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different conditions.
8.
Residual vapour will always stay in an anaesthetic machine from
previous use, therefore don't be alarmed if an analyser detects
small concentrations of agent for a short time at the machine outlet
after the gas flow is turned on but the vaporiser is off.
9.
If a selectatec fitting is being used and the readings are low, a cross
leak or leak to atmosphere should be considered from the mounting
system over the vaporiser.
7
Maintenance
Warning: Do not disassemble, modify or tamper with the
vaporiser. This can cause damage to the product and will alter the
accuracy of the performance.
Observation of the instructions provided, regular servicing and normal
professional vigilance is normally all that is required to maintain the Apollo
Tec 3 Style vaporiser in a safe working condition.
7.1 Schedule
Biweekly when the agent level is low, drain the vaporiser into a correctly
labelled container and discard of the agent according to local regulations. If
the anaesthetic agent does not contain additives or stabilising agents then the
latter sentence can be less frequent, however the procedure must be done
annually.
It is recommended that the Apollo Tec 3 Style vaporisers are serviced every
one (1) year including calibration annually at a Norvap International
authorised Service Centre.
This service includes the following
Complete disassembly of the vaporiser and its components.
•
Thorough cleaning.
Doc. No. 157
20 March 2019
Issue 1.0 Draft
Apollo Operations Manual
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