Dräger Apollo Operating Instructions

Chapter 4 - System Setup Connecting the Scavenger System
48 Apollo Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 90 38 237, 6th edition
Connecting the Scavenger System
The Apollo can be equipped with one of two kinds of
scavenger systems to provide the best match with
the hospital’s waste gas disposal system.
Connecting the AGS Scavenger System
(Optional)
The AGS scavenger system is used with vacuum
waste gas disposal systems.
Figure 29. 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 29).
3. Connect the other end of the transfer hose to the
scavenger connection on the back of the
anesthesia machine (2 in Figure 29).
4. Connect the waste gas vacuum hose to the
output connection on the scavenger (3 in Figure
29).
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
29).
WARNING !
The scavenger hoses must not be pinched,
kinked, or blocked in any manner.
1
3
4
2
WARNING !
Do not block the openings in the AGS system.
Blocking the openings could result in a
shortage of fresh gas in the breathing system.

Dräger Apollo Specifications

General

Brand	Dräger
Model	Apollo
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English