Symptoms And Corrective Actions - Teleflex ConchaTherm Neptune User Manual

E. AIRWAY TEMP (Patient Temp Indicator Flashes Green):
• Airway temperature >41ºC, power is disconnected to humidifier and
• Patient Temp > +/- 2ºC from set point after warm-up is complete (°C stops
F. HEATED-WIRE DISCONNECT (Heated-Wire Indicators Flash green)
• Heated-wire pigtail has been disconnected and not reconnected during
G. CONFIRM SETTINGS TIMEOUT (
• Finish confirming or changing settings, then press the accept button.

SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Should the humidifier exhibit any of the symptoms listed below, perform the indicated corrective
action before removing the unit from service.
Note: These conditions may not necessarily be accompanied by an alarm.
All displays on the unit are blank.
• Power cord not connected to power
Connect cord to power outlet. Verify power outlet to outlet.
• Power not turned ON
Press Power ON/OFF Button.
• Blown power fuse
Replace power fuse located on back panel.
• Blown internal fuse
Return the unit for service.
Unit not heating.
• Operator failed to accept current settings. Press the accept button.
• Internal malfunction, usually accompanied by a service alarm. Return the unit for
service.
Proximal patient airway temperature will not set below 32 °C or above 39 °C in the Invasive
mode or with Heated-Wire circuit in use.
• Settings outside the humidifier operating range, select a temperature within the
operating range (see Specifications)
Proximal patient airway temperature will not set below 30 °C or above 37 °C in the
Non-Invasive mode with a Non-Heated Wire circuit in use.
• Settings outside the humidifier operating range, select a temperature within the
operating range (see Specifications)
wires, power returns when temp falls back below 40.5ºC and alarm will
deactivate, check temperature setting for ambient and/or ventilator
conditions
flashing), check for proper usage for current ambient and ventilatory
conditions.
setup or confirm settings. Reconnect pigtails and confirm green arrows
are illuminated.
Button Flashes):
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