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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS, WARNINGS, AND NOTES
The F-Circuit is a rebreathing circuit for use
with animals that weigh approximately 15 lbs. (7kg) or more.
The Non-rebreathing Circuit is a circuit for use
with animals that weigh approximately 15 lbs. (7kg) or less.
WARNINGS
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Operator must read entire manual prior to operation and have proper training in
the use of inhalant anesthetic equipment. Failure to do so may harm the animal.
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Do not connect unregulated compressed carrier gas to the Top Line Anesthesia
System. Compressed oxygen, or another carrier gas, should be supplied at 50-55 psi.
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Pop-off (APL) valve is closed for shipping. Completely open the pop-off valve prior to
use. The pop-off valve should be kept open during normal operation and only closed
when performing a leak check or using a ventilator.
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As a patient safety feature, the oxygen flush will not work with a non-rebreathing circuit.
The oxygen flush is only piped to the rebreathing absorber.
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Always operate inhalant anesthetic equipment with waste gas scavenging systems.
Failure to control waste anesthetic gas may cause harmful exposure to personnel.
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When using the oxygen concentrator, turn the anesthesia machine flowmeter on to
allow flow. The concentrator alarm will sound if this step is not followed.
NOTE
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When using the oxygen concentrator with the J0558X model, the oxygen flush will not
operate without the E-cylinder turned on. The oxygen flush is piped to the e-cylinder
only.
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When using the oxygen concentrator, turn the concentrator flow to match the flowrate
on the anesthesia machine.
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Do not overtighten the flowmeter knob. When the float is resting at the bottom of the
flowmeter, the flowmeter is off. Overtightening will damage the needle valve and result
in leakage.
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Anesthetic Vaporizer and carrier gas (oxygen) accessories are not included. Please
follow the installation guides for these products.
