Made in Canada by O-Two Medical Technologies Inc.
Part Number: 15PL2183 Rev.15 Feb, 2021
USER MANUAL
Equinox® Advantage
NITROUS OXIDE/ OXYGEN
ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
01EQ2000
Page 1: ...Made in Canada by O Two Medical Technologies Inc Part Number 15PL2183 Rev 15 Feb 2021 USER MANUAL Equinox Advantage NITROUS OXIDE OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM 01EQ2000 ...
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Page 3: ... Preparation for Use 8 2 1 Component List 8 2 2 Pre Use Functional Checks 8 3 Operating Instructions 10 3 1 Connection of Hoses 10 3 2 On Off Selector 12 3 3 Gas Mixture Selection 12 3 4 Demand Valve 13 3 5 100 Oxygen Enrichment Supply 13 3 6 Low Input Pressure Alarms 13 3 7 Low Input Pressure Shut Off 14 4 Preventive Maintenance And Servicing 14 4 1 Routine Maintenance 14 4 2 Cleaning 16 5 Schema...
Page 4: ...escription Principles of Operation Two input connectors are provided on the device for the connection of pressure regulated gas sources of nitrous oxide and oxygen The device has only one control for turning ON or OFF When it is turned ON the output of N2 O O2 gas mixture will only be activated by an inspiratory effort by the patient The output of gas mixture can be selected among various percenta...
Page 5: ...O Two Medical Technologies Inc products are manufactured from the finest quality materials Each individual part is subject to strict quality control tests to ensure exceptionally high standards The manufacturer warrants to the purchaser of the O Two Equinox Advantage N2 O O2 Analgesic Gas Mixing and Delivery System that its component parts are free from defects in material and workmanship for a pe...
Page 6: ...y 6 It is recommended that an oxygen monitor be used with this device to monitor the gas output However if there is a concern that the device has not undergone regular maintenance at the prescribed intervals in accordance with this manual then an oxygen monitor shall be used 7 It is recommended to use cylinders that are at least 1 4 full 8 Medical gases must be dry and free from dust and oil 9 The...
Page 7: ...ions 5 V V at Minimum Demand Flow 20 L min 25 40 50 60 70 75 90 100 Input Pressure 50 to 70 PSI 3 5 4 8 Bar Low Input Pressure Alarm 40 1 PSI 2 7 Bar Device Cut off Pressure 35 2 PSI 2 4 Bar Demand Valve Triggering Pressure 1 5 to 2 5 cmH2 O Oxygen Enrichment Flow 30 5 L min Operating Temperature 410 F to 1040 F 50 C to 400 C Storage Temperature 400 F to 1400 F 400 C to 600 C Device Input Connecti...
Page 8: ... min at no less than 42 PSI 2 9 Bar Vacuum generator w 30 L min flowrate Leak test Having connected the supply hoses ISO 5359 compliant to the regulators refer section 3 1 for CONNECTION OF HOSES ensure that the O Two Equinox Advantage System ON OFF selector is in the OFF position and turn on the N2 O and O2 Gas source Using a mild soap solution spray the input connections to the device to check f...
Page 9: ...ustable output pressure and a release valve Not supplied Checking of the alarm can be undertaken by simply slowly closing the cylinder valve 2 Low Input Pressure Alarms With the adjustable outlet pressure regulator set with an outlet pressure of 50 PSI gradually reduce the outlet pressure of the regulator to around 40 PSI while slowly releasing the gas until you hear the Low Input Pressure Alarm a...
Page 10: ...eading falls within the following ranges for each setting Setting Acceptable Range 25 21 35 40 30 50 50 40 60 60 50 70 70 60 80 75 65 85 90 80 100 100 90 100 Note Factory calibration of this device uses a 5 V V tolerance These Pre Use tests are designed for the user to confirm function and accuracy of the device while taking into account differences in test equipment and test procedures that may a...
Page 11: ...essure without having damage to internal components The nitrous oxide supply hose provided shall be attached to the N2 O input connection on the left side of the device when facing it The oxygen supply hose provided shall be attached to the O2 input connection on the right side of the device Tighten the supply hoses Finger tight only DO NOT USE A WRENCH fig 1 1 Attach the input hoses to the device...
Page 12: ...f the N2 O O2 mixture an oxygen monitor with alarm should be used on the inspiratory line of the patient circuit The monitor Tee piece is to be placed on the outlet of the mixer prior to the circuit being attached fig 2 Fig 2 Connecting the Oxygen Monitor Note Placing an oxygen monitor in the above location will remove the additional monitoring line from becoming an issue for the patient if the te...
Page 13: ...the device ON OFF switch is set to the OFF position or the device not connected to an oxygen supply the Oxygen Enrichment function is disabled 3 6 Low Input Pressure Alarms Gas Supply Status Indicators Located on the front panel the O2 visual indicator shows green when oxygen is supplied to the unit and N2 O visual indicator shows green when nitrous oxide is supplied to the unit Used in conjunctio...
Page 14: ...ct function should be undertaken by a responsible member of staff It is recommended that a preventive maintenance record be maintained for each unit It is recommended that the routine preventive maintenance be carried out and the Equinox Advantage mixer be returned to O Two Medical Technologies or its authorized service center for maintenance and service every 2 years as follows Monthly checking T...
Page 15: ...tion Procedure Criteria Schedule By PM Visual inspection User Manual Chapter 4 1 Monthly checking Device in work order gas tanks are full no missing item Monthly User PM Leak test User Manual Chapter 2 2 No leak observed Every 6 months User PM Function check User Manual Chapter 2 2 1 5 Within specification Every 6 months User Servicing Level II service Service manual Meet product specifications Ev...
Page 16: ... as follows 1 Ensure that the device is disconnected from the gas supply source 2 Remove N2 O and O2 input hoses and wipe clean with a mild soap or hard surface disinfectant Ensure no cleaning solution enters the hoses 3 Remove the single patient use circuit from the device and dispose of safely in accordance with local protocols 4 The enclosure of the device can be wiped over with a soft cloth an...
Page 17: ...Advantage User manual 5 Schematic Flow Diagram N2 O Low P Alarm O2 Regulator N2 O Regulator O2 Low P Alarm Second Regulator Gas Mixer Demand Valve Low P Shut Off ON OFF Control O2 Flush If provided Patient N2 O O2 ...
Page 18: ... Connection 01FV4303 AGA O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter O2 Supply Hose with AGA probe and 9 16 DISS Nut Device Connection 01FV4303 CZCH O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter O2 Supply Hose with CZECH probe and 9 16 DISS Nut Device Connection 01FV4303 DIN O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter O2 Supply Hose with DIN probe and 9 16 DISS Nut Device Connection 01FV4303 DISS O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter O2 Supply Hose with 9 16 DISS Nut and ...
Page 19: ... Fitting and DISS Nut Ventilator Connection 01FV4303 DIN N2O O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter N2 O Supply Hose with DIN Nut and DISS Nut Device Connection 01FV4310 O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter N2 O Supply Hose with DISS Gas Supply Fitting and DISS Nut Device Connection 01FV4303 UNF N2O O Two 6 Foot 1 85 Meter N2 O Supply Hose with UNIFOR Gas Supply Fitting and DISS Nut Device Connection 01FV4303 BM N2O O Two 6 ...
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