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Equinox® Relieve - User Manual
3. Low Input Pressure Shut Off
Continue to decrease the outlet pressure of the regulator to
around 35 PSI, the device should automatically shut off , and at
the same time, in the event the N
2
O pressure drops below 35 PSI,
an additional continuous alarm will be activated.
4. Oxygen Enrichment Button (01EQ1000F only)
The oxygen fl ow and concentration can be measured at the
patient connection port using an O
2
monitor and fl ow meter.
3. Operating instructions
3.1. Connection of Hoses
The O-Two Equinox® Relieve System is designed to operate on
medical nitrous oxide and medical oxygen from either individual
gas cylinders or piped-in medical gas systems.
The inlet fi ttings on the device are non-interchangeable, DISS
fi ttings, specifi cally for nitrous oxide and oxygen.
The device is designed to operate under 50 – 70 PSI input
pressures for both gas supplies.
The nitrous oxide supply hose provided shall be attached to the
N
2
O input connection on the left side of the device. The oxygen
supply hose provided shall be attached to the O
2
input connection
on the right side of the device. Tighten the supply hoses “Finger
tight” only –
DO NOT USE A WRENCH
(fi g 1).
WARNING
Using a wrench or excessive force in tightening the supply hose
may damage the seal or the thread of the connection.
