Chapter 6: Device operation
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PERFORMING A TIGHTNESS CHECK
The tightness check serves to detect leaks in the the tube cicuit.
Hold on to the end cap during the tightness check and do not direct the
tube at anyone.
To perform the tightness check:
1. Connect the tube circuit to the device.
D
C
E
B
A
A
End cap (supplied with the tube circuit)
B
Expiration valve
C
Control tube
D
Ventilation tube
E
Pressure measuring tube
Figure 61:
Circuit configuration tightness check single line patient circuit
C
B
D
A
A
End cap (supplied with the tube circuit)
B
Pressure measuring tube
C
Expiration section
D
Inspiration section
Figure 62:
Circuit configuration tightness check double line patient circuit
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