Maxtec’s designated distributors and agents. Maxtec warrants the MAX-550E oxygen sensor the MaxBlend 2. Using unauthorized parts, accessories, or options may be harmful to the in the MaxBlend 2 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two patient or damage the MaxBlend 2.
Gas leaks that cause room air to mix with the gas sample may cause inaccurate oxygen ◆ DO NOT clean or dry the MaxBlend 2 with a high pressure air gun. Applying high pressure readings. Ensure the O-rings on the sensor and flow diverter are in place and intact prior air to the MaxBlend 2 may damage components and render the system inoperable.
(a cathode and an anode), a teflon membrane and an electrolyte. Oxygen diffuses The MaxBlend 2 is a compact air/oxygen gas mixing device which incorporates the use of a through the teflon membrane and immediately reacts electrochemically at a gold cathode.
T-bars to alert the condition. the total flow delivered to the patient is less than 15 LPM for high flow model, or less than 3 LPM for low flow model. ENGLISH WWW.MAXTEC.COM • (800) 748-5355...
2.1 Setup and Installation 2.1.1 Battery Installation All MaxBlend 2 units are powered by four “AA” alkaline batteries (4 x 1.5 Volts) and are shipped without the batteries installed. Only name-brand batteries should be used. Batteries should be replaced by trained service personnel.
HIGH digits begin a slow flash indicating SMART ALARM MODE. The high alarm will now NOTE: The MaxBlend 2 will monitor the oxygen concentration of the gas delivered from the be set equal to the current oxygen reading +3% (rounded to the nearest integer). The blender regardless of which outlet port is in use.
WARNING: If the MaxBlend 2 does not function as described on the next page, contact It is best to calibrate the MaxBlend 2 using the sensor port with a technical grade oxygen your Maxtec Distributor or contact a Maxtec Certified Service Technician at: standard (99.0% or better).
Manually attempt a new calibration. Refer to section 2.8, Calibration Procedures. • PROBLEM: Oxygen concentration discrepancy between oxygen concentration selection knob If unit repeats this error more than three times, contact Maxtec’s Customer Service • and actual reading on display, greater than 3%.
When using the MaxBlend 2 with a medical-grade compressed air source, it is recommended and Accessories. The Max550E sensor is equipped with an authentication chip to ensure the that an air inlet watertrap/filter be attached to the air inlet of the MaxBlend 2 prior to use. monitor is used with an approved sensor.
Humidity in the sample gas will affect the oxygen reading. Maxtec recommends that the gas 15 LPM Flowmeter: 20-30 LPM delivered to the MaxBlend 2 be medical-grade, clean, and dry. Refer to ISO 7396-1 for further 30 LPM Flowmeter: 35-45 LPM details.
Regardless of whether or not the outlet has any device connected to it, a minimal gas bleed Salt Lake City, Ut 84119 flow of 0.1 LPM flows from the MaxBlend 2 sensor port on the left side of the blender. It is from 1.800.748.5355 this bleed flow that the gas is analyzed by the oxygen sensor.
MaxBlend 2. The oxygen concentration other cables and/or accessories may adversely impact safety, performance and electromag- flowing out of the MaxBlend 2 will be that of the gas with the higher pressure. In the alarm/ netic compatibility (increased emission and decreased immunity).
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