Dräger Apollo User Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance
248 Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Connecting the anesthetic gas receiving
system AGS (Optional)
Figure 169. Anesthetic gas receiving system AGSThe anesthetic gas receiving system is used with
vacuum waste-gas disposal systems.
1. Install the anesthetic gas receiving system 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 receiving system (1 in Figure 169).
3. Connect the other end of the transfer hose to the
scavenger connection on the back of the
anesthesia machine (2 in Figure 169).
4. Connect the waste-gas vacuum hose to the
output connection on the receiving system
(3 in Figure 169).
5. Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the
hospital waste-gas disposal system.
Note: Activate hospital vacuum system before
using receiving system.
6. Make sure that the AGSS is ready for operation.
Check if the flow indicator at the AGS floats
between the two marks.
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 169).
1
3
4
2
CAUTION!
Risk of increased ambient gas concentration
Ambient air may become contaminated with
anesthetic agent if the scavenger hoses are
functionally inhibited.
The scavenger hoses must not be pinched, kinked,
or blocked in any manner.
WARNING!
Risk of patient injury
If the side openings of the receiving system are
blocked, negative pressure may result in the
breathing system and the patient’s lungs.
Always make sure the side openings of the
receiving system are not blocked.

Dräger Apollo Specifications

General

Brand	Dräger
Model	Apollo
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English