Before Use - Linde Domistar Notice D'utilisation

EN. Domistar, Hospistar, Neostar, PF4 - High Pressure regulators. Instruction for Use.
6. Operations

6.1 Before use

→ Visual Inspection before use
• Check if there is visible external damage to the product (including product
labels and marking) and on the gas cylinder. If it shows signs of external
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 if the product service is due or that the total life time of the product and
the gas cylinder has not been exceeded, (refer to producer or owner's date
coding system). If service or 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 cylinder valve
(gas/thread type).
• Check the presence & the integrity of inlet stem seals / correct size of seal.
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 labelling.
Never try to use for another gas.
→ Fitting to medical cylinder valve
• Secure the gas cylinder stand.
→ Screw connection (bull nose or nut type)
• Manually screw the bull nose or the nut onto the cylinder valve connector.
• Turn the regulator into the correct position for use and tighten the nut by hand
- do not use tools.
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