Spirometrics FLOWMATE V PLUS Bedienungsanleitung
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FLOWMATE V PLUS USER’S MANUAL
Copyright 2000, 2004
P O Box 680, 22 Shaker Road
Gray, ME 04039 USA
http://www.spirometrics.com
REV 03
February 2004
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FLOWMATE V PLUS USER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 1
Introduction 1
Warranty Card 3
CHAPTER 2 5
Intended Use 5
Warnings and Precautions 5
Setting Up 6
Loading Paper 6
Factory Settings 8
Customization Routine 10
Setting Time/Date 11
CHAPTER 3 12
Calibrating the Spirometer 12
CHAPTER 4 14
Operating the Flowmate V Plus 14
Summary of Operations 16
CHAPTER 5 17
Testing 17
Patient Preparation 17
Entering Patient Data 18
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Testing 20
Summary of FVC Test Results 22
Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) Testing 23
Vital Capacity (VC) Testing 25
Methacholine Challenge 27
Post-Bronchodilator Testing 30
Retrieving Test Results 31
Erasing a Test 32
Erase Procedure 32
Saving Patients to Diskette 33
Summary Reports 33
CHAPTER 6 35
Maintenance 35
Diagram Handle Assembly 36
Cleaning and Sanitizing 37
Troubleshooting 38
Calibration 40
Patient Storage 41
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CHAPTER 7 42
Specifications 42
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS...on your purchase of a Spirometrics FLOWMATE V PLUS
spirometer. Built by the Spirometrics Medical Equipment Company of Maine, the
FLOWMATE V PLUS represents the newest technology in the medical equipment field.
Its ease of operation and durability will provide years of service.
Spirometrics is committed to designing products that meet the highest standards of
quality instrumentation for pulmonary function testing. We have designed the
FLOWMATE V PLUS to take advantage of new developments in computers and
software for years to come.
Please read this manual carefully before setting up and operating your new FLOWMATE
V PLUS.
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BEFORE SETTING UP, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED WARRANTY
CARD ON PAGE THREE (3) TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
ARE COVERED.
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For the device warranty to be in effect, the attached warranty card must be returned to
Spirometrics Medical Equipment Co. for warranty registration. Please take this time to
fill out the enclosed postage paid warranty card. You may also register your warranty by
calling 800-767-0004 or faxing the information to 207-657-4123.
All Spirometrics spirometers are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and
material for a period of TWELVE MONTHS from the date of purchase as validated by
the return of the warranty card. If the warranty card is not returned or otherwise
registered by phone, the TWELVE MONTH warranty begins from the date of
manufacture.
During the warranty period, any and all original parts and or workmanship proven to be
defective will be replaced or repaired at an authorized service center provided the
equipment has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions
contained in the Operator’s Manual. This warranty applies to the original user only, is
not transferable, and does not extend to any product or component which has been
repaired or altered by anyone other than personnel authorized by Spirometrics. This
warranty is in lieu of and excludes any warranty as to merchantability and all other
warranties expressed or implied and does not cover consequential damages due to
improper use or application of the product.
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CHAPTER 2
INTENDED USE
The FLOWMATE V PLUS spirometer is intended for use with adult and pediatric
patients for the diagnosis and monitoring of pulmonary disorders. The company
disclaims responsibility for all other uses, and the user agrees to assume liability for
damages resulting from non-intended use or operator error by the user or user’s
employees.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
The following warnings and precautions must be heeded at all times:
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Use a genuine Spirometrics filter/mouthpiece (Spiro-Filter) to ensure proper
accuracy, reduce the risk of patient cross-contamination and to protect the
internal sensor element. Replace the Spiro-Filter after each patient.
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When the unit is not used for extended periods of time, set the printer lever in
the down position. If the printer is left for a long time with the printer head
engaged, the printer head may become deformed and print quality cannot be
guaranteed. See the LOADING PAPER section later in this chapter.
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Clean the EASY CLEAN cartridge regularly to insure the long-term stability
and accuracy of the instrument. Please refer to Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
AND TROUBLESHOOTING for proper cleaning procedures. Do not attempt
to clean the unit with abrasives or solvents. Do not autoclave any portion of the
unit.
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Never immerse any component of the system in water or other liquids with the
exception of the EASY CLEAN cartridge.
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The FLOWMATE V PLUS has built-in calibration capability. The 1994 ATS
standard on spirometry recommends daily calibration of this instrument or
more frequently as appropriate.
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Accurate and effective use of the FLOWMATE V PLUS depends on correct
application of well established spirometry practices.
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Do not operate the unit in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
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Insure that the EASY CLEAN cartridge is properly installed as described in
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.
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Do not drop the sensor handle. The FLOWMATE V PLUS handle is a sensitive
measurement device. Improper handling could affect the accuracy of its
reported results.
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SETTING UP
1. Remove FLOWMATE V PLUS from box and unwrap packing materials.
Check the list to make sure all items listed are in the box.
1 - FLOWMATE V PLUS
1 - Thermal paper roll
1 - Power cord
1 - Power supply
1 - Operator’s manual
2. Place FLOWMATE V PLUS on flat surface.
3. Take the five (5) pin DIN connector end of power supply cord and plug into
the power input of FLOWMATE V PLUS.
•Take the IEC320 connector end of power cord and plug into the power
supply.
•Plug AC cord into an outlet.
4. Insert disposable filter onto EASY CLEAN Cartridge.
LOADING PAPER
The FLOWMATE V PLUS is equipped with an internal thermal printer, and an external
parallel printer connection. Before using, the thermal paper will have to be loaded.
1. Cut the printer paper with a diagonal cut as shown at the end of this section.
Position the printer lever in the down position. This releases the printer platen
to ease the threading of paper into the printer.
2. Place paper roll into holder by pulling either of the spring-loaded clips.
3. Insert paper into the printer slot going in from the top. When the paper meets
with resistance against the paper roller, press the PAPER key on the keypad.
Pressing once and releasing will advance the paper one line at a time.
Pressing the PAPER key down and holding it for 4 seconds will initiate the
printer continuous feed mode until the PAPER key is released.
Note: The printer has an internal paper sensor located on the right hand
side. If when inserting the paper to thread the printer, paper does not cover
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the sensor, the printer will not advance when pressing the paper key. It will
beep to indicate that the paper is not detected. Please remove and try again.
4. Once the paper has begun to feed through the printer, create enough lead to
check the paper alignment through the printer by lining up the edges of the
paper through the printer with that to be fed into it from the back. Shift as
necessary to align.
5. Set paper release toggle to up position to engage printer platen onto the paper.
CAUTION: When the unit is not used for extended periods of time, set the
printer lever in the down position. If the printer is left for a long time with
the printer head engaged, the printer head may become deformed and print
quality cannot be guaranteed.
6. Press paper advance.
We suggest cutting the thermal paper roll on a diagonal and leave about an inch on the
right hand side to ease the paper detection and threading of paper into the printer:
Now your FLOWMATE V PLUS is ready to operate.
BEFORE SETTING UP, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED WARRANTY
CARD ON PAGE THREE (3) TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
ARE COVERED.
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