Routine Checks - Teleflex ConchaTherm Neptune User Manual

Temperature probe not properly connected to humidifier.
• Turn unit off for 60 seconds. Properly connect the temperature probe to the
humidifier and turn unit back on.
Unit displaying "Service" icon and alarm condition.
• Remove the humidifier from use.
Humidifier does not retain user defined settings.
• Program desired settings for proximal airway, gradient and pause time. Press
accept
persists after reprogramming, return to factory for service.
Sudden power failure.
• Power button inadvertently pushed, causing loss of power, or power cord
inadvertently removed from humidifier.
• Replace cord if necessary, press power ON/OFF button and the humidifier will
display user defined settings for mode, proximal patient airway temperature,
temperature gradient, and pause time. Press accept button to return to warm-up
and program memory with displayed settings.
Note: If the humidifier was in the pause mode prior to the power failure, restart the sys-
tem as noted above. Unit cannot be placed in pause until completion of the Warm-up
cycle.

Routine Checks

1. Observe the condensation levels in the breathing circuit with every ventilator check. Drain
as necessary.
2. Replace the Concha-Column with each ventilator circuit change.
• Avoid skin contact with HOT metal surfaces.
• NEVER reprocess the Concha-Column. Columns are designed for
single-patient use.
Warning: Burn Hazard: The metal surfaces of the column and heater may be HOT (as
high as 140 °C). Allow the column and heater to cool before handling.
3. Check the water reservoir for adequate sterile water. Water level at or below the replace-
ment line may cause erratic temperature fluctuations.
To change the water reservoir:
• Close all clamps leading to the column and remove the upper puncture pin from
the reservoir.
• Carefully remove the reservoir from the holder and lower the reservoir to a level
below the column. Orient the reservoir so that the holes are on top. Remove the
lower puncture pin from the reservoir.
• Discard the used reservoir and place a new Concha sterile water reservoir in the
reservoir bracket.
• Press the lower pin through the puncture site at the bottom of the reservoir.
TWIST and PUSH the pin in all the way. Repeat this procedure for the top
puncture pin and puncture site.
button to return unit to warm-up and normal operation. If problem
30