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4.9.3 Vaporizer Accuracy Test
1. Set the APL valve to 70cmH2O.
2. Put the Auto/Manual switch to the Manual position.
3. Connect one end of the breathing hose to the expiration port and the other end to the bag
arm.
4. Connect the sampling tee of the gas analyzer to the inspiration port.
5. Use a breathing hose to connect the output end of the sampling tee to the scavenging
system.
6. Verify that the scavenging system is connected to the wall and the float is between MIN
and MAX scales.
7. Mount the vaporizers and fill with anesthetic agent (if necessary).
NOTE
Do not overfill by filling past the indicator line on the vaporizer.
8. Turn on the equipment.
9. Test the vaporizer accuracy per the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Test each vaporizer in turn.
11. Test all the vaporizers on the vaporizer storage mount.
12. Remove the measuring equipment.
13. Disconnect the waste gas scavenging hose.
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