Contents Page 1. INTRODUCTION These instructions are intended to provide users 1. INTRODUCTION with information on the features, use and care of the 2. INTENDED U SES SERIES-O medical gas regulator. 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The instructions should be read carefully by every 4.
2. INTENDED USES This may require clinical or medical advice. The SERIES-O regulator is intended to be connected to high pressure The SERIES-O regulator may be used as a source of pressure medical gas cylinders in order to supply medical gases at reduced regulated medical gas for a demand valve.
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION A pressure relief valve is fitted to the outlet pressure side of the regulator to give protection against most seat failures. The SERIES-O regulator is a reliable, compact, preset single stage regulator. Pressure reduction is effected by means of an Gas specific inlet and outlet connections allow the regulator to be encapsulated pressure regulating valve, protected by a unique triple connected only to the gas for which it is intended.
4. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Contents Gauge 4.1 Contents of Package: Item Description Quantity Inlet Handwheel SERIES-O regulator assembly Instructions for Use Inlet O-ring Outlet connector Warning label (attached to the regulator) Inlet Filter & Retainer Pressure Relief Valve Note: Instructions for Use and Warning label should always be kept with the regulator.
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using the SERIES-O regulator the following precautions should be observed: Never allow any source of ignition or naked flame near the WARNING equipment or patient during oxygen administration and for a reasonable period afterwards. The SERIES-O regulator should be used only if all its Use no oil or greases as a fire or an explosion may result.
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Use of the regulator with medical gas cylinders When the regulator is not in use, the cylinder valve should be turned Only use the SERIES-O regulator with the medical gas for which it is off and the regulator depressurised. intended and labelled. Ensure it is connected to the correct gas cylinder by reading the cylinder label which is the primary Care of the regulator identification of its gas.
6. EQUIPMENT USE Remove any protective capping from the cylinder valve and check that the cylinder valve outlet is in good condition and matches the 6.1 Installation regulator inlet connection. Connecting the Regulator to a Gas Cylinder For a new regulator, remove the regulator from its packing, checking Briefly open and close the cylinder valve to remove any foreign there has been no damage in transport.
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To connect downstream equipment (e.g. Demand valves, Flowmeters, Suction units) to a SERIES-O regulator, first ensure that WARNING the downstream equipment is turned off. The regulator is adjusted always to deliver flow at its rated pressure of 400 kPa through the Any difficulty in connecting the regulator indicates a SIS outlet (or other value given in Section 10 - Specifications) and possible fault or mismatch in the connections which...
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6.3 Removing downstream equipment should be used. Care should be taken to ensure that none of the cleaning solution enters the gas passages of the regulator. Do not CAUTION attempt to clean the inside of the regulator. When removing downstream equipment, ensure first the cylinder CAUTION valve is fully closed.
7. CHECKS AND INSPECTION BY THE USER CAUTION 7.1 Operational Check and Inspection If the unit fails any part of this checkout procedure, or any unusual A medical pressure regulator is a critical link in the gas supply to a conditions are evident or suspected, the regulator must be patient.
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7.4 Replacing the inlet filter equipment and should only be carried out by trained service To replace the inlet filter, first remove the filter retaining screw using personnel. See Section 8. a correct size Allen key (3.2 mm - 1/8” for yoke inlet models, 4.8 mm - 3/16”...
8. SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS Fixed Every Three Years Servicing A SERIES-O regulator is a critical link in the supply of medical gas to Fixed Yearly servicing a patient. To ensure that the regulator is always in a safe, reliable, Pressure relief valve check useable condition it is recommended that the unit be placed on a Regulator seat capsule replacement.
9. SPARES AND ACCESSORIES 9.2 User Replacement Parts 9.1 SERIES-O Accessories Listed below are the items considered to be user replaceable parts. It Listed below are some of the accessories suitable for use with a is recommended that the owner keep stock of items such as Bodok SERIES-O regulator.
10. SPECIFICATIONS 10.1 Model description Part No. Inlet Rated Inlet Outlet Standard Connection Pressure, P Pressure, P Discharge, Q 518800 Oxygen AS 2473.2 Type 10 20 000 kPa @ 15 ˚C 400 kPa 125 l/min (G5/8 RH INT - Side) 518804 Oxygen AS 2473.3...
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Pressure Relief Valve: All models are fitted with a pressure relief valve designed to vent a flow equivalent to the Standard discharge Q1 at a pressure twice the nominal outlet pressure P2 of the regulator (see AS 3840.1). Filters: All SERIES-O regulators are fitted with three inlet filters: - a sintered filter in the inlet connection, nominal particle retention 50 micron - a fibre strand filter upstream of the seat capsule,...
11. WARRANTY The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of CIGWELD with respect to any contract, or anything done in LIMITED WARRANTY: CIGWELD Pty Ltd, An ESAB Brand, hereafter, connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or “CIGWELD”...
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Any claim under this warranty must be made within the warranty This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies period which commences on the date of purchase of the product. To you have under law: Our goods come with guarantees which cannot make a claim under the warranty, take the product (with proof of be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
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CIGWELD Pty Ltd A.B.N. 56 007 226 815 71 Gower Street, Preston VIC 3072 Australia Customer Service Centre and Technical Support Ph: +61 3 9474 7314 Fax : +61 3 9474 7391 In the interest of continuous improvement, CIGWELD Pty Ltd ABN 56 007 226 815 reserve the right to change the specifications or design on any of its products without prior notice.
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