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STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
Choose the appropriate length Breathe
Technologies
®
oxygen hose for your needs. A
six-foot oxygen hose is included.
For information about ordering accessories
and replacement parts, see "Accessories and
Replacement Parts" on page 133.
Visually inspect the oxygen hose for damage
before using it.
Ensure the ventilator is powered off.
Undock the ventilator from the compressor.
For more information see "Undocking the
Ventilator from the Compressor" on page
41.
Connect the oxygen hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick
connect end of the hose onto the gas inlet connection on the
ventilator; when connected, the quick connect end will click into
place.
NOTE:
To disconnect the oxygen hose from the ventilator, pull back
on the quick connect end of the hose.
Refer to the regulator and oxygen supply manufacturers’ instructions for more information about how to connect
the cylinder and regulator; the instructions below are provided as an example.
NOTE:
If using a cylinder with a built-in regulator, skip to step 9.
Ensure that the regulator is preset to
50 PSI [or adjust the regulator pressure
to 41 PSI to 87 PSI (50 PSI nominal)].
Slide the regulator over the neck of the
cylinder, and line up the pins on the
regulator with the holes in the cylinder
neck.
Tighten the tee screw on the regulator
by turning the handle clockwise.
Connect the oxygen hose to the DISS connector end of the regulator
by turning it clockwise.
NOTE:
If present, the barbed outlet flow regulator should be set to 0
or OFF during use to conserve your oxygen supply.
Turn on the oxygen supply according to the regulator and oxygen
cylinder manufacturers’ instructions.
NOTE:
When not in use, turn off the oxygen supply according to the
regulator and oxygen supply manufacturers’ instructions.
NOTE:
For information about estimating the duration of oxygen cylinders and for cylinder replacement
instructions, see "Cylinder Duration Information" on page 150.
Oxygen
regulator
Oxygen
cylinder
(medical grade)
Oxygen hose
Ventilator
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7
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