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USER MANUAL H ELI O 2 HELIUM-OxygEn BLEndEr (DISS and NIST Connections) Model No. PM5400 Series (shown) PM5500 Series SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. 300 Held Drive T el: (+001) 610-262-6090 Northampton, P A 18067 USA Fax: (+001) 610-262-6080 www .precisionmedical.c[...]
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1 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN RECEIVING / INSPECTION Remove the Precision Medical, Inc. H ELI O 2 (Helium-Oxygen) Blender from the packaging and inspect for damage. If there is any damage, DO NOT USE and contact your Provider . INTENDED USE The Precision Medical, Inc. Helium and Oxygen Blender is designed to dispense a continuous and precise bl[...]
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2 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING This manual instructs a Professional to install and operate the H ELI O 2 Blender . This is provided for your safety and to prevent damage to the H ELI O 2 Blender . If you do not understand this manual, DO NOT USE the H ELI O 2 Blender and contact your Provider . DANGER This prod[...]
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3 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN W ARNING • Only trained, qualied medical personnel under the direct supervision of a licensed physician should operate the H ELI O 2 Blender . • Use this H ELI O 2 Blender only for its Intended Use as described in this manual. • Conrm prescribed dose before administering to patient. Monitor on a frequen[...]
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4 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN SPECIFICA TIONS High Flow Low Flow Model PM5580: 80/20 heliox PM5570: 70/30 heliox PM5480: 80/20 heliox PM5470: 70/30 heliox Primary Outlet Flow Range 15 - 120 lpm 3 - 30 lpm W i th b ot h s u p p l y p re s s u r e s a t 50 p s i ( 3. 4 b a r ) w i th B L EE D Cl o s e d Auxiliary Outlet Flow Range 2 - 100 lpm 0 -[...]
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5 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN SPECIFICA TIONS continued Dimensions: (without ttings) Depth: 4.9 in (12.5 cm) Width: 2.3 in (5.7 cm) Height: 4.1 in (10.4 cm) Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) Shipping Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) Operating T emperature Range: 59°F to 104°F (15°C to 40°C) T ransport / Storage Requirements T emperature Range: -10°F to [...]
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6 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN DIAGRAMS CAUTION Missing or illegible labels must be replaced, contact Precision Medical, Inc. PM5400 and PM5500 Models A B F E D C H G[...]
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7 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION A Oxygen Concentration Dial A dia l used for sele cti ng oxyg en con cen tra tion s betw een 20% -100% or 30% -100%. The F I O 2 scale is used for reference only . The actual F I O 2 must be veried with an Alarmed Oxygen Monitor / Analyzer . This Dial [...]
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8 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN PRE-USE TESTING W ARNING • Read this User Manual before installing or operating the H ELI O 2 Blender . • Conrm the concentration of heliox with an alarmed Oxygen Monitor / Analyzer . • Conrm contents of heliox cylinder prior to use. CAUTION Inspect the H ELI O 2 Blender for visual damage before use, DO[...]
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9 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN REVERSE GAS FLOW PROCEDURE ( CE Requirements ONL Y) 1. Assure bleed ow valve is not engaged. Disconnect the oxygen hose from the gas source. Remove all outlet connections from the H ELI O 2 Blender to ensure that there is no outlet ow . 2. Place the free end of the oxygen supply hose under water . While gradu[...]
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10 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN 7. Conrm the concentration of heliox with an Oxygen Monitor / Analyzer . If necessary activate the bleed ow valve to maintain F I O 2 accuracy . 8. T o activate the bleed, turn and rotate the knurled collar back until it contacts the cover . 9. T o deactivate the bleed, pull and rotate the collar away from t[...]
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1 1 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN OXYGEN FLOWMETER CONVERSIONS Oxygen Flowmeter Setting Corrected Heliox Flow (LPM) at V arious F I O 2 Settings 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.18 1.15 1.02 1.0 2 3.6 3.2 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.0 2.0 3 5.4 4.8 4.2 3.9 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.1 3.0 4 7.2 6.4 5.6 5.2 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.1 4.0 5 9.0 8.0 7[...]
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12 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION For a complete T echnical Description of the H ELI O 2 Blender and list of Replacement Parts, reference the H ELI O 2 Blender Service Manual (P/N 506124) available on the Internet; www .precisionmedical.com. RETURNS Returned products require a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number , conta[...]
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13 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN TROUBLESHOOTING If the H ELI O 2 Blender fails to function, consult the T roubleshooting Guide below . If problem cannot be solved by using T roubleshooting Guide, refer to the H ELI O 2 Blender Service Manual (P/N 506124) available on the Internet; www .precisionmedical.com or consult your Provider . Problem Prob[...]
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14 H ELI O 2 BLENDEr HELIUM-OXYGEN LIMITED W ARRANTY AND LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY Precis ion Medical, Inc. warran ts that the HeliO 2 Blende r , (the Product), will be free of defects in workmanship and/or material for the following period: T wo (2) years from shipment Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the applicable per[...]
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DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Precision Medical, Inc. 300 Held Drive, Northampton, P A 18067, USA CONT ACT : Quality Manager Phone: 610-262-6090 Authorized European Representative: Emergo Europe (European Ofce) Molenstraat 15 2513 BH, The Hague The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) 70.345.8570 Fax: +31 (0) 70.346.7299 Product: Gas Mixers for[...]