Prima 320 Advance
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User Manual
Installation and Pre-Use Checks
5.2
Absorber Assembly
5.2.1 Absorber assembly Installation
WARNING
When the absorber is lifted or carried by hand, always
support the weight of the unit under the base.
Do not lift the absorber by gripping any of the components
attached to the manifold block.
1. Remove all packing materials before installation.
2. Make sure that the eight silicon inserts (1) on the
breathing circuit adapter plate (2) are in place and are not
damaged.
3. Use BG87 or Fomblin grease to lightly lubricate the eight
silicon inserts (1).
4. Lift and turn the locking catch (3) to the unlocked position.
5. Align the two connector pins (4) on the absorber with the
matching holes (5) on the circuit adapter plate.
6. Push the absorber assembly into the circuit adapter plate
with moderate force.
7. Reset the locking catch (3) to the locked position.
WARNING
Always set the locking catch to the locked position after the
absorber assembly is installed.
Before use, to prevent a serious fresh gas leak and
inaccurate tidal volume measurement, always check that the
assembly is locked in position.
5.2.2 Absorbent canister filling and installation
WARNING
To prevent dust and particles from entering the breathing
circuit, the filter (1) must be fitted in the correct position as
illustrated.
Before installation, clean the rim of the canister perimeter,
the canister support, and the seal to prevent breathing
system leakage.
1. Fill with new soda lime to the MAX line (2).
Remove any soda lime that has collected on the filter (1).
2. Wipe the dust from the absorber canister support.
3. Position the canister, ensuring that the threads are
engaged.
Make sure that the triangular marks (3) are aligned.
4. Tighten counterclockwise until the ‘locked’ symbol (4) and
the triangular mark on the canister are aligned.
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