Hillrom LIFE2000 Ventilator User manual

LIFE2000® VENTILATOR
Clinician Instructions for Use

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: LIFE2000® VENTILATOR INTRODUCTION___________________________________ 5
Indications for Use _______________________________________________________________________5
Symbols and Conventions__________________________________________________________________5
Safety Information________________________________________________________________________6
Features _______________________________________________________________________________9
Identfying the REF number _________________________________________________________________9
Packaging Contents _____________________________________________________________________ 10
Essential Accessories ____________________________________________________________________ 10
Components___________________________________________________________________________ 11
CHAPTER 2: VENTILATOR SETUP ___________________________________________________12
Ventilator Setup ________________________________________________________________________ 12
Testing the Ventilator ____________________________________________________________________ 12
Connecting to a Pressure Source ___________________________________________________________ 13
Connecting to a Source Gas Cylinder ________________________________________________________ 14
Cylinder Duration Information ______________________________________________________________ 16
Replacing the Source Gas Cylinder __________________________________________________________ 17
Connecting to a Wall Pressure Source________________________________________________________ 18
Securing the Ventilator ___________________________________________________________________ 19
Belt Clip ______________________________________________________________________________ 19
Pole Mount ___________________________________________________________________________ 20
Powering On Sequence __________________________________________________________________ 21
Checking the Battery Charge _____________________________________________________________ 22
Battery Charge Icons and Approximate Time Remaining _________________________________________ 22
Charging the Ventilator ___________________________________________________________________23
Powering O Sequence For the Ventilator_____________________________________________________24
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE INTERFACE _________________________________________ 25
The Breathe Pillows Interface® ____________________________________________________________ 25
Connecting the Breathe Interface to the Ventilator______________________________________________ 25
Using the Breathe Pillows Interface® ________________________________________________________ 26
Wearing the Breathe Pillows Interface ________________________________________________________27
Checking the Breathe Pillows Interface® Positioning _____________________________________________27
Connecting the Universal Circuit Connector®___________________________________________________28
Connecting the Universal Circuit Connector to Third-Party Patient Masks or Tubes_______________________28

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CHAPTER 4: VENTILATION SETTINGS ______________________________________________ 30
Introduction to Ventilation Settings __________________________________________________________30
Home Screen __________________________________________________________________________30
Moving Between the Home Screen and Menu Screen____________________________________________ 31
Menu Screen __________________________________________________________________________ 31
Defining Clinical Settings__________________________________________________________________32
Disabling Access to the Clinician’s Settings Menu _______________________________________________32
Viewing and Editing Prescription Settings _____________________________________________________33
Factory Default Prescription Settings _________________________________________________________34
Breath Types __________________________________________________________________________35
Ventilation Modes and Settings _____________________________________________________________35
Setting Ventilation Parameters in Control Ventilation Mode ________________________________________36
Setting Ventilation Parameters in Assist/Control Ventilation Mode ___________________________________38
Setting Ventilation Parameters in Assist Ventilation Mode _________________________________________40
Setting Alarm Limits for Breath Rate and PIP ___________________________________________________43
Setting Breath Timeout (Apnea Backup Ventilation Mode) _________________________________________44
Selecting the Source Gas _________________________________________________________________45
Choosing a Prescription Setting Button _______________________________________________________46
“This Prescription Setting is Not Active” Message _______________________________________________47
“Connect Oxygen Source” or “Disconnect Oxygen Source” Message ________________________________47
Adjusting the Trigger Sensitivity_____________________________________________________________48
Accessing the Trigger Sensitivity Screen ______________________________________________________48
Changing Trigger Sensitivity _______________________________________________________________49
Accessing the Utilities Menu ______________________________________________________________ 50
Setting Time and Date ___________________________________________________________________ 51
Setting Vibration _______________________________________________________________________ 52
Setting Loudness _______________________________________________________________________53
Adjusting Screen Brightness _______________________________________________________________54
Touch Screen Energy-Save Mode ___________________________________________________________54
Viewing Software Version Information _______________________________________________________ 55
Summary of Factory Default Settings ________________________________________________________ 56
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CHAPTER 5: ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING______________________________________ 57
Introduction to Alarms and Troubleshooting____________________________________________________57
Alarm Sounds and Message Display _________________________________________________________58
Active Alarms Window ___________________________________________________________________58
Silencing and Clearing Alarms_____________________________________________________________ 59
Alarms ______________________________________________________________________________ 60
High-Priority Alarms ____________________________________________________________________ 60
Medium-Priority Alarms __________________________________________________________________ 60
Low-Priority Alarms _____________________________________________________________________ 60
Troubleshooting _______________________________________________________________________ 62
CHAPTER 6: MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________________ 67
Cleaning Before First Use _________________________________________________________________67
Daily Checks___________________________________________________________________________67
Environmental Specifications_______________________________________________________________67
Alarm Checks __________________________________________________________________________68
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Ventilator ______________________________________________________68
Cleaning for Single Patient Use ____________________________________________________________ 69
Cleaning for Multi-Patient Use ______________________________________________________________70
Cleaning the Breathe Pillows Interface®_______________________________________________________ 71
Purging the Breathe Pillows Interface®________________________________________________________72
Purging Using a Wall Pressure Source________________________________________________________72
Purging Using a Cylinder__________________________________________________________________73
Preventive Maintenance __________________________________________________________________ 74
Battery Replacement_____________________________________________________________________ 74
Testing Ventilator Alarms__________________________________________________________________75
Recommendations for Frequency of Testing ___________________________________________________75
Verifying Power-On Self-Test Alarms _________________________________________________________75
Verifying Backup Alarm Buzzer _____________________________________________________________75
Checking Alarm Conditions________________________________________________________________76
CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIES_______________________________________________________ 87
Oxygen Monitor ________________________________________________________________________87
Exhalation Volume Monitor ________________________________________________________________87
Accessories and Replacement Parts _________________________________________________________88
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CHAPTER 8: ALTITUDE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT TABLE _________________________________ 89
CHAPTER 9: PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ___________________________________________ 90
General Overview______________________________________________________________________ 90
Operation Summary ____________________________________________________________________ 90
Pneumatic Diagram of the Life2000® Ventilator ________________________________________________ 90
CHAPTER 10: PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________________91
CHAPTER 11: COMPLIANCE AND IEC CLASSIFICATION _________________________________ 96
CHAPTER 12: ICONS ___________________________________________________________ 100
LIMITED WARRANTY ____________________________________________________________104
CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1: LIFE2000® VENTILATOR INTRODUCTION
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Life2000® Ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of
individuals who require mechanical ventilation.
The ventilator is intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician. Specifically,
the ventilator is applicable for adult patients who require the following types of ventilatory support:
• Positive Pressure Ventilation, delivered invasively (via ET tube) or non-invasively (via mask).
• Assist/Control mode of ventilation.
The ventilator is suitable for use in institutional settings.
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WARNING:
Use the Life2000® Ventilator only for patients who meet the Indications for Use. If the ventilator is used for
patients that do not meet the Indications for Use, patients may not receive appropriate respiratory therapy.
SYMBOLS AND CONVENTIONS
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this manual:
THIS MEANS THIS
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WARNING: Indicates hazards that, if not avoided, may cause severe injury or death.
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CAUTION: Indicates hazards that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or damage to
or impaired performance of equipment.
TIP: and
TIPS: Indicates tips that may be helpful when using the ventilator.
NOTE: and
NOTES: Indicates additional information about a behavior or feature.
BOLD TEXT Buttons, icons, menu items, and screen names displayed on the touch screen are indicated
with bold text.
For example, the Menu screen has several buttons, including Home Screen, Settings, and
Information.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the following safety warnings and cautions in their entirety before using the Life2000® Ventilator.
Warnings and cautions can also be found throughout this Instructions for Use .
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WARNING:
• The Life2000® Ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel
under the direction of a physician.
• Use the Life2000® Ventilator only for patients who meet the Indications for Use. If the ventilator is used for
patients that do not meet the Indications for Use, patients may not receive appropriate respiratory therapy.
• If the Life2000® Ventilator is not functioning properly, respiratory therapy may be compromised and may
result in patient harm or death. Always have an alternate means of ventilation or oxygen therapy available.
• The operator of the ventilator is responsible for reading and understanding this manual before use.
• Failure to read this Instructions for Use may result in product misuse, which may cause equipment damage
or patient mistreatment.
• The prescription and other device settings should only be changed on the order of the supervising
physician.
• When the ventilator is in use, keep it in a well-ventilated area to prevent it from overheating. The ventilator
may overheat and be permanently damaged if it is used in an area that is not well ventilated.
• Do not allow smoking near oxygen sources or near the ventilator and do not place oxygen sources or the
ventilator near any source of direct heat or open flame because flammable materials burn more readily in the
presence of oxygen.
• Do not submerge the ventilator in liquids or pour liquids on it. Liquids may cause components in the
ventilator to malfunction.
• Do not use the Life2000® Ventilator in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environments. MRI equipment may
cause electronic components in the ventilator to malfunction.
• Do not use the ventilator in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
• Do not use the ventilator with oxygen in the presence of flammable anesthetics such as fluroxene,
cyclopropane, divinyl ether, ethyl chloride, ethyl ether, and ethylene, as they may form flammable or
explosive mixtures with oxygen.
• Do not use the ventilator with helium or helium mixtures.
• Do not use the ventilator with nitric oxide.
• Do not use the ventilator in a hyperbaric chamber.
• Do not eat, drink, or chew gum while using the ventilator. Food or liquids that make contact with the
ventilator may cause components in the ventilator to malfunction. Eating, drinking, or chewing gum while
using the ventilator may also increase the risk of choking.
• Do not insert foreign objects into any part of the ventilator.
• The backside of the ventilator enclosure may reach 49°C in a 40°C environment.
• Unauthorized modifications can result in equipment damage, or patient injury or death.
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WARNING:

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• For any accessories, read the label and accompanying document(s) before use.
• Use only approved accessories and replacement parts with the ventilator. If unauthorized accessories or
replacement parts are used with the ventilator, the ventilator may be damaged and performance may be
degraded.
• Do not connect the ventilator components or accessories to any other equipment that is not described in
this Instructions for Use .
• Adding attachments or other components and/or sub-assemblies to the ventilator breathing system can
cause an increase in expiratory resistance at the patient connection
• Adding humidification or nebulization can increase the resistance of the breathing circuit. The operator of
the ventilator needs to monitor the breathing system for increased resistance and blockage.
• Ventilator accuracy can be aected by the gas added by use of a nebulizer.
• Adding attachments or other components or sub-assemblies to the ventilator can change the pressure
gradient across the ventilator system and can aect ventilator performance.
• To ensure accuracy of oxygen administration and to monitor for the presence of contamination (incorrect gas
connected), use an external oxygen monitor to verify the oxygen concentration in the delivered gas.
• To monitor minute volume, use an external exhaled volume monitor.
• Before beginning ventilation therapy, verify that there is an adequate supply of source gas for the intended
duration of the therapy. Otherwise, the patient may not receive appropriate therapy.
• Use only an approved oxygen or air hose with the ventilator. If an unauthorized oxygen or air hose is used
with the ventilator, the ventilator may be damaged.
• Use the ventilator only with approved medical compressed gas (oxygen or dry air). Use with non-approved
sources of gas may cause the ventilator to malfunction and the patient may not receive appropriate
respiratory therapy.
• If the ventilator is not used with a regulator capable of 41 PSI to 87 PSI (nominal 50 PSI) with greater than 40
LPM capability, patients may not receive appropriate respiratory therapy.
• To prevent risk of cross-contamination, clean and disinfect the ventilator before using it on a new patient,
and use a new Breathe Pillows Interface®.
• The Breathe Pillows Interface®is designed for single-patient use. To prevent risk of cross-contamination, use
a new Breathe Pillows Interface®.
• Do not subject Breathe Pillows Interface®to heat sterilization, hot water pasteurization, autoclaving, radiation
sterilization, ethylene oxide gas sterilization, or attempt to clean them in a dishwasher or microwave oven.
Doing any of these may damage the interface and impair gas delivery.
• Properly secure the Breathe Pillows Interface®to the face and route tubing around the ears to avoid
strangulation.
• Do not cover the ventilator, touch screen, speaker, or backup alarm buzzer with tape or any other object.
Covering the ventilator or any of its parts might cause diculty in hearing alarms and might aect ventilator
performance.
• Reducing the alarm loudness level to lower than the ambient sound level will impede alarm condition
recognition.
• If upgrading software from version 05.11.00 to 05.12.00 re-evaluate the ventilator settings if PEEP is applied
• If upgrading a patient ventilator from ventilator REF MS-01-0100 to ventilator REF MS-01-0118 re-evaluate
vetntilator settings if PEEP is applied.

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CAUTION:
• No user serviceable components are inside the device.
• Do not place the battery charger on wet surfaces or use in wet environments. Wet environments may
damage the battery charger and may cause electric shock.
• Use only the approved battery charger and cord set with the ventilator. If an unauthorized battery charger or
cord set is used with the ventilator the ventilator may be damaged.
• Make sure the clip is securely fastened to the belt and the ventilator. If the clip is not securely fastened to the
belt or the ventilator, the ventilator may fall and be damaged.
• Secure the ventilator to prevent it from falling or becoming damaged.
• A 30-day replacement schedule for the Breathe Pillows Interface® is recommended.
• Do not use a Breathe Pillows Interface® that is cracked, odorous, broken, or kinked. If a damaged interface is
used, the patient may not receive adequate respiratory therapy.
• 70% isopropyl alcohol may damage the touch screen. When cleaning external surfaces of the ventilator with
70% isopropyl alcohol, avoid contact with the touch screen.
• Keep in a clean environment to protect the equipment from ingress of dust, lint, and pests.
• Do not leave exposed to the sun or other sources of radiant heat, it may overheat.
• Do not allow children or pets to access the ventilator; it may become damaged.

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FEATURES
The Life2000® Ventilator is a critical care, volume control mechanical ventilator designed for a broad range of
applications in care settings. The ventilator is compatible with any 50-PSI (nominal) medical-grade oxygen or air
source, and:
• Oers three dierent volume control modes of operation:
• Control Ventilation
• Assist/Control Ventilation
• Assist Ventilation.
• Enables clinicians to define three Prescription Settings based on patient needs.
• Allows for an adjustable PEEP setting for each Prescription Setting.
• Allows for an adjustable trigger sensitivity for each Prescription Setting.
• Includes the ability to set various critical alarms for each Prescription Setting.
• Has up to four hours of battery-powered operation.
• Displays patient breath rate, Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP), average flow, and current volume level.
LIFE2000® VENTILATOR VERSIONS
There are two released ventilator versions of the Life2000 Ventilator. You will be able to identify the version of the
ventilator based on the REF number.
The functionality of the ventilator’s Communication Port, Battery Charge Icon, and System Alarms dier for each
version of the venitlator. Please make sure to identify the REF number of the ventilator to ensure propper use of
your system.
IDENTIFYING THE REF NUMBER
The REF number is located on the label on the back of the ventilator, see examples below.

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PACKAGING CONTENTS
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WARNING: For any accessories, read the label and accompanying document(s) before use.
TIP:
The ventilator is shipped in specially designed, protective boxes. Do not throw away the boxes; keep them for
future transportation needs.
1 Life2000® Ventilator (ventilator)
The ventilator can be used with medical grade 50-PSI
(nominal) pressure sources.
2 Battery charger and AC power cord
The battery charger and AC power cord connect the
ventilator to an AC power source.
3 Oxygen hose (6 ft.)
This high-pressure hose can be used to connect the
ventilator to an oxygen cylinder.
4 Belt clip
The belt clip is used to secure the ventilator.
NOTE: Packaging contents may vary depending on
the part number ordered.
ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES
Breathe Pillows Interface®
The Life2000® Ventilator requires the use the Breathe
Pillows Interface®.
The non-invasive Breathe Pillows Interface® connects
directly to the ventilator and is available in four sizes:
extra small, small, medium, and large.
Oxygen or air regulator
A regulator is required and must be obtained
separately to connect the ventilator to an oxygen or air
cylinder. For regulator requirements see "Connecting
to a Source Gas Cylinder" on page 14.
NOTE: A regulator is not required when using a wall
pressure source.

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COMPONENTS
TOP
1Battery charger connection
2Silence Alarm button
3Communication Port
FRONT
4Touch screen
5Prescription Settings buttons
High Activity button
Medium Activity button
Low Activity button
6Power button
7Power indicator light
8Alarm speaker
9Backup alarm speaker
10 Breath indicator light
SIDES
13 Belt clip sockets
BOTTOM
11 Interface connection
12 Gas inlet connection
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3
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4 5 6 7 8 109
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CHAPTER 2: VENTILATOR SETUP
VENTILATOR SETUP
This chapter provides information about powering on and securing the ventilator, and instructions for connecting
the Life2000® Ventilator to a pressure source by using an oxygen hose or optional air hose.
A regulator is required to connect the ventilator to an oxygen or air cylinder.
An adapter may be required to connect to a wall source.
NOTES:
• If not connected to AC power, make sure the ventilator battery has sucient charge for your length of use.
• Instructions provided here are not intended to supersede your facility's procedures; always follow your
facility's procedures.
• The responsible organization is responsible for ensuring compatibility of the ventilator and the parts used to
connect to the patient before use.
TESTING THE VENTILATOR
In a multi-patient setting, the ventilator must be tested before it is assigned to a new patient. For instructions on
testing the ventilator, see "Testing Ventilator Alarms" on page 75.

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CONNECTING TO A PRESSURE SOURCE
Connect the ventilator to a 50-PSI (nominal) medical grade oxygen or air pressure source, such as a wall source or
cylinder, by using the Life2000 oxygen or air hose.
Choose the appropriate hose for the source gas cylinder you will use. A 6 ft. oxygen hose is included with the
ventilator and is compatible with medical oxygen pressure sources. Connection to an air pressure source requires
an optional air hose. For information about ordering accessories and replacement parts, see "Accessories and
Replacement Parts" on page 88.
A regulator is required to connect the ventilator to an oxygen or air cylinder.
An adapter may be required to connect to a wall source.
!WARNING:
• Use the ventilator only with approved medical compressed gas (oxygen or dry air). Use with non-approved
sources of gas may cause the ventilator to malfunction and the patient may not receive appropriate
respiratory therapy.
• Use only an approved Life2000 oxygen or air hose with the ventilator. If an unauthorized oxygen or air hose
is used with the ventilator, the ventilator may be damaged.
• Do not use the Life2000® Ventilator with oxygen in the presence of flammable anesthetics such as
fluroxene, cyclopropane, divinyl ether, ethyl chloride, ethyl ether, and ethylene, as they may form flammable
or explosive mixtures with oxygen.
• Do not allow smoking near oxygen sources or near the ventilator and do not place oxygen sources or the
ventilator near any source of direct heat or open flame because flammable materials burn more readily in the
presence of oxygen.
• Do not use the ventilator in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
TIP:
The oxygen or air hose should remain connected to the ventilator at all times, except when required to be
disconnected for maintenance, testing, or replacement. If it is disconnected while the ventilator is on and
delivering therapy, a Low Gas Pressure alarm will occur. For more information see "Low Gas Pressure" on page
62.

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CONNECTING TO A SOURCE GAS CYLINDER
A regulator is required to connect the ventilator to an oxygen or air cylinder. Ensure that the gas regulator meets
the requirements below and is appropriate for the cylinder being used.
REGULATOR REQUIREMENTS
Pressure output 41-87 PSI (50 PSI nominal)
Pressure flow ≥ 40 LPM at ≥ 41 PSI
Pressure fitting DISS 1240 for use with an oxygen hose and cylinder
DISS 1160-A for use with an air hose and cylinder
Flow fitting* ¼" Barb connector
Minimum required selectable flow* 0, 4 (L/min)
* Required for purging only. For more information, see "Purging the Breathe Pillows Interface®" on page 72.
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WARNING:
• If the ventilator is not used with a regulator capable of 41 PSI to 87 PSI (nominal 50 PSI) with greater than 40
LPM capability, patients may not receive appropriate respiratory therapy.
• Before beginning ventilation therapy, verify that there is an adequate supply of source gas for the intended
duration of the therapy. Otherwise, the patient may not receive appropriate therapy.
TIPS:
• If using a cylinder, make sure your gas supply is sucient for your length of use. For more information about
estimating gas usage, see "Cylinder Duration Information" on page 16.
• The Life2000® Ventilator can work using most common medical grade gas cylinders when using the
appropriately-rated regulator. Ensure the appropriate regulator for the cylinder is being used before
connecting to the ventilator. Information about the gas cylinder and its specific regulator requirements may be
found by contacting the gas cylinder supplier.

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1Choose the appropriate hose for the source gas cylinder.
2Visually inspect the oxygen or air hose for damage before using it.
3 Ensure the ventilator is powered o.
4Connect the oxygen or air hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick connect end of the hose onto the
gas inlet connection on the ventilator; when connected, the quick connect end will click into place.
NOTE: To disconnect the gas hose from the ventilator, pull back on the quick connect end of the hose.
Refer to the regulator and source gas supply manufacturers’ instructions for more information about how to connect
the cylinder and regulator; the instructions below are provided as an example.
NOTE: If using a cylinder with a built-in regulator, skip to step 8.
5Ensure that the regulator is preset to 50 PSI [or adjust the regulator pressure to 41 PSI to 87 PSI (50 PSI nominal)].
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6Slide the regulator over the neck of the cylinder, and line up the pins on the regulator with the holes in the
cylinder neck.
7Tighten the tee screw on the regulator by turning the handle clockwise.
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8Connect the oxygen or air hose to the DISS connector end of the regulator by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: If present, the barbed outlet flow regulator should be set to 0 or OFF during use to conserve your gas
supply.
9Turn on the gas supply according to the regulator and gas cylinder manufacturers’ instructions.
NOTE: When not in use, turn o the gas supply according to the regulator and gas supply manufacturers’
instructions.

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CYLINDER DURATION INFORMATION
The duration of compressed medical oxygen and air cylinders depends on the volume of the cylinder and
the breathing pattern of each patient, which can change throughout the day. Observe daily air and/or oxygen
consumption a few times before estimating typical use. The following tables can be used to obtain approximate
values only.
NOTE: These tables assume a PEEP value of 0 cmH2O.
CYLINDER SIZE B: 164 LITERS M6
BREATHS PER MINUTE BPM
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Volume (ml) Duration in hours
50 4.6 3.9 3.4 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0
100 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0
150 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7
200 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5
250 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4
500 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
750 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
CYLINDER SIZE D: 425 LITERS M15
BREATHS PER MINUTE BPM
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Volume (ml) Duration in hours
50 11.8 10.1 8.9 7.9 7.1 6.4 5.9 5.4 5.1
100 5.9 5.1 4.4 3.9 3.5 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.5
150 3.9 3.4 3.0 2.6 2.4 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.7
200 3.0 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3
250 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0
500 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5
750 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3
CYLINDER SIZE E: 660 LITERS M24
BREATHS PER MINUTE BPM
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Volume (ml) Duration in hours
50 18.3 15.7 13.8 12.2 11.0 10.0 9.2 8.5 7.9
100 9.2 7.9 6.9 6.1 5.5 5.0 4.6 4.2 3.9
150 6.1 5.2 4.6 4.1 3.7 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.6
200 4.6 3.9 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.0
250 3.7 3.1 2.8 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6
500 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8
750 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5

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For other cylinder sizes or partially-filled cylinders, the following chart and equation can be used to estimate
cylinder duration.
GAS USAGE LPM CHART
BREATHS PER MINUTE BPM
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Volume (ml) Gas Usage (LPM)
50 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
100 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8
150 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.6 3.9 4.2
200 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6
250 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
500 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0
750 9.0 10.5 12.0 13.5 15.0 16.5 18.0 19.5 21.0
NOTE: This table uses a PEEP value of 0 cmH2O.
cylinder duration (minutes) =
Where:
PT= cylinder pressure (per the regulator gauge, typically 2200 PSI for full cylinder),
VT= empty cylinder volume or water volume (4.5L for an E cylinder), and
Gas usage (LPM) = determined by values displayed on the ventilator Home Screen, or by the Gas Usage Chart
above.
PTVT
14.7
gas usage (LPM)
( )
REPLACING THE SOURCE GAS CYLINDER
When the source gas cylinder needs to be replaced:
1Place the patient on an alternate means of ventilation, if necessary.
2Power o the ventilator.
NOTE: Alarms might be encountered and/or the Prescription Setting might be inadvertently changed if the
ventilator is not powered o before replacing the cylinder.
3Turn o gas supply according to the regulator and gas supply manufacturers’ instructions.
4Remove the regulator and attached gas hose from the old cylinder by turning the handle counterclockwise.
5Slide the regulator over the neck of the new cylinder, and line up the pins on the regulator with the holes in
the cylinder neck. Tighten the tee screw on the regulator by turning the handle clockwise. (The gas supply
hose should still be connected to the regulator.)
6Turn on gas supply according to the regulator and gas supply manufacturers’ instructions.
7Power on the ventilator.
NOTE: Ventilation will not begin until a Prescription Setting button is selected. For more information see
"Choosing a Prescription Setting Button" on page 46.

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CONNECTING TO A WALL PRESSURE SOURCE
To connect to your facility's medical gas wall sources, the Life2000 Ventilator oxygen hose requires a DISS 1240
fitting. An adapter may be required; examples of common adapters are provided below.
ADAPTERS FOR AIR WALL CONNECTIONS
OHMEDA CHEMETRON
PURITANBENNETT
SCHRADER
ADAPTERS FOR OXYGEN WALL CONNECTIONS
OHMEDA CHEMETRON
PURITANBENNETT
SCHRADER
1Choose the appropriate hose for the source gas.
2Visually inspect the oxygen or air hose for damage before using it.
3 Ensure the ventilator is powered o.
4Connect the oxygen or air hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick connect end of the hose onto the
gas inlet connection on the ventilator; when connected, the quick connect end will click into place.
NOTE: To disconnect the gas hose from the ventilator, pull back on the quick connect end of the hose.
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5Connect the oxygen or air hose to the DISS connector end of the wall pressure source or adapter by turning it
clockwise.