EN 737-2:1998

Medical gas pipeline systems - Part 2: Anaesthetic gas scavenging disposal systems - Basic requirements

Publication date:   Mar 19, 2004

Scope

This Part of this European Standard specifies basic requirements for the installation, function, performance, documentation, testing and commissioning of anaesthetic gas scavenging (AGS) disposal systems to ensure patient and operator safety by the safe removal of excess anaesthetic gases and vapours from the clinical environment. It includes basic requirements for the power device, pipeline system, performance and for non-interchangeability between key components. This Part of this European standard specifies: a) the compatibility and safe performance between the disposal system and the other components of the AGSS by design, installation and commissioning; b) the use of appropriate materials; c) the testing of correct installation to ensure achievement of the performance intended by the manufacturer; d) the marking of pipeline and components. This Part of this European Standard addresses only those disposal systems which are intended to be connected via AGSS terminal units which comply with EN 737-4 to a receiving system which complies with prEN 740.

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