PRE-USE CHECKLIST
The machine must be carefully inspected and checked as follows.
An incorrectly functioning machine must be repaired by a suitably
qualified person before use.
1. Check for visible damage, machine stability, and condition of gas
supply hoses.
2. Check for labelling which may indicate status of machine, including
faults or recent servicing.
3. Check correct connection of electrical supply.
4. Check correct connections of gas supplies.
5. Check adequate pipeline supply and back-up cylinder supply.
6. Switch on gas delivery switch, and note special operating system:
Check functioning of flowmeters.
Check function of Mechanical AHD
7. Check correct connection and functioning of the vaporizers.
8. Check functioning of oxygen flush.
9. Check leak rate of low pressure gas system.
10. Check the integrity of the patient circuit.
11. Test the alarm system.
Refer to Section 5 for further information.
Ancillary equipment
12. Check operation of the AGSS.
13. Check functioning of ventilator, including disconnect alarm.
14. Check that the oxygen analyser and other patient monitoring
equipment functions correctly.
Refer to the relevant user manual for further information.
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