This Service Guide is for use only by qualified technical personnel. WARNING - Always unplug the CoughAssist from any electrical power before servicing. FRONT PANEL PARTS REPLACEMENT - Including Front Panel, Circuit Board, Pressure Gauge, Paddle Switch (CA models only), and Front Label The only front panel parts that may be replaced without removing the Top Cover are the six control knobs (three on the CM models), and the Manual Control Lever on the CM models only.
PLASTIC TUBE, 1/8”ID x 8” SCREW, PLASTITE #8X1/2” 829-3108 (3 EACH) 325-0252 KNOB, MANUAL (CM only) 632-3004 KNOB (2 EACH) FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY 325-9202 FOR CA-3000 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY 325-9222 FOR CM-3000 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY 325-9226 FOR CA-3200 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY 325-9227 FOR CM-3200 Slide the panel assembly towards the front, as shown in Figure 2.
PRESSURE GAUGE REPLACEMENT To replace the Pressure Gauge, first remove the Top Cover, Front Panel Assembly and Circuit Board, as described above. Remove the four 4-40 screws holding the Front Panel Spacer to the bracket, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Item Part No.
FRONT PANEL LABEL REPLACEMENT To replace the Front Panel Label and spacer, first remove the Top Cover, Front Panel Assembly and Circuit Board, as described above. Remove the four 4-40 screws holding the Front Panel Spacer to the bracket, as shown in Figure 4. Replace with a new spacer with label.
PROPER GROUND WIRE ASSEMBLY The green wires with yellow striping inside of the CoughAssist are electrical ground leads and serve an important safety feature. There are two such wires attached to the bottom panel, and one attached to the front panel bracket.
FINAL TEST PROCEDURE After any disassembly of the CoughAssist, the unit should be tested for proper operation before being put back into service. This test can be done without the top cover on in order to gain access to the blower pressure adjustment potentiometers.
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Remove rubber stopper from the patient outlet. Check the flow by actuating the Manual Control Lever to Inhale and note the flow of air out of the unit. Release the Manual Control Lever. Set Inhale Flow to maximum (counterclockwise), and repeat the test. Note that the flow out of the unit has increased markedly. Automatic timing function test (CA models only) - Set the pressure to minimum.
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