Operating Manual OXI-dive
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APPENDIX B
‘Handicant’ (Optional)
Pin Indexed Bull Nose Adaptor (PIBN)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Oxygen v i g o r o u s l y s u p p o r t s c o m b u s t i o n . Keep c l e a r o f f l a m m a b l e
m a t e r i a l s , particularly oil or grease. No smoking. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Use in well-ventilated area. Cylinder contains high pressure. Open valve
slowly. Use only with equipment designed for oxygen service. Do not use any of this
equipment for purposes other than specified. Store all equipment in clean well-
ventilated area.
1. Supply Cylinder:
Ensure the supply cylinder is labelled 'medical oxygen' and is colour-coded with white shoulders^.
Check the cylinder valve for any sign of dirt or grease or damage. If in doubt refer to supplier.
^Note: oxygen cylinder colours vary in different countries
2. Cylinder to be Filled:
Do not fill any other cylinder than that owned by the user. Check the cylinder is not corroded nor
has any dints or cuts, or any sign of fire exposure. Ensure that it is labelled "Medical Oxygen"
and is colour-coded for oxygen. Check that 10 years have not elapsed since last test date, which is
stamped on the cylinder shoulder. Check the cylinder valve is clean from oil or grease and has no signs
of damage. If any of these conditions are not satisfied return the cylinder to the nearest Medical Gas
Test Station for inspection.
3. Filling
a. Fit "Handicant" to the supply cylinder and firmly hand tighten the white handwheel. Close the
pressure release valve of the "Handicant".
b. Fit small cylinder to "Handicant". Ensure the pins on the stirrup locate accurately and tighten
the T-screw.
c. Manually support the cylinder throughout the operation.
d. Slowly open the valve of the cylinder to be filled.
e. Slowly open valve of supply cylinder. Filling will take up to 3 or 4 minutes. Chattering may
occur and indicates filling is almost complete. Filling is complete when pressure on gauge stops
rising.
f. Close supply cylinder valve. Check pressure on gauge. If the small cylinder is below 7000 kPa
pressure it should be topped up from a fresh supply cylinder. Repeat steps 3a to e to top up
small cylinder.
g. Close small cylinder valve, open the pressure release valve of the "Handicant” and disconnect
the small cylinder from "Handicant".
h. Listen near the small cylinder valve outlet to detect any leakage.
i. Remove "Handicant" from supply cylinder.
4 After Use
Ensure the "Handicant" is kept in a clean storage area.
