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2. Preparation for Use
2.1. Component List
Ensure that all the following components have been received:
1.
Operating Manual
2. O-Two Equinox® Advantage System
3. Single Use Patient Circuit with Mouth Piece
4. Oxygen Supply Hose
5. Nitrous Oxide Supply Hose
If any components are missing from the shipping carton, call the
supplier immediately.
2.2. Pre-Use Functional Checks
Along with the contents of the shipping cartons you will require
the following items to enable you to undertake the pre-use
functional check:
•
Nitrous oxide and oxygen pressure sources with 60 PSI output
capable to provide a minimum of 100 L/min at no less than 42
PSI (2.9 Bar).
•
Vacuum generator w/30 L/min fl owrate
Leak test
Having connected the supply hoses (ISO 5359 compliant) to the
regulators (refer section 3.1 for CONNECTION OF HOSES), ensure
that the O-Two Equinox® Advantage System ON/OFF selector is
in the OFF position and turn on the N
a mild soap solution, spray the input connections to the device to
check for leaks. If any leak is present, tighten the connection and
re-test. Once no leakage is confi rmed, turn the ON/OFF control to
the ON position.
Reverse gas fl ow test
Equinox® Advantage is designed to meet "reverse fl ow"
requirement of ISO 11195. It is recommended to test the reverse
fl ow as follows before use:
Connect one gas at a time to the corresponding input connector,
spray the other input connector, no bubbles allowed from this
connector.
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Gas source. Using
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