Electrical Safety Advice
Gas Regulator Safety Advice
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, or place heavy
objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed
elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
In households with small children, an adult should provide
supervision which is essential for the safe operation of any electrical
appliances in the home.
All cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of
children.
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.
Before moving the unit, disconnect the power cable from the mains
supply and any cords coming from external devices.
Never handle a AC adaptor or electrical plugs with wet hands when
plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC
adaptor from the outlet.
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an
unreasonable number of other devices.
Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power
used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet
must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the
extension cord.Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord
to heat up and eventually melt through.
Protect the unit from strong impact.(Do not drop it!)
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer or
an authorized distributor.
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area,
disconnect the unit from the power outlet.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it. Refer all
servicing to your retailer or an authorized distributor.
When moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation)
may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using
the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the
condensation has completely evaporated.
---- ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ----
Only experienced and properly trained persons should handle
compressed gases, they should be conversant with relative safely
instructions including the current British compressed Gases
Association code of practice CP7 and the gas safety instructions from
the gas supplier.
Markings
The regulator is marked with the following:-
Ÿ
Maximum inlet pressure (pressure service)
Ÿ
Rated outlet pressure
Ÿ
Gas (only use for gas shown)
Fitting to the cylinder
Before fitting the regulator, ensure both the cylinder outlet valve and
the regulator inlet are clean and free from contaminants including dirt,
oil and water. If fitted, fully release the regulator adjusting knob by
winding anticlockwise prior to fitting to the cylinder. Right hand
thread is employed for oxygen and permanent gases and left hand
thread is used for fuel gases. Use only the correct size spanner and
finally tighten by applying 2 blows to the end of the spanner with the
heel of the hand.
Operating
After fitting of the downstream equipment, open the cylinder valve
slowly, this is a critical operation and must be done slowly to be safe.
If fitted, adjust the regulator knob to the required outlet pressure and
purge hoses, make the final adjustment when gasses are flowing. It
is vital to ensure that any audiable vibration or freezing of the
regulator is avoided during operation. Check for leaks at all joints with
a leak detection spray. On completion of use, close the cylinder valve
and exhaust gas from lines.
If fitted, fully release regulator pressure adjusting knob.
Safety points
Carefully inspect the regulator for oil, grease and damaged or dirty
parts. Oxygen vigorously supports combustion, never use the
regulator if oil, grease or damaged parts are detected.
Never:
Never use a regulator showing any signs of damage
Never allow cylinders to become heated
Never use pressure gauges that are damaged, not smooth in
operation or not zeroing
Never remove or change any component parts of a regulator.
Always:
Always check the whole system for damage and leaks at frequent
intervals
Always work to BCGA codes of practice ( to purchase copies,
telephone 01491 825533)
Always fit a flashback arrestor to the outlet of an oxygen or fuel gas
cylinder.
Guarantee
In the unlikely event that you find fault with this product, please
contact your supplier. All Ecotechnic’s regulators carry a one year
guarantee (terms & conditions apply), excluding faulty fuses and
tampering.
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