Reminders For Filling And Draining - VisualSonics VEVO Operator's Manual

Reminders for filling
and draining
V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual
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Chapter 4: Operating the Vaporizer: Reminders for filling and draining
When the draining is completed, turn
4.
the drain valve clockwise to close it.
Remove the bottle adapter and replace
5.
the filler plug in the filler tunnel. Tighten the
retaining screw (clockwise).
Warning: Failure to replace and tighten the retaining
screw will cause gas to escape through the filler.
Warning: Do not fill the vaporizer with any agent
other than the one specified on the front label. The
vaporizer is designed for that agent only. Any other
agent than that specified can prove to be dangerous
to a subject.
Warning: Do not fill the vaporizer unless the control
dial is in the 'Off' position.
Warning: Do not turn the dial 'On' during filling or
attempt to fill beyond the 'Full' mark.
Periodically check the agent level. The vaporizer should be refilled at
appropriate intervals. The vaporizer will function satisfactorily as long as
there is agent visible in the sight glass.
The vaporizer should be filled and used in an upright position. Small
deviations from the upright position will not affect the output or the
safety of the vaporizer.
Because the agent depth is shallow in relation to the diameter of the
vaporizing chamber, more frequent checks of the agent levels should be
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