Troubleshooting
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 263
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Fresh-gas delivery failure
Figure 178. Gas Mixer Failure If the fresh-gas mixer fails, the following message is
displayed in the status field on the screen
(1 in Figure 178):
GAS MIXER FAIL
In addition the numerical values for the fresh-gas
flows appear grayed out to indicate that they may be
inaccurate.
The current ventilation mode remains active.
1. Close N
2O and Air flow control valves.
2. Check vaporizer setting.
3. Set O
2 flow to the desired level using the total
flow meter.
Note: Refer to the total flow meter for approximate
flow (see the chapter “Specifications” of the
instructions for use for accuracy).
WARNING!
Risk of patient injury
If the fresh-gas delivery fails, the anesthesia
machine automatically discontinues the fresh-
gas flow. An O
2 flow must be delivered to the
patient.
Check vaporizer setting and set the O
2 flow to a
sufficient level.