Read through this entire instruction manual before using or showing others how to use a Dialflow Regulator. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury.
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Never install a pin index regulator Dialflow Regulator with more than one yoke seal between the valve and the regulator. Before attaching the regulator, verify that the post valve is not already fitted with a yoke seal.
3.2. Technical Description The Dialflow Regulator reduces the high pressure of the oxygen cylinder to a safe, more manageable pressure for application to patients. There are many types of oxygen cylinder connection used and these may be different from one country to another, ensure that this regulator is the correct connector for the cylinder to be used.
Turn the gas flow selection dial fully clockwise and check that the indication in the flowmeter window is zero. Open the cylinder valve slowly with a suitable cylinder key. Check the regulator cylinder contents gauge to verify that there is sufficient gas available. Connect a sufficient length of oxygen tubing (not supplied) to the outlet barb.
Full details of the recommended servicing requirements can be found in the Service Manual. The Service Manual can be obtained from your local BPR Medical distributor, details of which can be found at www.bprmedical.com. Complete the service in accordance with the instructions given in the Service Manual or return the device to a recognised BPR Medical Service Centre on or before the date shown.
Applied Standards Valves for compressed gas cylinders AS 2473.3 Part 3: Outlet connections for medical gases (including pin-indexed yoke connections) Pressure regulators for use with medical gases AS 3840.1 Part 1: Pressure regulators and pressure regulators with flow-metering devices Pressure regulators for use with medical gases. Pressure regulators and BS EN ISO 10524-1 pressure regulators with flow-metering devices BS EN ISO 14971...
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