Section 5 - Operation
Vaporizer
OP10622
INLET VALVE
FILLING
SPOUT
DRAIN
VALVE
MIN FILL LINE
SIGHT GLASS
MAX FILL LINE
6. With the vaporizer in an upright position, pour the anesthetic agent
into the funnel. As you pour the agent, observe the level through the
sight glass. Fill the vaporizer to the MAX mark and close the inlet
valve.
NOTE: The capacity of the vaporizer is approximately 140 cm
3
with wet wick, and approximately 200 cm
3
with dry wick.
7. After filling, check the level at the sight glass. When the vaporizer is
in an upright position, the level must not exceed the MAX mark.
If the vaporizer is inadvertently overfilled (MAX mark exceeded),
drain the excess anesthetic. For information on draining the
vaporizer, refer to “Draining Vaporizer with Open Funnel Spout”
later in this section.
8. Place the cap back on the bottle.
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