6.2 Connection and use of outlet
List of recognized accessories
To be connected to the flow outlet:
- humidifiers, breathing masks or cannulas
• Before connecting any accessory or medical device to the flow selector,
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always check that it is fully compatible with the product connection
features and the product performances and there is no negative
influence to outlet parameters of the flow selector.
Flow outlet connection
• When connecting any accessory to the flow outlet make sure that it is
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not connected to the patient before operating the product.
• Ensure the hose/humidifier is compatible with the flow outlet feature.
• Push the hose onto the regulator flow outlet/outlet of humidifier.
• Ensure the hose/humidifier is well engaged.
Flow setting
• After connecting the flow selector to the source of medical gas as described
in § 6-1,
• Set requested medical gas flow by the handwheel.
• Always ensure that the flow control knob has engaged and not placed
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between two settings otherwise the flow selector will not deliver correct
flow of medical gas.
• Do not try to apply an excessive torque on the flow control knob when it
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stops on the maximum flow position or in zero position.
• During use ensure that connected hose is not mechanically damaged,
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throttled or broken, which would reduces or breaks supply of gas to the
patient.
• Only user and doctor is accountable for method of using at specific
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patient and for assessment of flow value.
• Fluctuating inlet pressure and ambient temperature can have influence
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on accuracy of flow measurement.
6.3 After use
• Before disconnecting flow selector from the medical pipe line system terminal
unit or medical regulator, set the handwheel on close position - value "0".
• Vent gas pressure from downstream equipment (i.e. via the connected
consumers).
• Remove connected accessories from user outlet.
• Disconnect flow selector from user outlet.
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