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Cylinder instructions
Cylinder range and specifi cations
Cylinder code
ED
EX
Cylinder order code
211-ED
211-EX
Nominal contents (litres)
700
3500
Nominal cylinder pressure (bar)
217
217
Nominal outlet pressure (bar)
4
4
Valve outlet pressure connection
ENTONOX BS 5682 Schrader
ENTONOX BS 5682 Schrader
Valve operation
Handwheel
Handwheel
Maximum fl ow-rate (litres/min)
Schrader: 40 (nominal)
Schrader: 40 (nominal)
Dimensions (inc. valve) L x D (mm)
520 x 100
940 x 140
Water capacity (litres)
2.0
10.0
Nominal weight full (kg)
4.5
19.8
Nominal cylinder duration
Estimated usage time, based on an average 6 litres per minute consumption rate for an adult person.
Gauge contents
Full (100%)
Half (50%)
Low (25%)
Size
(hrs. min)
(mins)
(hrs. min)
(mins)
(hrs. min)
(mins)
ED ENTONOX (700 ltrs)
1.56
116
0.58
58
0.29
29
EX ENTONOX (3500 ltrs)
9.43
583
4.51
292
2.25
146
H
LC/
5
0
4
3
65
/
U
K
S/B
A
M
C/
05
1
3
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Safety information and precautions
•
ENTONOX is a non-fl ammable gas, but strongly supports combustion.
•
Do not store or use medical gas cylinders near naked fl ames,
sources of ignition or combustible materials.
•
Ensure the ENTONOX cylinders are stored in a safe and secure area
where they cannot fall over and cause injury.
•
Clearly identify the storage areas with appropriate signage. Ensure
separation of full and empty cylinders.
•
Store medical gas cylinders separately from industrial and other non
medical cylinders in a well-ventilated area that is clean and dry,
preferably inside.
•
Smoking should not be permitted in the vicinity where cylinders are
used or stored.
•
Ensure labels remain clearly visible at all times and not removed or
covered. Unauthorised labels/tags must not be fi tted.
•
Use a suitable trolley to transport large cylinders. Any stationary
cylinder trolley in a ward area should be fi xed in place to prevent it
falling over.
•
Where available, always use an appropriately designed cylinder
support to hold the cylinder whilst in use adjacent to the patient.
•
Ensure the cylinder is set up and tested before placing near the
patient.
•
Do not place the cylinder on the patient‘s bed unless there is no
suitable alternative for retaining the cylinder.
•
Do not use oil or grease (or any oil-based products which includes
hand creams) in the vicinity of an ENTONOX cylinder.
•
If you need to clean the cylinder do not use any materials which
contain ammonium or chlorine compounds.
•
Do not refill or tamper with the cylinder package.
Storage and use
If ENTONOX cylinders are allowed to get too cold (below -6ºC) the nitrous oxide component of the gas will start to separate out of the gas mixture,
changing the concentration of the gas delivered to the patient. To prevent this it is recommended that cylinders should be stored above 10ºC for at
least 24 hours before use.
If a cylinder is allowed to get too cold, it will automatically be remixed for use by storing it above 10ºC for at least 24 hours. Alternatively, for small
ED size cylinders, the cylinder can be remixed by inverting it three times just prior to use, once it has been warmed to 10ºC.
If you require a replacement or have concerns about your cylinder package please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0800 111 333
quoting your account number. This number should also be used in the unlikely event of an emergency or if you suspect your cylinder is leaking
(our Customer Service Centre is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day).
