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Equinox® Relieve - User Manual
3.2. ON/OFF selector
The ON/OFF SELECTOR controls the device in either its normal
operating mode or shut off .
3.3. Demand Valve
The device is equipped with a Demand System enabling
spontaneously breathing patients to demand 50/50% nitrous
oxide and oxygen.
An inspiratory eff ort by the patient will open the demand valve
and 50/50% nitrous oxide and oxygen will fl ow to the patient at a
rate in line with their inspiratory eff ort.
3.4. Low Input Pressure Alarms
Gas Supply Status Indicators
Located on the front panel, the O
2
and N
2
O visual indicators turn
green when oxygen and Nitrous Oxide are supplied to the unit.
Used in conjunction with the Low Input Pressure alarms, these
indicators provide additional reference for the operator as to the
gas supply status.
1. Attach the input
hoses to the device.
Fig. 1 - Connecting the Supply hoses and Patient Circuit
2. Attach a new
patient circuit
to the device.
The patient circuit is attached to the gas outlet on the front panel
of the control module by simply pushing the 22 mm taper over
the outlet