1. The device must be enabled in the Device Manager, it must be properly connected to the PC with the appropriate
communication port selected and it must be enabled to perform this kind of test.
2. The name shown in the top part of the panel must correspond to the subject performing the test (if a subject has not
been selected, the Subject database will be opened when a test is selected).
3. If a visit card doesn’t exist for the current testing date, the New visit panel will be displayed in order to enter the visit
data.
4. The test must be performed with the included PNT X9 with the sampling line connected.
5. The Q-Box must be properly connected to the PC and the Quark PFT with the appropriate communication port
selected.
6. The Cal. (5% CO2, 16%O2, Bal. N2) cylinder must be opened and contain a pressure between 5 and 6 bars.
7. The use of an antibacterial filter is mandatory.
8. Do not touch the Body Box, the pneumatic tubes and the cart during the test.
9. Avoid air displacements in the room where the test will be performed (e.g. a slamming door, an opening window,
etc.), since the pressure transducers are very sensitive.
10. When ending a test, please wait for adequate air change inside the Body Box before starting another one.