Replacing/Emptying The Waterlock; Water Trap - Dräger Vamos Operating Instructions Manual

Replacing/Emptying the WaterLock

Water Trap

— When the level has reached the full mark,
— or in the event of an »Occlusion!« error message on the
monitor:
Switch Vamos monitor to Standby mode.
Grip water trap by the ridged surfaces and pull it out of its
holder.
Replace water trap:
— if it is severely fouled,
— if emptying the water trap does not remove the error
message,
— if its maximum operating period of 4 weeks has been
exceeded.
Emptying the water trap:
Connect an empty syringe, without needle, to the port. The
syringe capacity must be at least 20 mL.
Draw off the water. Remove syringe and discard the full
syringe with domestic waste.
Push water trap back into its holder – until it tangibly clicks
into place.
CAUTION !
Do not allow any alcohol or detergent/disinfectant to enter
the water trap!
It may be damaged.
CAUTION !
Do not wash or sterilize the water trap!
It can be damaged by washing/sterilizing!
Disposal
Water traps can be disposed of as domestic waste (see
also page 38).
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