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explosion risk. A clean cloth, moistened
if necessary with clean warm water, is
enough for cleaning.
•
Be sure to wash your hands before work-
ing on the oxygen supply.
•
Smoking and open flames are strictly pro-
hibited in the vicinity of fittings containing
oxygen.
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When assembling the unit and when
changing cylinders, tighten all screwed
unions on the oxygen cylinder and the
pressure reducer by hand only. Never
use tools. Overtightening damages the
screw threads and seals, resulting in
leaks.
•
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.
Important: Always open the cylinder
•
valve slowly to prevent pressure hammer
in the system. Pressure hammer can
cause damage to the pressure reducer
and the connected devices, or increase
the likelihood of spontaneous ignition.
•
Do not empty the cylinder completely, as
this may allow moist ambient air to enter
the cylinder and cause corrosion.
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