GR-C-MANUAL
(Rev. 1) 2017-11
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improper maintenance, repair, use and/or abuse leading to malfunction of the device,
replacement is the sole responsibility of the user.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to operate this device unless you are properly trained in its use or are
supervised by someone educated on the proper use of the apparatus (REF. CGA Pamphlet
G-4 “Oxygen”).
WARNING: DO NOT use this device on patients who have stopped breathing without using proper
resuscitation equipment.
TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE:
• Make sure that the person installing or using the cylinder, Gas Regulator and other oxygen apparatus has clean
hands that are free of hand lotions, petroleum based product, hair spray or any other similar products.
• Inspect the cylinder valve and Gas Regulator thoroughly for dust, oil and grease. DO NOT
USE THE CYLINDER IF OIL OR GREASE OR ANY OTHER PETROLEUM-BASED FLAMMABLE
SUBSTANCE IS PRESENT. Inform your gas supplier of this condition immediately.
• DO NOT allow Oxygen or Oxygen equipment to be exposed to fire, heat, sparks, electrical switches or
other possible sources of ignition. DO NOT store or use oxygen equipment at temperatures of less than 0
o
F
(-17
o
C) or more than 120
o
F (48
o
C)
• NO SMOKING – Remove matches, cigarettes, lighters and lighter fluids from the patient and from the
oxygen therapy area before administering oxygen. Remove other flammable materials from the area.
• DO NOT allow cylinders to tip or fall. Never allow the temperature of the cylinder contents to exceed
120
o
F (48
o
C). DO NOT store cylinders near sources of heat or flame
INTENDED USE
The Amvex Click Style Gas Regulator is used to control the gas pressure of medical compressed gas accurately
under the direction of a healthcare processional. The Gas Regulators are available for Nut and Nipple, Yoke
style CGA and Bullnose fittings. The units are machined brass finished with an anodized aluminum body. The
Amvex Click Style Gas Regulators are available in a variety of flow rates from 0-4, 0-8, 0-15, 0-25 L/min.
SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Regulator Description
1.
Yoke style (used on small D and E size cylinders). This connection must have a sealing washer.
2.
Nut and Nipple style. There is no sealing washer used with this connection. Tighten this fitting to the
cylinder valve with a wrench.
Flow Range
Accuracy
0 - 1 L/min
+/- 20% from 0-1 L/min
1.5 - 25 L/min
+/- 10% above 1 L/min
Inlet pressure max 3000 PSI maximum. Preset 50 PSI +/-10 PSI
