Parts for BiPAP

chucktaylor3us · Post by **chucktaylor3us** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:25 pm

My Respironics BiPAP Pro with BiFlex has died. I've opened it up and the motor is dead, so I'm looking for a replacement for the fan motor. The only ID marks on the motor read:

Respironics
BN23-13BY-04CSF
0147

The BiPAP is a:
Respironics BiPAP Pro w/ BiFlex
Model #1007216

Any suggestions? Respironics wouldn't tell me.

Thanks

Chuck

Handgunner45 · Post by **Handgunner45** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:44 pm

I would suggest that you contact a local DME. They may have the ability to order the new blower, but I wouldn't count on them doing it. They will most likely want to send it to and authorized repair center.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:54 pm

How old is it and how many hours on it, It may be time for that new Bi-APAP. Jim

Are you sure the board is providing power, you probably need a digital Voltmeter to safely test it.

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:44 pm

The fact that the motor doesn't startup doesn't mean it is dead (unless there is more info that points to it having failed).

The motor is a brushless one & these are remarkably robust.

My bet is that if there is no clear evidence the motor has died (such as it has siezed bearings or there is an obvious burnt smell from it) that the problem is the electronics that control the motor may have failed.

Water in the air outlet hole *can* cause the motor bearings to rust but even then it is rare that this will stop the motor, just make it horribly noisy & emitting yellow rusty muck for a while.

If the stop was without provocation (one night to the next) and there was no warning (change in sound) then the electronics are more likely to have failed than the actual motor.

But another cause could be if somehow the machine ingested some material (the foam filter, tissue paper, whatever) then the blower could be jammed. This seems unlikely providing it was well handled & never had the dust cover off.

Good luck.

DSM