110012 tec3 isoflurane vaporiser

TEC-3 Isoflurane Vaporiser Features

• Designed for “out of Circuit” use in continuous flow techniques of inhalation anaesthesia • The calibrated vaporiser is temperature and flow compensated so that its output remains relatively constant despite cooling due to the vaporisation and variations in inlet flow • The TEC 3 design is manufactured of a light weight alloy material • Made in Europe • 10 year warranty

For further information call 1300 785 401 - Northern Branch 1300 785 405 - Southern Branch Email: info@dlc.com.au www.dlc.com.au

TEC-3 ISOFLURANE VAPORISER The TEC-3 Vaporisers are calibrated at 21°C (70°F). The variation in output with temperature, flowrate and duration of use is small, and the variation of output when used with Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation is negligible Principle of Operation When in the “OFF” position, the rotary valve (within the dial control) makes a direct link between the inlet and outlet of the vaporiser. When the dial control is turned to “ON”, the carrier gas is split into two streams, respectively designated “bypass” and “vaporising chamber flow”.

The amount of anaesthetic agent picked up in the vaporising stream varies, due either to variation in room temperature or the cooling that takes place as the agent is vaporised. Each variation causes changes in the effective vapor pressures of the anaesthetic agent, therefore, unless some form of compensation device is used, the output of the vaporiser for any given flow and dial setting would change with changes in the temperature.

The TEC-3 calibrated vaporiser incorporates a temperature compensating device (thermostat) that utilises a bi-metallic strip that deflects according to the temperature in order to control the proportion of carrier gas entering the vaporising chamber.

If the temperature of the TEC-3 calibrated vaporiser decreases, the thermostat closes and more carrier gas is admitted into the vaporising chamber. If the temperature of the vaporiser increases, the thermostat opens and less carrier gas is admitted into the vaporising chamber. In this way, the output of the vaporiser remains constant under conditions of changing temperature within the range specified.

Specifications Resistance to Gas Flow

8 cm. H2O at the “OFF” setting at 5 litres / min O2.

21.29 cm. H2O when delivering vapor at 5 litres / min O2 at 21°C (70°F).

Liquid Capacity Amount of anaesthetic agent to fully charge the vaporiser = 150 milliliters (nominal).

Weight

3.5 kgs

Dimensions (nominal)

Height - 205 mm Depth - 140 mm Width - 135 mm

Temperature Range

The TEC-3 Vaporiser is designed to operate at temperatures between 15°C (15°F) and 36°C (96.8°F)

110012.................................................................TEC-3 Isoflurane Vaporiser Cage Mount

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PO Box 4438, 17-19 Horne St, Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029

PO Box 833, Unit 6/1 Lear-Jet Dr, Caboolture, QLD, 4510

Phone: 03 9360 9700 Fax: 03 9360 9994 Toll Free: 1300 785 405 Email: info@dlc.com.au

Phone: 07 5428 3666 Fax: 07 5428 3777 Toll Free: 1300 785 405 Email: qld@dlc.com.au