Firesafe 829-0301 Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 11

 

BS 5682 

Probes (quick connectors) for use with medical gas pipeline systems 

AS 2902 

Medical gas systems.  Low pressure flexible hose assemblies 

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Troubleshooting 

Fault 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

No gas flow 

Flowmeter is not connected 
properly. 

Check gas supply.  Check that the gas specific probe 
is correctly connected. 

Gas cylinder empty. 

Replace gas cylinder. 

Medical gas terminal unit on a 
pipeline system is isolated. 

Seek advice from someone authorised to operate the 
medical gas pipeline system isolation valves. 

Inlet filter blocked. 

Repair required. 

Flowsafe™ Valve has activated. 

Flowsafe™ Valve is designed to activate when an 
exceptionally high flow of gas passes through the 
device.  Disconnect from the gas supply and check the 
flow meter for damage or rupture. 

Firesafe™ Nozzle has activated 
due to fire or mechanical damage. 

Replace Firesafe™ Nozzle. 

Audible gas leak 

Seal is worn or damaged. 

Repair required. 

Flow tube cracked or damaged. 

Repair required. 

Probe nose worn or damaged. 

Repair required. 

Medical gas hose damaged. 

Replacement required. 

Constant gas flow 

Valve or valve seat damaged. 

Repair required. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 829-0301

Page 1: ...702 0049 22 September 2020 Firesafe Flowmeter Instructions for Use...

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Page 3: ...6 4 1 Connecting to Gas Supply 6 4 2 Adjusting the Flow 6 4 3 Reading the Flowmeter 6 4 4 Connecting to Patient 6 4 5 During Use 7 4 6 After Use 7 5 Cleaning and Disinfection 7 5 1 Cleaning 7 5 2 Sus...

Page 4: ...injury if their oxygen supply is not available or is stopped unexpectedly The flowmeter is not MRI compatible Ensure that the medical gas supply is sufficient for the proposed therapy and is supplied...

Page 5: ...sition Failure to do so may result in incorrect flow rates being displayed Arrange the oxygen tubing and gas hose carefully to avoid damage to the hose and the potential for causing a trip hazard Neve...

Page 6: ...vices 3 2 Technical Description The Firesafe enables accurate control of the flow of either medical oxygen or medical air model dependent in the range of 1 to 15 l min A precision rotating float rises...

Page 7: ...fluted rim which continuously rotates in the gas stream to provide visual confirmation that gas is flowing and the device is providing an accurate reading Historically incidents have occurred with co...

Page 8: ...connection before turning on the supply pressure Do not use the device to tighten or lock the connection For quick connector probes e g BS 5682 DIN AFNOR ensure that the connection is correctly made b...

Page 9: ...formed every six months if used infrequently an annual check may suffice 6 1 1 Leak Test Attach the flowmeter to a low pressure medical gas supply with a nominal supply pressure as specified on the ra...

Page 10: ...n flow rates different from the flow settings Supply Pressure Range Minimum 370 kPa Maximum 550 kPa Accuracy Nominal Pressure 10 of indicated reading between 1 15 l min Valve Settling 2 from initial s...

Page 11: ...to operate the medical gas pipeline system isolation valves Inlet filter blocked Repair required Flowsafe Valve has activated Flowsafe Valve is designed to activate when an exceptionally high flow of...

Page 12: ...Flowmeter O2 Single Direct 0 15 l min SIS connector AS 2896 400 kPa 829 0902 Firesafe Flowmeter O2 Dual Direct 0 15 l min SIS connector AS 2896 400 kPa 829 0951 Firesafe Flowmeter Air Single Direct 0...

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