Philips Respironics V60 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This is a replacement guide for the fan in a Philips Respironics V60 ventilator. The cooling fan within the ventilator prevents the system from heating up too much. So it is important to ensure that this fan is kept clean and functioning.

For more information on replacing the fan, please refer to page 9-6 in the service manual.

What you need

Step 1 shut down the ventilator

Philips Respironics V60 Fan Replacement, shut down the ventilator: step 1, image 1 of 2

Philips Respironics V60 Fan Replacement, shut down the ventilator: step 1, image 2 of 2

Press and release the ON/Shutdown key, opening the Shutdown window in the screen.
Select Ventilator Shutdown, which will shut down the ventilator.
Improper shutdown may cause a Power has been restored message the next time the ventilator is turned on.

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Step 2 disconnect from power

Disconnect the ventilator from the AC power.

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Step 3 How to Disconnect a Philips Respironics V60

Unplug the ventilator

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Step 4

Disconnect the internal battery from the power harness connector.

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Step 5 Top Cover

Philips Respironics V60 Fan Replacement, Top Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

Turn the captive D-ring fastener on the bottom of the panel counter-clockwise one-quarter turn and release.
Then remove the right side panel.

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Step 6

Remove the 4 screws using a screwdriver.
Remove the top cover.

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Step 7 Fan

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Remove the fan mount push pins that attach the fan to the back panel.
Pliers may be required.

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Step 8

Disconnect fan cable from motor controller.

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Step 9

Remove fan,
from back panel.

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Step 10

Remove fan filter assembly (the fan filter and housing), from outside the back panel.
When installing, orient the fan with the fan cable at the top inside of the fan, and orient the fan filter and housing as shown.

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