrelated to error codes.
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5.1.1 PAP D
EVICE
If the PAP device was returned with a Humidifier, perform these steps with and without the Humidifier if
necessary.
1. Visually inspect the outside of the device for physical damage and broken/missing parts.
2. Verify all components are aligned/seated properly, and not damaged.
3. Apply power to the device and verify the buttons are functioning properly and are properly back-lit,
and the LCD is working.
4. If the device was returned with a power cord and power supply, verify that they function properly
with/without the device.
5. Turn on the device and verify proper operation of the unit.
6. Verify the device pressure by using a manometer (refer to section 5.2).
7. Listen to the device for noisy operation or loose components.
8. Refer to section 5.2 to retrieve the device Error Log, and refer to the chart for troubleshooting guid-
ance based on the Error.
9. Check all other components for physical damage.
10. Perform repairs to the device as necessary.
5.1.2 H :
UMIDIFIER
If the Humidifier was returned with a PAP device, perform these steps with the returned PAP device.
1. Visually inspect the outside of the device for physical damage and broken/missing parts.
2. Verify all seals and all other components are aligned/seated properly, and not damaged.
3. Connect the Humidifier to the PAP device and apply power.
4. If the device was returned with a power cord and power supply, verify that they function properly
with/without the device.
5. Turn on the PAP device and adjust heater plate setting using the UI Knob to any setting but 0, and
let the device run for at least 15 seconds.
6. If a Heated Tube was returned, connect the Tube to the Humidifier, adjust the Heated Tube setting
using the UI Knob to any setting but 0, and verify the Tube is warming.
7. Verify the pressure at the Humidifier ISO Port by using a manometer.
8. Verify that the heater plate is heating.
9. Check all other components for physical damage.
10. Perform any repairs as necessary.
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