Pre-use Checkout
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 105
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Locating and eliminating leaks
The self test incorporates a leak test. If this test is not
passed, the leaks must be remedied before
continuing the test by pressing the rotary knob. A
leak test can also be carried out later in Standby with
the >Leak Test< key.
Possible causes of leaks include:
– Absorber not firmly screwed to the breathing
system.
– APL valve is not firmly fixed to the breathing
system cover (damage) or not set to
30 hPa (cmH
2O).
– Breathing bag, breathing hoses, Y-piece, or
microbial filter are not connected correctly or
damaged.
– Flexible arm for breathing bag not fitted correctly
on the breathing system, sealing ring soiled or
damaged.
– Water trap not connected.
– Sample line for gas measurement not connected
or leaky (there may be a kinked bend in the
connections).
– Connections for the sample line for gas
measurement cracked or defective.
– O-ring of the inspiratory and expiratory ports
missing, soiled, or damaged.
– Flow sensors not fitted correctly or damaged,
rear O-ring missing.
– Breathing system cover not mounted correctly,
not all five sealing screws closed.
– Visible damage on valves or seals of the
breathing system metal valve plate.
– Breathing system not mounted correctly, not all
three sealing screws closed.
– Ventilator diaphragm defective or not fitted
correctly (Dräger legend must be visible from
above).
– 15 mm (0.59 in) circuit plug for connecting the
Y-piece scratched or damaged.
– Vaporizer fill or drain connections leaky or
opened, vaporizer not mounted correctly, O-ring
missing or handwheel not set to >0<.
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