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6
Gas Type Test and Testing Safety Devices
6.1 Testing Gas Type:
Check for proper connection of the anesthesia unit to the central gas supply system before
operation of the unit.
Basic Setting:
Unit in operation mode
Anesthesia gas aspiration unit connected
O
2
monitor in standby mode and calibrated. Measuring at fresh gas outlet.
Conducting the test:
Oxygen ( O
2
):
Open the O
2
dosage spindle to approx. 1.5 to 2.0 litres per minute.
The O
2
monitor must display approx. 98 to 99 O
2
.
Nitrous Oxide (N
2
O):
When using an Artec with N
2
O, close the Air dosage valve and open the N
2
O valve. Check
the N
2
O concentration with an external anesthesia gas module.
Compressed air (AIR)
Open the AIR dosage spindle to approx. 1.5 to 2.0 litres per minute
The O
2
monitor must display approx. 21% O
2
Danger
In the event of any deviance, the unit must undergo a service inspection!