BIO-MED DEVICES IC-2A Service Manual page 20

WARNING: No flow restricting device (e.g. flowmeter, throttling
valve) should be placed in the supply line. A flow-restricting device
interferes with the operation of the pneumatic logic and may render
the time-cycling inoperative which can endanger the health of the
patient.
The IC-2A will operate with a supply pressure outside of the 50 ±5 psi range, but the
accuracy of the settings may be impaired.
WARNING: In no case should a supply pressure less than 35 or over
80 pi be connected to the IC-2A Ventilator as it will cause
malfunction of the ventilator which will endanger the health of the
patient.
Mounting Bracket
The supply mounting bracket may be installed on any column up to 1-1/2 inches in
diameter.
Ancillary Equipment
Other standard equipment which may be used with the IC-2A Ventilator at the option of
the user includes:
a. Oxygen Blender. Any oxygen blender that provides sufficient flow rates at
constant pressure may be used. Models with supply disconnect alarms are
recommended. The oxygen blender connects to the PATIENT GAS SUPPLY
connector.
b. Humidifier.
ventilator may be used. It is connected in-line in the main patient hose. Due
to the unique triggered demand flow system of the IC-2A Ventilator, a bubble
tower, if present in the humidifier used, may be left in place without adversely
affecting operation.
c. Pressure alarms.
pressure gauge line or main patient hose.
WARNING: To ensure the health of the patient, pressure alarms must
always be used whenever the IC-2A Ventilator is used unattended.
d. Rate – I/E Ratio Monitor. This monitor may be connected, if desired, to
simplify use of the IC-2A Ventilator by supplying readout of rate and I/E ratio.
It connects in the same way as the high-low pressure alarm.
e. Spirometer.
administered by the IC-2A Ventilator.
WARNING: No device should ever be connected to exhalation valve
line. Malfunction may result which could endanger the health of the
patient.
Any adult intensive care humidifier intended for use with a
A high-low pressure alarm may be connected to the
Any spirometer may be used to verify the tidal volume
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