VetQuip Research Compact Veterinary Anaesthetic... User manual

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VetQuip Research Compact Veterinary
Anaesthetic Machine
This anaesthetic Machine has been designed & assembled in
Australia. Every attention to detail has been paid to ensure all
the components used are of the highest quality. We believe
this machine offers you the features you require within the
price range you demand.
VetQuip has two Sales & Service Centres to better service you.
NSW Head Office
Unit 5, Number 6 Gladstone Road
Castle Hill
Sydney NSW 2154
Qld Branch
Unit 4, 178 Siganto Drive
Helensvale
Qld 4219

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The VetQuip Research Compact
Anaesthetic Machine requires no
assembly & includes the following:
1. Anodised aluminium U-style
frame.
2. Flow Meter
3. Vaporiser Compatibility
Mounting Block
4. Vaporiser
5. Oxygen Hose with Hand wheel
Connection
6. Rodent Circuit
7. 3 metres of Scavenger Tubing
1. Anodised aluminium U-style frame –Practical & Portable
2. Precision Flow Meter –0-1Lpm with graduated scale.
3. Vaporiser Compatibility Mounting Block –Coverts Cage Mount to Selectatec Mount to fit late model
vaporisers.
4. Vaporiser –Your choice of either new or reconditioned vaporiser.
5. Oxygen Hose with Hand wheel Connection
6. Rodent Circuit –Unique circuit with low dead space & fresh gas/scavenger chamber. Supplied with size
0 face mask, 2m of fresh gas delivery hose & 3m of scavenger hose.
7. 3 metres of Scavenger Tubing –22mm diameter. Pink in colour.
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Getting Started
Once you have unpacked & checked your machine, you will
need to set it up in the following order:
1. Fill your Vaporiser with Isoflurane via the correct Key
Filling Device insuring you do not over fill the vaporiser.
2. Connect the Oxygen hose to the Regulator on the
Oxygen Bottle by means of screwing on the Hand
Wheel.
3. Turn on the Oxygen Regulator & check you have
pressure to your machine by turning the knob on the
flow meter.
4. Connect the Rodent Circuit –Fresh Gas to the Vaporiser
outlet.
5. Connect the Scavenger tube to either a Waste Gas
Scavenge Filter, or to an Active Scavenge Device.
Do Not Over Fill!
Fresh Gas
Scavenge Tube to
waste gas
Leak Testing Your Machine
1. Turn on your oxygen supply & check you have pressure in the gauge.
2. Check that the flowmeter is off & the bobbin is reading on zero.
3. Occlude the patient end of the circuit with your finger.
4. Turn on the flowmeter to around 0.3-0.4.
5. The Bobbin in the flowmeter should ever so slightly be dropping.
6. If the Bobbin is floating at a constant level, you may have a leak.
7. Once completed, turn off the flowmeter.
Some common leak sites are:
Holes in hoses
Flow meter not turned off –Do Not Over Tighten
Hose connections
Leaks can easily be located by using soapy water which will produce bubbles at the leak site.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No oxygen supply through flowmeter Check oxygen bottle is full
Check hose is connected
Machine fails leak testing procedure Check circuit fittings & connections
Maintenance & Support
All anaesthetic machines should be serviced every 12 months by a qualified anaesthetic
technician. Vaporisers should be checked & re calibrated every 2 years. For service &
support, please contact us on 1300 888 427.