Before Use - GCE MEDIREG II Manuel D'utilisation

F - Pressure outlet
The regulator may be fitted with a pressure outlet. The pressure outlet is the
outlet directly from the low-pressure chamber. Two types of the pressure
outlet can be used:
Pressure outlet I - is fitted with a gas specific medical quick connector also
called "quick coupler" . The user can connect another piece of equipment
to this outlet with a gas specific male probe. The quick connector self seals
when the male probe is disconnected. This outlet is for supplying gas at a
controlled pressure to power medical devices, e.g. medical ventilator.
Pressure outlet II – is fitted with a threaded connector. The regulator with
this type of pressure outlet shall be only an integral part of a medical equip-
ment (e.g. emergency ventilators, anaesthesia devices, etc.)
If the regulator is fitted with two pressure outlets, do not use both of
them at the same time. If you use both of them in the same time the per-
formance of the regulator will not be according to specification (see ap-
pendix 1) !!!
Note also that the product colour (especially flow control knob) might
not be gas specific colour coded .
6 . OPERATIONS

6.1. BEFORE USE

6.1.1. Visual Inspection before use
•
Check if there is visible external damage to the product (including prod-
uct labels and marking) and on the gas cylinder. If it shows signs of exter-
nal damages, remove it from service and identify its status.
•
Visually check if the product or the medical gas cylinder is contaminated;
if needed, for the regulator, use the cleaning procedure detailed in this
section (if required for the cylinder, refer to the gas cylinder manufacturer
cleaning recommendation).
•
Check that the total life time of the product and the gas cylinder has not
been exceeded, (refer to GCE or owner's date coding system). If life time
has been exceeded, remove the product (or the gas cylinder) from service
& suitably identify its status.
•
Ensure that the product inlet stem is compatible with the medical cylin-
der valve (gas/ thread type).
•
Check the presence & the integrity of inlet stem seals / correct size of seal.
Always make sure the inlet stem o-ring is in good status, without damage.
Remove caps from inlet and/or flow outlet. Keep caps in a safe place for
reuse during transport or storage.
The product is dedicated only for use with the gas specified on its label-
ling. Never try to use for another gas.
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