Prima 320 Advance
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User Manual
Maintenance
7.5
Absorber and breathing system
CAUTION
1. Before assembly, check that all components are dry.
2. When installing, make sure that the components and
seals are in good condition.
3. Only use lubricants approved for anaesthesia or O2
equipment. Do not use lubricants containing oil or grease
that may burn or explode in high O2 concentrations.
7.5.1 Reassemble the absorber and breathing system
1. All components must be fully dried before assembly and
installation.
2. Replace any parts that are visibly damaged or worn.
3. Reverse the dismantling procedures given in sections
7.3.1 to 7.3.10.
Pressure flow sensors - see section 7.5.2.
7.5.2 Refit the pressure flow sensors
1. Align the lugs on the tube (1) with the slots (2) in the flow
sensor.
2. Push the tube into the sensor until the lugs engage the
slots.
3. Turn the tubing clockwise until the lugs are fully engaged
in the slots (2).
4. Align the flow sensor and tube assembly with the
absorber.
CAUTION
a) Make sure that the arrow (3) and the word ‘UP’
(4) are aligned uppermost as shown in the top
illustration .
b) The direction of the arrow (3) indicates expiratory
sensor (lower illustration) and inspiratory sensor (top
illustration) on the sensor.
5. Push the flow sensor and tube assembly into the absorber
assembly (5).
7.5.3 Reinstall the absorber and breathing system
1. All components must be fully dried before assembly and
installation.
2. Check 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 connectors (4) on the absorber with the
matching holes (5) on the circuit adapter plate.
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