Chapter 1 - Introduction Important Safety Information
10 Apollo Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 90 38 237, 6th edition
Precautions during Operation
Precautions During Maintenance
CAUTION !
To avoid pinching, keep hands free of edges when:
• moving or folding down the writing table
• using the drawers
• moving the ventilator unit
• handling or adjusting arm-mounted accessories
(e.g., external monitoring)
• handling or installing vaporizers, backup
cylinders, optional CLIC adapters/absorbers, or
any attached accessories
CAUTION !
Do not place more than 100 pounds on top of the
Apollo top shelf.
CAUTION !
Do not place more than 44 pounds on the tabletop.
CAUTION !
Device for use in health care facilities only and
exclusively by persons with specific training and
experience in its use.
WARNING !
The machine must only be used under the
supervision of qualified medical staff, so that help
is immediately available if malfunctions occur or
the patient has insufficient spontaneous
breathing.
CAUTION !
Accumulation of metabolic products may occur during
low flow anesthesia, therefore monitoring of oxygen
concentration is mandatory. Flushing the circuit with
fresh gas at regular intervals may be necessary,
particularly if decreasing oxygen concentrations are
measured.
CAUTION !
Maintenance
This device must be inspected and serviced at regular
intervals. A record must be kept on this preventive
maintenance. We recommend obtaining a service
contract with DrägerService through your vendor.
For repairs we recommend that you contact
DrägerService.