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Safe handling of oxygen
Warning!
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Risk of explosion! In combination with combustible substances (grease,
oil, alcohol etc.), highly compressed oxygen may give rise to spontaneous
explosive reactions.
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Risk of fire! If only the O2/AIR inlet/outlet is used, close the O2/AIR inlet
on the side with a suitable cap. Otherwise, gas will escape from the O2/
AIR inlet on the side.
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Risk of poisoning! Highly concentrated oxygen can have a toxic effect on
the patient if administered for too long and depending on the age of the
patient. When ventilating with pure oxygen or an oxygen-air mixture,
make sure that oxygen is only administered for an appropriate period.
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Keep the units and all screwed unions absolutely free from oil and
grease.
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Be sure to wash your hands before working on the oxygen supply.
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Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited in the vicinity of fittings
containing oxygen.
Caution!
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When assembling the unit, and when changing cylinders, tighten all
screwed unions on the oxygen cylinder and pressure reducer by hand
only. Never use tools. Overtightening damages the threads and seals,
resulting in leaks.
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Secure the oxygen cylinders so that they cannot fall over. If a cylinder falls
on the pressure reducer or valve, these could break off, causing a violent
explosion.
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Risk of insufficient oxygen supply! Two oxygen sources can be connected
to this unit simultaneously. Make sure that only one oxygen source is
open at any given time and that there is no gas reflux. Otherwise, one of
the oxygen sources may empty itself unnoticed. Sufficient oxygen supply
to the patient can then no longer be guaranteed when the unit is in use.
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Always open the cylinder valve slowly to prevent pressure hammer on the
fittings.
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Do not empty oxygen cylinders completely, as this may allow moist
ambient air to enter and cause corrosion.
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