Operation Summary
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 121
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
4. Close the cylinder valves.
5. Disconnect the scavenging hose.
Note: Leave the Apollo plugged into mains power
in order to charge the uninterruptible power
supply UPS.
See “Removing the ventilator diaphragm” on
page 231.
WARNING!
Risk of gas supply failure
If the valves remain open when connected to the
pipeline gas supply, gas may be withdrawn from
the backup gas cylinders.
Close cylinder valves whenever the pipeline gas
supply is sufficient.
WARNING!
Risk of gas supply contamination
When the central gas supply is connected, the
smallest internal leakage can cause
contamination of the supply gases.
Always disconnect the medical gas hoses from
the terminal unit when the device is not in use.
WARNING!
Risk of device failure and/or patient injury
The self test checks sensitive internal device
processes the functionality of which, if not
regularly tested, may fail or not be available.
It is strongly recommend that the Apollo be
switched off once a day in order to carry out the
power-on self test.
CAUTION!
Risk of device failure
Larger quantities of condensation may impair
operation of the anesthesia machine and/or lead to
failure of the equipment.
Remove any water which may have accumulated in
the ventilator diaphragm.