5 Preoperative tests
M1204616 5-11
Vaporizer back pressure test
WARNING Anesthetic agent comes out of the circuit during this test.
Use a safe, approved procedure to collect and remove the
agent.
1. Set the System switch to On.
2. Start a case.
3. Set the O2 flow to 6 l/min.
4. Slowly adjust the vaporizer concentration from 0 to 1%.
• Make sure that the O2 flow stays constant.
• Verify that the system continues to operate without issuing
any related alarms.
5. Repeat this test for both vaporizer positions.