Reassembling Components Chapter 11 - Cleaning and Maintenance
Apollo Operator’s Manual 183
Part Number: 90 38 237, 6th edition
Reassembling the AGS scavenger system (optional)
Figure 152. Reassembling the AGS Scavenger
1. Install the particle filter and tighten the union nut
(1 in Figure 152).
2. Reinstall the flow tube (2 in Figure 152) with the
scale facing the front of the machine, and tighten
the union nut (3 in Figure 152).
3. Reinstall the buffer volume container into the
scavenger body.
Connecting the AGS Scavenger System (optional)
The AGS scavenger system is used with vacuum
waste gas disposal systems.
Figure 153. AGS Scavenger System1. Install the AGS scavenger on the machine by
sliding its bracket onto the two shoulder screws
on the side of the machine.
2. Connect one end of the transfer hose to the
fitting on the scavenger (1 in Figure 153).
3. Connect the other end of the transfer hose to the
scavenger connection on the back of the
anesthesia machine (2 in Figure 153).
4. Connect the waste gas vacuum hose to the
output connection on the scavenger (3 in Figure
153).
5. Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the
hospital waste gas disposal system.
Note: Activate hospital vacuum system before
using scavenger system.
Note: During use, the float indicator in the flow
indicator should stay between the upper and
lower marks. If necessary, regulate flow
using the flow adjustment valve (4 in Figure
153).
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WARNING !
The scavenger hoses must not be pinched,
kinked, or blocked in any manner.
WARNING !
Do not block the openings in the AGS
scavenger system. Blocking the openings could
result in a shortage of fresh gas in the breathing
system.