Philips Respironics V200 Esprit Oxygen Inlet Filter Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for the Philips Respironics V200 / Espirit Ventilator, Part Number 580-1000-02 H. The oxygen water trap/inlet filter assembly consists of a 5-micron (μ) filter to remove particulate (both dry and liquid) from the oxygen gas supply, a bowl with drain for accumulated water, and an oxygen inlet connector (Chapter 3.1.9 on page 3-4 of Service Manual).

Information in this guide was sourced from Chapter 10.1.3 on page 10-5 of the Respironics V200/Esprit Ventilator Service Manual. Further information on general filter replacements for this Ventilator can be found in Chapter 9.1 on pages 9-3 and 9-4 of the Service Manual.

What you need

Step 1 Oxygen Inlet Filter

Philips Respironics V200 Esprit Oxygen Inlet Filter Replacement, Oxygen Inlet Filter: step 1, image 1 of 1

Turn off the device.
On/Off switch located on the Front Panel as seen in Figure 8-2 (from the Operator Manual).

Edit

Step 2

Disconnect from AC power.

Edit

Step 3

Disconnect the oxygen hose.
Oxygen hose is connected to the Inlet Connector (section 14 of Figure 5-1, diagram from Operator Manual).

Edit

Step 4

Unscrew the water trap bowl (page 10-5 in Service Manual).
Located on the back panel of the ventilator (section 15 of Figure 5-1 from Operator Manual).

Edit

Step 5

Separate the filter element from the black plastic retainer (page 10-5 of Service Manual).

Edit

Step 6

Attach new filter element to the black plastic retainer (page 10-5 of Service Manual).

Edit

Step 7

Screw on water trap bowl (page 10-5 of Service Manual).

Edit

Step 8

Reconnect the oxygen hose.
According to page 2-2 of the Operators Manual, care in the routing of the oxygen inlet hose should be exercised to ensure it is not exposed to mechanisms that could cause damage by cutting or heating/melting.