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1.
Prior to set-up in the operating room, open
the tank valve (counterclockwise) slowly
and allow enough gas to escape to blow out
any debris that may have accumulated in
the valve. Stay clear of the opening and the
back of the tank during this procedure.
Return the valve to the closed position.
2.
Install the regulator with a 1 1/8 inch
wrench.
NOTE: The threaded adaptor of the nitro-
gen regulator is designed to fit nitrogen fit-
tings only. Incompatibility of the regulator
and tank indicates a gas source other than
nitrogen or an improper regulator for use
with a nitrogen tank.
3.
Once the regulator is securely installed,
ensure the regulator knob is in the full off
position by turning the regulator control
knob counterclockwise.
SUDDEN PRES-
SURE EXERTED TO THE REGULA-
TOR MAY CAUSE INTERNAL
DAMAGE.
4.
Slowly turn the tank valve fully open (coun-
terclockwise). This will allow nitrogen to
pressurize the regulator.
