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Parker Hannifin Corporation
Precision Fluidics Division
Porter Instrument
245 Township Line Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
Office 215-723-4000/Fax 215-723-5106
N I T R O N O X ® H D
U S E R ' S M A N U A L / I N S T R U C T I O N S
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  • Page 1 Parker Hannifin Corporation Precision Fluidics Division Porter Instrument 245 Township Line Road Hatfield, PA 19440 Office 215-723-4000/Fax 215-723-5106 N I T R O N O X ® H D U S E R ’ S M A N U A L / I N S T R U C T I O N S F M - 1 3 0 8 R e v C 0 7 / 2 0 1 8 w w w .
  • Page 2 +44 (0) 1271-313131 Fax: +44 (0) 1271-373636 The Quality System for Porter Instrument is certified to ISO 13485. The scope of our registration is: “The design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of fluidic components and integrated systems for use in the Medical Equipment, Diagnostic, Biopharmaceutical, Agent Detection, Analytical Instrumentation and Industrial markets, Nitrous Oxide –...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting .....................18 Warranty ........................19 Examination Examine shipping carton for signs of external damage. Remove contents from carton and inspect for visible damage or missing parts. If damage is discovered or suspected and/or parts are missing, notify Porter or authorized distributor immediately.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Precautions

    IMPORTANT: RE AD MANUAL COMPLETELY B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G T H I S D E V I C E Basic delivery technique is described. Also, this manual contains instructions on periodically required checks to be performed by the user.
  • Page 5: New Or Modified Installations

    The ultimate responsibility of assuring that lines are not crossed rests with the user. WARNING: Porter equipment utilizes the cross+protection system. The flexible hose and connectors that connect to the housing are diameter indexed; 3/8” O.D. for Nitrous Oxide and ½” O.D. for Oxygen.
  • Page 6: Side Effects / Contraindications

    SIDE EFFECTS & CONTRAINDICATIONS Note: This is not an exhaustive list. It is the responsibility of the medical establishment and the medical professional to have complete knowledge of side effects and contraindications. Possible Side Effects of Nitrous Oxide – Oxygen Conscious Sedation: May experience nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, euphoria, excitement, deep sedation, drowsiness, sleep, dizziness, lightheadedness, dysphoria, amnesia, and headaches.
  • Page 7: Development Of Nitronox Delivery Protocols

    Age/Weight limitations: see Relative Contraindications (at the determination of medical professional). Note: Porter recommends the use of a disposable full face mask (DEHP-free and Latex-free) that is biocompatible for medical use. The disposable mask materials have been chosen by the medical device manufacturers of the masks intended for medical usage.
  • Page 8: Self-Administration Vs. Assist To Self-Administration

    SELF-ADMINISTRATION VS. ASSIST TO SELF-ADMINISTRATION WARNING: Encourage patient to self-administer. Self-administration is a safety feature of the demand flow Nitronox in that, if for any reason the patient becomes over sedated, the patient will be unable to successfully hold the mask in a tight seal position on the face. The result will be that the mask falls away from the face and the demand flow will cease, allowing the patient to breathe room air in through the mouth or nose.
  • Page 9: Demand Valve Instructions

    Description: The demand valve of the Nitronox Inhalation Analgesia System is designed to be used with a full face mask (Porter recommends a standard, single use, disposable mask (not supplied sterile), DEHP-free, Latex-free, with materials chosen by the manufacturer for biocompatibility in a medical setting) for administration of nitrous oxide to a breathing patient.
  • Page 10: Installations: Preparation Of Mobile E-Stand

    Installations Instructions References FM-1346 for 2 Cylinder Mobile Cart User’s Manual / Instructions FM-916 for 4 Cylinder Mobile “E” Tank Stand Installation and Instructions FM-1330 for Medical Breathing Circuit Scavenger System User’s Manual / Instructions Wall Mount 4 Cylinder E-Stand 2 Cylinder Mobile Cart With Nitronox With Nitronox...
  • Page 11: Installations: Preparation Of Nitronox Demand Valve

    Preparation of Nitronox HD Demand 5. Attach Mask Hanging Bracket to the Left side of the Nitronox HD (Fig. 5). Valve Bracket and Demand Valve For further details, refer to Nitronox HD Scavenger System User’s Manual FM-1330 and Porter Medical Breathing Circuit FM-1329...
  • Page 12: Description

    3. Nitronox with wall mount (for use with pipeline gas supply) Use Nitronox in conjunction with Nitronox HD Scavenger System; Refer to User’s Manual / Instructions FM-1330. Fig. 8 - Nitronox with 2 Cylinder Mobile Cart Fig.
  • Page 13: Functional Schematic

    ® Nitronox Inhalation Analgesia S ystem 100cc/min O2 bleed...
  • Page 14: Specifications / Functional Features / Tests

    Specifications / Functional Features / Tests Gas Supply Duration Flow Capability Mixture Concentration “E” Size Cylinders At Normal 114 LPM, Maximum Mixture Concentration Breathing Rates: (Factory Adjusted) O Approximately 6 – 6.5 Hrs. 50% N O and 50% O Approximately 2 – 2.5 Hrs. +/- 5 Percentage Points O providing 100% oxygen at reduced flow capacity of Mixer Pressure Alarm:...
  • Page 15: Operation / Maintenance

    O cylinder (after a Use Porter #A-3399-000 replacement washers prolonged period of time) if, after use, the O (once/yr. or as needed). Have spare washers. cylinder valve is left on.
  • Page 16 Models With “E” Cylinder Yoke (Simple Models Using Pipeline or External Gas Operation Procedure) Supply (Mobile Stand or Wall Mt.) 1. Connect external gas supply hoses to DISS 1. Open one each O and N O Cylinder Valves (Diameter Indexed Safety System) fittings. (slowly and fully) with wrench provided.
  • Page 17: Functional Checks / Tests

    Functional Checks / Tests Page 15 Line Pressures Visual check During operation Page 14 / 15 Mixture Pressure Visual check During operation Page 12 / 14 Oxygen Failsafe Initial Every 6 Months Page 15 Leak Test System Initial Annually Page 12 / 15 Whistle Alarm Actuation Point Factory set Annually...
  • Page 18: Cleaning

    Field repair of the Nitronox is limited to maintenance adjustments and replacement parts obtained through a Porter authorized distributor and as outlined in this user manual. To assure a long useful product life, perform the periodic field performance tests and adjustments, including the Line Pressure Adjustment, the Mixture Pressure Control Adjustment, the Leak Testing of the System, and the Whistle Alarm Actuator Adjustment (as outlined in this user manual).
  • Page 19 (Pages 15/16 Maintenance). WARNING: Do not disassemble or tamper with the main demand valve subassembly. In case of malfunction, return the demand valve to Porter or authorized distributor immediately. Clean adapter housing, exhalation valve assembly, and outside surfaces of main demand valve...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Lea kag e a t YO K E Mis si ng or d efe ct iv e yok e sea l Rep la ce w ith P ort er p art N o. C YLI N DE R V A L VE wa sher (mo del s w ith “E ”...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    All returns are subject to restocking charge. Policies subject to change without notice. The Quality System for Porter Instrument is certified to ISO 13485. The scope of our registration is: “The design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of fluidic components and integrated systems for use in the Medical Equipment, Diagnostic, Biopharmaceutical, Agent Detection, Analytical Instrumentation and Industrial markets and Nitrous Oxide –...

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