Cleaning and Maintenance
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 243
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Filling and installing the absorber
A reusable absorber or the disposable CLIC
absorber can be used.
Reusable absorber
Figure 164. Installing the Absorber Canister1. Push the insert fully into the absorber canister
(1 in Figure 164).
2. Fill the absorber canister with fresh soda lime up
to the MAX mark.
3. Fit the canister into position below the breathing
system, and turn counterclockwise as far as
possible (2 and 3 in Figure 164).
4. Slowly push in the ventilator module until it
engages.
5. Reset the soda lime change log to current date
by pressing the >soda lime changed< button,
see page 97.
If the breathing system is not to be used within the
next 24 hours:
– Only fill with soda lime immediately before use.
Disposable CLIC absorber (optional)
The appropriate adapter must be installed by
experts, e.g. DrägerService.
Note: The disposable absorber must be clicked
into place before switching on the Apollo.
This ensures that the absorber is included in
the leak and compliance test for the
anesthesia machine.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Absorbent is caustic and is a strong eye, skin,
and respiratory tract irritant.
Use care when handling the absorbent to avoid
spills.
CAUTION!
Risk of device failure
It is recommended that Drägersorb 800 + or
Drägersorb Free is used. Do not use powdered
soda lime, as a higher dust load may impair
functionality of the Apollo anesthesia machine.