Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 1 - 1
Parts List...............................................................................................................................................................................................................1 - 21
Key to Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 - 22
Work Light Board..............................................................................................................................................................................................1 - 38
The Breathing System .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 - 41
Pneumatic PEEP ................................................................................................................................................................................................1 - 44
Ventilator in Standby ......................................................................................................................................................................................1 - 44
Breathing System Components.................................................................................................................................................................. 1 - 44
CPU Board ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................1 - 53
Ventilator Control and Drive........................................................................................................................................................ 1 - 56
Ventilator Control and Drive Board ...........................................................................................................................................................1 - 66
Breathing System Leak Test.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 22
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Check the AG Module Accuracy.................................................................................................................................................................. 2 - 30
Gas Module Verification................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 - 31
Gas Delivery System Tests............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 - 31
Check the Sensor Zero Point........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 - 33
Check the Flow Sensor Accuracy................................................................................................................................................................2 - 34
Check the Pressure Sensor Accuracy......................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 39
Check the electronic flowmeter accuracy ............................................................................................................................................... 2 - 43
AIR Cylinder Leak Test..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 46
Line Pressure Leak Tests................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 - 47
Line Pressure Gauges Accuracy Test.........................................................................................................................................................2 - 48
Breathing System Checks.............................................................................................................................................................. 2 - 49
Waste Gas Scavenger Test (if available) ................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 49
Internal Gas Connections Test..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 49
Drive Gas Pressure Loss Alarm, N2O Cutoff Test................................................................................................................................... 2 - 50
PCV Adult Ventilation Mode Test ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 54
Pressure Support (PS) Ventilation Mode Test ........................................................................................................................................ 2 - 55
Alarms and Fail safe Functions.................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 56
Set Up....................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 - 56
High FiO2 Alarm Test ......................................................................................................................................................................................2 - 56
Test the Line Voltage Alarm..........................................................................................................................................................................2 - 58
Top Light and Auxiliary Light Test..............................................................................................................................................................2 - 58
List of Periodic Maintenance Parts to be Replaced and Checked .....................................................................................3 - 4
Battery Maintenance and Replacement .....................................................................................................................................3 - 8
Breathing System Leak Test.............................................................................................................................................................................3 - 9
Check the AG Module Accuracy.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 - 16
Gas Module Verification................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 - 17
Gas Delivery System Tests............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 - 17
Check the Sensor Zero Point........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 - 19
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Check the Flow Sensor Accuracy................................................................................................................................................................3 - 20
Check the Pressure Sensor Accuracy......................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 25
Check the electronic flowmeter accuracy ............................................................................................................................................... 3 - 29
AIR Cylinder Leak Test..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 32
Line Pressure Leak Tests................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 - 33
Line Pressure Gauges Accuracy Test.........................................................................................................................................................3 - 34
Breathing System Checks.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 - 35
Waste Gas Scavenger Test (if available) ................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 35
Internal Gas Connections Test..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 35
Drive Gas Pressure Loss Alarm, N2O Cutoff Test................................................................................................................................... 3 - 36
PCV Adult Ventilation Mode Test ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 40
Pressure Support (PS) Ventilation Mode Test ........................................................................................................................................ 3 - 41
Alarms and Fail safe Functions.................................................................................................................................................... 3 - 42
Set Up....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 - 42
High FiO2 Alarm Test ......................................................................................................................................................................................3 - 42
Test the Line Voltage Alarm..........................................................................................................................................................................3 - 44
Top Light and Auxiliary Light Test..............................................................................................................................................................3 - 44
For 2 vaporizer Mount ....................................................................................................................................................................................3 - 44
For 3 vaporizer Mount ....................................................................................................................................................................................3 - 45
Vaporizer Accuracy Test ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 - 46
System Calibration..............................................................................................................................................................................4 - 5
Calibrate the AG Module (A5/A4 with Gas Module) ............................................................................................................................ 4 - 78
Adjust the back pressure valve....................................................................................................................................................................4 - 90
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Repair and Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Identify the problem ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5 - 2
Use the proper equipment ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 - 2
Clean up the repair area....................................................................................................................................................................................5 - 2
Ventilator Control Board Runtime Alarm.................................................................................................................................................5 - 10
Real-time Alarms of External AG Module................................................................................................................................................. 5 - 13
Pneumatic Circuit System Problems......................................................................................................................................... 5 - 17
Tools for on-site Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................................5 - 17
Gas Supplies and Drive Gas .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 26
Anesthetic Gas Delivery System..................................................................................................................................................................5 - 35
Breathing System ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 - 50
Sensors and Valves Problems ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 67
Correspondence with Pneumatic Circuit Components ..................................................................................................................... 5 - 67
Correspondence with Hardware Components ..................................................................................................................................... 5 - 67
Preparations before Using Diagnostic Tests........................................................................................................................................... 5 - 69
Zero Points of Flow & Pressure Sensors Problems ............................................................................................................................... 5 - 69
Connections and Measurement of the Flow Sensors Problems......................................................................................................5 - 69
Connections and Measurement of the Pressure Sensors Problems..............................................................................................5 - 70
Opening State of the Inspiratory Valve Problems ................................................................................................................................ 5 - 71
Opening States of the PEEP Safety Valve Problems............................................................................................................................. 5 - 72
Opening State of the PEEP Valve Problems............................................................................................................................................5 - 72
Hardware and Electrical Problems............................................................................................................................................. 5 - 73
Software Update and Software Configuration Activation................................................................................................ 5 - 75
Repair and Disassembly ...................................................................................................................................... 6 - 1
Prepare for Disassembly...................................................................................................................................................................6 - 2
Bleed Gas Pressure..............................................................................................................................................................................................6 - 2
Disassemble the Assemblies........................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 3
Disassemble the Internal Assemblies of the Machine Upper Half.....................................................................................................6 - 3
Disassemble the Work Surface.................................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 20
Disassemble the Display................................................................................................................................................................................6 - 30
Remove the Module Rack Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 38
Remove the Module Rack Fan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 39
Remove the Panel of Pressure Gauges.....................................................................................................................................................6 - 40
Remove the Auxiliary Gas Outlet Assembly............................................................................................................................................ 6 - 42
Remove the Rotating Block Cover of Breathing Circle........................................................................................................................6 - 43
Remove the AGSS Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................6 - 43
Disassemble the Base Assembly................................................................................................................................................................. 6 - 44
Disassemble the Breathing System........................................................................................................................................... 6 - 53
Remove the O2 Sensor and Cable..............................................................................................................................................................6 - 53
Remove the Breathing Tubes.......................................................................................................................................................................6 - 54
Remove the Flow Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 55
Remove the Manual Bag................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 - 56
Remove the Absorbent Canister................................................................................................................................................................. 6 - 56
Remove the CO2 Bypass Assembly............................................................................................................................................................6 - 58
Remove the Patient Circle Assembly.........................................................................................................................................................6 - 60
Remove the Bellows Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 60
Remove the Pop-off Valve Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 - 61
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Disassemble the Expiratory/Inspiratory Check Valve Assemblies ..................................................................................................6 - 63
Remove the Water Collection Cup.............................................................................................................................................................6 - 64
Remove the Airway Pressure Gauge ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 65
Remove the Bag Arm ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 65
Remove the Back Upper Cover and Back Lower Cover Assemblies............................................................................................... 6 - 66
Remove the Front Upper Cover, Median Plate and Front Lower Cover Assemblies ...............................................................6 - 68
Disassemble the Automatic/Manual Ventilation Switch Assembly ............................................................................................... 6 - 70
Remove the APL Valve Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 - 72
Diagrams and Tables..........................................................................................................................................................................................7 - 3
Old Version .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
New Version ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Phone Numbers and How to Get Assistance ............................................................................................................................8 - 2
This Service Manual is intended as a guide for technically qualified personnel performing repair and
calibration procedures.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Please read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notes listed here and in the appropriate areas
throughout this manual.
A WARNING is provided to alert the user to potential serious outcomes (death, injury, or serious
adverse events) to the patient or the user.
A CAUTION is provided to alert the user to use special care necessary for the safe and effective use of
the device. They may include actions to be taken to avoid effects on patients or users that may not be
potentially life threatening or result in serious injury, but about which the user should be aware.
Cautions are also provided to alert the user to adverse effects on this device of use or misuse and the
care necessary to avoid such effects.
A NOTE is provided when additional general information is applicable.
Warnings
WARNING:Whenever using anesthetic gases, nitrous oxide, oxygen, or any
WARNING:Use only an approved lubricant on any O-ring in contact with oxygen.
WARNING:For continued protection against fire hazard, replace all fuses with the
WARNING:In order to prevent an electric shock, the machine (protection class I)
WARNING:Remove all accessory equipment from the shelf before moving the
WARNING:Possible explosion hazard. Do not operate machine near flammable
WARNING:The use of anti-static or electrically conductive respiration tubes, when
hospital gas, always follow the appropriate agent evacuation/
collection procedures. Use the hospital gas evacuation system.
Krytox® is the recommended oxygen service lubricant.
specified type and rating.
may only be connected to a correctly grounded mains connection
(socket outlet with grounding contact).
anesthesia machine over bumps or on any inclined surface. Heavy top
loading can cause the machine to tip over causing injury.
anesthetic agents or other flammable substances. Do not use
flammable anesthetic agents (e.g., ether or cyclopropane.)
utilizing high frequency electric surgery equipment, may cause burns
and is therefore not recommended in any application of this machine.
WARNING:Possible electric shock hazard. The machine may only be opened by
authorized service personnel.
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IntroductionCautions
WARNING:Compressed gasses are considered Dangerous Goods/Hazardous
WARNING:Avoid exposure to respiratory gases by always directing the fresh gas
WARNING:When using the AG module to perform AG measurements on the
WARNING:Remove the airway sampling line from the patient’s airway and seal the
WARNING:Before connecting the exhaust line to the sample gas outlet on the
WARNING:Perform factory calibration in the working environment after
Materials per I.A.T.A (International Air Transport Association). and
D.O.T. (Department Of Transport) regulations. It is a violation of federal
and international law to transport dangerous goods without the
packages being appropriately identified, packed, marked, classified,
labeled and documented according to D.O.T. and I.A.T.A. regulations.
Please refer to the applicable I.A.T.A. Dangerous Goods Regulations
and /or the Code of Federal Regulations 49 (Transportation, Parts 171-
180) for further information.
flow from the fresh gas outlet to the waste gas scavenger.
patients who are receiving or have recently received anesthetic
agents,connect the outlet to the waste gas disposal system to prevent
the medical staff from breathing in the anesthetic agents.
sample port while nebulized medications are being
delivered.Nebulized medications interfere with accuracy gas reading.
compact airway module,ensure the other end is connected to the
sample gas return port on the anesthesia machine.Incorrect
connections may cause patient injury.
completion of anesthesia machine assembling.Contact us if factory
calibration is required during system use.
WARNING:Do not perform testing or maintenance on A5/A4/A3 anesthesia
WARNING:Items can be contaminated due to infectious patients.Wear sterile
WARNING:Obey infection control and safety procedures.Used equipment may
machine while it is being used on a patient.Possible injury can result.
rubber gloves.Contamination can spread to you and others.
contain blood and body fluids.
Cautions
CAUTION:This device uses high pressure compressed gas. When attaching or
disconnecting backup gas cylinders, always turn the cylinder valves
slowly. Use the A5/A4/A3 flow meters to bleed down the pressure,
watching the cylinder gauge indicate the depleting cylinder pressure,
before disconnecting the cylinder from the yoke. Always open and
close cylinder valves fully.
CAUTION:This device operates using compressed gas at high pressures from the
CAUTION:Refer to section 3.3 Periodical Maintenance Schedule for assistance
hospital central supply. When connecting gas supply lines attach the
hose connection to the machine before connecting the quick
disconnect fitting to the hospital source. Disconnect the supply hose
from the hospital source connection prior to disconnecting it from the
A5/A4/A3 gas connection fittings.
when performing scheduled periodic maintenance.
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CAUTION:Do not leave gas cylinder valves open if the pipeline supply is in use
CAUTION:Use cleaning agent sparingly. Excess fluid could enter the machine,
CAUTION:This machine must only be operated by trained, skilled medical staff.
CAUTION:Perform the electrical safety inspection as the last step after
CAUTION:After changing the CO2 absorbent, carry out a system leak test.
CAUTION:Only Selectatec™ compatible vaporizers with Interlock-System may be
CAUTION:After each exchange of a vaporizer, carry out a system Leak test.
CAUTION:Do not clean the machine while it is on and/or plugged in.
CAUTION:Pressing "cancel" at any time during the procedure will cancel the
CAUTION:Depleted sodalime changes color. Replace the sodalime if
and the system master switch is turned to 'ON'. If used simultaneously,
cylinder supplies could be depleted, leaving an insufficient reserve
supply in the event of pipeline failure.
causing damage.
completing a repair or after routine maintenance. Perform this
inspection with all covers, panels, and screws installed.
used with the A5/A4/A3 unit.
session's settings and reload the previously-stored calibration
coefficients.
approximately 2/3 of the absorber content is discolored. CO2 absorbent
can be safely changed without stopping mechanical ventilation.
CAUTION:This equipment contains parts sensitive to damage by electrostatic
CAUTION:The watertrap collects water drops condensed in the sampling tube and
CAUTION:The watertrap has a filter preventing bacterium,vapor and patient
CAUTION:Strong scavenging suction on the AG monitor exhaust port nay change
discharge (ESD). Use ESD precautionary procedures when touching,
removing, or inserting parts or assemblies.
therefore prevents them from entering the AG module.If the collected
water reaches a certain amount, you should drain it to avoid airway
blockage.
secretions from entering the module.After a long-term use,dust or
other subtances may compromise the performance of the filter or even
block the airway.In the case, replace the watertrap.Replacing the
watertrap once a month is recommended.
the operating presure of the monitor and cause inaccurate readings or
internal damage.
Notes
NOTE:Unauthorized servicing may void the remainder of the warranty. Check
NOTE:The VT PLUS device in the manual can be replaced by VT650/VT900.
with the factory or with a local authorized distributor to determine the
warranty status of a particular instrument.
Electrical and Pneumatic Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Gas Flow ......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-20
Anesthesia System Components.................................................................................................................................................1-38
The Breathing System......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-41
Ventilator Control and Drive........................................................................................................................................................... 1-46