M AINTENANCE5-2 www.zoll.com 906-0731-01 Rev. JGeneral CleaningKeep the unit and its accessories clean at all times. Never allow grease and/or oil to enter thesystem or coat its components. Exposed parts should be dried following usage in wetenvironments. Users are encouraged to clean this device and its accessories at regular intervalsand maintain up-to-date records of maintenance and inspections. Internal pneumaticcomponents are sealed, thus routine maintenance is not required. Pressure hose connectionsshould be wiped with a damp, soapy cloth and throughly dried with a lint-free cloth. The unit’shousing should also be cleaned as necessary with damp, soapy cloth and throughly dried with alint-free cloth. Do not clean with abrasives or chlorinated hydrocarbon cleansers.High Pressure HosesExamine hoses for cracking, discoloration, and disfigurement. Wipe the exterior wall with adamp, soapy cloth. Dry with a lint-free cloth. Examine end connection fittings for damagedthreads and sharp edges. Replace if defective, DO NOT attempt to repair.Warning! Never use oil or grease of any kind with oxygen or compressed gas equipment.Preventative MaintenanceRoutine maintenance should be performed on this instrument at regular intervals and prior to itsbeing placed into service. Routine maintenance should consist of the following:1. Storage -- make sure the ventilator is stored in a clean and dry environment.2. Operational checks -- with the ventilator not connected to a patient, power cycle theventilator after every 1000 hours of use and using a ventilator circuit and test lung, operatethe ventilator at default settings, then change various settings and confirm proper operation,test disconnect, airway pressure, and SpO 2 alarms.3. Tubing and hose checks -- replace crimped, cracked, or worn tubing and hoses as required.4. Mechanical components are subject to wear and fatigue over time. Components willdeteriorate more quickly when used continuously. To insure compliance with operatingspecifications, it is the user’s responsibility to insure that periodic preventative maintenanceis performed. It is recommended that the In-Field Calibration Check be performed by ZOLLor a certified ZOLL service facility.5. ZOLL recommends that on a daily basis, the operator examine the breathing circuit fordamage or wear including but not limited to cracking, discoloration, or disfigurement. If thereis any sign of physical degradation or the unit is indicating breathing circuit problems, theoperator should replace with a new breathing circuit.Removable Foam Filter ReplacementThe Removable Foam Filter is located on the right side of the ventilator. It should be inspectedand replaced if necessary every 1,000 hours of operation or more frequently if used in dustyenvironments. Remove the filter using a pair of tweezers or similar tool. Examine the filter fordirt, lint, or general wear. Replace if necessary.(Part #465-0028-00). DO NOT attempt to clean the filter.Caution Do not operate the compressor without a filter in place.