Pre-use Checkout
Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n 99
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
Emptying the water trap
If the water trap needs to be drained or replaced, see
“Emptying the water trap” on page 254 and
“Replacing the water trap” on page 255.
Check the function of the SORC
1. Set the O
2 flow control valve to 1.5 L/min.
2. Set the N
2O flow control valve to a value
between 3 and 5 L/min.
3. Close the O
2 flow control valve.
4. Verify that the N
2O flow has also stopped.
5. Close the N
2O flow control valve.
Prepare the Apollo for the self test as follows:
Figure 42. Preparing for the Self Test
1. Ensure that all flow controls are closed.
2. Occlude the Y-piece by inserting it onto the
circuit plug on the bag arm assembly (1 in Figure
42).
3. Ensure that the sample line is connected
between the water trap and the Y-piece
(2 in Figure 42).
Check the function of the APL valve:
1. Set the APL valve to 30 (3 in Figure 42).
2. Press the O
2 flush button until system pressure
stabilizes; it should not exceed 45.
3. Release the O
2 flush button.
4. Verify that pressure does not fall below 15.