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D-Tec Vaporizer
August 2001
O & M Manual Part No. 1107-0622-000
8.0
Fault Diagnosis
The following table details the alarm condition and the actions which must be performed to correct the
alarm condition and the possible fault.
If the vaporizer fails to function correctly after the appropriate action has been taken to rectify the fault,
send the vaporizer to a Datex-Ohmeda Authorized Service Center for repair.
Vaporizer Status
Action
Possible Cause
The vaporizer dial release can be
depressed, but the dial will not turn.
When more pressure on the dial
release is applied, a click on the
mechanism is detected. The dial still
cannot be turned.
Alarm Indication
Action
Possible Fault
a) During WARM UP, the
interlock mechanism
prevents vaporizer use.
b) The interlock mechanism
of another vaporizer is
operative.
Power failure.
Tilt.
Any internal malfunction.
Agent level < 20 ml.
Let go of the dial release,
then:
a) Allow the vaporizer to
warm up until the
green OPERATIONAL
light illuminates.
b) If another vaporizer is
in use, turn the other
vaporizer to OFF/
q
.
Turn the dial to
q
. The
vaporizer may red alarm
for 10 seconds before
going to operational, or go
through system check
before going operational,
depending on time of
external power restoration,
or permanently red alarm if
internal power failure.
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Warning: Use an
alternative means
of anesthesia.
Turn the dial to
q
. If the
dial is at
q
press the
.
If the LOW AGENT alarm is
activated after 10 seconds,
fill the sump with
Suprane™.
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Warning: If the NO
OUTPUT alarm
persists, use an
alternative means
of anesthesia.
DESFLURANE
NO OUTPUT
LOW AGENT
ALARM
BATTERY LOW
WARM-UP
OPERATIONAL
DESFLURANE
NO OUTPUT
LOW AGENT
ALARM
BATTERY LOW
WARM-UP
OPERATIONAL
AA.43.042
AA.43.054
