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low pressure regulator inlet connection to terminal unit or to medical
regulator,
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inlet connector to low pressure regulator body,
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user outlet.
If any leakage is detected, use the procedure in chapter 6.3 and return
the product to GCE for service.
FUNCTIONAL TEST
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Check that there is a gas fl ow at each setting (for instance, by listening
for the sound of gas fl ow or checking presence of bubbles in an humidi-
fi er).
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Reset fl ow control knob on ZERO position.
6.2. CONNECTION & USE OF OUTLET
LIST OF RECOGNIZED ACCESSORIES
To be connected to the fl ow outlet:
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humidifi ers, breathing masks or cannulas, gas savers, nebulizers.
Before connecting any accessory or medical device to the low pressure
regulator, always check that it is fully compatible with the product con-
nection features & the product performances.
FLOW OUTLET CONNECTION
When connecting any accessory to the fl ow outlet make sure that it is not
connected to the patient before operating the product.
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Ensure the hose/humidifi er is compatible with the fl ow outlet feature.
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Push the hose onto the regulator fl ow outlet/outlet of humidifi er.
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Ensure the hose/humidifi er is well engages.
FLOW SETTING
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Set medical gas fl ow control knob on one of the available fl ow rates by
turning the fl ow control knob in the requested position.
Always ensure that the fl ow control knob has engaged and not placed
between two settings otherwise the fl ow selector will not deliver correct
fl ow of medical gas.
Do not try to apply an excessive torque on the fl ow control knob when it
stops on the maximum fl ow position or in zero position.
Only user and doctor is accountable for method of using at specifi c pa-
tient and for assessment of fl ow value.
6.3. AFTER USE
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Before disconnecting low pressure regulator from the medical pipe line
system terminal unit or medical regulator, reset fl ow control knob on
ZERO position.
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