Section 2
General Description
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COARSE FLOW
TUBE (l/min)
FINE FLOW
TUBE (ml/min)
INDICATOR
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FLOWMETER
GUARD KNOB
FLOW CONTROL
VALVE
PIPELINE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
CYLINDER
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OP10006
THREE-GAS FLOWMETER
AND PRESSURE GAUGE ASSEMBLY
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When the machine is connected to an active pipeline supply, each gauge
should indicate a steady pressure of 50–55 psi. A deviation from this
range indicates an improperly adjusted pipeline supply, which may
adversely affect the operation of the anesthesia machine. A fluctuating
pipeline supply pressure, for example, would cause a corresponding
fluctuation of the flow of gas delivered from that pipeline. An excessively
low pipeline pressure may activate the corresponding reserve cylinder
and deplete its contents (if the reserve cylinder valve was left in the
open position).
CAUTION: To ensure that gas supplies are at adequate pressure,
pipeline pressure gauges should indicate steady pressures
of 50–55 psi.
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