Problem - Solution Matrix; Table 6-1 Ex3000 Anesthesia System Problem - Solution Matrix - Vetland EX3000 Operator's Manual

Problem – Solution Matrix
Table 6-1 contains problems that may occur during operation of your EX3000 Anesthesia System and
their corrective actions. If you continue experiencing a problem after trying the suggested corrective
actions, please contact Vetland or your local dealer for advanced fault diagnostics.
Table 6-1 EX3000 Anesthesia System Problem – Solution Matrix
No. Problem
1 No or low anesthetic
vapor output
2 Pop-off (APL) valve
knob is hard to turn
3 Needle on system
pressure gauge
(Figure 1-5, 3) does
not read zero (0) or is
fluctuating when all
gases are turned off
4 Needle on system
pressure gauge
(Figure 1-5, 3)
indicates several
centimeters of
positive pressure
after exhalation has
ended
6-2
Cause
a. Vaporizer is
functioning
properly, but
machine output is
not getting to
patient
b. Anesthetic agent
reservoir is empty
c. Vaporizer is
turned off
d. Leak around the
vaporizer filler
port
e. Vaporizer
malfunction –
internal fault
Pop-off valve
threads require
cleaning
Internal fault
Constriction or
obstruction
downstream from
the pop-off (APL)
valve (Figure 6-1)
Solution
Check breathing system components for leaks,
tears, holes, etc. Ensure the cone/mask makes a
good seal with the patient. Perform a System
Pressure Leak Test as specified below.
Fill the reservoir with appropriate anesthetic drug.
1. Press NONE on the Agent Type Display area
(Figure 1-5, 13) of the touch screen.
2. Press the Increase (Up) Button
name of the desired agent is displayed.
3. Press the Agent Concentration % area (Figure
1-5, 2) of the touch screen.
4. Press on the touch screen until the desired
concentration is displayed.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Verify that filler plug o-ring is not damaged.
Replace if damaged.
3. Verify that filler plug o-ring is not obstructed by
animal hair, dirt, etc.
4. Screw in the filler plug hand tight into the filler
port to form a tight seal.
Contact Vetland or your local dealer for servicing.
Contact Vetland or your local dealer for servicing.
Contact Vetland or your local dealer for servicing.
Disconnect the pop-off valve exhaust hose and
monitor the touch screen pressure gauge.
If the pressure does not return to zero,
contact Vetland or your local dealer.
If pressure returns to zero:
a. Check the exhaust hose for possible
obstruction due to moisture buildup or
debris.
b. Remove the obstruction.
c. Reconnect the hose to the pop-off valve.
until the
Troubleshooting