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Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. Nellcor Puritan Bennett is a registered trademark and A Breath of Fresh Air is a trade- mark of Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. For more information: For information on our full line of medical equipment and related services, contact Nell- cor Puritan Bennett directly.
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1 Introduction 1 Introduction This Technical Manual provides procedures to verify and maintain the LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators. It is not intended to be a complete maintenance document and therefore contains no disassem- bly, repair, or reassembly instructions.
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What’s New in this Revision What’s New in this Revision What’s New in this Revision What’s New in this Revision LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual What’s New in this Revision What’s New in this Revision What’s New in this Revision What’s New in this Revision...
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2 Description 2 Description 2 Description 2 Description The Nellcor Puritan Bennett LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 are microproces- sor-controlled Volume Ventilators. They provide continuous respiratory support for patients encountering ventilatory insufficiencies in home or hospital settings, or in transport.
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Components Components Components Components LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Components Components Components Components Front Panel (LP20 shown) Front Panel (LP20 shown) Front Panel (LP20 shown) Front Panel (LP20 shown) November 2000 Page 2-2 Page 2-2 Page 2-2 Page 2-2...
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Components Components Components Components LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Power Source Indicators Front Carrying Handle Green Light is on when AC power is in use and either battery is charging. Solid Amber Light is on when an exter-...
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Components Components Components Components LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Back Panel (LP20 shown) Back Panel (LP20 shown) Back Panel (LP20 shown) Back Panel (LP20 shown) optional printer. Mounting Rails Connection for accessories. DC Circuit Breaker INLET FILTER with Screw Off Cap...
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Operating Controls Operating Controls Operating Controls Operating Controls LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Operating Controls Operating Controls Operating Controls Operating Controls Warning Warning Warning Warning Periodically check the control panel to be sure that the Periodically check the control panel to be sure that the...
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Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes are set by a 4-position switch. The modes are as fol-...
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Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual If the patients inspiratory efforts stop, the following occurs: • For preset SIMV rates between 1 and 5 BPM, an apnea alarm sounds after 20 seconds, and the ventilator delivers 10 BPM at the set volume.
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Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Volume Volume Volume Volume The delivered volume, or tidal volume, is set using the front panel control. This push-to-turn control sets piston excursion, VOLUME with continuous settings ranging from 100 to 2200 ml.
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When humidification is prescribed, several humidification devices are compatible with the ventilator. Under normal extended use, an active humidifier is often recommended. Nellcor Puritan Bennett can supply a mounting bracket that is especially designed for the most popular humidifiers. Connection information is supplied with the mounting bracket.
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Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters Ventilator Parameters LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual 12-Volt External Battery 12-Volt External Battery 12-Volt External Battery 12-Volt External Battery The ventilator can operate from a mobile power source by connect- Capability Capability...
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LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories A number of accessories are available for the ventilator, including a printer. For details, see your Nellcor Puritan Bennett Representative. November 2000 Page 2-11 Page 2-11 Page 2-11 Page 2-11...
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Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators...
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Audible Alarms: Audible Alarms: Audible Alarms: Double-Pulsed Tone: Low Pressure/Apnea (LP20 only) Pulsating Tone: Low Pressure/Apnea (LP6 Plus, LP10), Low Power, High Pressure, Setting Error, Power Switchover Steady Tone: Loss of microprocessor control, depleted internal bat- tery Reminder Tone: Every five min. when powered by internal battery,...
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Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Environment Environment Environment Environment Do not use or store in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields. Operating Operating: : : : Operating Operating 5°-40°C (41°-104° F), 10-90%RH Storage: Storage: -...
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3 Testing 3 Testing 3 Testing 3 Testing This section provides instructions for verifying the general operation of the ventilator on a routine basis. Use this procedure to verify operation of a new ventilator before use with a patient. Operational verification should be performed on a monthly basis by a qualified operator, or by a trained hospital or home care service technician, to ensure that the ventilator is operating as intended by the manufacturer.
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Scope Scope Scope Scope LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Scope Scope Scope Scope These procedures verify operation without use of special calibration equipment, and without disassembling the ventilator. Note Calibration and testing beyond the scope of this manual should be preferred to an authorized service technician.
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LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment In addition to the ventilator, the following Nellcor Puritan Bennett equipment is required for a complete operational verification test: • Patient Circuit with test lung • Exhalation Manifold Valve •...
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Operational verification should be performed by a qualified operator or service technician familiar with the function, setup, and opera- tion of the ventilator. For basic operational information, refer to the LP6 Plus and LP10 User’s Manual or the LP20 Clinician’s Manual. Warning Warning...
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Front Panel Connection Front Panel Connection Front Panel Connection Front Panel Connection Check the front panel connection ports for cracks, dents or bent tubes. Ensure that they are free of foreign matter. LP10 or LP20:...
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Control Settings Control Settings Control Settings Control Settings Unless otherwise stated, set the controls to the standard settings listed in the table below. Control Setting MODE Standby LOW ALARM...
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Patient Circuit Leak Test Patient Circuit Leak Test Patient Circuit Leak Test Patient Circuit Leak Test The following procedure tests the patient circuit for leaks. Ensure that no leaks are present before continuing with subsequent verifi- cation procedures.
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Power Checkout Power Checkout Power Checkout Power Checkout The following procedure verifies that the ventilator is properly pow- ered by both AC and DC power sources, that power switchover occurs upon source power failure, and that the proper alarm and indicators activate.
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Assist/Control Assist/Control Mode Checkout Mode Checkout Assist/Control Assist/Control Mode Checkout Mode Checkout Verify all operational functions with the ventilator in the Assist/ Control Mode Checkoutmode by performing the following. Record the results on a copy of the Operational Checklist located at the end of this chapter.
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Switch/Action From Desired Response Reset INSPIRATORY TIME Alarm, LED off; completes I-Time and Setting Error check HIGH ALARM/LIMIT Pressure increase on meter stops at HIGH LIMIT; HIGH PRESSURE LED flashes; alarm...
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual SIMV Mode Checkout SIMV Mode Checkout SIMV Mode Checkout SIMV Mode Checkout This procedure verifies those operational functions unique to the SIMV mode. Those functions which are verified in the Assist/Con- trol mode, are not repeated.
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Switch/Action From Desired Response AC POWER SWITCH Indicator light flash; AC PWR/BATT CHARGE light on; ventilator cycles once; pressure gauge at 0 ± 1 1 division MODE Standby SIMV...
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Pressure Cycle Mode Checkout Pressure Cycle Mode Checkout Pressure Cycle Mode Checkout Pressure Cycle Mode Checkout The following procedure only verifies those operational functions unique to the Pressure Cycle mode of the ventilator. Those functions which are verified in the Assist/Control mode are not repeated here.
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Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Pressure Limit Checkout (LP10, LP20) Pressure Limit Checkout (LP10, LP20) Pressure Limit Checkout (LP10, LP20) Pressure Limit Checkout (LP10, LP20) The following procedure only verifies those operational functions unique to the Pressure Limit function of the LP10 ventilator. Those functions which are verified in the Assist/Control mode are not repeated here.
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Operational Checklist Operational Checklist Operational Checklist Operational Checklist LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Operational Checklist Operational Checklist Operational Checklist Operational Checklist The operational checklist at the end of this chapter should be repro- duced and used each time a verification is performed. A copy of the completed checklist should be kept in the health care provider’s file.
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4 Theory of Operation 4 Theory of Operation 4 Theory of Operation 4 Theory of Operation This section provides an overview of the functions of the ventilator to a level necessary to supplement the intended level of maintenance. A set of schematic diagrams is located at the end of this section.
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Pneumatic System Overview Pneumatic System Overview Pneumatic System Overview Pneumatic System Overview LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Pneumatic System Overview Pneumatic System Overview Pneumatic System Overview Pneumatic System Overview Refer to Functional Block Diagram at the end of this section. Num- bers in parentheses refer to component identification numbers on the diagram.
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Mechanical System Overview Mechanical System Overview Mechanical System Overview LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Pumped air is delivered through a 22 mm tapered outlet tube with locking ribs. Many of the standard patient hoses that are commer- cially available can be used. Pressure is indicated on a front panel gauge (52).
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Electrical System Overview Electrical System Overview Electrical System Overview LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual The electrically controlled exhalation solenoid valve (14) mechani- cally provides a path to inflate the mushroom exhalation valve in the patient manifold assembly to permit inflation of the patient’s lungs.
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Operating Modes Operating Modes Operating Modes Operating Modes LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual AC power is available. The AC power switch provides the disconnect of AC power, and the mode switch on the ventilator front panel controls the operating mode.
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Operating Modes Operating Modes Operating Modes Operating Modes LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual When the adequate level of negative pressure, caused by patient inhalation effort and determined by the control, is BREATHING EFFORT BREATHING EFFORT BREATHING EFFORT BREATHING EFFORT sensed by the microprocessor, appropriate signals are sent to ini- tiate the breath.
Boards and Major Components Boards and Major Components Boards and Major Components LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual settings of 6 BPM or above, the ventilator delivers BREATH RATE mandatory breaths at the preset breath rate and will not sound an apnea alarm.
Boards and Major Components Boards and Major Components Boards and Major Components Boards and Major Components LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Audio Alarm Audio Alarm Audio Alarm Audio Alarm The alarm, located on the side panel, functions as a single tone alarm.
Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Printer Printer Printer Printer The optional printer operates on 110 VAC/60 Hz and is connected to the ventilator by the . The printer creates a per-...
System Control System Control System Control System Control LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual System Control System Control System Control System Control All functions of the ventilator are controlled by a microprocessor. A single Z80A microprocessor, running at 4 MHz, controls the motor, alarm circuitry, battery charging system, meter drive, and solenoid valve, along with interfacing with the printer.
System Control System Control System Control LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual adjusted as necessary for the patient compliance/resistance. The controller limits motor drive power to an amount that will not pro- duce excessive patient pressures or damage to the drive electronics.
System Control System Control System Control System Control LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Chip Identification Chip Identification Chip Identification Chip Identification The following identifies the functions of the logic board chips: Chip Number Chip Number Function Function Chip Number...
System Control System Control System Control System Control LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Alarm Lights; Front Panel Push Buttons Alarm Lights; Front Panel Push Buttons Alarm Lights; Front Panel Push Buttons Alarm Lights; Front Panel Push Buttons Alarm light signals are sent from the microprocessor to the LED dis- play board by way of U2 on the older through-hole board, or U19 on the newer surface-mount board.
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System Control System Control System Control System Control LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Another important U10/U4 input (A3) originates from the motor control chip, U9 on the older through-hole board, or U12 on the newer surface-mount board. It: •...
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System Control System Control System Control LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual The charge path for the external battery is through diode CR8 on the older through-hole board, or D37 on the newer surface-mount board, and in the case of the internal battery, through CR7 on the older through-hole board, or D36 on the newer surface-mount board, and the relay contact.
5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance The maintenance section provides the information necessary to main- tain the ventilator in optimal operating condition. It outlines those pro- cedures necessary to schedule and perform preventive maintenance including cleaning and sterilization, troubleshooting, and to make minor adjustments or repairs that require no special training or instru- mentation.
Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Inlet Filter Inlet Filter Inlet Filter Inlet Filter Failure to change the filter may result in serious damage to the Caution Caution Caution Caution ventilator, and can invalidate the warranty.
Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Printer Module Printer Module Printer Module Printer Module The following routine procedure is listed here for your convenience. For more detailed instructions, refer to the instructions which accompanied the unit.
This table provides procedures for identifying and correcting operator problems. This list includes only those problems correctable without special equipment. Refer problems beyond the scope of this section to an authorized Nellcor Puritan Bennett Service Representative. Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart...
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Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Symptom Symptom Symptom Symptom Cause Cause Cause Cause Solution Solution Solution Solution Low pressure alarm sounds, is The initial cause of the alarm Check for leaks...
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Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Symptom Symptom Symptom Symptom Cause Cause Cause Cause Solution Solution Solution Solution Ventilator connected to exter- Unit not switching to external Check DC power cord; check for...
7 Schematics This chapter contains the schematics and mechanical drawings for Nellcor Puritan Bennett’s LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators. This chapter contains proprietary information. It is intended for use only by qualified indi- viduals in the installation and maintenance of the ventilator. Receipt, pur- chase, or possession of this document in no way confers or transfers any other rights for the use of this information.
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Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only) Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only) Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only) Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only) LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only) Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only) Front Bezel (LP6 Plus only)
Right End Assembly Right End Assembly Right End Assembly Right End Assembly LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Technical Manual Right End Assembly Right End Assembly Right End Assembly Right End Assembly 6-32 X 1 /2 S H C S (4) M O TO R /G E A R B O X A S S Y.
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8 Service Policy 8 Service Policy The LP6 Plus, LP10, and LP20 Volume Ventilators are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials. The full warranty on the next page provides details. Do not make any service repairs on this equip- ment.
This warranty is made on the condition that prompt notification of a defect is given to Nellcor Puritan Bennett within the warranty period, and that Nellcor Puritan Bennett has the sole right to deter- mine whether a defect exists. This warranty is conditional on performance of Preventive Mainte-...