Penlon Prima SP2 Service Manual

Prima SP2 Anaesthetic Machine Range

Service Manual

Partnership for Life

IMPORTANT

Servicing and Repairs

In order to ensure the full operational life of this anaesthetic machine, servicing by a Penlon-trained engineer should be undertaken periodically.

The machine must be serviced to the schedule and methods detailed in sections 8 and 9.

For any enquiry regarding the servicing or repair of this machine, contact the nearest accredited Penlon agent:

or communicate directly with:

Technical Support

Penlon Limited

Abingdon Science Park

Abingdon

OX14 3PH

UK

Tel:	[phone]
Fax:	[phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Always give as much of the following information as possible:

1.Type of equipment

2.Product name

3.Serial number

4.Approximate date of purchase

5.Apparent fault

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FOREWORD

This manual has been produced to provide authorised personnel with information on the function, routine performance, maintenance and repair applicable to the Prima SP anaesthetic machine range.

Information contained in this manual is correct at the date of publication.

The policy of Penlon Limited is one of continued improvement to its products. Because of this policy, Penlon Limited reserves the right to make any changes which may affect instructions in this manual, without giving prior notice.

Personnel must make themselves familiar with the contents of this manual and the machine’s function before using the apparatus.

Copyright © Penlon Limited, 2008 All rights reserved.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENT MONITORING

WARNING

Anaesthetic systems have the capability to deliver mixtures of gases and vapours to the patient which could cause injury or death unless controlled by a qualified anaesthetist.

There can be considerable variation in the effect of anaesthetic drugs on individual patients so that the setting and observation of control levels on the anaesthesia systems does not in itself ensure total patient safety.

Anaesthesia system monitors and patient monitors are very desirable aids for the anaesthetist but are not true clinical monitors as the condition of the patient is

also dependent on his respiration and the functioning of his cardio-vascular system.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE ELEMENTS ARE MONITORED FREQUENTLY AND REGULARLY AND THAT ANY OBSERVATIONS ARE GIVEN PRECEDENCE OVER MACHINE CONTROL PARAMETERS IN JUDGING THE STATE OF A CLINICAL PROCEDURE.

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CONTENTS

		Page No.
	USER RESPONSIBILITY	1
1.	WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	2
2.	PURPOSE	4
3.	DESCRIPTION	5
3.1	Framework and General Construction	5
3.2	Gas Circuit	5
	Gas Circuit Schematic	6
3.3	Gas Supply Safety Devices	7
3.4	Mechanical Anti Hypoxic Device (AHD)	8
3.5	Pressure Gauges	8
3.6	Flowmeters and Controls	9
3.7	Vaporizers	10
3.8	Common Gas Outlet (CGO)	10
3.9	Electrical Power Supply	11
3.10	Auxiliary Gas Outlets	12
3.11	A200SP Absorber	12
3.12	AV-S Ventilator	12
3.13	MRI Compatibility	13
4.	SPECIFICATION	14
4.1	Physical Dimensions	14
4.2	Gas Supplies	15
4.3	Flowmeters	15
4.4	Gas Pressures	16
4.5	Auxiliary Gas Outlets	16
4.6	Oxygen Failure Warning Devices	17
4.7	Oxygen Flush	17
4.8	Mechanical AHD System	17
4.9	Environmental (including MRI compatibility)	17
4.10	Electrical Supply	18
5.	PRE-USE CHECKS	19
5.1	Pre-use Check List	19
5.2	Pre-use Checks - Gas Supply	21
5.2.1	Gas Pipeline Supplies	21
5.2.2	Gas Cylinder Supplies	21
5.2.3	Flowmeters	22
5.3	Vaporizers	23
5.4	Electrical Supply	24
5.5	Patient Breathing System	25
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CONTENTS

5.6	Leak Rate Check - Low pressure gas system	28
5.7	Oxygen Flush	28
5.8	Anaesthetic Gas Scavenge System (AGSS)	28
5.9	Ventilator	28
5.10	Alarm System Testing	29

6.FUNCTION TEST

6.1	Introduction	30
6.2	Machine Frame	31
6.3	Electrical Supply	31
6.4	Pipeline Supply and Non-return Valve	32
6.5	Cylinder Supply and Pressure Reducing Valves	33
6.6	Flowmeter Unit	35
6.7	Gas Safety Devices	36
6.8	Vaporizers and backbar Manifold	37
6.9	Reduced Pressure Gas Circuit Leakage Test	38
6.10	Oxygen Flush Control	38
6.11	Auxiliary Outputs	38

7.	FAULT FINDING	40
8.	SERVICE SCHEDULE	49
9.	SERVICE PROCEDURES	53
9.1	Servicing Information	53
9.2	Ancillary Equipment, including A200SP Absorber	51
9.3	Cleaning and Sterilisation	54
9.4	Internal Gas System	55
9.5	Front Cover - Removal	58
9.6	Flowmeter Cover - Removal	59
9.7	Mechanical AHD System	60
9.8	Gas Control Valve Capsule Replacement	65
9.9	Secondary Regulators	66
9.10	High Pressure (cylinder) Gas Block	67
9.11	Selectatec Compatible Manifold Block	68
9.12	Flowmeter Tubes	69
9.13	Flowmeter Assembly	70
9.14	Oxygen Monitor Sensor	71
10.	PARTS LISTS	72
APPENDIX
Product Classification and Labelling Terminology		98
Disposal at end of useful life - risk assessment		98

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USER RESPONSIBILITY

This anaesthetic machine has been built to conform with the specification and operating procedures stated in this manual and/or accompanying labels and notices when checked, assembled, operated, maintained and serviced in accordance with these instructions.

To ensure the safety of this device it must be checked and serviced to at least the minimum standards laid out in this manual. A defective, or suspected defective, product must not under any circumstances be used.

The user must accept responsibility for any malfunction which results from noncompliance with the servicing requirements detailed in this manual.

Additionally, the user must accept responsibility for any malfunction which may result from misuse of any kind or noncompliance with other requirements detailed in this manual.

Worn, broken, distorted, contaminated or missing components must be replaced immediately. Should such a repair become necessary it is recommended that a request for service advice be made to the nearest Penlon accredited agent.

This device and any of its constituent parts must be repaired only in accordance with written instructions issued by Penlon Limited and must not be altered or modified in any way without the written approval of

Penlon Limited. The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, maintenance, repair, damage or alteration by anyone other than Penlon or its appointed agents.

USA and Canadian Federal Law restricts the sale and use of this device to, or on the order of, a licensed practitioner.

Statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special significance:

WARNING	means there is a
	possibility of injury to
	yourself or others.
CAUTION	means there is a possibility
	of damage to the apparatus
	or other property.
NOTE	indicates points of
	particular interest for more
	efficient and convenient
	operation.

Always take particular notice of the warnings, cautions and notes provided throughout this manual.

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1. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must be read and understood before using this anaesthetic apparatus.

WARNINGS

1.This apparatus is designed for use only with non flammable anaesthetic agents. It must not be used with or in close proximity to flammable anaesthetic agents, due to a possible fire or explosion hazard.

2.Exterior panels must not be removed by unauthorised personnel and the apparatus must not be operated with such panels missing.

On machines with an electrical power supply, there is a possible electric shock hazard.

3.No oil, grease or other flammable lubricant or sealant must be used on any part of the machine in close proximity to medical gas distribution components.

There is a risk of fire or explosion.

4.When attaching cylinders of medical gases ensure that the machine yoke and cylinder faces are dust free and clean and that the sealing washer provided is in position between the cylinder valve and the yoke.

Tighten the yoke securely before opening the cylinder valve. Dust and dirt presents a fire hazard in the presence of high pressure gas.

Leakage of high pressure gas can cause serious injury.

5.Anaesthesia apparatus must be connected to an anaesthetic gas scavenging system (AGSS) to dispose of waste gas and prevent possible health hazards to operating room staff. This requirement must be observed during test procedures as well as during use with a patient.

6.Prima SP machines must only be used with Sigma Delta vaporizers (or other vaporizers approved by Penlon Limited) installed by means of the Selectatec system.

Free-standing vaporizers may be accidentally tipped, resulting in excessive and uncalibrated volumes of anaesthetic drug entering the breathing system

Do not install or connect any vaporizers of any description between the Common Gas Outlet (CGO) and the breathing system unless they are specifically designed for such use.

(If this is done, the oxygen flush flow will pass through the vaporizer and may result in gross overdosage when the flush valve is operated.)

7.The breathing system which conveys gases from the anaesthetic machine to the patient and disposes of expired gases is a vital part of the anaesthetic delivery system.

Because breathing systems require frequent cleaning and disinfection they are not a permanent part of the anaesthetic machine and therefore cannot be directly under the control of the anaesthetic machine manufacturer. However, we strongly recommend that only breathing systems which have been approved and authorised by Penlon for use with the Prima SP range should be employed.

This is particularly important when mechanical ventilation is employed.

8.When mechanical ventilation is employed the patient breathing system must be connected directly to an overpressure relief valve to prevent the possibility of barotrauma.

9.Always perform a pre-use check of the machine, including vaporizers, ventilator, circle absorber and monitors before clinical use. Follow the pre-use checklist (see section 5) as a minimum requirement.

Many clinical incidents occur because of a failure to check for correct function.

10.The machine must not be used if any of the alarm, monitoring or protection system devices are not functioning correctly.

11.The machine must not be fitted with more than four operator accessible mains socket outlets. There is a risk of an excessive leakage current.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

12.The use of antistatic or electrically conductive breathing hoses is not recommended when using high frequency electrical surgery equipment (e.g. : Diathermy).

Burns may be caused.

13.Before any electrically powered

machine is used clinically for the first time, check that the hospital engineering department has carried out an earth continuity test.

14.Before using any additional electrical equipment powered by the auxiliary sockets on the machine, check that the additional equipment is correctly wired and is earthed through its plug.

A missing or defective protective earth conductor may increase earth leakage currents to the patient to values exceeding the allowable limits, resulting in ventricular fibrillation, or interference with the pumping action of the heart.

15.Additional equipment placed on the top shelf must be securely attached.

Take care when moving a fully loaded machine, particularly when negotiating ramps.

Check that hoses or power leads are not trailing on the floor.

CAUTIONS

1.Flowmeter needle valves are designed to seal with light torque and may be damaged if tightened excessively.

Do not force the control knob past either the fully open or fully closed positions.

2.Open cylinder valves slowly to avoid damage to pressure reducing valves. Ensure that cylinder valves are at least one full turn open when in use.

3.Under no circumstances should anaesthetic agents be used for cleaning purposes.

4.After use, always disconnect the machine from the piped gas supply and/or close the gas cylinder valves.

5.Mechanical AHD system - The oxygen flow control is restricted to prevent the needle valve from fully closing. This ensures a minimum basal flow of oxygen. DO NOT attempt to close the flow to zero. Do not overtighten.

6.Compressed gas supplies must be clean and dry.

7.When the auxiliary gas outlets are in use on a machine with cylinder supply only, or if the pipeline supply is not in use, check flow rate requirements, and ensure that adequate back-up cylinders are available.

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2. PURPOSE

The Prima SP2 anaesthesia workstation range is intended to provide controlled concentrations and flows of anaesthesia gases into a patient breathing system, from where the anaesthesia ventilator and breathing circuit will then deliver this fresh gas mixture to the patient

Use the Prima SP2 in conjunction with anaesthetic vaporizers, breathing hoses and patient connection fittings which comply with the relevant ISO standard or equivalent.

Depending upon the patient circuit selected, the machines can be used in open, semiopen, semi-closed or closed circuit configurations.

The range has been designed to give a wide choice of configurations and accessories, as follows:

Gas supplies

Up to three gases

Oxygen, nitrous oxide, and air, with pinindex cylinder yokes, and provision for up to three pipeline supply inlets.

Vaporizer mounting systems

Backbar manifold for Selectatec compatible vaporizers.

Anti-hypoxic Device (AHD)

The mechanical AHD system is designed to minimise the risk of a hypoxic mixture reaching the patient, see section 3.

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3. DESCRIPTION

3.1 General Construction

Frame

The machine has a cast aluminium base, extruded aluminium uprights, with aluminium and plastic panels.

Mobility

Four castors are fitted, with a brake on each of the front castors. The castors are five inches diameter.

A footrest is built into the front of the machine and, to aid manoeuvrability, two handles are provided.

Mounting posts and brackets

A mounting system is built into each side upright, to allow the use of pole-mount brackets, V-brackets, and ventilator mounting brackets.

The pole mount upright can be used to mount an A200SP Absorber assembly.

Work surfaces

The work surface has raised edges to retain instruments, vials etc.

A pull-out writing tablet is mounted under the work surface.

3.2Gas Circuit

Gas Circuit Schematic

A gas circuit schematic is shown on the following page.

All available gas supply options are shown.

Gas Supplies

A variety of cylinder and pipeline combinations can be added to the basic specification of oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinder and pipeline supply.

For example, two extra gas cylinders (choose from one additional oxygen, one additional nitrous oxide, one air), and one extra pipeline supply - Air.

Cylinder Yokes

The yokes are rear mounted and conform with ISO standards for pin-index fitting.

To ensure that only cylinders of the appropriate gas may be installed the yokes are designed so that the retaining latch cannot be closed unless the index pins are fully engaged.

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Pipeline Inlets (1)

Up to three, rear mounted pipeline gas inlets can be fitted.

Pipeline supply hoses are connected by non-interchangeable, screw threaded unions (DISS - diameter indexed safety system).

Filters

To prevent dirt entering the gas system, cylinder yokes and pipeline inlets are fitted with filters.

Gas Inlet Block

Each individual cylinder or pipeline supply, is routed through a separate gas block. Each gas block has an integral high pressure gauge tapping for direct mounting of a pressure gauge, and a non-return valve to prevent back flow of gas.

In addition, cylinder gas blocks have a diaphragm pressure regulator to reduce the pressure of the compressed gas supply, and a factory set pressure relief valve. This prevents pressure build up under the diaphragm should any leakage develop across the reducing valve seat.

Secondary Pressure Regulator

A second stage regulator reduces the pressure supplied to each flowmeter control (see section 4).

The fitment of a secondary regulator for oxygen and nitrous oxide enhances the performance of the mechanical AHD system. Secondary regulation of the air supply aids the stabilisation of the output at the flowmeter.

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Prima SP2

Models built from March 2007

(see Appendix for earlier models)

Three-gas machine with dual cascade oxygen and nitrous oxide flowmeters.

O2

Air

N2O

Flowmeter

Assembly

Gas Tray

O2

N2O

Air

Pneumatic pressure

Gas cut-off valve

Flowmeter

source

(normally open)

Vaporizer

Pressure gauge

Reservoir

Oxygen flush valve

Pressure regulator

Pneumatic on/off

Non-return valve

Pressure relief valve

switch

Power take-off point

Audible alarm

Flow control valve

(or test point)

Visual indicator

(variable)

Restrictor

Filter

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DESCRIPTION

3.3 Gas Supply Safety Devices

3.3.1Gas Supply Cut-off Device

A gas cut-off device, triggered by low oxygen supply pressure, cuts the supply of nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide (if fitted).

The cut-off operates when the oxygen pressure falls to 186 ±14 kPa (27 ±2 psig).

Gas supplies are reinstated only when the oxygen supply pressure rises above 227 ±14 kPa (33 ±2 psig).

3.3.2Oxygen Supply Failure Warning Whistle

A whistle gives an audible warning when there is a reduction of oxygen supply pressure.

Operated solely by the remaining oxygen in the machine system, the warning whistle is prolonged by an oxygen reservoir built into the gas circuit, allowing a minimum warning whistle of 7 seconds duration.

The whistle will start to sound when the pressure falls to 200 ±21kPa (29 ±3 psig), and will continue to sound until the pressure falls to approximately 70 kPa (10 psig).

Oxygen consumption of the whistle is approximately 2 L/min when sounding and nil at other times.

WARNING

Gas supply failure systems will not necessarily operate as indicated during any procedures that are outside the scope of the indications for use of the machine (see section 2).

Machine set to deliver Oxygen only through Auxiliary Outlets :

The oxygen failure alarm is designed to operate during normal use of the machine, i.e. when providing controlled concentrations and flows of gases to a patient breathing system.

Do not use the machine solely to provide large flows of oxygen, via the anaesthetic machine auxiliary outlets, to external devices which may not be equipped with a supply failure alarm.

3.3.3 Fresh Gas Pressure Relief Valve

The valve is designed to prevent fresh gas being delivered to the breathing system at pressures exceeding 41 kPa (6 psi).

This valve also protects machine components against excessive pressure in the event of a total blockage of the CGO.

3.3.4 Oxygen Supply Visual Indicator

The indicator (1) is mounted on the front of the machine and is operated from the oxygen supply and shows GREEN when the supply is at working pressure, and RED if the pressure falls.

WARNING

Gas supply failure systems within the anaesthetic machine will not necessarily operate as indicated during any procedures that are outside the scope of the indications for use of the machine (see section 2).

Machine set to deliver Air only :

When the machine is operated with an Air flow only, note that there may still be retained oxygen in the system, and that the visual O2 alarm will continue to indicate green, even though oxygen is not being delivered.

3.3.5Mechanical AHD

A mechanical link between the oxygen control valve and a needle valve in the nitrous oxide flow ensures that the machine delivers a fresh gas mixture with a minimum 30% (±3%) oxygen, irrespective of the flow of nitrous oxide set by the anaesthetist.

With the nitrous oxide control valve fully open, the oxygen and nitrous oxide flows are then both controlled by the oxygen control valve.

See section 3.4 for a full description

3.3.6 Low Pressure Gas Tubing

Diameter-indexed tubing is used for the low pressure gas system - see section 4.

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DESCRIPTION

3.4 Mechanical AHD

(Anti Hypoxic Device)

3.4.1Introduction

The Mechanical AHD is housed within the flowmeter module and comprises a gear linkage between the oxygen control valve and a needle valve in the nitrous oxide flow.

The system controls the relative flow rates of oxygen and nitrous oxide.

A predetermined minimum oxygen concentration of 30% ±3% in the oxygen / nitrous oxide mixture is maintained over the flow range to prevent delivery of a hypoxic mixture.

3.4.2Gas Delivery Switch

The Gas Delivery Switch (1) operates on the oxygen supply and must be in the ‘On’ position for normal operation of the anaesthetic machine.

The switch consequently controls the supply of all gases provided with a gas cut-off triggered by a predetermined pressure level within the oxygen supply (see section 3.3.1).

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Therefore, for any oxygen flow set by the user, the mixture delivered will still contain a minimum 30% ±3% oxygen even with the nitrous oxide control knob fully open.

As the nitrous oxide knob is progressively closed, the oxygen content of the mixture increases to 100%.

3.4.4Oxygen Basal Flow

To allow the system to function correctly, an oxygen basal flow is continuously supplied.

Single Flow Tubes:

100 - 200 ml/min

Dual Cascade System Flow Tubes:

50 - 75 ml/min

This basal flow can only be turned on and off by using the Gas Delivery Switch.

A whistle (oxygen failure warning whistle) will sound briefly whenever the gas delivery switch is turned on or off. Note that the whistle functions continuously if the oxygen supply fails (see section 3.3.2).

NOTE

The switch also controls the electrical supply to the ventilator and optional flowmeter lighting unit.

CAUTION

The oxygen control is restricted to prevent the needle valve from fully closing. This ensures a minimum oxygen basal flow.

DO NOT attempt to close the flow to zero. Do not overtighten the knob.

3.5Pressure Gauges

Pressure gauges (50 mm diameter) are

3.4.3Gear Linkage and Nitrous Oxide located on the front panel below the

Control Valves

A gear linkage connects the oxygen control knob on the flowmeter module and a needle valve in the nitrous oxide flow. This linkage limits the flow of nitrous oxide relative to the flow of oxygen set by the user.

Note that this needle valve acts as the primary nitrous oxide valve, and is actuated only by movement of the oxygen control.

The nitrous oxide control knob on the flowmeter module operates a secondary needle valve in the nitrous oxide flow. It is positioned downstream of the primary valve and therefore is used only to restrict the flow already set by the primary valve, which itself has been determined by the position of the oxygen control knob.

flowmeter bank.

The gauge for Air is positioned between oxygen and nitrous oxide. Unused gauge positions are blanked out.

All pressure gauges are colour coded and labelled for the gases whose pressures they are indicating.

Cylinder gauges are marked: CYLINDER.

Pipeline gauges are marked: PIPELINE.

The gauges are calibrated in kPa x 100.

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DESCRIPTION

3.6Flowmeters and Controls

3.6.1All models

The flowmeters, mounted behind the perspex cover on the left hand side of the machine, are length-indexed to prevent inadvertent, incorrect installation.

All floats indicate flow rate in line with the upper surface as shown below.

Read flow at this level

Each flow control valve is positioned directly underneath the flow tube assembly to which it corresponds, and the control knob is colour-coded for the gas which it controls.

The oxygen flow control knob is made physically distinguishable from the other flow controls for identification by touch in accordance with ISO standards.

When fitted, air and carbon dioxide flowmeters are always installed in the inner positions on the flowmeter assembly. These positions are blanked out if air or carbon dioxide are not specified for the machine.

The gas delivery switch, positioned on the front panel controls the supply of oxygen and must be in the ON position for normal operation of the machine.

Flow control of each gas is achieved by a needle valve comprising a polished stainless steel needle mounted concentrically in a common manifold block. To minimise wear and material pick-up the needle seat is manufactured from silver. The flow control knob is turned counter-clockwise to increase the gas flow.

CAUTION

Needle valves are designed to seal with light torque and may be damaged if tightened excessively.

DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE.

3.6.2Dual Cascade Flow Tubes

The flow of gas through dual cascade system flow tubes always flows through the low-flow tube first. The high-flow tube should not show any flow until more than 1 L/min is set.

At flows above 1 L/min, the high-flow tube reading indicates the rate of flow for that gas.

3.6.3Auxiliary Oxygen Flowmeter

An auxiliary oxygen flowmeter (1) is mounted to the left of the machine flowmeter bank.

Flow range: 0 - 10 L/min

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DESCRIPTION

3.7Vaporizers

CAUTION

Read the instruction manual supplied with the vaporizer before clinical use.

3.7.1 Vaporizer Mounting Systems

Selectatec compatible vaporizers for the administration of volatile anaesthetic agents can be mounted on the compatible universal backbar.

WARNING

Vaporizers must always be securely mounted, and never used free-standing.

Unmounted vaporizers may be accidentally tipped resulting in uncalibrated and excessive volumes of liquid anaesthetic drug entering the breathing system.

Vaporizers of any description must not be installed or connected between the Common Gas Outlet (CGO) and the Breathing System, unless they are specifically designed for such use. (If this is done, the oxygen flush flow will pass through the vaporizer, and severe overdosage may result).

3.7.2 Selectatec Compatible Vaporizer

Selectatec compatible vaporizers, (e.g. the Sigma Delta with the Selectatec connector block), may be mounted on a universal compatible back

bar manifold.

Two and three-station manifolds are available, with each station fitted with two valve capsule assemblies for vaporizer connector block attachment.

When a vaporizer is installed on a station the valves on that station open automatically to allow gas flow into and out of the vaporizer. Removal of the vaporizer from the station closes the valves on that station.

Selectatec compatible vaporizer interlock systems are described in the literature supplied with the vaporizer.

3.8Common Gas Outlet (CGO)

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The outlet (1) is at the rear of the machine, and has a 22 mm male taper and concentric 15 mm female taper. The male taper incorporates the Penlon Safelock system designed to prevent accidental disconnection of the breathing system.

Note - front mounted CGO available as an option.

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Oxygen Flush

An emergency oxygen flush valve button (2) is mounted at the font of the machine and is marked ‘O2 FLUSH’.

Depressing the button provides a delivery of between 35-75 litres/min of oxygen through the common gas outlet (1).

Releasing the button allows the springloaded valve to return to its normal position.

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DESCRIPTION

3.9Electrical Power Supply

3.9.1 Mains Power Supply

Power is fed to the machine via the mains lead, to power an optional auxiliary output 1 panel, and/or lighting system.

Mains Power Indicator

The warning lamp (1) is illuminated, when mains power is connected.

Current Leakage

NOTE

a)It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the total sum of leakage currents from additional equipment plugged into the auxiliary sockets plus the leakage current from the machine does not exceed the values specified in any relevant national standards that may apply in the country where the machine is in use.

b)Each socket is protected with two 5 A fuses.

3.9.2 Auxiliary Power Supply Sockets

	The optional mains electricity outlet panel is	2
	fitted to the rear of the machine.
	The supply is controlled by an ON/OFF
	switch (2), which also incorporates a circuit
	breaker.

3.9.3Flowmeter Bank Lighting

The lighting system is controlled by a threeway switch (3). The three positions denote:

A:Off

B:Bright light

C:Dim light

Battery charging takes place automatically when the ventilator mains lead is connected to a ‘live’ mains supply.

The OFF indicator on the ventilator front control panel will show a yellow light during charging.

NOTE

The stated battery back-up period will only be available if the battery is kept fully charged.

If the battery has been allowed to discharge below the LOW BATTERY condition, the ventilator will not function correctly until the voltage raises above the LOW BATTERY level.

A fourteen hours recharge will be necessary to bring the battery to full charge.

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B A C

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DESCRIPTION

3.9.4Ventilator Power Supply

The mains lead for an AV-series ventilator can be plugged into one of the auxiliary power sockets on the rear of the machine.

AV-S with interface link to Prima SP

(See section 3.15)

a)Turn the machine Gas Delivery Switch ON. The ventilator will power-up.

b)While the Prima SP power is ON, the Ventilator can be turned OFF and ON, using the ventilator On/Off switch.

c)Turn the Gas Delivery Switch to OFF. The ventilator will power-down.

AV-S Ventilator Back-up Battery

If the power supply to the ventilator fails, the ventilator back-up battery will power the ventilator for 30 minutes, if the battery has been maintained in a fully charged condition. Refer also to the user instruction manual supplied with the ventilator

Battery charging takes place automatically when the ventilator mains lead is connected to a ‘live’ mains supply.

The OFF indicator on the ventilator front control panel will show a yellow light during charging.

NOTE

The stated battery back-up period will only be available if the battery is kept fully charged.

If the battery has been allowed to discharge below the LOW BATTERY condition, the ventilator will not function correctly until the voltage raises above the LOW BATTERY level.

A fourteen hours recharge will be necessary to bring the battery to full charge.

3.9.5 Monitor and other Accessories

The mains lead (or adaptor) for a monitor system or other accessories requiring an electrical supply can be plugged into one of the auxiliary sockets on the rear of the machine.

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DESCRIPTION

3.10Auxiliary Gas Outlets

CAUTION

When the auxiliary gas outlets are in use on a

machine with cylinder supply	only, or if the
pipeline supply is not in use, check flow rate
requirements, and ensure that adequate back-up
cylinders are available.	1

Oxygen and Air

Auxiliary outlets (1) are mounted on the rear of the machine.

Supply pressure

See section 4.5

3.11A200SP Absorber

The A200SP Absorber and ventilator bellows assembly is mounted on a polemount bracket attached to the machine frame upright.

Refer to the user instruction manual for A200SP for detailed information on installation and operation.

3.12AV-S Ventilator

Interface to Prima SP2/3

An interface cable links the rear of the ventilator control unit to the gas delivery switch on the anaesthetic machine.

Ventilator ON/OFF function

a)Turn the machine Gas Delivery Switch (C) ON.

The ventilator will power-up.

b)While the Prima SP2 power is ON, the Ventilator can be turned OFF and ON, using the ventilator On/Off switch (refer to ventilator user manual.

c)Turn the Gas Delivery Switch to OFF. The ventilator will power-down.

Refer to the user instruction manual for AV-S for detailed information on installation and operation.

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4. SPECIFICATION

4.1Physical Dimensions

Overall frame size:	Height x Width x Depth (cm)
	139 x	71 x 70
Work surface
Height:	86 cm
Size:	58 cm	x 25 cm
Loading:	30 kg (66 lb) - evenly distributed.
Writing tablet:	30 x 22 cm
Top shelf:	71 cm x 35 cm
Loading:	30 kg (66 lb) - evenly distributed.
Drawers:	12 x 54.5 x 35 cm
Loading:	10 kg (22 lb) evenly distributed
Castors:	Diameter: 5 inches
	Front pair braked
Ventilator bellows post	Bushed to accept 25.4 mm (1 inch) or 22
	mm (7/8 inch) poles.
Loading	30 kg (66 lb)
Gas scavenging fixing	Bracket on frame upright
Loading	30 kg (66 lb)
Common gas outlet:	22 mm male taper with coaxial 15 mm
	female taper connections, Safelock fitting

Weight (approximate, depending on specification): 75 kg (165 lb)

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SPECIFICATION

4.2	Gas Supplies
Cylinders:			A maximum of four cylinder fittings can be specified
			All cylinder yokes are pin-indexed
Special order options:			Helium, Xenon
Pipeline:			Maximum of three (oxygen, nitrous oxide, air).
			All to relevant national standards.
Medical gas colour codes:
Oxygen			green or White*
Nitrous oxide			Blue
Medical air			Yellow or Black/White*
Carbon dioxide			Grey
Helium			Brown
Xenon			Green (bright)
			*To comply with relevant national standards.
Internal pipework is diameter indexed for each gas:
	Oxygen:	8 mm	Carbon Dioxide:	4 mm
	Nitrous oxide	6 mm	Helium	4 mm
	Air	5 mm	Xenon	4 mm
	Mixed gas	10 mm

4.3 Flowmeters

Flow ranges:
Single flow tubes
Oxygen:	0 - 10	L/min
Nitrous Oxide:	0 - 10	L/min
Air	0 - 10	L/min
Helium	0 - 10 L/min
Cascade flow tubes
Oxygen /Air /Nitrous Oxide	(1)	0	- 1000 ml/min
	(2)	0	- 10 L/min

Flowmeter Accuracy

The accuracy of the flowmeter tubes is ± 2.5% of full scale reading.

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SPECIFICATION

Flowmeter construction and dimensions

Tubes and floats are matched, and must not be interchanged.

Flowmeter tubes have antistatic coatings.

Tubes are length indexed:
Oxygen	260 mm (10.24 inch)
Nitrous oxide	250 mm (9.84 inch)
Other gases	240 mm (9.45 inch) (see 3.12)
Scale length	152 mm (6 in) minimum

(all flow tubes except carbon dioxide)

4.4Gas Pressures

USA/ UK

Canada/Japan

Pipeline supplies:	340 kPa		400 kPa
	(50 psig)		(58 psig)
Cylinder supplies:
Reduced pressure from regulator	310 kPa +15 kPa / -35 kPa		380 kPa	+15 kPa / -35 kPa
(at 5 L/min flow)	(45 psig +2 psig / -5 psig)		(55 psig	+2 psig / -5 psig)
Regulator diaphragm	2800 kPa		2800 kPa
bursting pressure	(406 psig)		(406 psig)
Reduced pressure system	600 kPa		600 kPa
safety valve	(87 psig)		(87 psig)
Safety valve	41 kPa ±10%		41 kPa ±10%
(to protect flowmeter,	(6 psi ±10%)		(6 psi ±10%)
vaporizer etc.)
Reduced pressure from secondary regulators (at 5 L/min flow)
Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide	152 - 241 kPa	(22 - 35 psi)
Air	207 - 283 kPa	(30 - 41 psi)

4.5Auxiliary Gas Outlets

Pipeline supply:	Gas is supplied at pipeline supply pressure (see above)
Cylinder supply:	Gas is supplied at reduced pressure from cylinder regulator (see above)

Oxygen

Two self sealing connections on rear of machine Total flow rate: not less than 100 L/min to free air

80 L/min against 243 kPa (36 psig) resistance

70 L/min against 270 kPa (40 psig) resistance

50 L/min against 297 kPa (44 psig) resistance

Air (on machines with Air supply option)

One self sealing connection on rear of machine.

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SPECIFICATION

4.6Oxygen Failure Warning Devices

1.Gas system whistle

2.Visual indicator, direct pressure operated

4.7Oxygen Flush

Button on front edge of worksurface

The system supplies 35 - 75 L/min when fully depressed.

4.8Mechanical AHD System

Minimum oxygen concentration 30% ±3% (of total O2 + N2O flow)

Basal Flow

Cascade flow tubes
Oxygen basal flow	50-75 ml/min
Single Flow tubes
Oxygen basal flow	100-200 ml/min

Reduced pressure from secondary regulators:

See section 4.4.

4.9Environmental

Operating Conditions
Temperature		+10 to 38oC (50 to 100oF)
Atmospheric Pressure range		70 kPa to 106 kPa
Altitude		2438 m (8000 ft) maximum
Humidity		10 - 95% R.H. non-condensing.
Transport and storage temperature:
Basic machine		-5 to 60oC (23 to 140oF)
Oxygen monitor option		-5 to 50oC (23 to 122oF )
Cleaning	Wipe external surfaces with dry or damp cloth.
	Use mild soap, or disinfectant solution if necessary.

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SPECIFICATION

4.10 Electrical Supply

Power Input

NOTE: The internal power circuit feeds the machine lighting systems only.

Option 1: Internal power / auxiliary power sockets
US/CSA specification machines:	110	- 120 VAC,	60 Hz, 1350 VA maximum
Non-US/CSA specification machines:	100	- 240 VAC,	50 - 60 Hz, 1100 - 2500 VA maximum
Option 2: Auxiliary power outlets / No internal power
US/CSA specification machines:	110	-120 VAC,	60 Hz, 1200 VA maximum
Non-US/CSA specification machines:	100	- 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 1000 - 2400 VA maximum

Option 3: Internal power / No power outlets

Non-US/CSA specification machines only: 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 100 VA maximum

Fuses (internal power):	T2AH ceramic (¼ x 1¼ inch) high breaking capacity fuses
Power cable:	Permanently attached 3 metre lead
	Stowage hooks for cable on rear.
Power Outlets
Auxiliary power outlets :	Four outlets:
	5 A per outlet
	10 A maximum total
Fuses	T5AH ceramic (¼ x 1¼ inch) high breaking capacity fuse on
	Live and Neutral on each outlet
Overload Protection	10 A thermal circuit breaker incorporated within the power
	outlet On/Off switch

Electromagnetic Compatibility

The Prima SP2 meets the requirements of EN 60601-1-2 (Electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests)

4.11 Device Classification and Labelling

Type B Applied Part
Degree of protection against electric shock
This symbol denotes:	Type B equipment
Class 1 Classification
Type of protection against electric shock:	Class 1
IPX0 Ingress Protection
Classification according to the degree
of protection against ingress of water:	IPX0 (not protected)
Labelling
This symbol denotes:	Refer to the User Manual

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5. PRE-USE CHECKS

5.1Pre-use Checklist

A pre-use checklist for the Prima SP2 range of machines is printed on the next page.

This checklist is also supplied with the machine.

Where necessary, subsequent sections in this manual provide an explanation and procedure for setting up the machine and ancillary equipment and the various checks that must be carried out before clinical use.

WARNING

Pre-use checks must be performed before each period of clinical use.

These checks must be supplemented by periodic Function Testing, and full Service Testing by a Penlon-trained engineer to the Service Schedule given in this manual.

These checks will not in themselves ensure the safe use of the apparatus, which remains the responsibility of the qualified practitioner in charge of it.

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PRE-USE CHECKLIST

The machine must be carefully inspected and checked as follows.

An incorrectly functioning machine must be repaired by a suitably qualified person before use.

1.Check for visible damage, machine stability, and condition of gas supply hoses.

2.Check for labelling which may indicate status of machine, including faults or recent servicing.

3.Check correct connection of electrical supply.

4.Check correct connections of gas supplies.

5.Check adequate pipeline supply and back-up cylinder supply.

6.Switch on gas delivery switch, and note special operating system: Check functioning of flowmeters.

Check function of Mechanical AHD,

7.Check correct connection and functioning of the vaporizers.

8.Check functioning of oxygen flush.

9.Check leak rate of low pressure gas system.

10.Check the integrity of the patient circuit.

11.Test the alarm system.

Refer to Section 5 in the User Manual for further information.

Ancillary equipment

12.Check operation of the AGSS.

13.Check functioning of ventilator, including disconnect alarm.

14.Check that the oxygen analyser and other patient monitoring equipment functions correctly.

Refer to the relevant user manual for further information.

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5.2 Pre-use Checks - Gas Supply

5.2.1Gas Pipeline Supplies

Oxygen supply:

1.Connect the oxygen pipeline hose only. Check that the correct pressure gauge reading is obtained.

2.Turn on the Gas Delivery switch (1).

Check that the warning whistle sounds briefly, and that the correct basal flow of oxygen is delivered (see section 3.8).

3.Open both oxygen and nitrous oxide flowmeter valves.

Check that flow is only shown in the oxygen flowmeter.

4.Close both valves.

Turn off the Gas Delivery switch.

Check that the warning whistle sounds briefly, and that the oxygen basal flow is stopped.

Nitrous Oxide supply:

5.Connect the Nitrous Oxide pipeline hose. Check the gauge reading.

Turn on the Gas Delivery switch (1).

Check for a flow of nitrous oxide when the flowmeter needle valve is operated, and that the oxygen valve is open.

NOTE: cylinder supply can be used if necessary for this test.

Air supply:

6.Connect the Air pipeline hose. Check the gauge reading.

Check for a flow of air when the flowmeter needle valve is operated.

5.2.2Gas Cylinder Supplies

CAUTION

Open the cylinder valves slowly to avoid damage to the pressure reducing valve and pressure gauges. Ensure that valves are at least one full turn open when in use.

1.Fit the gas cylinders to their respective yokes, open the cylinder valves one at a time and check the pressure on each gauge.

NOTE

A)When two cylinders are provided for a single gas, test each separately, clearing pressure after each test by opening the flowmeter valve.

B)Turn off the reserve cylinders during normal use.

C)N2O - cylinder pressure does not indicate cylinder content.

2.Ensure that all flowmeters are kept closed until gas supplies are required.

CAUTION

The mechanical AHD system requires that the oxygen flowmeter control is restricted to prevent the needle valve from fully closing.

This ensures a minimum oxygen basal flow.

DO NOT attempt to close the flow to zero.

Do not overtighten the knob.

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5.2.3Flowmeters

1.Turn on the Gas Delivery switch (1) and check that the warning whistle sounds briefly briefly, and that the correct basal flow of oxygen is delivered (see section 4).

2.Open the nitrous oxide flowmeter needle valve and check that there is no nitrous oxide flow.

3.Operate the oxygen flowmeter needle valve.

Check that full scale of flow of oxygen and nitrous oxide can be achieved, and that the floats in both tubes move freely and rotate when at a steady flow.

4.Check that the nitrous oxide flow can be turned off by gentle rotation of the oxygen knob.

Check also that the nitrous oxide float reseats on the bottom stop, and that the oxygen basal flow continues to flow.

5.Operate the other flowmeter control knobs in turn to check:

the full scale of flow can be obtained; the floats move freely and rotate at a steady flow;

the flow can be turned off by gentle rotation of the knob; and that

the floats reseat on the bottom stop.

6.Dual cascade flow tubes:

Check that gas flow is through the low flow tube initially until full flow is achieved, then through the high flow tube.

7.Auxiliary flowmeter (2)

Rotate the flowmeter control and check that a gas flow can be obtained.

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5.3Vaporizers

5.3.1Pre-use Checks

On ALL vaporizers, before use:

1.Check all joints for gas tightness.

2.Check vaporizer agent level.

3.Check for correct agent delivery concentrations - use an agent analyser.

Always follow the procedures and checklist given in the instruction manual supplied with the vaporizer, particularly when filling the vaporizer with anaesthetic agent.

5.3.2General Information

WARNING

Vaporizers must always be mounted, never used free-standing.

Free standing vaporizers may be accidentally tipped resulting in excessive and uncalibrated volumes of anaesthetic drug entering the breathing system.

Do not install or connect any vaporizer of any description between the CGO and the breathing system, unless it is specifically designed for such use. (This allows the oxygen flush flow to pass through the vaporizer, and severe overdosage may result).

5.3.3 Selectatec Mounting System

Dependent on choice of backbar manifold system, up to three Selectatec compatible vaporizers may be fitted.

To install the vaporizer, carefully offer the vaporizer up to the manifold.

Check that the gas connection ports on the vaporizer are aligned with the valves on the manifold.

Carefully lower the vaporizer onto the manifold and lock the vaporizer into position by clockwise rotation of the locking lever

through 90o.

NOTE Do not use excessive force to lock the vaporizer onto the manifold. Damage to the locking fastener will result.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the locking shaft, ensure that the gas connection ports are aligned with the valves on the manifold, and are correctly engaged, before tightening the locking lever.

5.3.4Selectatec Compatible Vaporizers with Interlock

WARNING

Only vaporizers with the Selectatec compatible interlock function will interlock if installed on a two station or three station manifold.

The installation of non-interlock vaporizers allows the possible operation of more than one vaporizer at the same time.

If two vaporizers only are mounted on a three station manifold, they must be installed on adjacent stations.

Check that the interlock mechanisms of all the vaporizers on the manifold are working correctly, i.e. check that only one vaporizer at a time can be turned on.

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5.4	Electrical Supply
1.	Connect the machine power lead to a	1
	suitable mains supply socket.

2.Set the switch (1) to ON.

Check for correct function of each auxiliary power outlet

3.Check all electrical equipment, including devices powered by the auxiliary power outlets on the rear of the machine.

4.Machines with optional flowmeter lighting: Check for correct operation.

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