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Demand Valve and Demand Valve Resuscitator - User Manual
4. Servicing
4.1. Routine Maintenance
WARNING
The O-Two Demand Valve and Demand Valve Resuscitator
are designed to provide respiratory support in all emergency
situations. Failure to follow the maintenance and inspection
routine could result in incorrect operation of the resuscitator.
To ensure proper operation of the Demand Valve and Demand
Valve Resuscitator, regular inspection and checking of the demand
valve and accessories for correct function should be undertaken
by a responsible member of staff on a regular basis, and it is
recommended that a service record be maintained for each unit.
This check is to ensure that all of the accessories and demand
valve components are present, the oxygen cylinder is full and that
the demand valve is in working order.
MAINTENANCE
Resuscitation parameters should be checked at least every six
months, and more frequently in high use applications. Units
with test parameters outside of the ranges listed in the product
specifi cations should not be used. O-Two Demand Valve are not
designed for fi eld disassembly or service outside that indicated
in this manual. Any malfunctioning units should be returned to
the manufacturer or an Authorized O-Two Medical Technologies
Dealer. Unauthorized repairs will nullify the product warranty.
