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Universal Anaesthesia Machine®

Maintenance Manual
HOW TO GET HELP 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSAL ANAESTHESIA MACHINE® 1-2

SPECIFICATIONS 2-5

COMPONENTS OF THE UAM® 6-10

UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR USE 11-15

RECOMMENDED UAM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15

FULL FUNCTION TEST 16-17

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 17
Cleaning or Replacing the Oxygen Concentrator Filter 17-18
Replacing the Oxygen Sensor 18
Removing and Replacing the Draw-Over Vaporizer 18-19
Cleaning the Halothane Vaporizer 19
Replacing the Fenton Balloon 20
Replacing the Control Screen Circuit Board 21
Replacing the Concentrator Loss of Power Alarm Battery 22
Removing the Concentrator 23-24
Installing the Concentrator 25
Replacing the Control Screen Battery 26
Removing, Inspecting and Cleaning the Pressure Relief Valve 27-30

PROBLEM SOLVING 31

MAIN PARTS 32-33

ILLUSTRATED PARTS 33-37

APPENDIX I: BREATHING CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 38

APPENDIX II: OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FLOW DIAGRAM 39

APPENDIX III: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 40

APPENDIX IV: UAM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTIONAL TESTS FORM 41

APPENDIX V: UAM INSPECTION LABEL 42

APPENDIX VI: PRESSURE CONVERSIONS & COLOUR IDENTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL GASES 42-43

Copyright © 2016 by Gradian Health Systems, LLC. All rights reserved.

Gradian Health Systems, UAM and the Gradian logo are registered trademarks (®)
of Gradian Health Systems, LLC, registered in the United States.

Printed in the United States of America. Rev 2.0, P/N: 1974-005, CE 0120.

The UAM is manufactured by OES Medical Ltd., Witney, Oxon, UK.

HOW TO GET HELP

EMAIL: [email protected]
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PHONE: +1.212.537.0340
WHATSAPP: +1.929.280.0210

ADDRESS: Gradian Health Systems, 915 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10010, USA

NOTE: For the latest UAM specifications and technical materials please visit us online at:
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DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSAL ANAESTHESIA MACHINE ®

The UAM® combines elements from both continuous flow and draw-over designs to provide a workstation that delivers
controlled anaesthesia in all hospital settings.

The breathing system is a low pressure (limited to 5 cm H2O) continuous flow system that defaults to a demand-flow (draw-
over) system when the supply fails. There are three one-way valves and a balloon operated inflating valve which provide this
uniquely versatile method of anaesthesia delivery.

Oxygen can be provided from a variety of sources, and if none of those sources is available the machine will automatically
draw in room air without the need for the user to change settings. The vaporizer provides calibrated delivery of anaesthetic
agent and the manual bellows ensures that safe assisted respiration can continue without requiring a high pressure gas
source.

The system has been designed to accept standard anaesthesia accessories such as the breathing circuit, oxygen sensor,
and standard connectors for the oxygen and nitrous oxide supplies. The UAM is also designed for simple field service. Most
components can be removed with standard tools and local technicians can install replacement parts without removing the
workstation from the hospital.

The UAM carries the CE Mark, having passed EU regulatory inspections. It is manufactured in an ISO-certified factory in
England. It is used in a wide variety of hospitals, from internationally recognized academic centres to resource-constrained
district hospitals.

The Universal Anaesthesia Machine ensures that an adequate supply of oxygen and anaesthesia is always available to meet
patient demand, no matter what the environment.

The UAM provides several ways to deliver oxygen, including connections for cylinder and pipeline. Most importantly, the
machine produces its own oxygen using an integrated concentrator that converts room air into 95% oxygen. Air is drawn
into the UAM and is purified by 2 different filters. Ambient air is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% other gases.
The electrically powered oxygen concentrator in the UAM removes nitrogen from room air, creating a mixture that is 95%
oxygen and 5% other gases.

The compressed air passes into a canister filled with a powdered material called Zeolite. Nitrogen sticks to the Zeolite,
while oxygen and other gases flow through it to a reservoir tank. The UAM produces up to 10 liters per minute of up to 95%
oxygen. The oxygen then travels through the flow meter into the back bar and reservoir bag.

GAS FLOW IN THE PATIENT SYSTEM

The flow meter controls the amount of oxygen entering the back bar and available for the patient. The spinning bobbin
shows the flow rate in liters per minute.

The back bar provides the following functions:

1. The reservoir bag stores up to 2 liters of oxygen.
2. The pressure relief valve limits pressure in the back bar to 5 centimetres of water, protecting the patient from harm.
3. The air inlet valve allows room air to be drawn in whenever the supply of oxygen is less than the demand, as expressed
by the patient’s minute volume.

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 The low-resistance draw-over vaporizer adds volatile agent to the carrier gas passing through it. Volatile agent is added by
using the selector wheel to achieve the desired percentage. The resulting anaesthetic supply gas is comprised of oxygen,
volatile agent and a variable amount of room air. The anaesthetic supply gas flows from the back bar at low pressure to the
breathing block and the bellows.

An oxygen monitor measures the oxygen concentration of the supply gas passing to the patient. The reading is displayed on
the control screen.

As the supply gas flows from the oxygen sensor it passes the first one-way valve, then the bellows chamber, followed by the
second one-way valve.

During spontaneous breathing both non-return valves open for inspiration and close during expiration. The bellows will not
fill with exhaled gas.

The bellows is used for intermittent positive pressure ventilation, also known as IPPV or controlled ventilation. When the
bellows is raised, supply gas flows through the first non-return valve into the bellows. The second non-return valve remains
closed.

As the bellows are pushed down, the supply gas flows out through the second non-return valve into the inspiratory limb. The
first non-return valve is closed.

Another pressure relief valve ensures that excessive manual force on the bellows cannot cause harm to the patient.

The UAM uses a conventional Y-piece patient connection. Exhaled gas returns to the UAM via the expiratory limb of the
Y-piece and then passes by the Fenton balloon and a third one-way valve to the scavenger port. The balloon acts as an
inflating valve which enables controlled ventilation of the lungs, the third valve prevents back-flow during spontaneous
breathing.

SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

Workstation: 146cm x 53cm x 69cm, 130kg, aluminium frame, vertical dove mount side rails on both sides, nylon internal
g 
tubing

g Top Shelf: 46cm x 31cm, 88cm above floor, 35kg weight limit
g Drawer: 10cm x 29cm x 32cm, 35kg weight limit, stainless steel, removable for cleaning.
Top shelf: Epoxy powder coated pressed aluminium; side slots for nylon strap to secure equipment; optional monitor
g 
brackets are available to bolt items to the top of the top shelf, 54 cm (W) x 37 cm (D), Load maximum: 35 kg with even
load distribution.
g Work surface: Stainless steel, removable for cleaning, 46 cm (W) x 31 cm (D) x 88 cm (H) above ground
g Mains power supply: 220V, 50-60Hz

g Power: 500 Watts/220v = 2.27 amps
g Control screen power: CE-marked, fused and medical grade. Mains powered with battery backup for one day of use.
Automatic over/under voltage mains power isolator protects oxygen concentrator, and sockets
for monitor and
g 
accessories
g 3.5” TFT touch screen for oxygen display and alarm setting
g Membrane switch for oxygen and alarm settings

g Casters: 150 mm diameter single wheel antistatic casters, front lockable casters

OXYGEN SUPPLY AND MONITORING

g Oxygen concentrator flow rate: 0.1 to 10.0 liters per minute

Maximum oxygen concentration: 95%

g 
NOTE: The oxygen concentration may vary according to ambient humidity and maintenance of the air filter
g Alternative sources: cylinder yoke, pipeline, or other external flow regulated portable oxygen source
g Automatic room air intake when patient minute volume exceeds supply gas flow
g Accuracy of glass rotameters: +/- 2.5% when using 100% O2
g Integrated inspiratory oxygen monitoring uses MOX-3 oxygen sensor
g Calibration for room air (21%) and 100% oxygen

g Pressure sensitive apnea or high flow alarm


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g Adjustable minimum and maximum oxygen alarm settings

g Up to ten hour battery backup, trickle recharge from mains power
g Membrane keypad and touch screen

OPTIONAL USE OF NITROUS OXIDE

g Sources: pipeline or cylinder

Hypoxic cut-off: A solenoid automatically shuts off nitrous oxide delivery if supply gas O2 level falls below a minimum of 25%

g 
g Flow of N2O stops if electrical power fails
g Sight and touch differentiated flow control knob per ISO standards 

g Accuracy of glass rotameter for N2O: +/- 2.5%

VENTILATION
g Bellows for adult and paediatric use made from durable, long-lasting silicone rubber
1600cc capacity

g 
Inspiratory pressure relief of 55 cmH2O
for pressure created during mechanical ventilation
g 
Aluminium bellows block

g 
Silicone balloon inflating valve at the expiratory port

g 
15mm female/22mm male ISO standard taper connection for breathing circuit 30mm male ISO standard taper
g 
connection for AGSS scavenging equipment

VAPORIZERS
Stainless steel and plated brass construction
g 
Draw over flow type
g 
Pour filler type.
g 
Separate units for isoflurane and halothane per ISO standards
g 
Agent delivery range: 0.5% to 4%

g 
120ml capacity
g 
Performance:
g 

4.5

3.5

4%
2.5
3%
1
2%

1.5 1.5%

1%
1
.5%

.5

0
3LPM 4LPM 5LPM 6LPM 7LPM 8LPM

TYPICAL HALOTHANE VAPORIZER PERFORMANCE WITH FLOW

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2 4%

3%
1 2%

1%
0
150C 220C 250C 300C 350C

TYPICAL HALOTHANE VAPORIZER PERFORMANCE WITH TEMPERATURE

4.5

3.5

2.5

1 4%

3%
1.5
2%
1
1.5%

.5 1%

.5%
0
3LPM 4LPM 5LPM 6LPM 7LPM 8LPM

TYPICAL ISOFLURANE VAPORIZER PERFORMANCE WITH FLOW

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2 4%

3%
1 2%

1%
0
150C 220C 250C 300C 350C

TYPICAL ISOFLURANE VAPORIZER PERFORMANCE WITH TEMPERATURE

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

g Mains isolator switch, 2 UK style power sockets

g Oxygen and nitrous pipeline NIST connectors and cylinder yokes
g Multi-diameter external oxygen hose connector

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 COMPONENTS OF THE UAM

1. Patient Vital Signs Monitor

2. Oxygen monitor and

control screen

3. Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide

Flow Meters

4. Back bar with air inlet,

SEE INSET PAGE 7

pressure relief valve and
2 liter reservoir bag

5. Low resistance vaporizer

6. Oxygen concentrator
on/off switch

7. Oxygen cylinder and

pipeline pressure gauges

8. Nitrous Oxide cylinder

and pipeline gauges

9. Bellows

10. Pressure relief valve

and gauge

11. Fenton Balloon

expiratory valve

12. Breathing tubing

connectors

13. Water trap

14. Oxygen concentrator

status screen

15. Integrated oxygen

concentrator

16. Castors (front lockable)

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 INSET

2. Oxygen monitor
and control screen

3. Oxygen and Nitrous

Oxide Flow Meters

4. Back bar
a. Air inlet valve
b. Pressure relief valve
c. Reservoir bag

5. Low resistance vaporizer

6. Oxygen concentrator
on/off switch

7. Oxygen cylinder and pipeline

pressure gauges

8. Nitrous Oxide cylinder

and pipeline gauges

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 Oxygen sensor

Bellows

Pressure relief gauge

Breathing tubing
connectors

 enton Balloon
F
expiratory valve

Pressure relief valve

 reathing tubing
B
connectors

 enton Balloon
F
expiratory valve

Water trap

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  enton Balloon
F
expiratory valve

 ne Way Valve and

O
scavenging 30mm
taper connection

Percent Oxygen (shows the

oxygen percentage of the
anaesthetic gas measured
before inspiration)
THE CONTROL SCREEN
 Battery charge status

Calibration settings (to

calibrate oxygen sensor
and apnea alarm)

High oxygen percentage

alarm (user adjusted)

Mode (opens screen for

system settings)

 ow oxygen percentage
L
alarm (user adjusted)

Message Area

Apnoea alarm on/off

Mains power indicator

(machine is on mains power supply)

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  in-indexed connectors for E-size
P
oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders

Auxiliary oxygen inlet

 ipeline connections for

P
oxygen and nitrous oxide

Mains isolator (Power On/Off)

Fuses for oxygen monitor,

oxygen concentrator

British style fused 3-pin plugs

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UNPACKING THE UAM AND PREPARING FOR USE

1. Remove front panel from the crate and remove the internal wooden crossbeam. If applicable remove the vital signs
monitor box and set it aside.
2. Remove accessories from underneath and along the sides of the UAM and set aside.
3. Unlock the front wheels and carefully roll the machine out of the packing case, supporting the weight as you lower the
machine to the floor. Remove all packing material.
4. Unpack work tray from its cardboard packaging. Remove film from work tray and place on top of the drawer.
5. Connect pipeline hoses and cylinders.
6. Screw in oxygen sensor and connect telephone-style cable. Some oxygen sensors come with an extra piece: this may be
discarded. (See photo on next page.)

USING OXYGEN
The UAM accepts an E-size pin-index oxygen cylinder. The cylinder connects via a yoke and Bodok seal and the pressure is
displayed on the pressure gauge on the front of the machine.

Bull-nose cylinders may be attached to the pipeline inlet using an approved 4 Bar medical regulator.

USING A PIPELINE CONNECTOR

The UAM accepts pipeline connections for oxygen. Each machine is supplied with an oxygen hose connecting to the UAM’s
NIST inlet. The other end is typically shipped with a BS 5682 probe, which is the British standard. Probes for other connector
types can be arranged. Pipeline pressure is displayed on the gauge on the front of the machine.

USING THE AUXILIARY OXYGEN INLET

An auxiliary oxygen supply connection is mounted on the back of the machine. It accommodates differing tube sizes from
ward-style flow-meters.

CAUTION: Oxygen from this source is not controlled by the glass flow meter on the front of the UAM. Rather, it must be
controlled with an external flow meter attached to
the cylinder providing the auxiliary oxygen. The user can confirm that
oxygen is being given by observing the oxygen monitor.

NOTE: Use only 1 liter/min flow to conserve the oxygen in the external cylinder. This will provide 30-35% oxygen to the
patient.

USING NITROUS OXIDE

The UAM supports cylinder and pipeline sources of nitrous oxide. The flow of N2O is controlled by the right hand side flow
meter. The N2O flow knob has a different size and shape to distinguish it from the oxygen flow meter control knob.

The UAM automatically cuts off nitrous oxide if the percent of oxygen in the anaesthetic mix falls to 25% and below. The
oxygen monitor must be powered on and working correctly for nitrous oxide delivery to occur. An exhausted oxygen sensor
or battery will shut off N2O supply.

The cut off mechanism is electrical, unlike older style mechanical interlocks. The N2O valve is closed in its resting position
and must receive a current from the oxygen monitor to open. Any interruption of that current, including a decrease in
oxygen below 25%, will shut off the flow of nitrous oxide.

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 NOTE: Do not open the package of the spare oxygen sensor until it is needed. The oxygen sensor will start to deplete as
soon as it comes into contact with air.

6. Screw in oxygen sensor and connect telephone-style cable. Some oxygen sensors come with an extra piece: this may be discarded.

7. Attach bellows assembly to UAM by placing it on top of the connector and firmly pushing down. Then tighten knurled nut fully.

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8. Attach airway pressure gauge by pushing down collar and inserting gauge into the port. Press firmly until collar springs up.

9. Attach green reservoir bag to back bar as shown in photo.

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 10. Attach patient circuit to inspiratory and expiratory ports.

11. Attach green plastic 30M-30F connector to the scavenging hose by inserting the male side into the hose. The female
side attaches to the one-way expiratory port underneath the Fenton balloon.
12. Connect 30mm hose to scavenging port, or attach standard scavenging device. The use of a scavenging pressure relief
valve is highly recommended to prevent pressure build-up due to unforeseen obstructions.
13. Operate the bellows, check that it fills freely with air from the air inlet and observe the Fenton balloon moves freely in it’s
housing when the bellows is moved. Occlude the Y-piece and check airway pressure reaches 45-55 cmH2O.
14. Connect and turn on mains power by pressing the green switch on the back of the UAM. Wait about 10 seconds for
the internal supply to come on, and then check the screen to see if the oxygen monitor shows green. This indicates the
mains supply is working correctly.

NOTE: G
 RADIAN HEALTH SYSTEMS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS CONNECTING THE UAM TO A 2000-WATT
VOLTAGE STABILIZER.

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15. Calibrate oxygen monitor using 100% O2 from cylinder or pipeline if available. NOTE: If cylinder or pipeline do not deliver
100% O2, only calibrate on room air as described below in 15c.
a. Using 100% cylinder/pipeline oxygen, set oxygen flowmeter to 6 L/minute and wait for maximum reading on
monitor.
b. Press CAL, then 02, then GO. When the calibration is finished, press EXIT twice.
c. Turn off the oxygen. Draw room air through the system with the bellows until the reading reaches its lowest value.
d. Press CAL, then AIR, then GO. When the calibration is finished, press EXIT twice.
16. Calibrate Apnea alarm pressure transducer as follows:
a. Make sure flow meters are set to zero flow and reservoir bag is empty
b. Press CAL, then PRESSURE: CAL, then GO. When the calibration is finished, press EXIT twice.
17. Turn on oxygen concentrator using the black switch on the front of the machine. Set the oxygen output to 6 liters per
minute and ensure that oxygen reaches at least 90 to 95% output after a few minutes.
18. If using nitrous oxide, check the function of the Nitrous Oxide cut off at 25% oxygen concentration as follows:
a. Set oxygen flow to 6 liters per minute.
b. Set Nitrous Oxide flow to 4 liters per minute.
c. Gradually turn down the oxygen flow to reduce Fi02 to 25% and lower—nitrous oxide flow should cut off.
19. Fill the vaporizer to maximum with correct anaesthetic agent. See the directions in the User Manual. WARNING: Do not
overfill the vaporizer. Cover the oxygen sensor with a protective cloth. Do not spill agent on to the UAM, especially on to
the oxygen sensor. Refer to the fill level window.
20. Place all manuals and training materials in drawer and secure a location for extras, such as the additional oxygen sensor,
spare balloons, and so forth.

NOTE: High levels of relative humidity in the environment will affect the performance of the UAM. It is recommended that
the UAM be used in areas where the humidity can be controlled. After operating the UAM in humid environments water
drainage should be observed underneath the machine once the concentrator is turned off and has depressurized.

IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE PATIENT VITAL SIGNS MONITOR:

1. Unpack monitor and insert the battery. The battery is in a white box inside the foam protectors holding the monitor
securely in the cardboard box.
2. Mounting the monitor: Please refer to the mounting instructions for the particular model of monitor obtained.
3. Connect patient cables to monitor – NIBP, SPO2, TEMP and ECG
4. Connect mains lead from monitor to one of the three prong sockets on the back of the UAM.
5. Allow batteries in patient monitor and control screen to charge for 24 hours.

RECOMMENDED UAM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FREQUENCY ACTION

Daily or prior to use (user) Perform operational check (see UAM User Manual and Checklist on the UAM)

Every 6 months Perform full function test

Check air filter- clean or replace if needed

Every 5 years Contact Gradian Health Systems for a complete maintenance check
[email protected] | +1.212.537.0340 | +1.929.280.0210

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 FULL FUNCTION TEST (SEE CHECKLIST IN APPENDIX IV)

SYSTEM CHECKS
1. Check that no unauthorised modifications have been made to the UAM. Check that the Ayre’s T-piece is present and
spares as originally supplied are present. Check oxygen tubing for venturi (Hudson type) mask is available.
2. UAM frame – check for any loose screws or panels and tighten as required. Check wheels.
3. Check mains cable and gas supply tube condition and repair as required.
4. Connect mains supply, turn on mains isolator (note that there will be a delay of around 10 seconds while the automatic
voltage switcher [AVS] starts) and check that the control screen and patient monitor (if fitted) yellow charging LED’s are
visible.
5. Turn off the machine mains isolator and ensure that the mains power Icon goes red – this indicates mains failure.
6. Check that the battery indicator icon shows three green segments and that it discharges with mains off and recharges
with mains on. NOTE: Battery must be replaced every three years or sooner if battery life is low.
7. Check that the cylinder yoke seals are fitted and replace if damaged or missing.
8. Connect the cylinders to the yokes and ensure that the cylinder pressure is indicated on the correct pressure gauge
(nitrous oxide and oxygen) when turned on individually.
9. Connect the machine pipeline hoses to the supply outlets (wall outlet or cylinder regulator) and ensure that pipeline
pressure is indicated on the correct pressure gauge (nitrous oxide and oxygen) when connected and turned on
individually.
10. Turn on the oxygen and the nitrous oxide flowmeter control knobs using each gas supply (concentrator, cylinder and
pipeline) and ensure that the maximum flow of 10LPM is achieved for each gas.
11. Close the flowmeter control knobs and ensure that the flow stops.
12. Check the oxygen concentrator air filter and clean or replace if required.
13. Check the cooler fins and clean if required.
14. Test the oxygen concentrator loss of power audio alarm and replace with 9 V battery if necessary.

OXYGEN CALIBRATION, SAFETY AND QUALITY CHECKS

15. Turn on the control screen and ensure that the vaporizer is off. Turn on the oxygen cylinder or pipeline to provide 100%
oxygen, turn on a 6 liter flow and wait for the oxygen sensor to stabilize, then press CAL – Oxygen – GO then wait, then
back to the main display. If the oxygen sensor fails to calibrate or an oxygen sensor exhausted alarm is present replace the
oxygen sensor.

NOTE: For the most accurate performance over the entire range of possible oxygen concentrations, the oxygen sensor must
be calibrated with both 100 % oxygen and 21% oxygen (room air). If 100% oxygen is not available then the cell should at least
be calibrated with 21% oxygen. If the sensor has not been calibrated at 100% oxygen then the monitor will display 104% at
higher oxygen concentrations. Calibrating the cell at 100% oxygen can clear this condition.

NOTE: The oxygen sensor will need to be replaced approximately every 12 months. An alert on the screen will indicate when
the oxygen sensor is exhausted.

16. With the oxygen turned off cycle the bellows to draw in air, wait for the oxygen sensor to stabilize, then press CAL – AIR
– GO then wait, then press EXIT to go to the main display. If the sensor fails to calibrate and a oxygen sensor exhausted
alarm is present replace the oxygen sensor.
17. Check that the upper and lower alarms can be adjusted and that they function, this is achieved by turning up the oxygen
supply to exceed the high alarm or increasing the entrained air to fall below the lower alarm.
18. Increase the nitrous oxide flow, if available, and ensure that it cuts off when the oxygen concentration is 25% or lower.
19. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (mounted behind the bellows) – ensure that the disconnect alarm sounds and that nitrous
oxide (if fitted) turns off.
20. Set a 6 LPM flow from the oxygen concentrator and ensure that the output stabilizes at 90% – 96% oxygen concentration,
increase the flow rate to 10 LPM and ensure that the output remains at 90% or better. If the output concentration is low
check the filter condition and clean or replace it if required.

NOTE: The above verification can only be performed if the oxygen sensor has been calibrated with 100% oxygen.

BREATHING SYSTEM CHECKS

21. T
 urn on the oxygen flow with patient Y-Piece blocked and ensure that the reservoir bag fills and excess gas escapes
through the pressure relief valve and that maximum circuit pressure is around 5 cmH20. Confirm that the apnea alarm
sounds with a full bellows after 30 seconds and that it repeats every 30 seconds.

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22. T
 urn off the flowmeter and cycle the bellows and ensure that air is drawn in through the under pressure valve – this is
indicated by a slight fluttering of the reservoir bag when it is empty.
23. Check condition of reservoir bag.
24. Check that the bellows assembly is securely connected to the machine and is undamaged, check for splits in the
bellows or displacement of the end plates, loosen and re clamp centrally if required.
25. Cycle the bellows assembly with the inspiratory port blocked and ensure that 55 cmH2O can be achieved when the
bellows is pushed down for inspiration.
26. Check the patient system water trap is correctly screwed in place without leaks.
27. Check the correct function of the Fenton balloon. Attach the Y-piece patient connection and occlude the distal end.
Operate the bellows and observe the free movement of the balloon in its tube. Apply sustained pressure on the bellows
and check the pressure rises to at least 45 cm H2O. If patient system pressure is not achieved, unscrew the balloon
cover, remove balloon and perform checks (see page 20)
28. Cycle the bellows and ensure that the pressure relieves at 55 cmH2O.

VAPORIZER CHECKS
29. Check that the vaporizer is full, fully turned off and that it indicates the level of liquid.
30. Turn on the concentrator and set an oxygen flow of 6 liters per minute and wait until the output has stabilised. Set the
vaporizer output to 3%. Verify that after 2 minutes that the oxygen concentration has dropped by 3%.

NOTE: This is a very basic test and can only indicate approximate output. The vaporizer output is affected by temperature,
flow and time. Ideally, the above test should be conducted at an ambient temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.

RESIDUAL FLOW CHECK

31. T urn on the concentrator and allow it to run for at least 5 minutes with the oxygen rotameter fully closed. Turn the
concentrator off and set the oxygen rotameter flow to 200 ml/min. You should observe this level of flow for at least 5
minutes. If this test fails this could indicate a leak anywhere between the oxygen concentrator reservoir tank and the
rotameter.
32. Ensure that the service record (see appendix IV) is completed and filed. Attach a label (see appendix V) with your initials
and the date to let the users know that the UAM has received periodic maintenance and testing.
33. Perform ventilator checks if available as indicated in the ventilator maintenance manual and separate checklist.
34. Perform patient monitor checks if available per separate monitor checklist.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

CLEANING OR REPLACING THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FILTER

Materials and tools required:
g 3mm hexagonal wrench
g M5 flare nut wrench

The oxygen concentrator includes a replaceable filter that cleans the room air entering the oxygen concentrator. Keeping it
clean will extend the life of the concentrator.

To remove the filter:

1. Turn off the UAM and disconnect it from the mains power supply.
2. At the lower back panel, loosen the six hex screws using a 3mm hexagonal wrench.
3. Carefully tilt the rear panel back from the top, taking care not to disconnect the wires attached to it.
4. Detach the two hoses leading to the air filter. Press the orange collar to release the hose. Do not pull on the hose without
depressing the collar.
5. Remove the cover plate that holds the filter in place by removing the centre M5 nut.
6. Filters may be cleaned by shaking or vacuuming. If the filter is too dirty to clean, replace it with a new one.
7. Install the new filter and replace the cover plate.
8. Inspect the air cooler fins located in between the sieve tanks. Remove any dust with a damp cloth.
9. Replace the back panel, connect the mains power supply, and turn the UAM on.

NOTE: Replacement filters can be ordered from Gradian (Part number: 1300-069) but they may be less expensive and
quicker to obtain from local automotive parts suppliers.

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 Filter Details:

Type: AG285
Applications: Used in automobiles made by Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, Citroen, Seat, Skoda and Saab.
Replacement options:
Factory Number
FRAM CA4739
GMC 93152533
MEYLE 7126080390
MONARK 30780031
PUROLATOR AF3561
TEHO 2247

Dimensions:
Outer Diameter: 241 mm
Inner Diameter: 185 mm
Height: 50 mm

REPLACING THE OXYGEN SENSOR

Materials and tools required:
g New sensor

Replace the oxygen sensor every 12 months, or when an alarm message on the oxygen sensor indicates that the sensor has
failed to calibrate.

Always keep a spare sensor and store it unopened in its sealed pouch. The sensor begins to decay when you open the
packaging and expose it to air.

To replace the oxygen sensor:

1. Disconnect the oxygen sensor cable.
2. Turn the existing sensor anticlockwise to disconnect it.
3. Remove the new sensor from its container and remove the extension piece covering the bottom of the sensor.
4. Place the sensor in position, and turn it clockwise to screw it into place. Do not over tighten.

NOTE: Take care to engage the thread correctly, and ensure that the replacement cell is fitted with a suitable O-ring to
prevent leaks from the breathing system. Replacement sensors include a new O-ring.

5. Connect the oxygen sensor cable.

6. Recalibrate the oxygen sensor.

REMOVING AND REPLACING THE DRAW-OVER VAPORIZER

CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean the oxygen sensor.
Materials and tools required:
g 4mm Allen key

1. Ensure that the UAM is turned off.

2. With a fine tipped pencil draw a line on the back bar along
the right edge of the right hand block. This will help align
the block when re-assembling.
3. Use a 4mm Allen key to turn the right hand block’s
4 screws counter clockwise.

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4. Slide the block off the vaporizer.
5. Slide the vaporizer to the right to remove it from the back bar.
6. Lift the vaporizer off the back bar.
7. To replace the draw over vaporizer: repeat the above steps in reverse order using the pencil mark as a guide to align the
right hand block.

NOTE: Ensure that the O-ring in the back of the right hand block is in position during reassembly.

CLEANING THE HALOTHANE VAPORIZER

Materials and tools required:
g Metal bowl or container

Drain Halothane vaporizers every 3 months to prevent thymol build up. Excess thymol can damage the selector wheel
mechanism over time.
1. Unscrew the filler cap on the front of the vaporizer.
2. Place a metal bowl or container underneath the vaporizer. Halothane is corrosive and can damage the UAM if spilled.
3. Using the filler cap, insert the key on the bottom of the cap into the receptacle just below the window on the front of the
vaporizer.
4. Turn the filler cap anticlockwise to open the drain underneath the window.
5. When finished, turn the filler cap clockwise until the drain if fully closed. Do not over tighten.
6. Re-fill the vaporizer with halothane.
7. Dispose of the old anaesthetic agent using your hospital’s procedures for disposing of medical waste.

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 REPLACING THE FENTON BALLOON
Materials and tools required:
g New Balloon

1. Unscrew the tube assembly unit, which includes the top aluminium ring, the clear plastic housing and the valve assembly
attached to the bottom. Turn using the top ring to make sure that it comes off as one piece. Make sure that the O-ring
above does not fall down.
2. With fingers on the neck of the balloon, carefully peel off the balloon from its mounting.
3. With a small amount of moisture on the neck, slide the new balloon on to its mounting and move it up so that the top
ring locates in the groove on the mounting.
4. Replace the tube assembly unit, taking care not to catch the balloon in the screw threads. Use a rotating action to make
sure the balloon is fully visible inside the tube before locating the screw threads.

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 REPLACING THE CONTROL SCREEN CIRCUIT BOARD
Materials and tools required:
g 4 mm Allen key
g 2.5 mm Allen key
g Long nose pliers

1. Switch off mains power.

2. Remove the six monitor shelf retaining screws and washers using a 4 mm Allen key and lift off the monitor shelf.
3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor cable – note that the clip must be squeezed in to disconnect.
4. Pull off the silicon tube from the pressure transducer – do not put any stress on the transducer – support the body and
use a slight twisting action.
5. Disconnect the 4 way power supply connector – note that the clip must be squeezed in to disconnect.
6. Disconnect the speaker connector – pull connector body out with long nose pliers – do not pull on cable.
7. Disconnect the solenoid connector – pull connector body out with long nose pliers – do not pull on cable.
8. Remove the two screen securing screws using a 2.5 mm Allen key.
9. Slide screen up to remove from flow meter.
10. Pull touch screen connector clamp to disconnect the ribbon cable.
11. Disconnect screen display cable by flipping up the clamp using a thumbnail.
12. Remove the 4 printed circuit board securing screws using a 2.5 mm Allen key.
13. Reverse sequence using new board.

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 REPLACING THE CONCENTRATOR LOSS OF POWER ALARM BATTERY
Materials and tools required:
g 3 mm Allen key
g 9 volt battery

1. Turn off the UAM and disconnect it from the mains power supply.
2. Loosen the hex screws on the back lower panel.
3. Lift and remove the panel and place it so that it rests on the left side of the UAM making sure not to pull on the cables.
4. At the back left side of the concentrator, disconnect the battery
5. Install a new 9 volt battery. Reuse the Velcro strip from the old battery.
6. Replace the panel.

BATTERY CONNECTOR VELCRO 9V BATTERY

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REMOVING THE CONCENTRATOR
Materials and tools required:
g 6 mm Allen key
g 2.5 mm Allen key
g M5 flare nut wrench
g Long flat screw driver or other long and flat metal tool

1. Engage the brakes on both of the UAM’s front castors.

2. Remove the six screws from the lower rear panel.
3. Tilt the panel back and remove both hoses from the air filter by carefully pushing the orange plastic rings towards the
filter and pulling the hoses away.
4. Rest the panel against the left side of the UAM being careful not to stress the cables connected to the panel.
5. With the nut wrench unscrew the nut on the ground post terminal on the bottom right of the panel to remove the
ground wire connecting the panel to the concentrator.
6. Disconnect the concentrator power switch cable (4 wires: 2 blue, 1 yellow, 1 red).

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 7. Disconnect the white nylon tube going from the concentrator to the bottom of the regulator by carefully pushing up the
orange plastic ring from the metal connector and pulling the tube down.
8. Remove the (4) 6mm hex screws surrounding the rectangular opening underneath the UAM.
9. Push the top of the concentrator module tilting it towards the front of the UAM and with a very large flat screwdriver or
another hard flat tool separate the bottom of the concentrator from the bottom surface of the UAM’s interior.
10. Once the concentrator is separated from the base, lift it and pull it towards you and letting it rest on the back edge of
the bottom surface of the UAM being careful not to pull on the concentrator monitor and LED indicator panel cables.
11. Disconnect the concentrator monitor cable and LED indicator panel cable.
12. Lift and lower the concentrator module to the floor right behind the UAM.

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INSTALLING THE CONCENTRATOR
Materials and tools required:
g 6 mm Allen key
g 3 mm Allen key
g M5 flare nut wrench

1. Lift up and balance the concentrator on the rim of the chassis.

2. Reconnect the concentrator monitor cable and the LED indicator panel cable.
3. The drain hose from the water trap must be pushed through the hole in the bottom of the concentrator.
4. Push the concentrator into the housing, making sure that the drain hose does not get trapped between the bottom of
the concentrator and the rim of the housing.
5. Make sure that the oxygen outlet tube from the oxygen reservoir is not kinked. Also make sure that the water trap is not
damaged or dislodged by the top housing or by the foam on the right hand side of the housing. Realign it if necessary
after it is inside.
6. When the concentrator is placed approximately in its final position, align the rear right hand holes for the 6 mm hex
screw with a short screwdriver and loosely screw it in a few turns.
7. Align the rear left hand holes and loosely screw the second hex screw here. Then locate the remaining two front hex
screws and tighten all screws.
8. Connect the oxygen supply hose to the bottom of the pressure regulator making sure that it is not kinked.
9. Connect the concentrator power switch cable (4 wires: 2 blue, 1 yellow, 1 red).
10. Make sure that the battery wires are connected firmly to the battery on the rear panel (black to black, red to red)
11. Insert the two air inlet hoses into the air filter and lift up the rear panel ensuring that the hoses bend downwards
between the zeolite canisters and do not kink when closing the rear panel.
12. Attach the rear panel to the housing with the 6 screws.

NOTE: When finished assembling verify that the drain hose is protruding from the orifice as picture below.

13. Test the oxygen flow and concentration of the concentrator and test that the control screen works on battery and that
the battery charges.

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 REPLACING THE CONTROL SCREEN BATTERY
Materials and tools required:
g 2.5 mm Allen key
g Long nose pliers

1. Remove the six screws from the lower rear panel.

2. Tilt the panel back and remove both tubes from the air filter.
3. Rest the panel against the left side of the UAM being careful not to stress the cables connected to the panel.
4. With the long nose pliers disconnect the positive and negative battery wires.
5. Remove the four screws on the back of the panel that attach the battery holder.
6. Remove battery and replace with a new one

NOTE: Replacement batteries can be ordered from Gradian (Part number: 1419-005) but they may be less expensive
and quicker to obtain from a local battery supplier. Battery details: YUASA NP1.2-12 12V 1.2 AH sealed lead acid battery.

7. Assemble by following the above steps in reverse.

NEGATIVE BATTERY WIRE

CONTROL SCREEN BATTERY

POSITIVE BATTERY WIRE

BATTERY HOLDER

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REMOVING, INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Materials and tools required:
g 5mm hexagonal wrench
g A mole wrench (also known as vise-grips or locking pliers)
g A small cloth
g Medical grade cotton swabs
g I sopropyl alcohol (also know as rubbing alcohol or surgical spirit- typically 70% isopropyl and 30% distilled
water)
g A small bowl

On occasion the 5 cmH 2O pressure relief valve located on the top of the back bar may not perform optimally due to
accumulation of dust and other contaminants such as liquids. If you notice that the valve is not opening at
5 cmH 2O then you will need to remove it, inspect it, and clean it by following these steps:

REMOVING THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE:

1. Turn off the UAM.
2. Using a 5mm hexagonal wrench, loosen the plug on the top of the pressure relief valve and remove it.

NOTE: It may be possible that when removing the plug, the body of the pressure relief valve may loosen up from
the back bar. This is not a problem and in fact eliminates the need for the next step.

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 3. With a mole wrench and a cloth, grab the body of the pressure relief valve and turn it counter clockwise to
loosen it up and free it form the back bar.

NOTE: If you do not cover the pressure relief valve with a cloth before you grab it with the mole wrench, it may
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 nce removed make sure that you see the following parts: the relief valve plug, the relief valve body, the
stainless steel ball, and the O-ring attached to the valve’s body.

INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE:

5. Inspect all of the parts to ensure that there are no stains, debris, moisture or rust. Inspect the condition of the
O-ring and make sure it is not cracked or deformed.
6. To clean, place all the parts in a small bowl with isopropyl alcohol and let them soak for a few minutes.

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 7. Wipe each part with a medical grade cotton swab ensuring that there are no visible stains or debris.

8. Once cleaned, completely dry all of the parts.

REPLACING THE CLEANED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE:

9. Place the stainless steel ball into the body of the valve and screw on by hand the plug onto the body.
10. With the 5mm hexagonal wrench screw in the assembled pressure relief valve into the back bar until tight,
making sure not to exert too much force.
11. Test the operation of the pressure relief valve ensuring that it relieves pressure at 5 cmH 2O.
12. If the pressure relief valve does not function correctly, replace it with a new one.

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PROBLEM-SOLVING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS


Both the Oxygen concentrator and the control g Check that both mains isolator switch and O2 concentrator are switched on.
Screen do not turn on g General supply voltage instability, power surges/low voltage/spikes.

Use voltage stabilizer
g Faulty socket outlet, general power cut
g Malfunctioning mains isolator switch
g Malfunctioning voltage switcher
g Broken mains plug or cable
g Malfunctioning voltage stabilizer, if fitted between UAM and wall socket.

UAM shuts down and re-starts. g General supply voltage instability, power surges/low voltage/spikes.
Use voltage stabilizer
 g F
ault in local wiring or other device in or near the operating theatre.
Check other electrical devices in the operating theatre such as air
conditioner, sterilizer, theatre lights. Switch off all devices except
UAM and switch on other devices at intervals, one by one.

Oxygen concentrator does not turn on or a g Blown 5A fuse

noticeable hot smell g Malfunctioning front switch
g Malfunctioning mains isolator switch
g Malfunctioning voltage switcher
g Malfunctioning oxygen concentrator circuit board
g Compressor failure

Control screen does not turn on g Blown 24V Power Supply Unit fuse (500mA)
g Defective 24V Power Supply Unit
g Circuit board failure

Oxygen monitor displays 104% at higher oxygen g Oxygen sensor needs to be calibrated with 100% oxygen
concentrations

Oxygen sensor will not calibrate or monitor g Oxygen sensor is exhausted and needs to be replaced
readings are erratic g Sensor cable is disconnected or broken

Audible alarms not working g Disconnected speaker connector

g Malfunctioning speaker
 g Malfunctioning control screen circuit board

Control screen shuts off when mains power is lost g Battery needs recharging or is disconnected
g Battery has lost its capacity to charge and should be replaced

N2O does not cut-off when oxygen percentage is g Malfunctioning cut-off solenoid valve
less than 25% g Malfunctioning control screen circuit board

Apnoea alarm does not activate g Mute option is selected

g Pressure transducer needs to be calibrated
 g Malfunctioning control screen circuit board

Oxygen concentrator output measures less than 90% g Oxygen sensor needs to be calibrated to both 100% and 21% oxygen
Malfunctioning water trap in oxygen concentrator is allowing moisture
g 

 to saturate the zeolite material in the Adsorption Towers

g Air filter is dirty and obstructing air flow
g Air compressor is malfunctioning
g Switching valve is malfunctioning
g Water in system due to clogged or defective water trap. Clean or replace.

g Air filter is dirty and obstructing air flow. Clean or replace.
g Air compressor is malfunctioning
g Switching valve is malfunctioning

Oxygen concentrator output does not reach 10 g Concentrator output regulator needs to be adjusted
liters/minute and/or flow fluctuates

Concentrator alarm does not activate when power g 9-volt alarm battery is discharged and should be replaced.
is lost

Breathing system pressure too high g Pressure relief valve not opening. Remove and clean.
g Balloon valve malfunctioning. Remove and clean or replace.

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 MAIN PARTS

ITEM NO DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

GAS SUPPLY
1 Oxygen concentrator 8150-181
1-a Main concentrator control board N/A
1-b Compressor pump N/A
1-c O 2 concentrator switching valve N/A
1-d Zeolite Cylinder Set N/A
1-e Fan N/A
1-f Water Trap N/A
2 O 2 regulator assembly with yoke and contents gauge 8150-135
2-a O 2 cylinder pressure gauge 1515-004
2-b O 2 pipeline pressure gauge 1515-003
3-1 N 2O regulator assembly with yoke and contents gauge 8150-136
3-a N 2O cylinder pressure gauge 1515-004
3-b N 2O pipeline pressure gauge 1515-003
4 O 2 4 meter antistatic hose assembly with BS5682 connector 9950-017
5 N 2O 4 meter antistatic hose assembly with BS5682 connector 9950-027
6 Air filter- Type: AG2865 1300-069

ANAESTHESIA DELIVERY/BREATHING
8 Flowmeter clear screen 3300-225
9 Flowmeter knob O 2 and label 2300-012 + 5750-002
10 Flowmeter knob N 2O and label 2300-013 + 5750-004
11 Draw over vaporizer - Isofluorane 9100-047
12 Draw over vaporizer - Halothane 9100-048
13 Breathing pressure gauge assembly 1500-005 + 2150-034
+1215-008
14 Reservoir bag 1300-070
15 Silicon breathing circuit 1300-082
16 Bellows 6650-022
17 Fenton balloon 6650-015
18 Balloon housing - clear part 2100-094
19 Patient Taper 2150-056
20 O 2 single tube flowmeter 1525-009
21 Vaporizer back bar with 2 liter reservoir, air entrainment valve, 9000-062
over pressure valve, custom vaporizer connections
22 Manual Ventilator Manifold Assembly (includes 2 unidirectional valves, 8150-162
55 cmH 2O pressure relief valve and exhaust valve)
23 Water trap and O seal 1300-068 + 1230-332
24 N 2O Cut Off Solenoid Assembly 8150-172
25 Exhaust non return valve and taper 2100-217

MONITORING
26 Control screen- includes touch screen and housing NPN
27 Control screen circuit board 1400-009
28 Oxygen sensor 1300-075
29 Speaker 8150-179
30 Vital signs monitor 1419-221

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31 O 2 concentrator on/off switch 8150-174
32 Fuses for O 2 concentrator and sockets - 5 amp x 5 1419-009
33 Fuses for control screen - 5oo Max 5 1419-010
34 Main incoming fuse - 13 amp x 5 1419-011
35 Mains inlet cable with UK style plug - 4 meters NPN
36 Electrical sockets- 13 amp UK style 1450-010
38 Mains isolator rocker switch 1450-009
39 Power supply for control screen - 24V 15W 1419-211
40 Automatic voltage switcher 1450-015
41 Battery for control screen - YUASA NP1.2-12
12V 1.2 AH sealed lead acid battery 1419-005
FRAME
42 Stainless steel work surface 5150-093
43 Stainless steel drawer 5150-063
44 Casters with brakes 1300-092
45 Casters without brakes 1300-091
46 Top monitor shelf 5150-067

ILLUSTRATED PARTS
REFER TO ITEM NUMBERS IN PARTS LIST

1F

1D

1A 1B 1E 1C

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 APPENDIX I
BREATHING CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

OXYGEN
CONCENTR ATOR OXYGEN MONITOR

LOW RESI STANCE

PRE SSU RE RELIEF VALVE VAPORIZER

REG EXTERNAL
O2 INLE T
AIR IN TAKE
O2 / N2O VALVE
FLOW CONTROL
2 LITR E O2 ALARM &
RESE RVOIR BA G N2O CU T-OFF
O2 / N2O C YLINDE R
& PIPELINE INPUT
OXYGEN
ANALYSER
SILI CONE SAMPLING
BELL OWS PORT

B ELLOWS BLOCK
+2 VALVES
INSPIR ATION
TO PATIENT

EXPIRA TION
OPTIONAL
VENTILATOR
Y-PIECE OUTLET
SCAVENGE R INFL ATING BALL OON
BALL OON VALVE ACTUATOR PIP E

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APPENDIX II
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FLOW DIAGRAM

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 APPENDIX III
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

MAINS
ISOLATOR
SWITCH FUSES
500MA
BR BR 24V POWER
MAINS 13A SUPPLY UNIT
BL VOLTAGE BL
PLUG & 4M
SWITCHER
CABLE G/Y G/Y

OUTLET
EARTH
O2 SENSOR
STUD

R BR
BATTERY + CONTROL N L
BK BL
1 2V 1.2AH - SCREEN
FUSES 5A
R BK R BK

OUTLET

N2O SPEAKER
POWER
CUT-OFF
LOSS ALARM
VALVE
BATTERY 9V
N L
BK R

FUSES 5A
BL
BL N
BL
FRONT OXYGEN
R BR FUSES 5A
SWITCH CONCENTRATOR
Y
L

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APPENDIX IV UAM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTIONAL TESTS FORM
Carry these items when conducting preventive maintenance on a UAM: UAM Maintenance manual for instructions on PM and functional
checks, new oxygen sensor, new Fenton balloon, new control screen backup 12 V battery, new 9 V battery, new air filter, new reservoir bag
patient water trap. Only replace items if worn or defective.
MACHINE SERIAL #
(located above the green mains isolator switch)
CONCENTRATOR HOURS
NEXT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DUE DATE
(6 months from today)
CONTROL SCREEN SOFTWARE REVISION

EXTERNAL GAS SOURCES Check and write down pressure reading. (If not available mark as N/A)
OXYGEN CYLINDER KPa
OXYGEN PIPELINE KPa
NITROUS OXIDE CYLINDER Kpa
NITROUS OXIDE PIPELINE Kpa

SYSTEM PASS OR FAIL PROBLEM FOUND, WORK PERFORMED, PARTS USED

- All spares and accessories present
& no modifications required
- Frame, hardware, wheels
- Mains cable and gas supply hoses
- Charging indicator
- Mains failure icon
- Battery condition icon
- Cylinder pin index yoke condition
- Cylinder pressure gauges condition
- Pipeline pressure gauges condition
- Maximum O 2 and N 2O flows (10 LPM)
- Zero O 2 and N 2O flows (0 LPM)
- Concentrator air filter (clean first and
(ONLY replace if cannot be cleaned)
- Concentrator loss of power alarm battery
(replace if no or low audio volume)

OXYGEN CALIBRATION, SAFETY AND QUALITY PASS OR FAIL PROBLEM FOUND, WORK PERFORMED, PARTS USED
- Calibration with 100% O 2
(use cylinder or pipeline oxygen)
- Calibration with Air (use room air)
- Upper and lower O 2 alarms
- N 2O cut-off
- O 2 sensor disconnect alarm
- O 2 concentrator output
- O 2 sensor (replace only if defective
or will not calibrate properly)

BREATHING SYSTEM PASS OR FAIL PROBLEM FOUND, WORK PERFORMED, PARTS USED
- Apnea alarm
- Air intake valve function
- 5 cmH 20 pressure relief valve function
- Reservoir bag condition
- Bellows assembly condition
- Bellows expiratory pressure
- Patient water trap condition
- Fenton balloon operation (replace
only if defective or has a hole)
- 55 cmH 20 pressure relief valve

VAPORIZER PASS OR FAIL PROBLEM FOUND, WORK PERFORMED, PARTS USED

- Vaporizer condition and indicator
- Vaporizer performance

OTHER PASS OR FAIL PROBLEM FOUND, WORK PERFORMED, PARTS USED

- Residual flow test
- Perform ventilator checks if available
(follow separate checklist)
- Perform patient monitor checks if
available (follow separate checklist)
COMPLETE AND ADHERE SERVICE LABEL TO UAM
Signature of Technician: Hospital Personnel Signature:

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 APPENDIX V
UAM INSPECTION LABEL

UAM INSPECTION LABEL

DATE: BY:

RE-INSPECT BEFORE:

APPENDIX VI
PRESSURE CONVERSIONS

Using the Table

1. Find the units you wish to convert FROM in the left hand Column.
2. Find the units you wish to convert TO in the top row
3. Insert the multiplier shown at the intersection into the following formula:

FROM units X MULTIPLIER = TO units

Example: 100 psi x 6.894757 = 689.475 kPa

DESIGNATION PSI KPA CM OF H2O BAR

PSI 1 6.894757 70.306927 .06894757

KPA .1450377 1 10.19745 .01

CM OF H2O .0142229 .0980634 1 .000980634

BAR 14.5038 100 1019.7466 1

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COLOR IDENTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL GASES

GAS ISO USA

OXYGEN White Green

NITROUS OXIDE Light Blue Light Blue

MEDICAL AIR Black and White Yellow

SUCTION Yellow White

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