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R500 Series Compact Small Animal Anesthesia Machine User Manual V1.0...
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RWD reserves the right to modify the product specifications without prior notice. RWD is not to guarantee the information in any forms, including (but not limited to) the guarantee responsibility of proposing the implied merchantability and suitability for a specific purpose.
1- Introduction 1.1 Overview First of all, sincerely thanks for selecting the R500 series compact small animal anesthesia machine made by RWD Company. Please read this instruction manual and all other auxiliary materials carefully before installing and using the product, which will be helpful to work with it better.
1.3 Product features Standard open circuit breathing loop design. Applicable to rats, mice, rabbits, cats, hamsters and other species. Single breathing circuit design. The oxygen flow meter adjustable ranges from 0.05 to 1000 ml/min(1L) and 0.1 to 4000 ml/min (4L) . ...
1.5 Features of main components of equipment Figure 1-2 Equipment main body Item Description Provides hand-hold for steadying the anesthesia system while Handle it is being moved. Used to control the oxygen or air flow that goes into the anesthesia system. Turn the O2 flowmeter control valve to flowmeter regulate the oxygen flow between 0.05~1L/min (1L) and 0.1~4L/min (4L).
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More attention should be paid to its Anesthetic vaporizer maintenance and operation. We suggest that connect with RWD regularly to calibrate. Please use the correct anesthetic agent following the tag on the vaporizer. The misuse may cause the damage to the equipment and animal.
2.2 Usage restriction RWD R500 series compact small animal anesthesia machine is only for laboratory or veterinary use. All the operation and maintenance should follow the instructions of this manual. Misuse of your system may result in injury to animals and operators and/or damage to property.
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Make sure that any exhaled gas containing anesthetic is vented outside of the operating room or recycled by other proper equipment. RWD recommends the use of an electrocardiograph, and equipment capable of monitoring the animal’s pulse, oxygen (O ) saturation, carbon dioxide (CO ) level, and anesthetic agent level at all times when operating the system.
Carefully open each box and remove each individual component. Save all boxes and packing materials for future shipments. Check the packing list or invoice to ensure all components ordered are included. In case there is any doubt or need any help, contact RWD or local dealer immediately.
3.3 Assembling the system 3.3.1 Install Vaporizer Please refer Figure 3-1、3-2、3-3 install vaporizer on main support Some components of the system are heavy. Use caution while lifting these components to avoid injury. Figure 3-1 Twist two screw in the vaporizer, do not twist all in Figure 3-2 Hang the vaporizer on the screw holes of the main frame...
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Figure 3-3 Use screwdriver to tighten the screw 3.3.2 Vaporizer line connection Please refer to Figure 3-4 Connect the tube of the anesthesia machine to the gas INLET and OUTLET of the vaporizer. Figure3-4 Vaporizer tube connection...
4-System setup 4.1 Overview This section provides the setup procedures required to prepare your R500 series compact small animal anesthesia machine. 4.2 Materials and goods Oxygen or air source(below 0.42MPa) Anesthetics (optional, according to the type of vaporizer) ...
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3) Make sure the volume percent dial on the anesthetic vaporizer to the zero 4-2) ; (0) position( Figure Figure 4-2...
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4.3.2 Fill in the anesthetic User choose different vaporizer, the anesthetic filling method is also different. RWD supply two kinds of filling type vaporizer-Pour Fill and Easy Fill Make sure to pour the correct anesthetic agent into the filler port. Filling with the incorrect anesthetic agent could cause serious injury or death to the animal.
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4.3.2.2 Easy Fil 1) Turn and remove the sealing cap 2) screw dosing adapter on the of the vaporizer. Do not leave anesthetic bottle, and insert it any debris. Check the red into the vaporizer inlet and sealing ring.(Figure 4-6) ; press in the end (Figure 4-7)...
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4.3.3 Connecting the breathing tube Connect the anesthesia induction chamber(optional) and anesthesia mark(optional) onto the relevant portal of the anesthesia machine. Breathing tube connection Figure 4-10...
5- Operation 5.1 Overview This section introduces how to use the R500 series compact small animal anesthesia machine to handle animal anesthesia experiments after the preparation works. Only trained professionals should operate the anesthesia system. 5.2 Pre-use checkout RWD recommend you to check below items before using R500 series compact small animal anesthesia machine to ensure the stability of the equipment.
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3) Put animal into the induction chamber, push the air switch to the direction of Chamber, in the meantime, the anesthesia gas flow to the induction chamber. 4) Press the dial lock key, rotate the evaporator dial, et the vaporizer concentration to 4-5% until the animals become immobile.
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RWD recommends you to push the quick flush button before taking out the animal from the anesthesia induction chamber, to exhaust anesthetic agent in the induction chamber, so as to reduce the anesthetic...
Figure 5.4 Post-anesthesia procedure Once the anesthesia procedure is completed, perform the following steps in order: 1) Turn off the vaporizer by turning the volume-percent dial clockwise to zero (0). 2) Press the oxygen flush button to clean the anesthetic agent in the induction chamber.
6.5 Problem – Solution matrix Table 6-1 contains problems that may occur during operation of your R500 series compact Anesthesia System and their corrective actions. If you continue experiencing a problem after trying the suggested corrective actions, please...
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Table 6-1 R500 series compact Anesthesia System: problem - solution matrix Problem Cause Solution a. Vaporizer is Check breathing system functioning properly, components for leaks, tears, holes, but machine output is etc. Ensure the mask tube makes a not getting to animal good seal with the animal.
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Dirty or damaged replacement. Contact RWD or knob is hard to needle valve local dealer for servicing. turn Oxygen flow Contact RWD or local dealer for Internal fault failure servicing. Audible a. Loose oxygen hose Tighten the connection with a leakage around connection crescent wrench.
7.6 Parts and materials Contact RWD or your local dealer if parts or materials are needed during the maintenance. 7.7 Cleaning the equipment Maintenance of the anesthesia system involves possible contact with biological and chemical hazards.
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7.7.1 Required materials and supplies Germicidal cleaner Water and clean cloth Personal Protective Equipment (masks, eye protection, gloves, etc.) 7.7.2 Weekly maintenance Wipe all surfaces of the system with a cloth dampened with germicidal cleaning solution. ...
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4) Loosen the sealing cap, then loosen the bottom screw with a screwdriver to make the anesthetic agent flows naturally. 5) When the anesthetic agent stops draining from the vaporizer, tighten the bottom screw and sealing cap. 6) Remove the drain tube and deal with the waste anesthetic agent according to the regulations.
This warranty is only applicable to those new products purchased from RWD or dealers authorized by RWD, as well as the first person to whom it extends. Within one year from the invoice date of the original purchase, the defects in material and workmanship are fee to be repaired and replaced by RWD.
9 Useful information 9.1 Overview This section provides information that may be helpful to the users of R500 series compact Anesthesia Systems. 9.2 Pressure equivalents 1 atm = 1033 cmH O = 760 mmHg = 760 Torr = 1013 mb = 14.7 psi 1 psi = 70.3 cmH...
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Shenzhen RWD Life Science and Technology Co., Ltd. Website:www.rwdls.com Post code:518057 Phone:+86-755-86111286 400-886-1127 Fax:+86-755-86146750 After-sales service:+86-755-86111281 After-sales E-mail:service@rwdstco.com...
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