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K-MINC-1000 Instructions for Use
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It will be necessary to connect the hose to the regulator outlet fitting and also to the MINC inlet fitting. The
instructions below must therefore be performed on each end of the connecting hose. Following these instructions
should ensure a reliable leak-proof seal every time the connection is made.
To connect the hose to a fitting:
1. Ensure that the fitting body, tube end and ferrules are free of any foreign materials.
2. Insert the tube adaptor with pre-swaged ferrules into the fitting body until the front ferrule seats.
3. Tighten the backnut firmly by hand. Using a 9/16” spanner tighten the nut slightly (usually 1/8 turn or less).
Check the seal is gas tight by covering with soapy water and looking for the presence of bubbles. If bubbles
are observed, disconnect and repeat from step 1, tightening the nut further if no foreign material is found in
the fitting.
The blanking plug, shown above, must be tightened onto the unused gas connection.
3.7.4 Series connection of devices
In situations where multiple MINCs are to be operated from a single gas supply point, sequential connection
of the units is possible.
To connect units in series:
1. Remove the blanking plugs from the second gas connection point of all but the last unit in the sequence.
2. Connect the hose of the last unit to the second gas connection point of the previous unit.
3. Repeat step 2 until all units are linked.
The gas connecting hose can be ordered in different lengths to suit individual installation requirements. Contact
your Cook Medical Representative for further details.
3.7.5 Other gas connections
For other gas connections or existing gas delivery systems, (e.g. gas cylinder change-over units or permanently
installed gas supply systems) it is recommended that the user contact the relevant gas equipment supply centre
for installation advice, e.g. BOC Gases or Air Liquide. For gas connection information, contact your Swagelok®
distributor (www.swagelok.com).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Firmly
tighten the connecting hose(s) to
the MINC fitting and ensure that the
blanking plug is also firmly tightened
(if used).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Keep
your unused blanking plugs securely
stored in the event that independent
operation of the units is required in
the future.
Ensure that your pressure regulator is
capable of flowing sufficiently for your
needs. If in doubt, check the regulated
pressure is still a nominal 150 kPa with
all series connected MINCs purging.
Silicone tubing must not be used in the
connections of multiple devices.
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