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5. PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES
5.1 Ventilator Set-up
5.1.1 Mounting the Ventilator
Mounting
The display screen is mounted on an
adjustable arm, with the control unit
mounted at the rear or side of the
anaesthetic machine.
Optional Mounting System
Locate the ventilator control unit in a safe
place.
Preferably, mount it permanently on the shelf
of the anaesthesia machine or on a strong
bracket. This will protect the ventilator from
accidental fall and disconnection of the
hoses.
To mount the ventilator control unit
permanently on a Penlon bracket:
1.
Align the four mounting feet over the
mating holes in the bracket.
2. Use the four M4 screws supplied with
the mounting bracket kit, inserted
through the bracket and rubber feet
and screwed into the threaded inserts
in the base of the ventilator.
Only use the screws supplied with
the kit.
Pole-mount type mounting brackets and side
frame brackets are available from Penlon
Limited.
Bellows unit
The bellows unit is built into the A200SP
absorber.
5.1.2 Electrical Power Connection
Before connecting the ventilator to the mains
supply, check that the power supply is within
the correct rating as stated on the label on
the rear of the control unit.
WARNING
Excessive electronic noise caused by other,
poorly regulated devices, such as
electrocautery, may adversely interfere with
the proper functioning of the ventilator.
To avoid this problem, do not connect the
ventilator power cord into the same electrical
wall outlet or strip into which an
electrocautery unit is connected.
5.1.3 Ventilator Gas Supply
1. Verify the drive gas specified for the
ventilator (oxygen or air).
Always use the correct drive gas.
2. Connect the drive gas inlet port on the
rear of the control unit to a dry, oil free
supply.
Supply pressure range:
45 to 100 psi
(3.1-6.9 bar, 310-689 kPa)
OXYGEN SUPPLY:
a) O
2
cylinder,
b) Anaesthetic machine O
2
auxiliary gas
outlet,
c) O
2
pipeline supply from a wall outlet.
AIR SUPPLY:
a) Air cylinder,
b) Anaesthetic machine Air auxiliary gas
outlet
c) Air pipeline supply from a wall outlet.
Supply pressure should be monitored
by a separate means, e.g. pressure
gauge on anaesthetic machine or
supply line.
NOTE: It is possible to reconfigure the
ventilator for use with a different drive gas
to the gas originally specified. This work
must be carried out by a Penlon-trained
engineer at your hospital, or a Penlon
distributor.
5.1.4 Breathing System Schematic
The following page contains a schematic
diagram showing the cables and tubing for an
AV-S ventilator mounted on a Prima SP
anaesthetic machine with an integral A200SP
Absorber.
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