GE Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Carestation Reference Manual page 172

Aisys
Regulation Test
Vacuum Bleed Test
Vacuum Leak Test
6-14
1. Turn the mode selector switch to I (ON).
2. Occlude the patient port of the suction regulator.
3. Set the vacuum regulator gauge to 100 mm Hg/13 kPa.
4. Open and close the patient port several times.
5. With the patient port occluded, the gauge should return to 100 mm Hg/13
kPa within a tolerance of ± 10 mm Hg/1.3 kPa.
1. Occlude the patient port of the suction regulator.
2. Set the vacuum regulator gauge to 100 mm Hg/13 kPa.
3. Turn the mode selector switch to O (OFF) and observe the gauge needle. It
must return to the zero range bracket or stop pin within 10 seconds.
1. Turn the mode selector switch to O (OFF).
2. Rotate the suction control knob a minimum of two full turns in the
clockwise direction (increase suction) to ensure its setting is not at the off
position.
3. Occlude the patient port of the suction regulator.
4. Observe the suction gauge, the needle should not move.
5. Rotate the suction control knob fully counterclockwise to ensure its setting
is at the fully off position.
6. Turn the mode selector switch to I (ON).
7. Observe the suction gauge, the needle should not move.
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