System Setup
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 63
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Filling and installing the absorber
A reusable absorber or the disposable CLIC
absorber can be used.
Reusable absorber
Figure 19. Installing the Absorber Canister1. Push the insert fully into the absorber canister
(1 in Figure 19).
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 in Figure 19).
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.
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 are used.
Do not use powdered soda lime, as a higher dust
load may impair functionality of the Apollo
anesthesia machine.