BONSAI VELOCITY OM-812 Product Information And Instructions

Pneumatic conserver with built-in regulator

Advertisement

PRODUCT
INFORMATION
AND
INSTRUCTIONS
OM-812

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the OM-812 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for BONSAI VELOCITY OM-812

  • Page 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS OM-812...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 Important Safety Rules and Precautions �...
  • Page 3: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION This manual provides information necessary to operate the BONSAI VELOCITY ® pneumatic conserver with built-in regulator� The BONSAI VELOCITY conserver can be used with any CGA 870 post-valve cylinder ® [see Fig� A] at home or away from home to provide your specific oxygen requirements� Statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special significance: WARNING! Indicates there is a possibility of injury...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Rules And Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES & PRECAUTIONS WARNING! • Read and understand this manual before operating your BONSAI VELOCITY ® pneumatic oxygen conserver� • This device is not intended for use during sleep or by patients who: - Breathe more than 40 breaths per minute, - Consistently fail to trigger equipment (e�g�, mouth breathers)� Smoking near oxygen equipment is strictly prohibited. Keep cigarettes, matches, burning tobacco and open flames, such as lighted candles, away from the area where the system is being stored or operated�...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES & PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: • Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. • Prevent water or other liquid substances from entering the unit. • Prevent dust or any small particles from entering the unit. • Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures. • Always maintain a backup supply of oxygen. • Do not use humidifier bottles. • Do not use if leaking or damaged. • Refer repairs to authorized service personnel. NOTE: Oxygen supplied by this equipment is supplemental only and is not intended for life support applications. The BONSAI VELOCITY conserver should not be used to supply anything ®...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The BONSAI VELOCITY pneumatic oxygen conserver includes a combination of a low- ® pressure regulator and an oxygen conserver� It is designed for use with a cylinder as an ambulatory oxygen system and is capable of delivering a precise amount of supplemental oxygen at the optimal point in the breathing cycle�...
  • Page 7: Description Of Parts And Controls

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS & CONTROLS • Cylinder Adjustment Knob: This is used to attach the Cylinder unit to any CGA 870 post-valve cylinder� Adjustment Knob • Oxygen Pressure Gauge : Enables the user to monitor the contents of the compressed oxygen cylinder and is protected by a rubber guard�...
  • Page 8 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS & CONTROLS • CF Setting: Enables the user to switch from pulse mode (oxygen delivery on demand) to continuous flow mode in the unlikely event of unit malfunction. The CF setting is designed for emergency use only [see Fig C]� [There are two CF Settings; 2 LPM and 4 LPM] NOTE: Remember that in continuous flow mode, the oxygen will be consumed at a much faster rate.
  • Page 9: Assembly And Use

    ASSEMBLY AND USE • Make certain that your hands are free of oil, grease, and other contaminants. • Inspect the unit to ensure that it has the appropriate viton (or equivalent) seal washer (gasket), in good working condition, attached to the inlet nozzle. • Secure the cylinder in an upright position. • Inspect the valve of the cylinder and the BONSAI VELOCITY conserver to ensure they ® are free of contaminants� If any indication of damage or contamination is detected, DO NOT use the equipment and contact your Home Care Provider� WARNING! Use ONLY a manufacturer-specified seal washer (gasket).
  • Page 10: Installing The System

    ASSEMBLY AND USE INSTALLING THE SYSTEM: STEP 1: Loosen the cylinder adjustment knob. STEP 2: Lower the BONSAI VELOCITY conserver ® over any post-valve cylinder with the alignment pins toward the holes on the cylinder neck [see Fig. F]. STEP 3: Line-up the two pins and the seal washer (gasket) with the corresponding holes on the cylinder post valve�...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    ASSEMBLY AND USE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1: Make sure that the BONSAI VELOCITY conserver is set to the ® “OFF” position before opening the cylinder valve� STEP 2: To reduce the risk of rapid oxygen recompression and fire, open the cylinder valve slowly and completely so the pressure gauge moves slowly as it indicates the cylinder pressure� STEP 3: Listen for leaks. If a leak is present, close the cylinder valve, check the CGA seal, and reinstall. If the leak persists, DO NOT USE THE FIGURE G...
  • Page 12: Oxygen Cylinder Duration

    OXYGEN CYLINDER DURATION Because the total delivery of oxygen via the BONSAI VELOCITY conserver is related ® to breathing rates, it is user adaptive in that the total oxygen delivered per minute will automatically adjust with user need, as expressed by increased or decreased breathing rates� For example, at all settings, twice as much oxygen per minute will be delivered if one breathes twenty (20) times per minute as compared with ten (10) times per minute�...
  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE The BONSAI VELOCITY conserver is designed for a long and accurate life; however, ® as with any pneumatic device, normal prudent care is required� The unit should be kept clean and free from moisture and dust, as well as extreme temperature. Do not expose the unit to water, such as when bathing or swimming. It is advisable to keep the system in its carrying bag to afford a degree of protection� Clean the outside of the unit periodically with a clean, lint-free cloth�...
  • Page 14: Products, Spare Parts, Accessories

    PRODUCTS, SPARE PARTS, ACCESSORIES STANDARD PRODUCT ORDER NUMBER DESCRIPTION OM-812 BONSAI VELOCITY pneumatic oxygen conserving device with ® a gauge that reads up to 4,000 PSI SPARE PARTS ORDER NUMBER DESCRIPTION RP-3040 Black “s” cylinder adjustment knob FR-870G Viton seal washers (CGA 870 gaskets), bag of 10...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cylinder valve is closed� Turn the cylinder valve to the “ON” position� Cylinder is empty� Check the oxygen gauge. Replace the cylinder, if empty� Unit does not pulse� Oxygen cannula is blocked or Remove kinks. Clean or kinked. replace, if necessary� Selector switch is set to the Make sure the selector switch is set “OFF”...
  • Page 16: Classifications

    CLASSIFICATIONS The BONSAI VELOCITY conserver is classified as: ® • Class II, per FDA 21 CFR Part 868.5905 • Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide�...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Oxygen Delivery: SWITCH POSITION LITER FLOW EQUIVALENCY cf 2 cf 4 Continuous Flow Emergency Bypass Setting: Two settings, factory preset at 2 LPM and 4 LPM Regulator: Brass high-pressure with aluminum low-pressure materials Dimensions: Approximately 5�3” L (13�5 cm) x 2�2” D (5�6 cm) Weight: Approximately 10 ounces (283 grams) Operating Temperature:...
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY The BONSAI VELOCITY oxygen conserver has been carefully manufactured and ® inspected and is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials. Under this warranty, CHAD Therapeutics’ obligation shall be limited to the replacement or repair of any such units or parts that prove, by CHAD’s inspection, to be defective within two years from the date of purchase�...
  • Page 19: Important Information To Record

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO RECORD Your Name: ______________________________________________________________ Date You Received Your Unit: ________________________________________________ Prescribed Oxygen Flow Setting: • At Rest: ___________________________ • During Exercise: ___________________________ Home Care Provider’s Name: _________________________________________________ Home Care Provider’s Phone Number: (________)________________________________ Physician’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Physician’s Phone Number: (_______)_________________________________________ Notes: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 20 Manufactured by Inovo, Inc� 401 Leonard Blvd� N Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Toll-free: 877-224-0946 Parent Company www�chadtherapeutics�com Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing 99 Seaview Boulevard United States Patent Number # 6,484,721 Port Washington, NY 11050 PM-00078/13/B Toll-free: 877-224-0946 Printed in the U�S�A� www�drivemedical�com BONSAI and CHAD are registered trademarks of Inovo, Inc.

Table of Contents

Save PDF