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General information 1 1
This chapter provides introductory information on the Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator
System. Included are a description of the ventilator, including specifications, required tools
and test equipment, schedule of maintenance, and controls and indicators.

1.1 How to use this manual

This manual describes how to service the 840 Ventilator System. Puritan Bennett
recommends that you become familiar with this manual and accompanying labels before
attempting to operate or maintain the ventilator.
The 840 Ventilator System Service Manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the
840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual. Both manuals are needed for
field repair of the ventilator.
In several cases, however, similar information is contained in both manuals:
• Refer to the “Maintenance and service” chapter of the 840 Ventilator System Operator’s and
Technical Reference Manual for operator maintenance of filters and the patient system.
Refer to Chapter 8 of this manual for complete ventilator maintenance information.
• Refer to the “Part numbers” appendix of the 840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical
Reference Manual for patient system part numbers. Refer to Chapter 9 of this manual for
complete part ordering information.

1.2 General product description

The Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator System is a critical care ventilator intended for acute and
subacute care of infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
Electronically controlled and pneumatically powered, the 840 Ventilator System contains a
breath delivery unit (BDU), graphical user interface (GUI), and backup power source (BPS). An
optional compressor unit and cart are also available.
The BDU is the core of the ventilator. It contains the pneumatics that deliver gas and
electronic and electrical systems that control pneumatics, monitor alarms, and distribute
power. The ventilator includes two independent central processing units (CPUs): one for the
BDU that controls ventilation, and one for the GUI that monitors ventilator and patient data.
The GUI CPU verifies that the BD CPU is functioning properly and prevents a single fault
from causing a simultaneous failure of controlling and monitoring operations.
The GUI provides a communications path between the ventilator and the operator. By using
the touch screen, keys, and knob on the GUI the practitioner gives initial instructions and
data to the ventilator. The GUI CPU processes this information and stores it in the ventilator’s
memory. The BD CPU uses this stored information to control and monitor the flow of gas to
and from the patient.
The 840 Ventilator System supplies mandatory or spontaneous breaths with a preset oxygen
concentration. A mandatory breath can be pressure- or volume-controlled. A spontaneous
breath allows the patient peak inspiratory flows up to 200 L/min with or without pressure
support.

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The BPS (Backup Power Supply) provides DC power to the BDU in the event that AC power is
lost. A new, fully charged BPS allows the ventilator to function (without compressor or
humidifier) for at least 30 minutes; thus, the BPS can power the ventilator for transport
purposes within the respiratory care facility. The BPS should always be connected to the
ventilator during operation.
The optional compressor unit provides compressed air to the BDU, and can be used in place
of wall or bottled air for normal operation. The compressor unit is powered by and
communicates with the BDU.

NOTE:
An external air source is required when performing service mode calibrations and
performance verification testing.

1.3 Configuration information

The 840 Ventilator System is available in a variety of versions, intended to meet differing
needs and regulations throughout the world. The major differences in configuration among
ventilators are listed below:
Electrical requirements: Available in 100 V, 50/60 Hz; 120 V, 60 Hz; 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz;
220 – 240 V, 60 Hz.
Languages: Keyboard, labels, software, and operator’s manual available in a variety of
languages.
Compressor: With or without compressor unit.
Mounting: Cart- or shelf-mount available.
Power cord: A variety of plug ends are available. Refer to the parts list in Chapter 9 of this
manual or the 840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual for specific part
numbers.
Oxygen and air fittings: Ventilator available with diameter index safety standard (DISS)
male, DISS female, noninterchangeable screw thread (NIST) male, Air Liquide, and sleeve
index system (SIS) male fittings.
Oxygen and air hoses: Versions available to connect to DISS male, Air Liquide, SIS male,
British Oxygen Company (BOC) female, NIST male, and Dräger female supply fittings. DISS
female x DISS female versions available in different colors to satisfy different countries’
requirements.
Accessories: Ventilators may be equipped with accessories listed in Section 1.4.

1.4 Accessories
The following accessories are either required or can be used with the ventilator.
Patient circuit: A variety of reusable Puritan Bennett patient circuits, adult and pediatric,
with and without water traps, and with and without heated wire, is available. Consult the
“Part numbers” appendix of the 840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual
for patient circuit ordering information.
Humidification device: The 840 Ventilator System supports the use of an optional
humidification device, including a heated humidifier, heat and moisture exchanger (HME),
or heated wire. A mounting bracket is available for the Fisher & Paykel Humidifier. An AC
socket for the humidifier is available on 100 and 120 V ventilators.
Remote nurse call unit: An analog output connector permits connection to a remote nurse
call unit. (Puritan Bennett does not supply nurse’s call units or cables.) Refer to
Communication Capabilities in Table 1-1 for remote alarm port (nurse call) specifications.

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1.5 Specifications

Table 1-1: Ventilator specifications

Physical characteristics

Weight Breath delivery unit (BDU): 18.2 kg (40.1 lb)

Graphic user interface (GUI): 5.7 kg (12.6 lb)
Backup power source (BPS): 6.6 kg (14.6 lb)
Cart: 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)
804 Compressor unit: 31.6 kg (69.7 lb) (no longer available)
806 Compressor unit (100 V, 120 V): 23.6 kg (52 lb)
806 Compressor unit (220 V): 24.5 kg (54 lb)

Dimensions BDU: 330 mm high x 457 mm wide x 254 mm deep (13 in. high x 18 in. wide x 10 in. deep)
GUI: 460 mm high x 394 mm wide x 170 mm deep (18.1 in. high x 15.5 in. wide x 6.7 in. deep)
BPS: 83 mm high x 244 mm wide x 254 mm deep (3.25 in. high x 9.6 in. wide x 10 in. deep)
Cart: 998 mm high x 582 mm wide x 602 mm deep (39.3 in. high x 22.9 in. wide x 23.7 in. deep)
804 Compressor: 417 mm high x 458 mm wide x 362 mm deep (16.4 in. high x 18 in. wide x 14.25
in. deep) (no longer available)
806 Compressor: 425 mm high x 458 mm wide x 362 mm deep (17 in. high x 18 in. wide x 14.25
in. deep)

Connectors Inspiratory limb connector: ISO 22-mm conical male

Expiratory limb connector (on expiratory filter): ISO 22-mm conical male
Air and oxygen inlets: DISS male, DISS female, NIST, Air Liquide, or SIS fitting (depending on country
and configuration)

Environmental requirements

Temperature Operating: 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) at 10 to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing

Storage: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) at 10 to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing

Atmospheric Operating: 700 to 1060 hPa (10.2 to 15.4 psi)

pressure Storage: 500 to 1060 hPa (7.3 to 15.4 psi)

Altitude Operating: -443 to 3280 m (-1350 to 10,000 ft)

Storage: Up to 6560 m (20,000 ft)

Pneumatic specifications

Oxygen and air inlet Pressure: 241 to 690 kPa (35 to 100 psi)
supplies
Warning
Due to excessive restriction of the Air Liquide, SIS, and Dräger hose assemblies, reduced
ventilator performance levels may result when oxygen or air supply pressures < 50 psi
(345 kPa) are employed.

Flow: Maximum of 200 L/min

Oxygen sensor life The oxygen sensor should be replaced two years after date of manufacture, or as often as necessary.
Actual sensor life depends on operating environment; operation at higher temperature or O2% levels
will shorten sensor life.

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Table 1-1: Ventilator specifications (continued)

Gas mixing system Range of flow from the mixing system: Can be set to 150 L/min standard temperature and pressure,
dry (STPD). Additional flow is available (up to 80 L/min for pediatric patients whose IBW ≤ 24 kg,
and up to 200 L/min for adults whose IBW > 24 kg) for compliance compensation.
Leakage from one gas system to another: Meets standard EN 60601-2-12.
Operating pressure range: 35 to 100 psi (241 to 690 kPa)
Air/oxygen regulator bleed: Up to 3 L/min

Electrical specifications

Input power Ventilator operation without compressor:

100 V~, 50/60 Hz; 5.1 A; 510 VA
120 V~, 60 Hz; 4.5 A; 540 VA
220 – 240 V~, 50 Hz; 1.5 A; 330 - 360 VA
220 – 240 V~, 60 Hz; 1.5 A; 330 - 360 VA
Ventilator operation with compressor:
100 V~, 50/60 Hz; 10.7 A; 1070 VA
120 V~, 60 Hz; 10.1 A; 1212 VA
220 – 240 V~, 50 Hz; 4.1 A; 902 - 984 VA
220 – 230 V~, 60 Hz; 4.1 A; 902 - 943 VA
Mains overcurrent release:
Ventilator: 5 A, 100 – 120 V~; 5 A, 220 – 240 V~
Auxiliary mains: 10 A, 100 – 120 V~; 5 A, 220 – 240 V~
Ventilator operation without humidifier or compressor:
Approximately 1126 BTU
Ventilator operation with 806 compressor and without humidifier:
Approximately 3078 BTU

NOTE:
Above values obtained using the following ventilator settings at 22 °C ambient temperature: mode, A/C; mandatory
type, PC; IBW, 85 kg; fTOT, 20/min; PSUPP, 30 cmH2O; TI, 1 s; Rise Time Percent (was Flow Acceleration), 50%; O2%,
50%; PMEAN, 50 cmH2O; PSENS, 3 cmH2O. Input power specifications are for ventilators with Fisher & Paykel MR730
humidifiers. (Humidifier connection only available on 100 – 120 V ventilators.)

Leakage current Earth leakage current:

At 100 – 120 V~ operation: 300 µA
At 220 – 240 V~ operation: 500 µA
Enclosure/patient leakage current:
100 – 120 V~ operation: 100 µA maximum
220 – 240 V~ operation: 100 µA maximum
Humidifier leakage current: 50 µA maximum
Patient auxiliary leakage current: Not applicable

Warning
In the event of a defective earth conductor, connecting equipment to the auxiliary mains
socket outlet(s) (that is, the humidifier or compressor connections) may increase patient
leakage current to values that exceed the allowable limits.

Alarm volume 45 dB(A) to 85 dB(A)

Compressor sound 59 dB(A) at 1 meter distance from all sides

pressure level

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Table 1-1: Ventilator specifications (continued)

802 Backup Power 24 V DC, 6.5 Ah

Source (BPS) Operating time (for a new, fully charged battery): at least 30 minutes. Actual duration depends on
ventilator settings, battery age, and level of battery charge.
Recharge time: Automatically recharges within 8 hours maximum while ventilator is connected to
AC power.
Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture.
Recharge requirements: Recharge every 6 months when storage temperature is -20 to 29 °C (-5 to
84 °F); every 3 months when storage temperature is 30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F); every 2 months
when storage temperature is 41 to 50 °C (105 to 122 °F).
Storage conditions: Store at -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F), 25 to 85% relative humidity; avoid direct
sunlight.

NOTE:
BPS battery life specifications are approximate. To ensure maximum battery life, maintain full
charge and minimize the number of complete discharges.

Communications Remote alarm (nurse’s call) port (Figure 1-1). Allows medium- and high-urgency alarm conditions
capabilities to be annunciated at locations away from the ventilator (for example, when the ventilator is in an
isolation room). The ventilator signals an alarm using a normally open or a normally closed signal.
The ventilator asserts a remote alarm when there is an active medium- or high-urgency alarm
condition, unless the alarm silence function is active, and when the ventilator power switch is turned
off. The remote alarm port is a 4-pin female connector. Allowable current is 500 mA at 30 V DC
(maximum).

2 3
1 4
8-00020

Pin Signal

1 Normally closed (NC)

2 Relay common

3 Normally open (NO)

4 Not connected

Figure 1-1. Remote alarm (nurse’s call) port pinout (view from back of GUI)

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Table 1-1: Ventilator specifications (continued)

Communication RS-232 (serial) port (Figure 1-2). A 9-pin male connector configured as data terminal equipment
capabilities (cont) (DTE). Allowable current is 0.2 A at 10 V DC (maximum).
1 2 3 4 5

8-00019
6 7 8 9

Figure 1-2. 840 Ventilator System RS-232 serial port pinout

Pin Signal

1 Not connected
2 Receive data (RxD)
3 Transmit data (TxD
4 Data terminal ready (DTR), terminated high
5 Ground (GND)
6 Not connected
7 Request to send (RTS)
8 Clear to send (CTS)
9 Not connected

NOTE:
The connection of accessories or equipment to the ventilator’s RS-232 and remote alarm ports
requires electrical separation of conductive earth (ground) connections between different items of
equipment of a system. The system cable assembly shielding can interconnect the ventilator and
other equipment, increasing the risk of excessive enclosure leakage current from external
equipment. For safe connection and prevent a double earth ground, the shield conductor must have
separation of 4 mm between the equipment and ventilator conductors, as shown below:

Minimum shield
To 840 ventilator RS-232 and Cable conductive separation
remote alarm input connectors shielding 4 mm

Cable signal lines To accessory equipment

connector
Cable shield earth to ventilator
enclosure protective earth

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1.6 Compliance and approvals
The 840 Ventilator System was developed in accordance with pertinent North American and
International standards (Table 1-2). The manufacturing facility for this product is certified to
EN ISO 13485:2000 (ISO 13485:1996) Quality Systems - Medical Devices - Particular
Requirements for the Application of ISO 9001:1994.
The ventilator’s IEC 60601-1/EN 60601-1 classification is Protection class I, Type B, internally
powered, IPX1 drip-proof equipment, continuous operation.

Table 1-2: Compliance with standards

Standards/certifications Configurations Certification agency

North America

Authorized to bear the CSA certification mark 120 V, 60 Hz Canadian Standards

with NRTL/C indicator, signifying the product 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz Association (CSA)
has been evaluated to the applicable ANSI/ 220 – 240 V, 60 Hz
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) and CSA
standards for use in the US and Canada.
CSA Std. No. 601-1-M90
CSA 601-1 Supplement 1:1994
CSA Std. No. 60601-2.12-1994
UL No. 60601-1 (1st Edition)
IEC 60601-1:1988
IEC 60601-1 Amendment 1:1991
IEC60601-1 Amendment 2:1995
IEC 60601-2-12:2001

NRTL/C

IEC 60601-1-2:2004 Manufacturer self-

certification

International

CB scheme certification: 100 V, 50/60 Hz Canadian Standards

IEC 60601-1:1988 120 V, 60 Hz Association (CSA)
IEC 60601-1 Amendment 1:1991 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
IEC 60601-1 Amendment 2:1995 220 – 240 V, 60 Hz
IEC 60601-2-12:2001

IEC 60601-1-2:2004 100 V, 50/60 Hz Manufacturer self-

120 V, 60 Hz certification
220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
220 – 240 V, 60 Hz

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Table 1-2: Compliance with standards (continued)

Standards/certifications Configurations Certification agency

European

Approved to the type test requirements of 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz TÜV Product Service
Annex III of the Medical Device Directive. 220 – 240 V, 60 Hz
EN 60601-1:1990
EN 60601-1 Amendment 1:1993
EN 60601-1 Amendment 11:1993
EN 60601-1 Amendment 12:1993
EN 60601-1 Amendment 2:1995
EN 60601-1 Amendment 13:1996
IEC 60601-2-12:2001

EN 60601-1-2:2001 Manufacturer self-

certification

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1.6.1 Manufacturer’s Declaration
The following tables contain the manufacturer’s declarations for the 840 ventilator
electromagnetic emissions, electromagnetic immunity, recommended separation distances
between ventilator and portable and mobile RF communications equipment, and a list of
compliant cables.

Warning
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the performance of the 840 ventilator.
Install and use this device according to the information contained in this manual and the 840 ventilator
Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual.

Warning
The 840 ventilator should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, except as specified
in this manual and the 840 ventilator Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual. If adjacent or stacked
use is necessary, the 840 ventilator should be observed to verify normal operation in the configurations
in which it will be used.

Table 1-3: Electromagnetic Emissions

The 840 ventilator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer
or the user of the 840 ventilator should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Electromagnetic environment–
Emissions Test Compliance
guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The 840 ventilator uses RF energy only

CISPR 11 for its internal functions. Therefore, its
RF emissions are very low and are not
likely to cause any interference in nearby
electronic equipment.

RF emissions Class A The 840 ventilator is suitable for use in

CISPR 11 all establishments including domestic
establishments and those directly
Harmonic emissions Class A connected to the public low-voltage
IEC 61000-3-2 power supply network that supplies
buildings used for domestic purposes.
Voltage fluctuations/ Complies
flicker emissions
IEC 61000-3-3

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Table 1-4: Electromagnetic Immunity

The 840 ventilator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer
or the user of the 840 ventilator should assure that it is used in such an environment.

IEC 60601 test Electromagnetic environment–

Immunity test Compliance level
level guidance

Electrostatic discharge ± 6 kV contact ± 6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete, or

(ESD) ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
IEC 61000-4-2 ± 8 kV air ± 8 kV air synthetic material, the relative humid-
ity should be at least 30%.

Electrical fast transient/ ± 2 kV for power ± 2 kV for power Mains power quality should be that of
burst supply lines supply lines a typical commercial or hospital envi-
IEC 61000-4-4 ronment.
± 1 kV for input/ ± 1 kV for input/
output lines output lines

Surge ± 1 kV lines/lines ± 1 kV lines/lines Mains power quality should be that of

IEC 61000-4-5 a typical commercial or hospital envi-
± 2 kV lines/earth ± 2 kV lines/earth ronment.

Voltage dips, short < 5% UT < 5% UT Mains power quality should be that of
interruptions and volt- (> 95% dip in UT (> 95% dip in UT a typical commercial or hospital envi-
age variations on power for 0.5 cycle) for 0.5 cycle) ronment. If the user of the
supply input lines 840 ventilator requires continued
IEC 61000-4-11 40% UT 40% UT operation during power mains inter-
ruptions, it is recommended that the
(60% dip in UT for (60% dip in UT for
840 ventilator be powered from an
5 cycles) 5 cycles)
uninterruptible power supply or a bat-
tery.
70% UT 70% UT
(30% dip in UT for (30% dip in UT for
25 cycles) 25 cycles)

< 5% UT < 5% UT
(> 95% dip in UT (> 95% dip in UT
for for
5 s) 5 s)

Power frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields

(50/60 Hz) should be at levels characteristic of a
magnetic field typical location in a typical commercial
IEC 61000-4-8 or hospital environment.

NOTE: UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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Table 1-5: Electromagnetic immunity–conducted and radiated RF

The 840 ventilator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the
840 ventilator should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment–guidance

Portable and mobile RF communications

equipment should be used no closer to any part of
the 840 ventilator, including cables, than the
recommended separation distance calculated
from the equation applicable to the frequency of
the transmitter.

Recommended separation distance

Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz 150 kHz to 80 MHz
outside ISM bands d = 0.35 P
outside ISM bandsa

10 Vrms
10 Vrms
inside ISM bands d = 1.2 P
inside ISM bandsa

10 V/m
10 V/m d = 1.2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz
Radiated RF 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz

d = 2.3 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

where P is the maximum output power rating of

the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer and d is the
recommended separation distance in meters
(m)b.

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as

determined by an electromagnetic site surveyc,
should be less than the compliance level in each
frequency ranged.

Interference may occur in the vicinity of

equipment marked with the following symbol:

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Table 1-5: Electromagnetic immunity–conducted and radiated RF (continued)

NOTE:
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people.

a The ISM (industrial, scientific, and medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are 6.765 MHz to 6.795 MHz’; 13.553 MHz to 13.567 MHz; 26.957 MHz
to 27.283 MHz; and 40.66 MHz to 40.70 MHz.
b The compliance levels in the ISM frequency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz are intended to
decrease the likelihood that mobile/portable communications equipment could cause interference if it is inadvertently brought into patient areas. For
this reason, an additional factor of 10/3 is used in calculating the recommended separation distance for transmitters in these frequency ranges.
c Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and
FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF
transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the 840 ventilator is used
exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the 840 ventilator should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is
observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the 840 ventilator.
d Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 10 V/m.

Table 1-6: Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
and the 840 ventilator

The 840 ventilator is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The
customer or the user of the 840 ventilator can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance
between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the 840 ventilator as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

Rated maximum
output power of Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter (m)
transmitter (W)

150 kHz to 80 MHz 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
outside ISM bands in ISM bands

d = 0.35 P d = 1.2 P d = 1.2 P d = 2.3 P

0.01 0.035 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.11 0.38 0.38 0.73

1 .35 1.2 1.2 2.3

10 1.1 3.8 3.8 7.3

100 3.5 12 12 23

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Table 1-6: Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
and the 840 ventilator (continued)

For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m)
can be determined using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power
rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

NOTES:
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
• The ISM (industrial, scientific, and medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are 6.765 MHz to
6.795 MHz; 13.553 MHz to 13.567 MHz; 26.957 MHz to 27.283 MHz; and 40.66 MHz to 40.70 MHz.
• An additional factor of 10/3 is used in calculating the recommended separation distance for transmitters
in the ISM frequency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range 80 MHz to 2.5
GHz to decrease the likelihood that mobile/portable communications equipment could cause
interference if it is inadvertently brought into patient areas.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects, and people.

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Table 1-7: Compliant cables

Puritan Bennett does not supply remote alarm (nurse call) or serial port cables. In order to maintain
compliance to International Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, Puritan Bennett
recommends using shielded cables for these applications.

Warning
The use of accessories and cables other than those specified, with the exception of parts sold by
Puritan Bennett as replacements for internal components, may result in increased emissions or
decreased immunity of the 840 ventilator.

Cable or Accessory Maximum length

4-078107-00, 4-078107-SP 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, latching, North
America

4-078108-00, 4-078108-SP 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, latching, Europe

4-078109-00, 4-078109-SP 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, latching, Japan

4-078110-00, 4-078110-SP 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, latching, Australia

4-071421-00 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, Denmark

4-071422-00 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, India/S. Africa

4-071423-00 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, Israel

4-078144-00 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, UK

4-031323-00 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, Italy

4-031325-00 10 ft (3 m)
Power cord, Switzerland

4-075864-00 3 ft (91 cm)

Cable assembly, GUI to BDU

4-071441-00 10 ft (3 m)
Cable assembly, GUI to BDU

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1.7 Technical information
Refer to Table 1-8 for 840 Ventilator System miscellaneous technical information.

NOTE:
When pressure units are set to hPa, pressure delivery and spirometry are subject to an additional 2% error.

Table 1-8: Technical information

Maximum limited pressure 127.5 cmH2O (130 hPa)

Maximum working pressure 100 cmH2O (102 hPa), ensured by high pressure limit
90 cmH2O (pressure-based ventilation)

Measuring and display devices Pressure measurements:

Type: Silicon solid-state differential pressure transducer
Sensing position: Inspiratory and expiratory limbs (used to algorithmically
approximate circuit wye pressure)
Measurements:
Mean circuit pressure
Range: -20 to 120 cmH2O (-20.4 to 122 hPa)
Peak circuit pressure
Range: -20 to 130 cmH2O (-20.4 to 133 hPa)

Volume measurements:
Type: Hot film anemometer.
Sensing position: Exhalation compartment
Measurements:
Exhaled tidal volume
Range: 0 to 6,000 mL
Total minute volume
Range: 0 to 99.9 L

Oxygen measurement:
Type: Galvanic cell
Sensing position: Inspiratory manifold
Measurement:
Delivered% O2
Range: 0 to 103%

Display of settings, alarms, and monitored data:

Type: Two liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screens

Minute volume 25 to 75 L/min

(VE TOT) capability

Results of ventilator patient Inspiratory pressure drop from inlet of open safety valve to outlet port without
circuit testing (using circuits inspiratory filter:
identified for use with At 5 standard liters per minute (SL/min): 0.06 cmH2O
840 ventilator) At 30 SL/min: 0.28 cmH2O
At 60 SL/min: 0.95 cmH2O
Inspiratory pressure drop across inspiratory filter:
At 5 SL/min: 0.17 cmH2O
At 30 SL/min: 0.56 cmH2O
At 60 SL/min: 1.37 cmH2O

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Table 1-8: Technical information (continued)

Results of ventilator patient Inspiratory pressure drop from inlet of open safety valve with inspiratory filter:
circuit testing (using circuits At 5 SL/min: 0.17 cmH2O
identified for use with At 30 SL/min: 0.84 cmH2O
840 ventilator) (continued)
At 60 SL/min: 2.32 cmH2O

Pressure drop across 1.68 m (5.5 ft) inspiratory or expiratory limb with water trap, to
patient wye:
Neonatal patient circuit: N/A (no water trap)
Pediatric patient circuit at 30 SL/min: 0.73 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit at 60 SL/min: 1.05 cmH2O

Pressure drop across 1.22 m (4 ft) inspiratory or expiratory limb without water trap, to
patient wye:
Neonatal patient circuit at 5 SL/min: 0.45 cmH2O (inspiratory limb)
Neonatal patient circuit at 5 SL/min: 0.40 cmH2O (expiratory limb)
Pediatric patient circuit at 30 SL/min: 0.56 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit at 60 SL/min: 0.70 cmH2O

Pressure drop across Fisher & Paykel humidifier and lead-in tube:
Neonatal patient circuit at 5 SL/min: 0.14 cmH2O
Pediatric patient circuit at 30 SL/min: 0.28 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit at 60 SL/min: 0.93 cmH2O

Expiratory pressure drop across exhalation compartment:

At 5 SL/min: 0.21 cmH2O (with neonatal filter and vial)
At 30 SL/min: 1.5 cmH2O
At 60 SL/min: 3.40 cmH2O
Total inspiratory pressure drop:
Neonatal patient circuit with neonatal filter/vial at 5 SL/min: 0.76 cmH2O
Pediatric patient circuit with water traps at 30 SL/min: 1.85 cmH2O
Pediatric patient circuit without water traps at 30 SL/min: 1.68 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit with water traps at 60 SL/min: 4.30 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit without water traps at 60 SL/min: 3.95 cmH2O

Total expiratory pressure drop:

Neonatal patient circuit with neonatal filter and vial at 5 SL/min: 0.61 cmH2O
Pediatric patient circuit with water traps at 30 SL/min: 2.23 cmH2O
Pediatric patient circuit without water traps at 30 SL/min: 2.06 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit with water traps at 60 SL/min: 4.45 cmH2O
Adult patient circuit without water traps at 60 SL/min: 4.10 cmH2O

Internal volume:
Inspiratory pneumatics: 50 mL ± 5 mL
Expiratory pneumatics: 1000 mL ±25 mL (including expiratory filter and collector vial)
The 840 ventilator automatically adjusts for volume losses due to gas compressibility
(that is, automatic compliance compensation), subject to a maximum delivered volume
of 2500 mL.

NOTE:
• Patient circuit testing specifications are with the ventilator powered off, and are based on the
recommended configurations shown in the 840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical Reference
Manual.
• To ensure that compliance compensation functions correctly, the user must run SST with the circuit
configured as intended for use on the patient.

Bacteria filter efficiency 99.97% for nominal particle size of 0.3 µm (micron) at 100 L/min

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1.8 Range, resolution, accuracy, and new patient/default settings
Ranges, resolutions, accuracies, and new patient defaults for ventilator settings, alarm
settings, and patient data are listed in Table 1-9.

Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Ventilator settings

Apnea ventilation

Apnea expiratory time (TE) Range: TE ≥ 0.2 s

Resolution: 0.01 s
Accuracy: ± 0.01 s
New patient: Apnea TTOT - Apnea TI, where Apnea TTOT is (60 sec/apnea f)

Apnea flow pattern Range: Square or descending ramp

Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient:
Neonate: Descending ramp
Pediatric or Adult: Square

Apnea I:E ratio Range: ≤ 1.00:1

Resolution: 0.01
Accuracy: ± 0.01 s of the inspiratory time determined by the I:E ratio and respiratory rate
settings
New patient: 1: apnea TE/TI

Apnea inspiratory pressure Range: 5 to 90 cmH2O: PI + PEEP < 90 cmH2O

(PI) Resolution: 1.0 cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (3.0 + 2.5% of setting) cmH2O, measured at the patient wye, 1 second after
the beginning of inspiration when the Rise Time Percent (formerly Flow
Acceleration) is 100%
New patient: 15 cmH2O

Apnea inspiratory time (TI) Range: TI 0.2 s to 8.00 s

TH 0.2 s to 30 s in BILEVEL mode
Resolution: 0.01 s
Accuracy: ± 0.01 s
New patient: Based on VT , VMAX, TPL, and waveform in VC

Apnea interval (TA) Range: 10 to 60 s

Resolution: 1 s
Accuracy: ± 0.01 s
New patient:
Neonate: 10 s
Pediatric: 15 s
Adult: 20 s

Apnea mandatory type Range: VC or PC

Resolution: N/A
Accuracy: N/A
New patient: PC with NEONATAL patient circuit
VC with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Apnea O2% Range: 21 to 100%

Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: ± 3% by volume over the entire breath, achieved at the ventilator's inspiratory
port in steady state when at least 8 breaths and a total volume of 1 liter has been
delivered, and 15 seconds have passed following a settings change affecting the
delivered flow trajectories.
New patient: 40% with NEONATAL patient circuit
100% with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

Apnea peak inspiratory Range:

flow (VMAX) Neonate: 1.0 to 30 L/min
Pediatric: 3.0 to 60 L/min
Adult: 3.0 to 150 L/min
Resolution: 0.1 L/min for peak flows from 3 to 20 L/min
1 L/min for peak flows above 20 L/min
Accuracy: ± (0.5 + 10% of setting) L/min of the flow command input to the flow controller,
at the end of each control interval, after the first 100 milliseconds of inspiration.
New patient: Maximum of 1.0 or (0.87 x IBW) L/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
Maximum of 3.0 or (0.572 x IBW) L/min with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
Maximum of 3.0 or (0.435 x IBW) L/min with ADULT patient circuit

Apnea respiratory rate (f) Range: 2.0 to 40/min

Resolution: 0.1/min for 2.0 to 9.9/min; 1/min for 10 to 40/min
Accuracy: ± (0.1 + 0.6% of setting)/min averaged over 60 s or 5 breaths, whichever
occurs later
New patient: 20/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
14/min with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
10/min with ADULT patient circuit

Apnea tidal volume (VT) Range: ≥ 5 mL with NEONATAL patient circuit

≥ 25 mL with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
≤ 2500 mL with ADULT patient circuit
IBW based range: 1.16 x IBW minimum, 45.7 x IBW maximum
Resolution: 1.0 mL for 5 to 100 mL
5 mL for 100 to 400 mL
10 mL for 400 to 2,500 mL (full scale)
Accuracy (INVASIVE vent type only):
For TI < 600ms, ± (10+10% x 600ms/TIms of setting), mL
otherwise ± (10+10% of setting), mL with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit;
± (4+10% of setting), mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
Applicable during steady state when 3 consecutive breaths are within 1% of each
other, and only when the flow limit and compliance compensation limits are not
reached.
New patient: Maximum of 5 mL or (7.25 x IBW); with NEONATAL patient circuit
(7.25 x IBW); with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

Normal (non-apnea) ventilation

Constant during rate change Range: Inspiratory time, I:E ratio, or expiratory time; TH, TL, TH:TL in BILEVEL
Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: Inspiratory time

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Disconnect sensitivity (DSENS) Range: 20 to 95%

Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: 75% (INVASIVE vent type); OFF (NIV vent type)

Expiratory sensitivity (ESENS) Range: 1 to 80% (1 to 10 L/min when Spontaneous Type is PA)
Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: 25% (3 L/min when Spontaneous Type is PA)

Expiratory time (TE) Range: TE ≥ 0.2 s

Resolution: 0.01 s
Accuracy: ±0.01 s
New patient: 60/f(new patient) - TI (new patient), s

Flow pattern Range: Square or descending ramp

(available only when Resolution: Not applicable
mandatory type is VC) Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: Descending ramp with NEONATAL patient circuit
Square with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

Flow sensitivity (VSENS) Range: 0.1 to 10.0 L/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
0.2 to 20.0 L/min with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 0.1 L/min
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: 1.0 L/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
2.0 L/min with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
3.0 L/min with ADULT patient circuit

Humidification type Range: HME, non-heated expiratory tube, or heated expiratory tube
Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient value: previous setting

Humidifier volume Range: 100 mL to 1000 mL

Resolution: 10 mL
New patient value: previous setting

Ideal body weight (IBW) Range: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) to 7 kg (15.4 lb) with NEONATAL patient circuit
3.5 kg (7.7 lb) to 35 kg (77 lb) with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
7.0 kg (15.4 lb) to 150 kg (330 lb) with ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 0.1 kg for 0.5 kg to 3.5 kg
0.5 kg for 4.0 to 9.5 kg
1 kg for 10 to 50 kg
5 kg for 50 to 100 kg
10 for 100 to 150 kg
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: 3.0 kg with NEONATAL patient circuit
15 kg with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
50 kg with ADULT patient circuit

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

I:E ratio Range: 1:299 ≤ I:E ≤ 4.00:1; 1:299 < I:E < 149:1 (BILEVEL mode only)
Resolution: 0.01 for 1:9.99 to 4.00:1
0.1 for 1:99.9 to 1:10.0
1 for 1:299 to 1:100
Accuracy: ±0.01 s of the inspiratory time determined by the I:E ratio and respiratory
rate settings
New patient: 1: TE /TI

Inspiratory pressure (PI) Range: 5 to 90 cmH2O; PI + PEEP ≤ 90 cmH2O

Resolution: 1.0 cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (3.0 + 2.5% of setting) cmH2O, measured at patient wye (end inspiratory
pressure after 1 s when Rise Time Percent (was Flow Acceleration) is 100%)
New patient: 15 cmH2O

Inspiratory time (TI) Range: TI 0.2 to 8.00 s

TH 0.2 to 30 s in Bi-Level mode
Resolution: 0.01 s
Accuracy: ± 0.01 s
New patient: Based on Vt, Peak Flow, Plateau time, and Waveform shape in VC

Mandatory type Range: VC, PC, or VC+

Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: PC with NEONATAL patient circuit
VC with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

Mode Range: A/C, SIMV, SPONT, or BILEVEL

Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: SIMV with NEONATAL patient circuit
A/C with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

O2% Range: 21 to 100%

Resolution: 1% O2
Accuracy: ± 3% by volume over the entire breath, achieved at the ventilator's inspiratory
port in steady state when at least 8 breaths and a total volume of 1 liter has been
delivered, and 15 seconds have passed following a settings change affecting the
delivered flow trajectories.
New patient:
Neonate: 40%
Adult: 100%

Patient circuit type Range: Neonatal (if Neo-mode option is active), Pediatric, or Adult
Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable

Peak inspiratory flow (VMAX) Range: 1.0 to 30 L/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
3.0 to 60 L/min with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
3 to 150 L/min with ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 0.1 L/min for flows of 1 to 20 L/min; 1 L/min for flows above 20 L/min
Accuracy: ± (0.5 + 10% of setting) L/min of the flow command input to the flow controller,
at the end of each control interval, after the first 100 milliseconds of inspiration.

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

PEEP Range: 0 to 45 cmH2O

Resolution: 0.5 cmH2O for 0 to 19.5 cmH2O; 1 cmH2O for 20 to 45 cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (2.0 + 4% of setting) cmH2O measured at patient wye. PEEP measured
with returned flow < 5 L/min.
New patient: 3 cm H2O

Plateau time (TPL) Range: 0.0 to 2.0 s

Resolution: 0.1 s
Accuracy: ± 0.01 s
New patient: 0.0 s

Pressure sensitivity (PSENS) Range: 0.1 to 20 cmH2O below PEEP

Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: 2 cm H2O

Pressure support (PSUPP) Range: 0 to 70 cmH2O; PSUPP + PEEP ≤ 90 cmH2O

Resolution: 1 cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (3.0 +2.5% of setting) cmH2O measured at the patient wye 1 second after the
beginning of inspiration when the Rise Time Percent (was Flow Acceleration) is
100%, provided that inspiration is not terminated prematurely.

Respiratory rate (f) Range:

1 to 150 /min with NEONATAL patient circuit
1 to 100 /min with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 0.1/min for 1.0 to 9.9/min; 1/min for 10 to 100/min
Accuracy: ± (0.1 + 0.6% of setting)/min averaged over 60 seconds or 5 breaths,
whichever occurs last
New patient: 20/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
14/min with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
10/min with ADULT patient circuit

Rise Time Percent (formerly Range: 1 to 100%

Flow Acceleration) Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: 50%

Safety ventilation Settings are identical to new patient values, except: mode = A/C, mandatory type = PC,
respiratory rate = 16/min, inspiratory time = 1 s, inspiratory pressure = 10 cmH2O, PEEP =
3 cmH2O, trigger type = pressure, Rise time % = 50%, PSUPP = 2 cmH2O, O2% = 100% or
40% in NeoMode (21% if O2 not available), patient circuit type = last set value or ADULT if
none available, humidification type = last set value or NON-HEATED EXP TUBE if none
available, humidifier volume = last set value or 480 mL if none available.
Alarm settings in safety ventilation: High circuit pressure (2PPEAK) = 20 cmH2O, high
exhaled minute volume = OFF, high exhaled tidal volume = OFF, high respiratory rate =
OFF, low exhaled mandatory tidal volume = OFF, low exhaled minute volume = 0.05 L, low
exhaled spontaneous tidal volume = OFF

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Spontaneous type Range:

Neonate: PS, VS, or NONE when vent type is INVASIVE; PS or NONE when vent type is
NIV
Pediatric or Adult: PS, TC, VS or NONE when vent type is INVASIVE; PS or NONE when
vent type is NIV
Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: PS

Tidal volume (VC) or Range: 5 mL to 315 mL with NEONATAL patient circuit

Target volume (VC+) 25 mL to 2500 mL with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
(VT) IBW based range: 1.16 x IBW minimum, 45.7 x IBW maximum
Resolution: 1.0 mL for 5 to 100 mL
5 mL for 100 to 400 mL
10 mL for 400 to 2500 mL (full scale)
Accuracy: For TI < 600ms, ± (10 + 10% x 600 ms/TI ms of setting), mL
otherwise ± (4 + 10% of setting), mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
± (10 + 10% of setting), mL with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
Applicable during steady state when 3 consecutive breaths are within 1% of each
other, and only when the flow limit and compliance compensation limits are not
reached.
New patient: Greater of 5 mL or (7.25 x IBW) with NEONATAL patient circuit
(7.25 x IBW) with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

Trigger type Range: Flow (V-TRIG) NEONATAL patient circuit

Pressure or flow (P-TRIG or V-TRIG) with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient: Flow (V-TRIG)

Setting limits for volume Tidal volume: 25 mL ≤ VT ≤ 2500 mL; 1.16 mL/kg ≤ VT ≤ 45.7 mL/kg (default 7.25 mL/kg)
control (VC) mandatory Inspiratory time: 0.2 s ≤ TI ≤ 8 s
breaths Expiratory time: 0.2 s ≤ TE ≤ 59.8 s
I:E ratio: 1:299 ≤ I:E ≤ 1:4.00
Flow (at 1/min ≤ f ≤ 100/min):
3 L/min ≤ V ≤ 60 L/min for IBW ≤ 24 kg
150 L/min ≤ V for IBW > 24 kg
Minute volume (using square flow pattern, I:E = 1:1, and f ≥ 30/min):
30 L/min ≤ VE for IBW < 24 kg
30 L/min < VE < 75 L/min for IBW 24 to 54 kg
Maximum VE = 75 L/min for IBW 55 to 150 kg
TI is a function of VT, flow pattern, TPL, and VMAX
TE is a function of VT, flow pattern, TPL, and f
I:E is the result of TI and TE
Any combination of settings for VT, VMAX, TPL, f, and flow pattern that violates these
boundaries is rejected. Refer to the Technical Reference section of the 840 Ventilator System
Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual for more details.

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Setting limits for pressure Inspiratory pressure: PI = 5 to 90 cmH2O; PI + PEEP ≤ 90 cmH2O; PI + PEEP
control (PC) mandatory + 2 cmH2O ≤ 1PMEAN
breaths Inspiratory time: 0.2 s ≤ TI ≤ 8 s
Expiratory time: 0.2 s ≤ TE ≤ 59.8 s
I:E ratio: 1:299 ≤ I:E ≤ 1:4.00
Respiratory rate: 1/min ≤ f ≤ 100/min
High circuit pressure limit: 7 cmH2O ≤ ↑PMEAN ≤ 100 cmH2O
TI is a function of f (for I:E or TE constant during rate change) and TE. TE is a function of f
(for I:E or TI constant during rate change) and TI. I:E is a function of f (for TI or TE constant
during rate change), TI, and TE.
Any combination of settings for PI, PEEP, 1PMEAN, f, TI, I:E, or TE that violates these
boundaries is rejected. Refer to the Technical Reference section of the 840 Ventilator System
Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual for more details.

Setting limits when selected Support pressure: PSUPP = 0 to 70 cmH2O; PSUPP + PEEP ≤ 90 cmH2O
spontaneous type is pressure PEEP: PEEP = 0 to 45 cmH2O; PEEP + 7 cmH2O ≤ 1PMEAN
support (PS) High circuit pressure limit: PSUPP + PEEP + 2 cmH2O ≤ 1PMEAN
Any combination of settings for PSUPP, PEEP, or 1PMEAN that violates the above boundaries
is rejected. Refer to the Technical Reference section of part of the 840 Ventilator System
Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual for more details.

Vent type Range: INVASIVE or NIV (non-invasive)

Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable
New patient value: INVASIVE

Alarm settings

Apnea interval (TA) Range: 10 to 60 s

Resolution: 1 s
New patient: 10 s with NEONATAL patient circuit
15 s with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
20 s with ADULT patient circuit

High circuit pressure limit Range: 7 to 100 cmH2O

(2PPEAK) Resolution: 1 cmH2O
New patient: 30 cmH2O with NEONATAL patient circuit
(formerly 2PCIRC MAX) 40 cmH2O with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit

High exhaled minute volume Range: OFF or 0.05 to 100 L/min and > low exhaled minute volume limit and
limit (2V E TOT) Neonatal: ≤ 10 L/min
Pediatric: ≤ 30 L/min
Adult: ≤ 100 L/min
Resolution: 0.005 L/min for 0.05 to 0.495 L/min; 0.05 L/min for 0.5 to 4.95 L/min; 0.5
L/min for 5 to 100.0 L/min
New patient: ((20 x 7.25 x IBW x 1.30/1000) + 0.05) with NEONATAL patient circuit
((14 x 7.25 x IBW x 1.30/1000) + 0.05) with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
((10 x 7.25 x IBW x 1.30/1000) + 0.05) with ADULT patient circuit

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

High exhaled tidal volume Range: OFF or

limit (2VTE ) > low exhaled spontaneous tidal volume limit
> low exhaled mandatory tidal volume limit
and
5 to 500 mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
25 to 1500 mL with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
25 to 3000 mL with ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 1 mL for 5 to 100 mL; 5 mL for 100 to 400 mL; 10 mL for 400 to 3000 mL
New patient: maximum of 5 mL or (7.25 x IBW x 1.30)

High respiratory rate limit Range: OFF or

(2fTOT ) 10/min to 170/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
10/min to 110/min with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 1/min
New patient: OFF

Low exhaled mandatory tidal Range: OFF or

volume limit ≥ 1 mL
(4TE MAND) < High Exhaled Tidal Volume Limit
and
≤ 300 mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
≤ 1000 mL with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
≤ 2500 mL with ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 1 mL for 1 to 100 mL; 5 mL for 100 to 400 mL; 10 mL for 400 to 2500 mL
New patient: 7.25 x IBW x 0.70 when vent type is INVASIVE; OFF when vent type is NIV

Low exhaled minute volume Range: OFF or

limit (4VE TOT) < high exhaled minute volume limit
and
0.010 L/min to 10 L/min with NEONATAL patient circuit
0.05 L/min to 30 L/min with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
0.05 L/min to 60 L/min with ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 0.005 L/min for 0.010 to 0.495 L/min; 0.05 L/min for 0.50 to 4.95 L/min; 0.50
L/min for 5.0 to 60.0 L/min
New patient:
When vent type is INVASIVE:
greater of 0.01 or ((20 x 7.25 x IBW x 0.70/1000) - 0.05) with NEONATAL
patient circuit
((14 x 7.25 x IBW x 0.70/1000) - 0.05) with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
((10 x 7.25 x IBW x 0.70/1000) - 0.05) with ADULT patient circuit
When vent type is NIV: OFF

Low exhaled spontaneous Range: OFF or

tidal volume limit ≥ 1 mL
(4VTE SPONT) < high exhaled tidal volume limit
and
≤ 300 mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
≤ 1000 mL with PEDIATRIC patient circuit
≤ 2500 mL with ADULT patient circuit
Resolution: 1 mL for 1 to 100 mL; 5 mL for 100 to 400 mL; 10 mL for 400 to 2500 mL
New patient: 7.25 x IBW x 0.70 when vent type is INVASIVE; OFF when vent type is NIV or
Spontaneous Type is PA.

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Low circuit pressure alarm Range:

limit NIV: OFF to 2PPEAK-1 cmH2O
(4PPEAK) VC+: PEEP to 2PPEAK-1 cmH2O

NOTE: When VC+ is selected, 4PPEAK can be set to OFF only if PEEP is set
to 0.

New patient value: PEEP + 6 cmH2O

Resolution: 0.5 cmH2O for pressures < 20 cmH2O; 1 cmH2O for pressures ≥ 20 cmH2O

O2 Sensor Range: ENABLED or DISABLED

Resolution: Not applicable
New patient value: ENABLED

NOTE: The O2 sensor must be ENABLED for the High/Low delivered

O2% alarm to function.

Monitored (patient) data

Breath type Range:

Type: Control (C), assist (A), or spontaneous (S)
Phase: Inspiration or exhalation
Resolution: Not applicable
Accuracy: Not applicable

Delivered O2% Range: 0 to 103%

(O2%) Resolution: 1% O2
Accuracy: ±3% O2 of full scale

End expiratory pressure Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PEEP) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O; 1.0 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O
(formerly PE END) Accuracy: ± (2 + 4% of reading) cmH2O (relative to pressure measured at the exhalation
side of the patient wye when the end-expiratory flow is less than 60 lpm)

End inspiratory pressure Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PI END) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O; 1.0 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (2 + 4% of reading) cmH2O (relative to the patient wye for pressure control
breaths with inspiratory times of 1 s or longer)

Exhaled minute volume Range: 0.00 to 99.9 L

(VE TOT) Resolution: 0.01 L for 0.00 to 9.99 L; 0.1 L for 10.0 to 99.9 L
Accuracy: For TE < 600 ms: ± ((10 x respiratory rate) +10% x (600 ms/TE) of reading) mL
otherwise:
± ((4 x respiratory rate) + 10% of reading) mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
± ((10 x respiratory rate)+10% of reading) mL with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient
circuit
TE = time to exhale 90% of exhaled volume

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Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Exhaled tidal volume Range: 0 to 6000 mL

(VTE) Resolution: 0.1 mL for 0 to 9.9 mL; 1 mL for 10 to 6000 mL
Accuracy: For TI < 600 ms: ±10 (+10% (600 ms/TE) of setting) mL
otherwise:
± (4 + 10% of reading) mL with NEONATAL patient circuit
± (10 + 10% of reading) mL with PEDIATRIC or ADULT patient circuit
Compliance- and BTPS-compensated
TE = time to exhale 90% of exhaled volume

I:E ratio Range: 1:599 to 149:1

Resolution: 0.1 for 1:9.9 to 9.9:1 ; 1 for 1:599 to 1:10 and 10:1 to 149:1
Accuracy: ± 1%

Intrinsic PEEP Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PEEPI) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O; 1 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O
Accuracy: Not applicable

Mean circuit pressure Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PMEAN) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O; 1 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O
(formerly PCIRC) Accuracy: ± (3 + 4% of reading) cmH2O relative to pressure measured at the exhalation
side of the patient wye.

Peak circuit pressure Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PPEAK) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O; 1.0 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O
(formerly PCIRC MAX)

Plateau pressure Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PPL) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O; 1 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (2 + 4% of reading) cmH2O

Rapid shallow breathing Range: 0.0 to 600 1/min-L

index Resolution: 0.1 for f/VT < 10 1/mil-L; 1 for f/VT ≥ 10 1/mil-L
(f/VT)

Spontaneous inspiratory time Range: 0.00 to 10.00 s

(TI SPONT) Resolution: 0.01 s

Spontaneous minute volume Range: 0.00 to 99.9 L

.
(V E SPONT) Resolution: 0.01 L for 0.00 to 9.99 L; 0.1 L for 10.0 to 99.9 L
Accuracy: For TE < 600 ms: ± ((10 x respiratory rate) + 10% (600 ms/TE) of reading) mL
For TE ≥ 600 ms: ± ((10 x respiratory rate) + 10% of reading) mL

Spontaneous percent Range: 0.00 to 1.00

inspiratory time Resolution: 0.01
(TI/TTOT)

Static compliance Range: 0 to 500 mL/cmH2O

(CSTAT) Resolution: 0.1 ml/cmH2O for 0 to 9.9 mL/cmH2O
1 mL/cmH2O for 10 to 500 mL/cmH2O
Accuracy: ± (1 + 20%) of actual value mL/cmH2O for 1 to 100 mL/cmH2O

Static resistance Range: 0 to 500 cmH2O/L/s

(RSTAT) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O/L/s for 0 to 9.9 cmH2O/L/s
1 cmH2O/L/s for 10 to 500 cmH2O/L/s
Accuracy: ± (3 + 20%) of actual value cmH2O/L/s (does not apply if CSTAT < 5 mL/cmH2O
or VMAX < 20 L/min

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Table 1-9: Ventilator range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/defaults (continued)

Setting Range, resolution, accuracy, new patient/default

Total PEEP Range: -20.0 to 130 cmH2O

(PEEPTOT) Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O for -20.0 to 9.9 cmH2O
1 cmH2O for 10 to 130 cmH2O

Total respiratory rate (fTOT) Range: 0 to 200/min

Resolution: 0.1/min for 0.0 to 9.9/min; 1/min for 10 to 200/min
Accuracy: ± 0.8/min

1.9 Tools, equipment, and service materials

The tools, equipment, and service materials listed in Table 1-10 are used to service the
840 Ventilator System. Refer to Chapter 5 for a list of required tools, equipment, and service
materials specific to performance verification.

Table 1-10: Tools, equipment, and service materials

Manufacturer/model or
Description Where used
Puritan Bennett part number

840 Software Download Cable (BNC 4-075731 or Local Supplier Software Download only
to BNC)

840 Software Download Box 4-075497-00 Software Download only

840 VTS (Ventilator Test Software) 4-075359-00 and current revision Performance verification
Software Download CD-ROM

Adapter, patient pressure *4-011521-00 Performance verification

("T" connector)

Barometer See under “Pneumatic calibration Atmospheric pressure transducer

analyzer” calibration

Cable, trigger *4-075360-00 Performance verification

Cable, null modem *4-075361-00 Performance verification

Collector vial 4-074647-00 Performance verification

Connector, barbed *4-000845-00 Performance verification

Cotton swabs Local supplier General cleaning

Coupling, barb connector (qty. 2) *4-003443-00 Performance verification

Digital multimeter (DMM) accurate to Fluke Model 87 or equivalent Performance verification, general
3 decimal places, with test leads troubleshooting

Digital multimeter patch cords G-061567-00 Performance verification

(optional)

* These parts may be purchased individually or by ordering an 840 VTS Accessories Kit, P/N 4-076599-00.

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Table 1-10: Tools, equipment, and service materials (continued)

Manufacturer/model or
Description Where used
Puritan Bennett part number

Disinfectant/cleaner The following solutions are acceptable General cleaning

for disinfecting/cleaning the
840 ventilator:
Mild dishwashing detergent
Isopropyl alcohol (70% solution)
Bleach (10% solution)
Window cleaning solution (with
isopropyl alcohol and ammonia)
Ammonia (15% solution)
Hydrogen peroxide (3% solution)
Formula 409® cleaner (Clorox
Company)
Amphyl disinfectant (National
Laboratories, Reckitt & Colman Inc.)
Cavicide® surface disinfectant (Metrex
Research Corporation)
Control III germicide (Meril Products
Inc.)
Glutaraldehyde (3.4% solution)

Double banana jack for ground Pomona Electronics, Performance verification

isolation test P/N 1330-2

Electrical safety analyzer capable of Dale Model 600, Dale Technology Inc., Performance verification
measuring ground resistance and P.O. Box 196, 401 Claremont Ave.,
leakage current Thornwood, NY 10594 USA,
800.544.3253
http://www.daletech.com
or equivalent

Electrostatic shielding bags:

8 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 cm) 4-009803-00 Backlight inverter, vent head LED,
GUI LED, and exhalation PCB storage
11 x14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm) 4-009800-00 Card cage PCBs, GUI LCD panels,
inspiratory PCB, motherboard PCB,
compressor PCB storage
18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm)
4-009801-00 GUI CPU PCB storage
26 x 4 in. (66.0 x 10.2 cm)
4-009804-00 Keyboard PCB storage

EtherLink III 3C589C LAN PC card for Software Download only

10BASE-T or later revision, or
equivalent card

EtherLink III 3C589C Combo Cable for Software Download only

EtherLink III PC Card or equivalent

Exhalation port test hose assembly *4-076704-00 Performance verification

(use directly on ventilators with
Metabolic Monitor port on exhalation
housing; otherwise use no. 5.5 stopper
with adapter in exhaust port)

Filter, expiratory bacteria filter DAR 351P19005 Performance verification

* These parts may be purchased individually or by ordering an 840 VTS Accessories Kit, P/N 4-076599-00.

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Table 1-10: Tools, equipment, and service materials (continued)

Manufacturer/model or
Description Where used
Puritan Bennett part number

Filter, expiratory bacteria filter, 4-070305-00 Performance verification

reusable (Re/X800)

Filter, inspiratory, Re/Flex (for use on 4-074600-00 Performance verification

PTS 2000 tester port)

Finger cots or gloves Local supplier Removing window from GUI,

performance verification

Fitting, Luer, bulkhead *4-012470-00 Performance verification

Flex tube (Gold standard tube), *4-018506-00 EST, performance verification

21.0 in. (53.4 cm) (2 required)

Grease, Krytox 4-732130-00 Lubricating O-rings

Hose, regulator calibration (refer to *4-079050-00 (quick disconnect) Performance verification

Section 5.8 on page 5-15 for regulator 4-079051-00 (female)
calibration hose repair instructions)

Isopropyl alcohol Local supplier General cleaning

Leak detector fluid 4-004489-00 Leak-testing

Luer fitting, female Local supplier Performance verification

Mounting plate, NeoMode 4-076405-00 Performance verification

Patient circuit, adult (reusable, without *N-4401008 SST, performance verification

water traps or heated wire)
(2 required)

Patient circuit, pediatric (reusable, G-061223-00 SST, performance verification

without water traps or heated wire)

Patient circuit, neonatal (disposable) Allegiance Healthcare SST, performance verification

PN 7441-452

Pentium 166 Mhz computer, Local supplier Performance verification

equipped, at a minimum, with the
following:
• 32 MB RAM (64 MB for NT systems)
• 800x600 screen display resolution
with 256 colors
• Two available serial ports or USB/
serial adapters
• Windows® 95, 98, 2000, XP or NT
4.0 operating system
• Mouse or equivalent pointer device
• 2x or higher CD-ROM drive
• 1 Gigabyte available hard disk
space
• One available TCP/IP network port
with BNC connector (if software
download desired)

* These parts may be purchased individually or by ordering an 840 VTS Accessories Kit, P/N 4-076599-00.

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Table 1-10: Tools, equipment, and service materials (continued)

Manufacturer/model or
Description Where used
Puritan Bennett part number

Pneumatic calibration analyzer or Puritan Bennett PTS 2000 Performance Performance verification, regulator
equivalent devices capable of Test System (4-074686-00) (includes adjustment. Barometer used for
measuring oxygen percent, flow, BTPS accessory kit with serial cable) atmospheric pressure transducer
volume, pressure, and barometric calibration.
pressure. Oxygen analyzer connector
tee. Required accuracies: NOTE:
• Flow: 2.75% of reading ±0.05 slpm If you use a device other than
the PTS 2000 Performance Test
• Volume: 2% of reading or ±1 digit System, refer to the “Manual
• Low pressure (-150 to +150 ventilator check” in Chapter 5 of
cmH2O): 0.75% of reading ±0.04 this manual.
cmH2O
• High pressure (0 to 150 psig): 1.0%
of reading ±0.1 psi
• Oxygen percentage: ±2% oxygen
• Barometric pressure: Range: 10 to
16 psia; resolution: 0.0 to 1 psia;
operating temperature: 10 to
40 °C; measurement accuracy:
±0.75 of reading;
response: ≤ 100 ms.

Resistor for ground isolation test, 1K ± Allied Electronics, Performance verification

1% P/N 697-3356 or equivalent

Serial Card, Socket I/O Ruggedized or Socket Communications Corp. Performance verification
equivalent (Provides second serial Newark, CA
port) http://www.socketcom.com/

Software download device 4-075497-00 BDU and GUI software updates

(For use by Puritan Bennett Customer
Service Engineers, only)

Static-dissipative field service kit 4-018149-00 Various service procedures

(includes wrist strap, static dissipative
mat, and earth (ground) cord)

Stoppers, no. 1, 5, and 5.5 Local supplier SST, EST, performance verification
(with center bore and luer fitting:
4-071856-00)

Stopper, no. 5.5 with center bore and 4-076467-00 Performance verification
Fitting, luer, bulkhead 4-012470-00

Stopper, no. 1 (quantity = 1) *4-009523-00 Performance verification

Stopper, no. 5 *4-076828-00 Performance verification

Stopper, no. 5.5 with center bore and 4-076467-00 Performance verification
Fitting, luer, bulkhead 4-012470-00

Test lung, 0.5 L 4-000612-00 EST, performance verification

Test lung, 3 L N-3800006 Performance verification

Test lung, 4 L 4-075578-00 Performance verification

Tie wraps 4-000003-00 (small) Various places

4-000004-00 (large)

* These parts may be purchased individually or by ordering an 840 VTS Accessories Kit, P/N 4-076599-00.

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Table 1-10: Tools, equipment, and service materials (continued)

Manufacturer/model or
Description Where used
Puritan Bennett part number

Tool kit, including the following: Local supplier

• Diagonal cutters General repair
• Needlenose pliers General repair
• Nutdriver, 3/16-in. General repair
• Nutdriver, 5/16-in. General repair
• Nutdriver, 11/32-in. General repair
• PROM puller Replacing real-time clock
• Screwdriver, #0 Phillips General repair
• Screwdriver, #1 Phillips
General repair
• Screwdriver, #2 Phillips
General repair
• Screwdriver, 1/8-in. flat-blade
General repair
• Screwdriver, 1/4-in. flat-blade
• Wrench, 5/16-in. open-end General repair
• Wrench, 7/16-in. open-end General repair
• Wrench, 9/16-in. open-end General repair
• Wrench, adjustable Replacing pressure switch
Removing oxygen filter

Tubing, silicone, 3/16 in. ID x 5/16 in. 4-008577-00 Performance verification

OD, 36 in. (91.4 cm)

Tubing, silicone, 1/8 in. ID x 1/4 in. *4-008578-00 Performance verification

OD, 4.75 in. (12.1 cm)

Vacuum cleaner, ESD-safe, with 0.2 µm Local supplier General cleaning

filter (rated for photocopiers and laser
printers)

Wrench, caster N-4800168 Replacing casters (cart)

Wye, patient circuit *4-000338-00 SST, performance verification

* These parts may be purchased individually or by ordering an 840 VTS Accessories Kit, P/N 4-076599-00.

1.10 Periodic maintenance

Caution
• To prevent component damage due to excessive wear, perform preventive maintenance
and replace components at recommended intervals, as indicated in Table 1-11. You may
find it convenient to note anticipated replacement dates for all components based on
typical usage rates or recommended intervals.
• Puritan Bennett has determined the 840 ventilator’s preventive maintenance schedule
based on the life expectancies of ventilator parts. Be aware that these parts, listed below,
could also require unscheduled corrective maintenance and that other parts, not listed,
could also require corrective maintenance during your ventilator’s lifetime.
Pru

Table 1-11 lists the periodic maintenance activities required for the 840 Ventilator System.
See the Ventilator Information screen for total hours of operation for the ventilator and
compressor. For details on patient system maintenance, refer to the 840 Ventilator System
Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual.

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Table 1-11: Schedule of periodic maintenance

Frequency Part Maintenance

Several times a day or as Patient circuit: inspiratory and expiratory Check for water build-up, empty, and clean
required by your limbs as necessary.
institution’s policy
Inspiratory and expiratory bacteria filters Inspect and check resistance across
inspiratory and expiratory filters before every
use, after 15 days of continuous use in
expiratory limb, or if you suspect excess
resistance. SST checks the resistance of the
expiratory filter.

Collector vial, water traps, and drain bag Check and empty as needed.

Daily or as necessary Oxygen sensor Calibrate oxygen sensor by pressing

100% O2/CAL 2 min key.

Air inlet filter bowl If cracked, replace bowl. If any sign of

moisture is visible, remove ventilator from
use and inspect.

Every 250 hours (or more Compressor inlet filter Either vacuum filter or wash filter in a warm
often, if required) detergent solution, rinse, and dry well.
Replace filter when it shows signs of wear.

Every 6 months Entire ventilator Run EST.

Every year Atmospheric pressure transducer, expiratory Perform calibration/test.

valve, flow sensors, and vent inop test

Entire ventilator Perform electrical safety tests, and inspect

ventilator for mechanical damage and for
label illegibility.

Varies: Every year or 100 Reusable expiratory or expiratory bacteria Replace. Sterilize between patients and
autoclave cycles. Consult filters circuit changes, or according to your
product Directions for institution’s policy. Sterilize before
Use. nondestructive disposal.

2 years or as necessary Oxygen sensor Replace. Actual sensor life depends on

BPS battery pack operating environment; operation at higher
temperature or O2% levels will result in
shorter sensor life.
Actual BPS life depends on the history of use
and ambient conditions.

Every 10,000 hours Various parts Use appropriate preventive maintenance kit
Every 15,000 hours (see Table 1-12).

NOTE:
If any part found in a preventive
maintenance kit requires replacement
before the recommended interval
elapses, consider installing the entire
kit anyway.

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1.11 Service kits
Table 1-12 lists the 840 Ventilator System service kits. Chapter 9 lists the mounting kits
available for the ventilator.

Table 1-12: Service kits

Interval Description Part no. Kit contents

10,000 hours 9.4“ GUI and BDU 4-079056-00 Filter, air inlet (F2) with O-ring
Filter, oxygen (F1)
Filter, oxygen inlet (F3) with O-ring
Installation instructions
Label, preventive maintenance
Lamps, fluorescent backlight
(for 9.4“color LCD displays)
Spring

10.4” GUI and BDU 4-078179-00 Filter, air inlet (F2) with O-ring
Filter, oxygen (F1)
Filter, oxygen inlet (F3) with O-ring
Installation instructions
Label, preventive maintenance
Spring

Oxygen sensor 4-072214-00 Oxygen sensor

BPS (6 month shelf life) 4-070523-SP Battery pack

15,000 hours Compressor, 100 V ~, 50/60 Hz 4-076806-00 15 K PM label

(806 only) Compressor assembly for
Compressor, 120 V ~, 60 Hz 4-076805-00
appropriate voltage configuration
Compressor, 220 – 240 V ~, 50/60 Hz 4-076807-00 Fans (qty. 2)
Filter element for water trap assembly
Main inlet filter
Outlet filter for solenoid assembly
Tie wrap, large, for air dryer assembly
Tie wraps, small for fan harnesses (qty. 2)
Tinnerman clips (qty. 6)

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1.12 Controls and indicators

Refer to Figure 1-3 through Figure 1-10 and Table 1-13 through Table 1-20 for ventilator
controls and indicators.

16

15

12
14
13

8-00189
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Figure 1-3. Monochrome GUI front view (showing all keys)

Table 1-13: GUI front view

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-3)

1 Screen lock key. When the yellow light on the screen lock key is lit, touching
the screen or off-screen controls (including the knob and ACCEPT key) has
no effect until you press the screen lock key again. New alarms (or when an
alarm’s urgency level escalates) automatically unlock the screen and controls.
8-00435 The screen lock allows you to clean the touch screen and prevents
inadvertent changes to settings and displays.
or

8-10001

(US version only)

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Table 1-13: GUI front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-3)

2 Color GUI (10.4-inch screen):

No key
Color GUI (9.4-inch screen):
Key inactive
8-00429
Monochrome GUI:
Display contrast key. Allows you to adjust screen contrast when you hold
or down this key while turning the knob.

8-10002
(US version only)

3 Color GUI (10.4-inch screen):

No key
Color GUI (9.4 inch screen):
Key present but inactive
8-00444
Monochrome GUI:
Display brightness key. Allows you to adjust screen brightness when you hold
or down this key while turning the knob.

8-10003
(US version only)

4 Alarm volume key. Allows you to adjust the alarm volume when you hold
down this key while turning the knob. You cannot turn off alarm volume.

8-00407

or

8-10004
(US version only)

5 Alarm silence key. Turns off alarm sound for 2 minutes. The yellow light on
the alarm silence key lights during the silence period, and turns off if you
press the alarm reset key or the 2-minute interval times out. A new, high-
urgency alarm cancels the silence. Alarms that can be silenced (lockable)
include all Patient-Data Alarms and Circuit Disconnect (see Table 7-2 for
8-00402 details).
Each time you press the alarm silence key, the silence period resets to 2
minutes. Each time you press the alarm silence key (whether or not there is
an active alarm), the keypress is recorded in the alarm log.

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Table 1-13: GUI front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-3)

6 Alarm reset key. Clears active alarms or autoreset high-urgency alarms,

cancels an active alarm silence, and is recorded in the alarm log. (Pressing
the alarm reset key is not recorded in the alarm log if no alarm is active.) You
cannot reset a DEVICE ALERT alarm.

8-00441

7 Displays basic operating information about the ventilator.

8-00411

or

8-10005
US version only

8 Delivers 100% oxygen (if available) for 2 minutes and calibrates the oxygen
sensor. The green light on this key lights to indicate that 100% O2 delivery is
active. Pressing this key again restarts the 2-minute delivery interval. You may
cancel the 2-minute interval by touching the CANCEL button on the GUI
touch screen.
8-00401
Oxygen sensor calibration can be tested using a procedure in the
840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual.
9 Delivers one manual breath to the patient according to the current
mandatory settings. To avoid breath stacking, a manual inspiration is not
delivered during inspiration or the restricted phase of exhalation.
You can use the MANUAL INSP key to supplement minute volume or to help
measure a patient data parameter, such as peak inspiratory pressure.
8-00436

10 Allows you to measure auto-PEEP. Hold this key down until the maneuver
begins (at the next ventilator-initiated inspiration), and release when the
measurement is stable, up to 20 s. The measured values for intrinsic and total
PEEP are displayed at the end of the expiratory pause. Displays and freezes
the most recently selected graphics, allowing you to see when expiratory
8-00419 pressure stabilizes.
EXP PAUSE is not functional in SPONT. It has no effect during the inspiratory
phase of a breath. The pause is canceled and inspiration begins if you release
the EXP PAUSE key, the patient triggers an inspiration, an alarm occurs, or the
maximum 20-s pause interval elapses. If flow triggering is active, backup
pressure sensitivity is used to detect patient effort. Only one expiratory pause
is allowed during a breath. Expiratory pause requests are ignored in apnea
ventilation, safety ventilation, occlusion status cycling (OSC), and idle mode.
During an expiratory pause, occlusion alarm detection is suspended. During
expiratory pause, the apnea interval is extended by the amount of time the
pause is active. In SIMV, the cycle during which the pause becomes active
(and the next scheduled VIM will occur) is extended by the amount of time
the pause is active. For purposes of I:E ratio calculation, expiratory pause is
considered part of the exhalation phase.

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Table 1-13: GUI front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-3)

11 Extends the inspiratory phase of the current or next mandatory breath

(depending upon when pressed) for the purpose of measuring plateau
pressure, compliance, and, if possible, resistance. Pressing and releasing this
key initiates an automatic inspiratory pause lasting between 0.5 and 2
seconds. Pressing and holding this key initiates a manual inspiratory pause
8-00431 extending inspiration up to 7 seconds.

12 Cancels a proposed setting.

8-00415

13 Applies new settings.

8-00406

14 Adjusts the value of a setting. A button that is highlighted means that the
knob is linked to that setting. Where applicable, turning the knob clockwise
increases the value, and turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the
value.

8-00433

15 System operation
indicators

Gray normal ventilator operation indicator. Indicator appears unilluminated

when no ventilator inoperative condition exists.

8-00448

non-US version
or

US version text is not visible when no ventilator inoperative condition exists.

VENT
INOP
8-10007
US version

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Table 1-13: GUI front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-3)

15 Red ventilator inoperative indicator. Illuminates when the ventilator cannot

(cont) support ventilation and requires service. The ventilator enters the safe state
and discontinues detection of new patient data or alarm conditions. A
qualified service technician must repair the ventilator to correct the problem
and must execute EST successfully before normal ventilation is allowed. This
indicator is accompanied by an audio signal and cannot be reset.

8-00447
non-US version
or

VENT
INOP
8-10007
US version

Red safety valve open (SVO) indicator. Illuminates when the ventilator has
entered its safe state and opened its safety valve to allow the patient to
breathe unassisted from room air.

8-00459
non-US version
or

SAFETY
VALVE
OPEN
8-10008
US version

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Table 1-13: GUI front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-3)

15 Green BPS ready indicator. The ventilator senses that the BPS is installed,
(cont) operational, and has at least 2 minutes of estimated run time.
8-00460

or
BATTERY
READY
US version only

On BPS power indicator. When yellow bar to the right of a lit BPS ready
indicator (battery symbol) is lit, ventilator is operating on BPS, and AC power
is insufficient to support ventilator operation. During BPS operation, power
to the compressor unit and the humidifier outlet (if available) is off.
8-00457

or
BATTERY
ON
US version only

Green compressor ready indicator. The compressor logic cable and air supply
hose are connected to the ventilator. The compressor is up to operating
pressure but not supplying gas to the ventilator. The compressor motor turns
on intermittently to keep the compressor chamber pressurized.
8-00461

or
COMPRESSOR
READY
US version only

Green compressor operating indicator. When symbol to the right of a lit

compressor unit ready indicator is lit, compressor is supplying air to the
ventilator. This indicator does not light unless the compressor is actually
supplying air to the ventilator.
8-00458

or
COMPRESSOR
ON
US version only

16 Red high-urgency alarm indicator ( ! ! ! ) blinks rapidly if active; it is steadily

lit if autoreset.
Yellow medium-urgency alarm indicator ( ! ! ) blinks slowly if active; it turns
off if autoreset.
Yellow low-urgency alarm indicator ( ! ) is steadily lit if active; it turns off if
autoreset.
Green normal ventilator operation indicator steadily lit. This indicator is off if
the ventilator is not in a ventilation mode, for example, during service mode
8-00446
or short self test (SST).

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2 3

Figure 1-4. 10.4-inch GUI rear view

Table 1-14: GUI rear view

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-4)

1 Remote alarm Remote alarm (nurse’s call) port

2 RS-232 10.4-inch GUI only: Two serial ports with 9-pin male connector configured as
data terminal equipment (DTE).

NOTE:
Allowable current is 0.2 A at 10 V DC (maximum).

3 RS-232 NULL Null modem port (9.4-inch and 10.4-inch GUI)

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2 3
5

4
1

7
8-00197

Figure 1-5. BDU front view

Table 1-15: BDU front view

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-5)

1 EXHAUST port BDU exhaust port. Gas is vented to atmosphere.

2 Ventilator operation
indicators

Red ventilator inoperative indicator. (See Table 1-13, item 15.)

8-00447
non-US version
or

VENT
INOP
8-10007
US version

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Table 1-15: BDU front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-5)

2 Red safety valve open (SVO) indicator. (See Table 1-13, item 15.)
(cont)

8-00459
non-US version
or

SAFETY
VALVE
OPEN
8-10008
US version

Gray normal GUI indicator. Indicator appears unilluminated when no loss

of GUI condition exists.

8-00454
non-US version

US version text is not visible when no loss of GUI condition exists.

DISPLAY
(GUI)
INOP
8-10009
US version

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Table 1-15: BDU front view (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-5)

2 Red loss of GUI indicator. The ventilator has detected a malfunction that
(cont) prevents the GUI from reliably displaying or receiving information.

8-00455
non-US version
or

DISPLAY
(GUI)
INOP
8-10009
US version

3 Power switch. I or ON represents on position; represents off position

for only a part of the equipment. This switch turns off power to the BDU
and GUI, but still allows the BPS to be charged if AC power is present.
The AC indicator LED is lit when AC power is available to the ventilator.
8-00439
non-US version
or

8-10006

US version

4 (Humidifier outlet, shown North-American style electrical receptacle for humidifier. Receptacle
covered) available in 100 – 120 V ventilators only. Ventilator supports a humidifier
rated for up to 2.3 A (270 VA) with a maximum leakage current of 50 µA.

5 To patient port Ventilator outlet

6 From patient port Expiratory limb connector on exhalation filter

7 (Collector vial drain port) Collector vial drain port. Use to attach drainage bag.

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1

8-00196

Figure 1-6. BDU I/O panel

Table 1-16: BDU I/O panel

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-6)

1 TEST TEST (service) button. Enables service mode. When you turn on the
ventilator and press this button after the first beep from the BDU, the
ventilator is placed into service mode (for example, to run EST).

2 PTS 2000 Puritan Bennett PTS 2000 Performance Test System connection.

3 Data key connection

8-00418 Caution
Do not remove the data key. The data key cover can only be
or
removed with a screwdriver. The data key enables software
options, and stores ventilator operational hours and the serial
Data Key numbers for the BDU and GUI. The data key is for use by a
qualified service technician only.
US version

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Table 1-16: BDU I/O panel (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-6)

4 Compressor data cable connection

8-00461

or
Compressor
US version

5 GUI cable connection

8-00427

or
Display
(GUI)
US version

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1
5 8-00161

Figure 1-7. BDU right-side panel

Table 1-17: BDU right-side panel

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-7)

1 Ventilator circuit breaker for compressor and humidifier

8-00430 NOTE:
A humidifier connection is only available on 100 – 120 V
or ventilators.
Compressor &
humidifier
circuit
breaker
US version

2 Circuit breaker for ventilator power supply

8-00416

or
Ventilator
circuit
breaker
US version

3 Alternating current (at AC inlet and AC power indicator)

8-00405

or

AC input
8-00405
US version

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Table 1-17: BDU right-side panel (continued)

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-7)

4 Potential equalization point (ground). Provides a means of connection

between equipment (such as electrical safety analyzer) and the potential
equalization busbar of the electrical connection. A common grounding
point for the entire ventilator.
8-00426

5 Maximum allowed output to auxiliary mains socket (compressor

electrical connection)
8-00437

or
Compressor outlet:
5.6 A max
US version

2
1

8-01298

Figure 1-8. BDU rear view

Table 1-18: BDU rear view

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-8)

1 (High-pressure air fitting) DISS male, DISS female, NIST, Air Liquide, or SIS fitting

2 (High-pressure oxygen DISS male, DISS female, NIST, Air Liquide, or SIS fitting
fitting)

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Figure 1-9. GUI rear view

Table 1-19: GUI rear view

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-8)

1 (Warning label) Warns user of hazards associated with the operation of the 840 ventilator
and GUI

2 (Serial number label) Unique assigned number. Must be the same as the GUI serial number stored
on the data key.

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8-00199

Figure 1-10. BPS controls and indicators

Table 1-20: BPS controls and indicators

Index
Labeling Function
(Figure 1-10)

1 BPS charging indicator. When the ventilator is operating on mains

power, the top symbol (green indicator next to gray battery icon)
indicates that the BPS is charged, and the bottom symbol (yellow
indicator next to gray battery icon) indicates that the BPS is charging.

8-00456
or

8-00462
US version

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1.13 Onscreen symbols and abbreviations

Consult the 840 Ventilator System Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual to interpret these.

1.14 Ventilator serial numbers and software version

The 840 Ventilator System serial numbers and software versions can be displayed on the GUI
upper subscreen. On the GUI upper screen, select the VENT CONFIG button. The ventilator
configuration subscreen displays the current software revisions for the BDU, GUI,
compressor, and audible alarm subsystem.

1.15 Service philosophy

Field service of the ventilator is limited to the service activities described in this manual. For
field service, technical support, or information on technical training, call 1.800.255.6774
(within the USA) or contact your Puritan Bennett representative (outside the USA).

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