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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 F M - 1 3 0 8 R e v C 0 7 / 2 0 1 8 w w w .
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+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 –...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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:...
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.
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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.
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).
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(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...
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 ”...
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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