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Table 6-1 EX3000 Anesthesia System Problem – Solution Matrix (continued)
No.
Problem
10
No gas flow
11
Gas flow is not
sufficient
12
Oxygen flush button
sticks
13
Oxygen flow failure
14
Touch screen
displays but is
inactive
15
Audible leakage
around oxygen hose
connector
6-4
Cause
a. Facility or cylinder
gas supply valve
is closed
b. Gas cylinder is
empty
c. Gas supply hose
is disconnected
d. Oxygen flow
control turned off
e. Gas supply
regulator
malfunction
a. Oxygen flow is set
too low
b. Leak around
vaporizer filler
ports.
c. Leak in patient
breathing circuit
d. C0
absorber
2
canister is leaking
Malfunctioning flush
valve
Internal fault
Internal fault
a. Loose oxygen
hose connection
b. Damaged oxygen
DISS inlet fitting
Solution
Open gas supply valve.
Replace empty gas cylinder.
1. Ensure gas supply hose is connected to the
cylinder or facility gas system.
2. Ensure the gas supply hose DISS connector is
securely connected to the anesthesia system.
1. Press the green circle at the bottom of the O
flowmeter (Figure 1-5, 6) on the touch screen.
2. Press
until the desired flow rate is displayed.
Connect the EX3000 to an alternate oxygen supply
1. Press the green circle at the bottom of the O
flowmeter on the touch screen.
2. Press
until the desired flow rate is displayed.
1. Verify that the filler plug is completely screwed
into the filler port forming a tight seal.
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, etc.
1. Check all hose connections, particularly around
mask or endotracheal tube.
2. Perform a System Pressure Leak Test as
specified below.
1. Remove the absorber canister
2. Remove any absorbent granules that are
lodged between the canister and sealing
gasket.
3. Reinstall the absorber canister.
The flush valve requires cleaning or replacement.
Contact Vetland or local dealer for service.
Contact Vetland or your local dealer for service.
1. Reset the anesthesia system by turning the
power switch OFF (0) and then turn ON (I)
again.
2. If still inactive, contact Vetland or your local
dealer for service.
Tighten the connection with a crescent wrench.
Inlet must be replaced. Contact Vetland or your
local dealer for service.
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