System Pressure Leak Test; Figure 6-1 Pressure Test Setup - Vetland EX3000 Operator's Manual

System Pressure Leak Test

1. Set up system as shown in Figure 6-1.
2. Open the O supply valve and provide 50 psi O
2
3. Turn ON (l) the system main ON/OFF switch and allow the system to complete its self-test. The
system should complete the self test without errors. If errors are detected, consult the alarm matrix
in Table 6-2.
4. Attach a rebreathing circuit to the system.
5. Attach a breathing bag to the bag mount located below the pop-off valve.
6. Close the pop-off valve.
7. Plug the wye piece or elbow connector of the F-circuit using your thumb.
8. Continue to plug the end of the breathing wye or elbow while pressurizing the absorber system to
30 cmH O using the O
2
(30 cmH O to 25 cmH
2
its exact location. Repair or replace the leaking component.
WARNING!
9. Open the pop-off valve and relieve the system pressure down to 10 cmH
touch screen.
10. Select O flow indicator on the touch screen. Using the touch screen
2
250 ml/min.
11. Verify that the pressure gauge on the display slowly starts to climb past 20 cmH
12. Open the pop-off valve to relieve pressure.
Short Circuit
Tube
Troubleshooting
flush valve. The system pressure should not drop more than 5 increments
2
O) in 30 seconds. If a leak is present, use a soapy water solution to help find
2
Leaks in the system allow room air to dilute the fresh gas mixture causing the
patient to be "light."

Figure 6-1 Pressure Test Setup

to the anesthesia system.
2
O as indicated on the
2
buttons, set a flow of
O.
2
Pop-off Valve
Pressure Test
Squeeze Bulb
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