Operator’s Manual of Anesthesia System 2 - 13
Product Description Equipment Views
2.2.6 Breathing System
Figure 2-6 Breathing System
E5 APL valve
1
Used to set the rotary pressure regulating valve of the 
breathing system during manual ventilation. Its scales 
represent the approximate pressure values. Set the APL valve 
to the SP position during spontaneous respiration. Elevate 
the APL valve upward as needed to release the pressure 
quickly. At a flow of 3L/min, the pressure of the APL valve 
should be between 1cmH
2
O and 3cmH
2
O (exclusive) either 
in dry or humid conditions. At a flow of 30L/min, the pressure 
of the APL valve should be between 1cmH
2
O and 5cmH
2
O 
(exclusive) either in dry or humid conditions.
1
 The APL valve and PAW gauge numerics are for reference only. Calibrated patient airway pressure is 
displayed on the user screen.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
PARTS DESCRIPTION
F1 Observation window of 
expiratory/inspiratory 
check valve
Used to observe the status of expiratory and inspiratory 
check valves from outside the equipment.
F2 Leak test plug Used to connect to a breathing tube for leak tests.