Compressor Mini 115V 60Hz
Maquet Critical Care AB · Model 6481779
Compressor Mini 115V 60Hz.
Intended use: A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed to create compressed air and supply it directly to gas-powered or compressed air dependent devices (e.g., ventilators or other respiratory devices, laboratory equipment). It may also provide medical air depending upon the filtering systems employed.
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Low or no air output / will not build pressure
HighSymptoms: Ventilator air-supply alarm, compressor runs but output pressure low, slow recovery.
Root cause: Worn piston / valve, an air leak in the tank or distribution, or a saturated air-dryer / filter.
Excess moisture / water in the delivered air
MediumSymptoms: Water in the ventilator inlet filter, condensation.
Root cause: Air-dryer cartridge saturated or an auto-drain fault.
Compressor will not run / thermal trip
MediumSymptoms: No output, compressor hot, thermal overload trips.
Root cause: Failed motor / run capacitor, or a cooling-fan fault.
Pressure switch / regulator drift
LowSymptoms: Compressor cycles at the wrong pressures, delivered pressure high or low.
Root cause: Worn pressure switch or a drifting regulator.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Piston / valve rebuild kit
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Difficult
Air-dryer / inlet filter
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Motor run capacitor
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
Cooling fan
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Pressure switch
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piston / valve rebuild kit | Periodic replacement | $$ | Difficult |
| Air-dryer / inlet filter | Frequent wear item | $ | Fairly easy |
| Motor run capacitor | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
| Cooling fan | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Pressure switch | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Low or no air output
- Isolate the tank and time the pressure decay - a fast fall means a leak.
- Leak-test the tank, fittings and distribution.
- Rebuild the piston / valves if pressure recovery is slow.
- Confirm the auto-drain fires and the pressure switch cut-in / cut-out are correct.
- Verify delivered pressure to the ventilator after repair.
Symptom: Water in the delivered air
- Drain the water traps / separators.
- Replace the air-dryer / inlet filter cartridge.
- Verify the automatic drain fires and the compressor is not short-cycling.
- Check ambient conditions.
- Confirm dry air at the ventilator inlet.
Technical Specs
- MRI safety
- Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
- Sterile
- No
- Single use
- No
- Prescription use
- Rx only
- FDA distribution status
- In Commercial Distribution
- Device type (GMDN)
- Medical device air compressor
- FDA product classification
- Compressor, Air, Portable
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
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