User Manual
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HELIO2
BLENDEr
HELIUM-OXYGEN
WARNING
• Only trained, qualied medical personnel under the direct supervision of a
licensed physician should operate the
HELIO2
Blender.
• Use this HELIO2 Blender only for its Intended Use as described in this
manual.
• Conrm prescribed dose before administering to patient. Monitor on a
frequent basis. Continuous Monitoring with an alarmed Oxygen Monitor
/ Analyzer is recommended.
• The
HELIO2
Blender shall be serviced by a qualied service technician.
• Always follow ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas Products,
Flowmeters and Oxygen Handling.
• The clinician must verify the Heliox tank concentration prior to utilizing
the Blender.
• An alarmed Oxygen Monitor / Analyzer must be used to verify oxygen
concentration.
• Accuracy of oxygen concentration will be affected if bleed is not activated
at ow settings below 15 l/min for the High Flow Blender, and 3 l/min for
the Low Flow Blender.
• DO NOT obstruct the alarm.
• DO NOT use Blender when alarm is sounding.
• DO NOT use oil in or around the Blender.
• DO NOT occlude or obstruct the bleed port on the auxiliary outlet of
the Blender.
• DO NOT use near any type of ame or ammable/explosive
substances, vapors or atmosphere.
• Oxygen Concentration Dial does not rotate 360 degrees.
Rotating the
dial beyond the endpoint settings will damage the Blender.
CAUTION
• Turn off gas supplies when
HELIO2
Blender is not in use.
• Store the
HELIO2
Blender in a clean, dry area when not in use.
• The HELIO2 Blender contains magnetic, ferrous material that may
affect the results of an MRI.
• Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.
• Avoid excessive pressure surges greater than 100 psi (6.9 bar) when
pressuring the Blender inlets.
• DO NOT steam autoclave.
• DO NOT immerse
HELIO2
Blender into any liquid.
• DO NOT gas sterilize with (EtO) Ethylene Oxide.
• DO NOT use if dirt or contaminants are present on or around the
Blender or connecting devices.
• DO NOT smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.
• DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Inlet pressure of Device used in conjunction with the
HELIO2
Blender must
match inlet pressure of
FIO2
Blender.
• When using a bottled high pressure gas source, always use a pressure
reducing regulator set within 30-75 psi (2.1-5.2 bar).