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![ENGLISH © Copyright INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Contact Please direct any concerns or feedback you have concerning this product to:Customer Service Department, BPR Medical Ltd, 22 Hamilton Way, Mansfield, NG18 5BU, UK. Tel: 08456 447764 Symbols Attention, see Instructions for Use Regulators for Medical Gases Use no oil User Instructions Check that the cylinder type and regulator inlet connector are compatible. Check the presence and condition of the input connector seal. Note: For pin index regulators this is a washer type seal (yoke seal) and for bull nose regulators an o-ring. Functional Description The Carnét range of regulators provide a safe and convenient way of connecting high pressure gas cylinders to flowmeters, ventilators and other equipment required to run from a low pressure gas source. The extensive array of input and output connector options ensures that all applications, utilising virtually every European cylinder type, can be accommodated. Regulator options are available for a variety of medical gases. Safety Warnings Check that a suitable device (e.g. flowmeter) is correctly connected to the output of the regulator. Fit the regulator to the cylinder ensuring that it is properly mated and the connectors are done up hand tight. Open the cylinder valve with a suitable cylinder key. Check the regulator cylinder contents gauge to verify that there is sufficient gas available. Continue to monitor the patient as advised by the clinician. Continue to check the regulator contents gauge. Upon completion of the therapy, close the cylinder valve and disconnect any outlet hoses that might be connected to the patient. To remove the regulator from the cylinder, first ensure the cylinder valve is closed. Bleed off any residual gas pressure in the regulator by turning on the connected ancillary device. Remove the regulator from the cylinder. Maintenance W1 Before using the regulator read through the entire instruction manual. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury. W2 Oxygen is not flammable, however, the presence of oxygen will drastically increase the rate and severity of combustion. Oil and/or grease in the presence of oxygen become highly combustible. Oxygen must never be allowed to contact oil, grease or other petroleum-based substances. Therefore, do not use oil or grease on oxygen regulators, flowmeters, cylinders, valves or other related equipment. W3 Never administer oxygen while smoking or when near an open flame. W4 Oxygen therapy may be a critical treatment. A regulated flowmeter should be used in strict accordance with the prescription and instructions of a physician. The effectiveness of supplemental oxygen therapy can only be determined by continuous monitoring of blood oxygen levels. It is essential that PaO2 or SpO2 monitoring is carried out when supplemental oxygen is prescribed. Note: Check that the holes in the side of the body of the device for venting gas in the event of relief valve activation are not obstructed or have otherwise been tampered with. W5 Never permit compressed medical gases to enter a regulator suddenly, always open the cylinder valve slowly. W6 Never use medical gases from a cylinder without reducing the pressure through a suitable regulator intended for that gas. W7 Always close the cylinder valve when the regulator is not in use. 212 0012 212 0011 212 0048 303 0041 303 0030 W8 Never use oxygen as a pressure medium to purge obstructed pipelines or equipment, to operate pneumatic tools, or to build up any pressure in tanks. W9 Never install a pin index 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. W10 Make sure that the pin-indexed or threaded fittings on the regulator inlet are compatible with the gas cylinder on which it is to be fitted. Never attempt to force an incompatible connection. W11 Make sure that you have the correct regulator for the type of cylinder you are intending to use. Never attempt to fit a regulator to an incompatible cylinder. W12 Do not stand in front of a regulator outlet when opening the cylinder valve. W13 Before removing a regulator from a cylinder, fully close the cylinder valve and release all gas from the regulator. W14 Secure cylinders to a wall, stand or cart. W15 Do not use or store oxygen equipment near excessive heat (>50oC or 125oF) or open flame. W16 Always disconnect the regulated flowmeter from the gas supply when it is not in use. W17 Only appropriately trained personnel working in controlled conditions must perform disassembly, assembly and testing of regulators and flowmeters. W18 Do not submerge the device in any fluid. Ensure that no fluid is allowed to enter the inlet valve or the vent holes. User Maintenance and Inspection - All regulators should be inspected and tested on an annual basis to ensure proper performance. Wipe down the outside of the device with an alcohol wipe. Do not allow the ingress of water or other solution into the device. Check the exterior condition of the device. Note: Pay particular attention to the input connector seals and the bottle contents gauge. Spare Parts Service/Repair – Regulators must be serviced on or before the Service Due date stated on the regulator rating label. The lack of servicing or incorrect servicing are the main causes of incidents with medical gas regulators and it is strongly advised that devices are serviced according to the instructions given in the Service Manual. Servicing may be undertaken by suitably qualified engineers working in appropriate conditions who have undergone formal training with Carnét Medical. Alternatively, Carnét Medical would be pleased to service the regulator on your behalf. Specifications Maximum Input Pressure 9 Bar Outlet Pressure @ 1 lpm flow 60 psi Operating, Storage and Transport Temperature Range [oC]: -20 to +60 Standard Warranty 1 Year Service Interval 4 Years Typical Flow Performance 70 W20 The threaded bull nose cylinder connection for Medical Oxygen and Medical Air may be the same, ensure that you have the correct cylinder for the application (UK only). This regulator is only intended for use with oxygen. 60 Output Pressure (psi) W22 These regulators are designed for use for cylinder pressures up to 20 000 kPa (3000 psi/200 Bar), do not attempt to connect Carnét regulators to cylinders having fill pressures in excess of this value. 200 Bar Minimum Input Pressure W19 The performance of the device may be affected if it is stored or transported in temperature outside of the range -20oC to +60oC. W21 The holes in the side of the body of the device are for venting gas in the event that the relief valve is activated. Do not obstruct these holes or interfere with the relief valve in any way. Pin Index Yoke Seal UK Bull-Nose O-ring Seal Benelux Bull-Nose O-ring Seal Cylinder contents gauge Boot for cylinder contents gauge 50 9 Bar 20 Bar 50 Bar 100 Bar 150 Bar 200 Bar 40 30 20 10 0 1 10 20 30 40 50 Gas Flow (L/min) 702 0032 Version 5 February 2008 60 70 80 90](https://images.bioclinicalservices.com.au/FWvw4WqnLnrWYqzLDqSfdyJu/320w/British%20Oxygen%20Company%20-%20Carnet%20Instructions%20for%20Use%20Ver%205%20Feb%202008%20-%202008-02.png)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Contact Please direct any concerns or feedback you have concerning this product to:Customer Service Department, BPR Medical Ltd, 22 Hamilton Way, Mansfield, NG18 5BU, UK. Tel: 08456 447764
Symbols Attention, see Instructions for Use
Regulators for Medical Gases
Use no oil
User Instructions Check that the cylinder type and regulator inlet connector are compatible. Check the presence and condition of the input connector seal. Note: For pin index regulators this is a washer type seal (yoke seal) and for bull nose regulators an o-ring.
Functional Description The Carnét range of regulators provide a safe and convenient way of connecting high pressure gas cylinders to flowmeters, ventilators and other equipment required to run from a low pressure gas source. The extensive array of input and output connector options ensures that all applications, utilising virtually every European cylinder type, can be accommodated. Regulator options are available for a variety of medical gases.
Safety Warnings
Check that a suitable device (e.g. flowmeter) is correctly connected to the output of the regulator. Fit the regulator to the cylinder ensuring that it is properly mated and the connectors are done up hand tight. Open the cylinder valve with a suitable cylinder key. Check the regulator cylinder contents gauge to verify that there is sufficient gas available. Continue to monitor the patient as advised by the clinician. Continue to check the regulator contents gauge. Upon completion of the therapy, close the cylinder valve and disconnect any outlet hoses that might be connected to the patient. To remove the regulator from the cylinder, first ensure the cylinder valve is closed. Bleed off any residual gas pressure in the regulator by turning on the connected ancillary device. Remove the regulator from the cylinder.
Maintenance
W1
Before using the regulator read through the entire instruction manual. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury.
W2
Oxygen is not flammable, however, the presence of oxygen will drastically increase the rate and severity of combustion. Oil and/or grease in the presence of oxygen become highly combustible. Oxygen must never be allowed to contact oil, grease or other petroleum-based substances. Therefore, do not use oil or grease on oxygen regulators, flowmeters, cylinders, valves or other related equipment.
W3
Never administer oxygen while smoking or when near an open flame.
W4
Oxygen therapy may be a critical treatment. A regulated flowmeter should be used in strict accordance with the prescription and instructions of a physician. The effectiveness of supplemental oxygen therapy can only be determined by continuous monitoring of blood oxygen levels. It is essential that PaO2 or SpO2 monitoring is carried out when supplemental oxygen is prescribed.
Note: Check that the holes in the side of the body of the device for venting gas in the event of relief valve activation are not obstructed or have otherwise been tampered with.
W5
Never permit compressed medical gases to enter a regulator suddenly, always open the cylinder valve slowly.
W6
Never use medical gases from a cylinder without reducing the pressure through a suitable regulator intended for that gas.
W7
Always close the cylinder valve when the regulator is not in use.
212 0012 212 0011 212 0048 303 0041 303 0030
W8
Never use oxygen as a pressure medium to purge obstructed pipelines or equipment, to operate pneumatic tools, or to build up any pressure in tanks.
W9
Never install a pin index 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.
W10 Make sure that the pin-indexed or threaded fittings on the regulator inlet are compatible with the gas cylinder on which it is to be fitted. Never attempt to force an incompatible connection. W11 Make sure that you have the correct regulator for the type of cylinder you are intending to use. Never attempt to fit a regulator to an incompatible cylinder. W12 Do not stand in front of a regulator outlet when opening the cylinder valve. W13 Before removing a regulator from a cylinder, fully close the cylinder valve and release all gas from the regulator. W14 Secure cylinders to a wall, stand or cart. W15 Do not use or store oxygen equipment near excessive heat (>50oC or 125oF) or open flame. W16 Always disconnect the regulated flowmeter from the gas supply when it is not in use. W17 Only appropriately trained personnel working in controlled conditions must perform disassembly, assembly and testing of regulators and flowmeters. W18 Do not submerge the device in any fluid. Ensure that no fluid is allowed to enter the inlet valve or the vent holes.
User Maintenance and Inspection - All regulators should be inspected and tested on an annual basis to ensure proper performance. Wipe down the outside of the device with an alcohol wipe. Do not allow the ingress of water or other solution into the device. Check the exterior condition of the device. Note: Pay particular attention to the input connector seals and the bottle contents gauge.
Spare Parts
Service/Repair – Regulators must be serviced on or before the Service Due date stated on the regulator rating label. The lack of servicing or incorrect servicing are the main causes of incidents with medical gas regulators and it is strongly advised that devices are serviced according to the instructions given in the Service Manual. Servicing may be undertaken by suitably qualified engineers working in appropriate conditions who have undergone formal training with Carnét Medical. Alternatively, Carnét Medical would be pleased to service the regulator on your behalf.
Specifications Maximum Input Pressure
9 Bar
Outlet Pressure @ 1 lpm flow
60 psi
Operating, Storage and Transport Temperature Range [oC]:
-20 to +60
Standard Warranty
1 Year
Service Interval
4 Years
Typical Flow Performance 70
W20 The threaded bull nose cylinder connection for Medical Oxygen and Medical Air may be the same, ensure that you have the correct cylinder for the application (UK only). This regulator is only intended for use with oxygen.
60
Output Pressure (psi)
W22 These regulators are designed for use for cylinder pressures up to 20 000 kPa (3000 psi/200 Bar), do not attempt to connect Carnét regulators to cylinders having fill pressures in excess of this value.
200 Bar
Minimum Input Pressure
W19 The performance of the device may be affected if it is stored or transported in temperature outside of the range -20oC to +60oC.
W21 The holes in the side of the body of the device are for venting gas in the event that the relief valve is activated. Do not obstruct these holes or interfere with the relief valve in any way.
Pin Index Yoke Seal UK Bull-Nose O-ring Seal Benelux Bull-Nose O-ring Seal Cylinder contents gauge Boot for cylinder contents gauge
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Gas Flow (L/min) 702 0032 Version 5 February 2008
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