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Equinox® II Administration System manual
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Equinox® II ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
The Equinox® II Administration System is intended for administration
of 50%/50% N
2
O/O
2
analgesic gas mixture and is specifically
designed for use in emergency and obstetric analgesia.
The Equinox® II Administration System consists of a demand valve,
a single stage pressure regulator, a supply hose and a universal
patient face mask. It can be operated anywhere 50% Nitrous
Oxide/50% Oxygen mixture cylinders are available.
The Equinox® II Demand Valve is lightweight, portable, and
extremely durable and is intended to administer 50%/50% N
2
O/
O
2
analgesic gas on patient’s demand.
The pressure regulator is intended to lower the high, variable
cylinder pressure to a lower constant working pressure for the
Demand Valve.
Note:
Only those individuals trained in the administration of
Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen mixtures should use this equipment.
Thoroughly review the instruction manual before use.
1.2 WARRANTY
Equinox® II Administration System is 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 Equinox® II
Administration System that its component parts are free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of purchase. The manufacturer will replace and /or
repair all parts of the device at its option for two years from the
date of purchase at no cost to the purchaser, upon the notification
of the defects, in writing by the purchaser.
All shipping costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The
manufacturer shall be liable under this warranty only if the device
and its parts have been used and serviced in the normal manner