“How often does my anesthesia machine need to be serviced?”
We recommend your anesthesia machine be serviced every 1 – 2 years. The service should include but not be limited to the following:
1. Inspection and or possible replacement of silicone seal
2. Replacement of Dome “o-ring” and Downtube “o-ring”
3. Leak Test High Pressure System
4. Leak Test Low Pressure System
5. Inspect Pop-off Valve pressure
6. Inspect Waste Gas Interface Device
7. Re-zero Manometer (if needed)
8. Adjust existing Mechanical Stop Oxygen Flow Control Assembly (if needed)
9. Inspect all components for proper fit, alignment, adjustment, and operation
10. Output test of the vaporizer using Lamtec 605 infra red spectrophotometer or Riken Analysis
11. Leak Test of the Vaporizer