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Each unit comes complete with a 

Manufacturers’ 5-year Warranty (with possible extension). 

 

EQUIPMENT application specification 

The Automatic Changeover has been designed to meet the essential requirements of IEC 60601-1-2. 

 

Medical purpose 

To deliver medical gas from a maximum of two compressed medical gas cylinders via a piped gas system 
in medical vehicles and road ambulances. 

 

Intended Operator 

The unit is to be used by trained medical or paramedical staff who understands the use medical piped 
gas systems and the required working pressures of medical vehicles and their equipment. 

Intended User Profile 

Age: Adult 
Nationality: Multiple 
Gender: Male or Female 
Cultural: Multiple 
Condition: Mentally Stable  
Level of Competence:  
                                   Minimum-Medically Competent,  
                                   No maximum 

Patient Population 

Age: new born to adult 
Nationality: Multiple 
Weight:  >2.5 Kg 
 

Application Environment 

Ambulance/ road vehicle 
Hospital 
Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 
Not intended for outdoor use, can withstand spraying of water (IP53D) 
Protected against spraying water from at up to 60 degrees from vertical. 
Protected against the access with a wire. 
Intended to be serviced annually 
Meets requirements of IEC 60601-1 for environmental tests 
 
 

Conditions of visibility of Markings 

LED display is visible from 1+ metre 
Ambient luminance 100 

– 500 lux (normal conditions) 

Control buttons are phosphorescently marked and can be distinguished in the dark 
 
 

Applied Part Interaction 

There is no direct contact with the patient. 

Application 

Working pressure up to 4bar to 6bar (60 to 90 psi) nominal 

Summary of Contents for AP4600 MK3 Series

Page 1: ...Automatic Twin Cylinder Changeover System AP4600 Series MK3 Instruction for Use Made In the UK 2797 Oxylitre Holdings Limited ...

Page 2: ... a cylinder Button 5 Operating the Unit 5 1 Electrical Connection 5 2 Start up Instruction after Power Down 5 3 Safety Precautions for the Prevention of Fire Explosion 5 4 Cylinder Connection 5 5 Audible Alarm Function and Visual References 5 6 Automatic Changeover 5 7 Over Pressure Safety Features 6 Servicing Preventative Maintenance Cleaning 6 1 Pipeline Inspection 6 2 Cleaning 6 3 Service Repai...

Page 3: ... bend DO NOT use any flammable agents near or on the equipment when in use DO NOT subject the system to excessive amounts of water or cleaning fluid or allow surfaces to become excessively wet DO NOT jet wash the product or use in severe wet environments DO NOT clean the system whilst pressurised DO NOT stretch or pull the 12 volt DC cable and avoid contact with any sharp implements that may penet...

Page 4: ...t 2 2 1 Pre Use Inspection Remove all packaging from your Automatic Changeover System inspect all parts for any signs of damage and ensure all of the contents are there If you see any signs or suspect that the unit may have been damaged DO NOT use Notify Oxylitre immediately 2 2 Contraindications None known 2 3 Warranty The Company Warranty in respect of durable goods but not in respect of disposa...

Page 5: ...tre Twin Cylinder Changeover System User Interface Cylinder Selection Supply Graph Test Button Primary Supply Press to Select Cylinder Cylinder Status LED Alarm Mute Secondary Supply Outer Case System line Pressure Indicator ...

Page 6: ...st mode 4 3 System Over Pressure Indicators If the active cylinder over pressurises the System Pressure Display will display pressure until it registers 5 9 bar then it will then flash HI on the display A repeating alarm will sound and the cylinder status LED will flash Red The unit will the automatically switch to the other cylinder the alarm will stop but the cylinder status LED for the over pre...

Page 7: ...n allows the user to silence the alarm This is useful when removing cylinders carrying out maintenance or purging the system Pressing the Alarm Mute Button or the Test Button will automatically bring the audible alarm back online After maintenance work replacing an empty cylinder or when the system is fully operational this button is also used to allow the unit to reset the system The unit will pe...

Page 8: ...mary cylinder on a regular basis Step 1 Connect the hose tail on the primary cylinder side to the primary cylinder Do not turn on the cylinder Step 2 Connect the hose tail on the reserve secondary cylinder side to the reserve cylinder Do not turn on cylinder Step 3 Turn on the primary side cylinder and pressurise the system The system will perform an input availability inspection test as mentioned...

Page 9: ... In the event of this happening the Cylinder Status Indicator will be illuminate red and the Press to select a cylinder Button will be locked out on the failed cylinder side To bring the failed side back on line change the cylinder and reset the unit reference 4 6 5 6 Automatic Input pressure inspection If the vehicle system is to be left unattended overnight it is advised to turn off the cylinder...

Page 10: ...lity 6 1 Pipeline Inspection once per annum minimum Inspect the condition of the Pipeline for any damage i e damage to the probe tubing ferrules outlets etc Also carry out routine testing and general safety protocols in accordance with HTM2022 6 2 Cleaning to be carried out on a regular basis The Pipeline system and Automatic Twin Cylinder Changeover unit requires cleaning on external surfaces onl...

Page 11: ...on Mentally Stable Level of Competence Minimum Medically Competent No maximum Patient Population Age new born to adult Nationality Multiple Weight 2 5 Kg Application Environment Ambulance road vehicle Hospital Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases Not intended for outdoor use can withstand spraying of water IP53D Protected against spraying water from at up to 60 degree...

Page 12: ...rotected against spraying water from at up to 60 degrees from vertical Protected against the access with a wire Performance Units of Measurement Bar Pressure Range 3 0 to 6 0 Accuracy 5 on indicated value Flowrate 40lpm minimum delivery Permitted Leakage Zero Unit Dimensions Height 210mm Width 145mm Depth 73mm Weight 1 5 Kg excluding Hose Tails Electronics Mains Input Voltage 12 17 VDC nominal 0 5...

Page 13: ...9 Materials Specification Enclosure Front Fire Retardant ABS Rear Mounting Panel 6026 T9 Aluminium BS5682 Probe 303 Stainless Steel ACU Keypad Membrane Polyester PCB Mounting Bracket Aluminium PCB Mounts Female Female Delrin Main Manifold Assembly Block Brass Steel Nitrile Micro Valve Manifolds Aluminium Screws Steel Hose PVC 10 Disposal Not for general waste At the end of life cycle the Automatic...

Page 14: ...he product has been designed to comply with the safety and design requirements of the European Directives for Medical Devices including Council Directive 93 42 EEC The product complies with the requirements of the relevant Safety European Automotive Directives for use in Ambulances and other Medical Vehicles Follow instructions for use Indicates Caution Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE c...

Page 15: ...14 Manufacturer Date of Manufacture Fragile Keep dry Temperature limit Doc Ref Issue No Date Doc OP 2805a 1 0 DCN00911 25 05 2021 ...

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