A5/A3™ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 4 - 1
4.0
Preoperative Tests
Preoperative Test Schedules ..............................................................................................................................................................4-2
Inspect the System ..................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Pre-Operative Checkout List..............................................................................................................................................................4-4
System Self-Test .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Leak and Compliance Tests ................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Preoperative Check List (software bundle version 02.09.00 and later)................................................................. 4-17
Pipeline Tests.............................................................................................................................................................................................4-18
Basic Ventilation Testing ....................................................................................................................................................................4-19
Cylinder Tests............................................................................................................................................................................................4-20
Flow Control System Test.................................................................................................................................................................. 4-21
Vaporizer Tests ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Breathing System Tests....................................................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Alarm Tests................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-26
Preoperative Preparations ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-28
Inspect the Active/Passive Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System .............................................................................. 4-29