Before Use - gce mediline SABRE ELITE Série Mode D'emploi

6.3 InSTALLATIOn OF THE ELITE PIn InDEx AnD BULL-
nOSE vERSIOn
Fit the Elite to the cylinder valve, tightening the yoke screw or hand -
wheel firmly by hand.
NOTE: Using excess force or tools to tighten the cylinder connector may
damage the connector. If in double, please call GCE or your distributor.
OPERATIOn
7.

7.1 BEFORE USE

The following operations are undertaken by the owner (operator) of
the device, trained hospital staff, or emergency care staff, or trained
supplier ensuring delivery of the complete medical package to the
user, patient.
Shut off valves should always be opened slowly. Sudden opening
could result in a danger of fire or explosion arising from oxygen
pressure shocks. Insufficient opening of the shut-off valve could
reduce actual flow delivered.
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Check if there is visible damage on the medical gas primary package
(including product labels and marking). If it shows signs of external
damages, remove the product from service and suitably identify its
status.
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Visually check if the medical gas primary package is contaminated; if
needed, apply the cleaning procedure hereunder.
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Turn-off the shut-off valve by turning the hand wheel in a clockwise
direction to ZERO position. Do not use excessive force.
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Set flow control knob on ZERO position - ensure that the flow control
knob engages correctly.
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Remove caps. Always keep removed caps in a safe place for reuse
during transport or storage.
7.1.1 LEAK-TIgHT CHECK BEFORE USE
Slowly open the combination shut-off valve (2) or cylinder shut off valve
by turning the hand wheel in anticlockwise direction approx 1 to 1½ turns.
Visually and audibly check possible leakages from:
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flow outlet
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filling port
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pressure gauge
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shut-off valve (2)
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the lower part of flow control knob (pressure relief valve venting)
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