Packaging Transport And Storage; Use Of The Reducer; Maintenance - Tecno-gaz R400 Mode D'emploi

PAR. 7
The use, packaging, transport, and storage temperature ranges between (–20°C) and (+60°C).
The reducer is bagged into a cellophane fitted into shaped protection housed in a corrugated
cardboard box.
The box also contains the Use Manual. If the reducer is equipped with flowmeter and humidifier see
the respective user manuals enclosed.
In case of long stop put the reducer in its original packaging and store it in a dry place, protected
against bad weather at a temperature of (-20 to +60)°C, relative humidity 40 - 70%.
PAR. 8
The R400 reducer must be used by duly trained staff
The reducer has to be used for delivering medical oxygen.
The R400 reducer is designed and manufactured for direct connection to the bottle.
The nut and the inlet connection vary according to the use country.
1. Connect the reducer by screwing the nut to the bottle valve, See PICT.4. Tighten only with hands,
without any spanner.
2. Open the bottle valve very slowly by rotating it counterclockwise. Visually check the reducer.
3. Carry out a leak test as per instructions of PAR.11.
4. Start delivering.
5. After use close the bottle.
6. Safely vent the gas inside the reducer under PAR.6.
7. After use store the bottle with the reducer in a safe and steady place, far from heat sources and
electric circuits.
PAR. 9
For an effective and safe operation of the REDUCER the user has to carry out some periodical
checks.
Should these checks indicate the need of repair interventions apply to the closer TECNO-GAZ service
centre.
1. Carefully clean the reducer surfaces following instructions of PAR.10 "CLEANING".
2. Visually check the O-ring wear, if the seal is worn or damaged replace it as follows:
a) Remove the worn or damaged O-ring using a tool and be careful not to scratch the O-ring
housing in the inlet connection, see PICT.5.
b) Carefully fit the new O-ring into its housing.
c) Be sure the O-ring is correctly fitted.
d) You can now use the REDUCER.
PACKAGING, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

USE OF THE REDUCER

MAINTENANCE

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