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- Page 1 SOMNI C3 VETERINARY ANAESTHETIC VAPORISER OPERATIONS MANUAL SOMNI PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS User Responsibility Warnings and Cautions Principles of Operation Examination and Preparation For Use Installation Operating Instructions Filling Instructions Funnel Fill Draining Instructions Funnel Fill Filling Procedure Key Filled Operating Instructions Key Filled Specifications Warranty and Service... -
Page 3: User Responsibility
USER RESPONSIBILITY The SOMNI C3 is a precision medical vaporiser designed for Veterinary Use Only. This vaporiser was designed to mix the vapours of specified liquid anaesthetic gas agents with anaesthetic delivery gases. The vaporiser will continue to provide reliable performance only if the manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions are followed. -
Page 4: Warnings And Cautions
If unit is accidentally tipped on its side, please call the manufacturer for specific instructions. • Do not have vaporiser serviced by anyone other than a SOMNI authorised service centre. • Do not operate vaporiser prior to leak testing the anaesthetic equipment, ensuring secure connections to prevent unnecessary anaesthetic exposure •... -
Page 5: Principles Of Operation
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION VAPORISER SUMP AND VALVE ASSEMBLY This anaesthetic vaporiser is comprised of a vaporising chamber and duct system (located within the sump cover), rotary valve and concentration dial. The concentration dial is connected to the rotary valve underneath. The rotary valve contains ducts and a vapour control channel. -
Page 6: Examination And Preparation For Use
EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION FOR USE 1. Examine shipping carton for signs of external damage. 2. Remove contents from carton and inspect for visible damage such as dents or missing parts. 3. If damage or missing parts are discovered or suspected, notify customer service immediately at 0800 0129101. -
Page 7: Installation
Ensure that emergency oxygen supplies or oxygen flush enter the gas circuits downstream of the vaporiser. The SOMNI C3 is supplied with mounting hardware consisting of a spacer and 3-6mm bolts. While supporting the weight of the vaporiser, install the spacer between the vaporiser and the mounting surface and secure the vaporiser using the mounting bolts provided. - Page 8 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Vaporiser Spacer Placement • The direction of gas flow must be from “inlet to outlet” (i.e. from left to right) when viewing the vaporiser from the front. • Ensure the liquid (which may accumulate in the breathing circuit or the CO2 absorber) can not enter the vaporiser while: -in use -during disassembly of the circuit...
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Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Observe all instructions and warnings on the vaporiser. 2. Fill only with agent indicated with vaporiser in OFF position. 3. Perform a leak test prior to first use (See instructions below- “10 Second Test”). 4. Depress locking button to turn dial from OFF position. 5. - Page 10 WARNING: 10 SECOND PRESSURE TEST Anaesthetic Vaporiser Is Under Pressure Before each use, “leak test” the anaesthesia system and ensure the waste gases have a patent way through the evacuation system. Please Follow this protocol for refilling vaporiser Wear safety goggles or safety glasses. Turn O2 supply primary switch to “OFF”.
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Page 11: Filling Instructions Funnel Fill
FILLING INSTRUCTIONS-FUNNEL FILL CAUTION: 1. Verify that vaporsier dial and delivery gas flowmeter(s) are Drain Valve in the “OFF” position. 2. Verify that anaesthetic agent is the same as labeled on front Fill Cap of vaporiser. DO NOT fill vaporiser with any agent other than the one specified on the front label. -
Page 12: Draining Instructions Funnel Fill
DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS-FUNNEL FILL CAUTION: Liquid MUST be drained from the vaporiser into a properly labeled container. 1. Attach small drain tube to the hole in the front of the vaporiser fill assembly. 2. Hold an empty, properly labeled container under the tube. 3. -
Page 13: Filling Procedure
FILLING INSTRUCTIONS - KEY FILLED Fill Socket CAUTION: The vaporiser may be pressurised. Open the dial to Key Retaining Screw relieve internal pressure and then close. Unscrew the top key retaining screw slowly when removing the replica key plug on vaporisers fitted with key Replica Key Plug fill design. - Page 14 Because the SOMNI C3 vaporiser sump can hold 125 ml capacity, there may be no excess agent. If there is any excess liquid agent, allow this to escape from the filler socket completely, then insert and fully tighten the replica key plug to prevent gas from escaping through the filler.
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Page 15: Operating Instructions
DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS - KEY FILLED CAUTION: Ensure the dial is in the “OFF” position, that the recovery bottle is below the drain nozzle. The vaporiser may be pressurised, open and close the vaporiser to help relieve internal pressure. DRAINING PROCEDURE: A. - Page 16 ASSURING PERFORMANCE OF YOUR VAPORISER To assure the continued performance of your vaporiser, the manufacturer recommends full factory preventative maintenance be performed every 2 years. Accurate and efficient anaesthetic gas delivery is a primary consideration in patient care. Anaesthetic agent vapours are extremely potent, and a very small error in concentration could be hazardous.
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Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Approximate rate of agent consumption = 3 x 2 x 6 = 36 ml/hour. The above figures are approximate and intended for clinical Calibration guidance only. Figures will vary depending on flow meter type Vaporisers are calibrated at 21° C. The variation in output (and other varying factors). - Page 18 The valve design and temperature compensation system of causing the magnitude and rate of cycling pressure the SOMNI C3 vaporisers work to reduce the effects to levels fluctuations to decrease. considered not significant by clinical standards.
- Page 19 SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Temperature variation effects are typically negligible at common dial setting and ambient temperature Vaporisers are graduated in v/v percentage at 760 mm Hg. combinations. Equation 1 D = % x 760 The vaporiser responds very slowly to change in ambient temperate to prevent the valve from closing completely.
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Page 20: Warranty And Service
WARRANTY AND SERVICE Limited Warranty Limitation of Remedies Somni Scientific warrants to the original purchaser that the products, not including accessories, shall be free from The only obligation under this limited warranty is the repair or defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, if replacement of the product.
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