Chapter 10
10-6 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Care and Maintenance
Figure 10-3: Removing and Replacing Expiratory Bacteria Filter
1. Disconnect circuit tubing from filter inlet (not shown).
2. Unscrew knob (1) to unlatch retaining bracket (2).
3. Open retaining bracket (2).
4. Use tabs (3) to gently remove heater housing (5) and filter (4) from
the ventilator.
5. Do not touch heater housing. If ventilator has not been turned off and
heater housing has not been allowed to cool, it may be hot to the
touch.
6. Carefully remove filter (4) from heater housing (5).
7. Tap filter input port (6) if filter (4) cannot be easily removed from
housing (5).
8. Insert new filter into housing (5).
9. Reinstall housing (5) and new filter and close retaining bracket (2).
10. Connect circuit.