Maxtec
2305 South 1070 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
USA
WARRANTY
2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects.
WARNINGS
DO NOT use substitute parts.
DO NOT use lubricants on o-rings.
Not for use in MRI environments.
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Carefully read instructions provided with flow meters, as well as this insert, before use.
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For use with air/oxygen blenders only.
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Max pressure is 100 psi.
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Check for leaks and proper function before using on a patient.
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Maxtec assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper installation,
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assembly or use of this product.
Replace EPDM o-rings during recommended blender rebuild. Use Maxtec approved o-rings.
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This product should only be used under proper supervision of a healthcare professional.
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If components are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.
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Clean often using a cloth moistened with 65% isopropyl alcohol/water solution or germicidal
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wipe.
Follow all recommendations provided in the manual for the connected blender.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Blender Buddy is a manifold accessory designed to be attached to an outlet port of the
Bio-med Devices air/oxygen blender. From the blender outlet port, the air/oxygen mixture
passes into a primary or a primary and a secondary channel within the Blender Buddy mani-
fold. The primary channel is used to deliver the gas to a set of flowmeters which meter the
gas flow by means control valves. The secondary channel is a small channel that empties
into a cavity (port) sized to receive a galvanic oxygen sensor; this port fits the Maxtec line of
oxygen analyzers and is used to analyze oxygen concentration of the air/oxygen mixture to
be delivered to a patient. The Blender Buddy can be configured with various sized color coded
flowmeters for customized flow rate delivery to patients. Flowmeters are sold separately.
1.1 Indications For Use
The Blender Buddy is intended for use in conjunction with the Bio-med Devices air/oxygen
blender. Then Blender Buddy allows the operator of a blender to supply a mixed gas through a set
of flowmeters. Blender Buddies designed with bleeds include an extra analyzer port for analyzing
the oxygen concentration of the air/oxygen mixture being delivered to a patient.
ENGLISH
phone: (800) 748.5355
fax: (801) 973.6090
email: sales@maxtec.com
web: www.maxtec.com
NOTE: The latest edition of this operating
manual can be downloaded from our website
at www.maxtec.com
1.2 Symbol Guide
Federal law (USA) restricts
this device to sale on or by
the order of a physician
Authorized Representative
in the European
Community
Manufacturer
Date of Manufacture
Storage Temperature
140°F
(60°C)
-40°F
Range
(-40°C)
MR Unsafe
Catalog Number
Made in USA
2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before assembly verify that the flow meters are the correct flow and gas type according to
the labeling on the flow meters. Prior to assembling the Blender Buddy inspect all parts for
signs of damage.
1. Be sure the small o-ring
between the small block
2. Attach the small adapter block
bolt
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and provided Allen Wrench (No thread tape is necessary). Remove any
fittings from the left side outlet if necessary.
*Skip to Step 9 if flow meters are already attached.
3. Wrap both threaded ends of the pipe nipples
Use caution to ensure tape does not occlude the fittings.
4. Use a 7/16" wrench to tighten the pipe nipples
flow meters
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5. Tighten one assembled flow meter
large block
. Use caution to ensure the flow meter is mounted vertically.
A
6. Remove the clear flow tube and shield from the other flow meter
the flow meter components are arranged for reassembly in a subsequent step.
Use caution to prevent contamination from entering the disassembled flow meter.
7. Tighten the disassembled flow meter
large block
A
.
8. Reassemble the flow meter
vertically.
9. Insert large o-ring
I
10. Verify white bleed control plug is inside port of the large block.
11. Attach large block
A
12. Supply gas to the blender and check for leaks and proper function.
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Follow instructions
for use.
Do Not
Contains no
Polyvinyl Chloride
Medical Device
Not Manufactured with
Natural Rubber Latex
Warning
Lot Number
D
is present around the threads of the short bolt
B
and the blender .
B
to the left side of the blender using the short
E
with thread tape (1-1/2 wraps).
E
into the threaded holes of the
.
G
into one of the threaded holes on the
F
into the other threaded hole in the
F
. Use caution to ensure the flowmeter is mounted
into o-ring groove of the large block
A
to small block
B
with the two long screws
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