InSTALLATIOn
6.
6.1 CHECKS BEFORE InSTALLATIOn
Installation of the device must be done by a service person authorized
by the manufacturer and according to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
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Check if there is visible damage to the device and gas cylinder
(especially the lead-in thread of the valve and of the gas cylinder). If
it shows signs of external damage, remove the device or gas cylinder
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from service and appropriately identify its status.
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Visually check the device thread for possible contamination; if
necessary, use the cleaning procedure detailed in this IFU (for gas
cylinders, refer to the cylinder manufacturers cleaning procedure).
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Check if the service due or that the total life time of GCE product and
the gas cylinder has not been exceeded – see Chapter 9. If service
or total life time has been exceeded, remove the GCE product from
service & suitably identify its status.
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Ensure that the product inlet stem is compatible with the medical gas
cylinder (gas/ thread type). Always follow instruction for use for certain
type of cylinder.
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Check the presence & the integrity of seals / sealing materials (PTFE
tape, O-ring) on inlet stem.
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Gas cylinder pressure rating must be at least equal to or greater than
the rated combination valve inlet pressure.
The product is designed only for use with the gas specified in its
labelling. Never try to fit the product on gas cylinder for a different
gas.
Take care not to damage external components i.e. pressure gauge.
6.2 InSTALLATIOn OF THE ELITE COMBInATIOn vALvE
TyPE
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Tighten Inlet stem thread (1) using the square surfaces on combination
valve body.
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Do not exceed the maximum torque allowed for the cylinder. Too high
torque may damage the valve thread preventing reuse. Certain types of
cylinders may require a torque lower than stipulated in EN ISO 13341.
Check torque value with your cylinder supplier.
Multiple installation or removal can damage inlet stem thread. other
parts of the product.
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