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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

6.1 Overview

Purpose
This chapter outlines a general procedure for troubleshooting the BiPAP Vision. Problems shall be investigated to
the major component or subassembly as indicated on the specific error code charts found in this chapter.
Process
Step 1 If a Patient Alarm activates and it is not possible to eliminate it, refer to the Alarm
Descriptions beginning on page 6-8 for detailed descriptions, possible causes, and corrective
action.
Step 2 If the Check Ventilator icon illuminates along with the audible alarm, refer to the Check
Vent Error Flow Chart on page 6-12 for the recommended troubleshooting sequence to
follow. Refer to the "Check Vent" Error Codes chart on page 6-13 for descriptions and
possible corrective actions.
Step 3 If the Ventilator Inoperative icon illuminates along with the audible alarm, refer to the Vent
Inop Errors Flow Charts on pages 6-14 and 6-15 for the recommended troubleshooting
sequence to follow. Refer to the Common System (page 6-16), PC Specific (page 6-18), MC
Specific (page 6-22), and the DC Specific (page 6-24) Error Codes Charts for descriptions and
possible corrective actions.
Step 4 Use the chart on page 6-3 to diagnose Common System Level Problems.
Step 5 Use the "Error Codes Chart Abbreviation Definitions" on pages 6-25 and 6-26 for the
definition of terms used throughout all of the Error Code Charts.
Step 6 Follow the PC/Laptop Setup Procedures in section 8.9 for the suggested method to check
the error code for each subsystem. The procedure includes PC/Laptop setup guidelines.
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