Troubleshooting
270 Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Warning/
Advisory
(30/10)
CHECK AUX CGO* Fault when switching over to auxiliary
common gas outlet (Aux CGO).
Check fresh-gas flow at Aux CGO.
Switch Aux CGO on and off several
times.
If breathing bag of the non-rebreathing
system does not fill, switch to internal
breathing system.
Call DrägerService.
Fault when switching over from auxiliary
common gas outlet (Aux CGO) to another
ventilation mode.
Switch Aux CGO on and off several
times.
Use functional outlet.
Call DrägerService.
Advisory
(7)
CIRCUIT LEAK Leak in patient circle system. Check tube, hoses, and filter.
Advisory
(7)
CLOSE AIR CYLIND?* Cylinder valve is open although pipeline
supply is available.
Close cylinder valve to avoid
unintentionally drawing gas from the
cylinder.
Advisory
(7)
CLOSE N
2O CYLIND?* Cylinder valve is open although pipeline
supply is available.
Close cylinder valve to avoid
unintentionally drawing gas from the
cylinder.
Advisory
(7)
CLOSE O
2 CYLIND?* Cylinder valve is open although pipeline
supply is available.
Close cylinder valve to avoid
unintentionally drawing gas from the
cylinder.
Advisory
(1)
CO
2 SENSOR FAIL
(in Standby only)
CO2 gas measurement system has failed. Use external gas measuring system.
Call DrägerService.
Advisory
(7)
CO
2 ABSORB. DEPLETED?
(in Standby only)
Time limit for usage reached. Check CO2 absorber, if necessary
replace CO
2 absorber.
Advisory
(1)
COM PORT 1 FAIL
COM PORT 2 FAIL
Communication via the corresponding
COM port has been interrupted.
Check the plug connection on Apollo and
the on-line equipment.
Warning
(31)
CONTINUOUS PRESSURE The breathing pressure exceeds the set
limit for more than 15 seconds.
Check ventilation and/or spontaneous
breathing of the patient.
Check breathing hoses, breathing
system, and gas scavenging system for
correct functionality.
Check alarm limit for correct setting.
Caution
(18)
ET CO
2 HIGH The upper alarm limit for the end-
expiratory CO2 concentration has
exceeded for at least two breaths.
Check ventilation.
Caution
(18)
ET CO
2 LOW The lower alarm limit for the end-
expiratory CO
2 concentration has been
fallen short for at least two breaths.
Check ventilation.
Advisory
(8)
EXP. FLOW SENSOR FAIL
(in Standby only)
Expiratory flow sensor has failed. Replace flow sensor (see page 231 and
page 241).
Priority Message Cause Remedy