Operator’s Manual of Anesthesia System 2 - 13
Product Description Equipment Views
2.2.6 Breathing System
Figure 2-6 Breathing System
E5 APL valve
1
Used to set the rotary pressure regulating valve of the
breathing system during manual ventilation. Its scales
represent the approximate pressure values. Set the APL valve
to the SP position during spontaneous respiration. Elevate
the APL valve upward as needed to release the pressure
quickly. At a flow of 3L/min, the pressure of the APL valve
should be between 1cmH
2
O and 3cmH
2
O (exclusive) either
in dry or humid conditions. At a flow of 30L/min, the pressure
of the APL valve should be between 1cmH
2
O and 5cmH
2
O
(exclusive) either in dry or humid conditions.
1
The APL valve and PAW gauge numerics are for reference only. Calibrated patient airway pressure is
displayed on the user screen.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
PARTS DESCRIPTION
F1 Observation window of
expiratory/inspiratory
check valve
Used to observe the status of expiratory and inspiratory
check valves from outside the equipment.
F2 Leak test plug Used to connect to a breathing tube for leak tests.