VitalsBridge Directions for Use (for US Government Customers)
17
rev. B.10
PN 10229
Installing a CO
2
Cartridge (see images labeled (2) – (7) that correspond with the steps below):
1.
Temporarily remove the regulator from its bracket on the VitalsBridge instrumentation.
2.
Adjust the regulator knob to the “OFF” position by rotating it counterclockwise.
3.
Orient the VitalsBridge so the threaded connection on the regulator can be seen. Hold the
regulator in one hand, align the cartridge under the housing, and quickly turn it clockwise into
the regulator. Do not stop until tight. Do not over tighten; the cartridge only needs to be hand-
tight. It is normal for a small amount of CO
2
to leak out during cartridge installation.
4.
Attach the blue tubing to the blue luer lock (CO
2 in
) on the front of the VitalsBridge and verify a
secure connection.
5.
Replace the regulator back on the bracket that is attached to the VitalsBridge instrumentation.
6.
If the regulator supplied with the VitalsBridge has a maximum pressure of 30 PSI on the gauge,
then SLOWLY turn regulator knob clockwise to the “HI” position, usually set at or just above 20
PSI. Note: it is acceptable if the gauge reading is in the red area.
For regulators that have a maximum pressure on the gauge that is greater 30 PSI (e.g., 140 PSI),
then SLOWLY turn the regulator knob clockwise until the pressure on the gauge reads 30 PSI. Do
not set the regulator to a reading higher than 30 PSI.
7.
The regulator is now set at the maximum regulated pressure.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(4)
