Owner’s Manual Regal Intensive Care Unit Controlled Environment Temperature Controlled Air Flow Filtered, Re-circulated Oxygen Supply Built-in Heating/Cooling Systems New Model Number: 12019-01-NGFREP SSCI Wheeling, IL 800 323 7366 Form No. 702718 Rev.
WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. © Copyright 2005 by Suburban Surgical Co., Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Table of Contents Chapter 1 - General Information ........................................1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1 About this Manual................................................................................................ 1 Information and Safety Notices ........................................................................... 2 Notes ........................
Table of Contents 13 - Oxygen On/Off Rocker Switch & System Light ..................................................... 15 14 - Alarm On/Off Rocker Switch & System Light ........................................................ 15 15 - Heat On/Off Rocker Switch & System Light .......................................................... 16 16 - Cooling On/Off Rocker Switch & System Light ..................................................... 16 17, 18 - Left & Right Floor Temperature Controls ..................
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup .......................................33 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................. 33 Parts Included .................................................................................................... 33 Installation and Setup ......................................................................................... 34 Overview .......................................
Table of Contents Controlling Oxygen Pressure ......................................................................................... 56 Controlling Oxygen Flow Rate ...................................................................................... 56 Accessing the Electronics Compartment ........................................................................ 57 Accessing the Filter/Fans Compartment .........................................................................
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Latch Connector Holder ............................................................................................... 78 Tool Required ............................................................................................. 78 Removal ..................................................................................................... 78 Installation ..................................................................................................
Table of Contents Circuit Breaker ............................................................................................................. 98 Tool Required ............................................................................................. 98 Removal ..................................................................................................... 98 Installation ..................................................................................................
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Oxygen Flow Meter ................................................................................................... 120 Tools and Supplies Required ..................................................................... 120 Removal ................................................................................................... 120 Dis-Assembly ........................................................................................... 121 Re-assembly ...........
Table of Contents Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting ..........................................137 General ............................................................................................................. 137 Returning the Intensive Care Unit for Repairs ................................................. 138 RMA Numbers ........................................................................................................... 138 Packing and Shipment ....................................................
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ............................................. A-4 SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION .................................................... A-5 SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS .................................................... A-5 SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ...................................................... A-5 SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................................................
Table of Contents Notes: x SSCI - Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 1 - General Information Introduction SSCI’s Regal Intensive Care Unit has been uniquely engineered to provide a temperature and oxygen controlled environment for your most seriously ill patients. This versatile unit can accommodate one large animal or, with the addition of an easily-installed wire grill divider panel, two smaller animals simultaneously.
Chapter 1 - General Information Information and Safety Notices Throughout this manual you will find text under the headings Note, CAUTION:, and WARNING:. Notes Under the Note: headings, you will be given additional information pertinent to the subject discussed in that paragraph or step. Example: Turn the Temperature Set Knob to 60° F. Note: Set the temperature even lower if your room temperature is 60° or lower.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Accessories The following accessories increase the operating convenience of your Regal Intensive Care Unit. Find descriptions, pictures, and information on SSCI products and accessories in our current catalog, or on our website at www.suburbansurgical.com. To order accessories, refer to Parts Ordering Procedure on Page 73.
Chapter 1 - General Information Electrical Warning Sodalime Warnings CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged. CAUTION: Sodalime can cause burns to eyes and skin. Dust can cause irritation to skin and eyes on contact. Harmful if swallowed. CAUTION: Use safety goggles or glasses, PVC or rubber gloves, and a nuisance dust mask when handling Sodalime.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit For complete information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS GTRN-0006) included in the Appendix to this manual. Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Introduction Stainless steel is steel alloyed with chromium to make it highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion. Note: This does NOT mean that stainless steel will never rust or corrode. Science has not yet developed a steel which is completely stainless or corrosion PROOF.
Chapter 1 - General Information Deodorizing Agents, Disinfectants, and Sanitizers The large selection of brands and combinations of chemicals available for deodorizing, disinfecting, and sanitizing is staggering. Select one or more agents for use in your facility only after weighing all the benefits claimed by each product. Too often this choice is made without adequate consideration of the effects these agents may produce on equipment or furnishings.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit SSCI Contact Information SSCI Customer Service can be contacted via mail, telephone, or fax. The department is available from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Central Time, Monday through Friday. Closed holidays. Address: Suburban Surgical Co., Inc. 275 Twelfth Street Wheeling, Illinois 60090 Telephone: Illinois - (847) 537-9320, ext. 3518 Toll Free - 1-800-323-7366 Warranty Fax: (847) 537-9061 Web: www.suburbansurgical.com Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Chapter 1 - General Information Notes: 8 SSCI - Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 2 - Description of Components WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. Before servicing or performing maintenance on this equipment, make sure the oxygen supply is turned off at the source.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Intensive Care Unit, Front (Figure 3) 1 - IV Access Ports Four IV access ports (Figures 3 and 4), two for each half-compartment, are provided to allow you to change the IV supply without opening the compartment or disturbing the animal. These ports can also be used for lines to electronic monitoring equipment. IV Access Ports Clear Acrylic Divider Panel Figure 4. IV Access Ports (Left Side) 2 - Removable Divider Panels Wire Grill Divider Panel Figure 5.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 3 - Door Latches Locking Cam Top Latch Latch Connector Each Intensive Care Unit door is held closed by a latch connector and one top and one bottom latch (Figure 6). As the handle is rotated, cams at the ends of the latch connector turn to engage or dis-engage the top and bottom latches to lock or unlock the door. For more information, refer to Opening and Closing the Doors on Page 48. Also, refer to Figure 9 Figure 6. Door Latches Right Left Figure 7.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components 5 - Doors The full-size compartment has double-doors without a center post which would impede movement of an animal into and out of the compartment. With a divider panel in place, each half-compartment is served by its own door. The clear acrylic doors give you a full, unobstructed view of your patients at all times. Rubber gaskets on all four sides of both doors provide leak-proof seals. For more information, refer to Opening and Closing the Doors on Page 48.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Electronics Compartment, External The following section gives you detailed information on the components found on the outside of the electronics compartment.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components 10 - Calibration Knob Black Calibration Needle Set-point Adjustment Knob The calibration knob (Figures 11 and 12) permits you to calibrate the black calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter to a setting of 20.5% (the percentage of oxygen in atmospheric air) when you first start up the Intensive Care Unit. For more information, refer to Using Oxygen on Page 51. Red Set-point Needle Calibration Knob Figure 12.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit On/Off Switch System Light Figure 14. Oxygen On/Off Switch and System Light 13 - Oxygen On/Off Rocker Switch & System Light System Light On/Off Switch Figure 15. Alarm On/Off Switch and System Light The oxygen on/off switch (Figures 11 and 14) controls the flow of oxygen. An amber light in the switch illuminates when the switch is On. With oxygen On, use the set-point adjustment knob to set the desired oxygen concentration in the animal compartment.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components 15 - Heat On/Off Rocker Switch & System Light On/Off Switch The heat on/off switch (Figures 11 and 16) controls heated air to the animal compartment. An amber light in the switch illuminates when the switch is On. Once heat is turned on, use the temperature set dial to set the desired temperature. If the red system light is On, it indicates that the heating system is supplying heat.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit On/Off Button An amber light in the switch illuminates when the switch is On. To heat the full compartment, turn both right and left switches On. Use the temperature control knobs to regulate compartment floor temperature. For more information, refer to Heating the Compartment Floor on Page 52. Temperature Controller Digital Display System Light On/Off Button Fuse Figure 18.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Panel Access Knob Electronics Compartment (shown partly open) Figure 19. Panel Access Knob 19 - Panel Access Knob To access the interior of the electronics compartment, rotate the panel access knob (Figure 19) one-quarter turn counter-clockwise and swing the panel open to the right. For more information, refer to Accessing the Electronics Compartment on Page 57.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Cooling System Unit Adjustment Knob Figure 21. Oxygen Flow Meter and Adjustment Knob 23 - Oxygen Flow Meter and Solenoid Valve 24 - Circuit Breakers Form No. 702718 Rev. A Figure 22. Circuit Breakers and Audible Alarm The oxygen flow meter (Figures 11 and 21) displays the flow rate of oxygen into the animal compartment. The meter is calibrated from 1/2 to 15 lpm (liters-per-minute).
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Electronics Compartment, Internal CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged. (Figure 23) The following section gives you detailed information on the components found on the inside of the electronics compartment.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 25 - Electric Power Cord Connection 27 - Ventilating Fan System Ground 26 - Oxygen Intake Port (Inside Electronics Compartment, Upper Rear Panel) Figure 24. Electric Power Cord Connection, Oxygen Connection, and Ventilating Fan 27 - Ventilating Fan A ventilating fan (Figures 23 and 24) provides a steady flow of air through the electronics compartment to prevent overheating of the internal components.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components 31 - Alarm Time Delay Relay The time delay relay (Figures 23 and 25) determines how soon the alarm will go off after a malfunction of the oxygen system occurs. The relay controls the delay time from two to 300seconds (five minutes). We recommend a time delay of about 30-seconds. This gives you adequate warning of problems in the oxygen system without alerting you to every minor, transient fault.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Oxygen Line to Flow Meter Temperature Sensor Mount 34 - Oxygen Port to Filter/Fans Compartment 32 - Oxygen Sensor/Fuel Cell Oxygen Line to Filter/Fans Compartment 23 - Oxygen Flow Meter & Solenoid 32 - Main Terminal Block Figure 26. Main Terminal Block, Oxygen Sensor/Fuel Cell,and Oxygen Port to Filter/ Fans Compartment 34 - Oxygen Port to Filter/Fans Compartment Form No. 702718 Rev.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Filter/Fans Compartment, External (Figure 27) The following section gives you detailed information on the components found on the outside of the filter/fans compartment. 36 - CO2 Filter Monitoring Window 35 - Digital Readout 37 - Panel Access Knobs (4) 38 - Drain Figure 27. Filter/Fans Compartment, External 35 - Digital Readout This two-function digital readout (Figures 27 and 28) displays the temperature and humidity in the animal compartment.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 35 - Digital Readout 36 - CO2 Filter Monitoring Window Figure 28. Digital Readout and CO2 Filter Monitoring Window 37 - Panel Access Knobs Rotate the four panel access knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise (Figure 27) to gain access to the interior of the filter/fans compartment. For further information, refer to Accessing the Filter/Fans Compartment on Page 58.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Filter/Fans Compartment, Internal The following section gives you detailed information on the components found on the inside of the filter/fans compartment. (Figure 29) 43 - Circulating Fans 34 - Oxygen Port to Filter/Fans Compartment 37 - Temperature Sensor 42 - Sodalime Pan 33 - Oxygen Sensor/Fuel Cell 41 - Chiller 39 - Heater 40 - Compartment Filter Figure 29.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 34 - Oxygen Port to Filter/Fans Compartment 37 - Temperature Sensor After leaving the oxygen flow meter, oxygen is directed through plastic tubing to this port in the partition wall between the electronics compartment and the filter/fans compartment (Figures 23, 29, and 30). The oxygen is released into the airflow after the air passes through the Sodalime filter, and is then carried to the animal compartment in the circulating air. Also, refer to Figure 23.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components 42 Sodalime Pan 39 Heater 41 - Chiller 40 Filter Adjustment Knob Figure 31. Heater, Chiller, and Sodalime Pan Figure 32. Compartment Filter 41 - Chiller The chiller (Figures 29 and 31) cools the circulating air as it passes through the filter/fans compartment. It acts in response to the setting on the temperature set dial as compared to the level of heat in the animal compartment.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 43 - Circulating Fans Three circulating fans (Figures 29 and 33) move air at approximately 50 CFM (cubic feet per minute) and are designed to handle the enriched oxygen environment in which they operate. The system achieves a complete air change in the full-size animal compartment every 30-seconds, and 15-seconds in the half-size compartment when the clear acrylic divider is in place.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Intensive Care Unit, Rear (Figure 34) The following section gives you detailed information on the components on the rear of the Intensive Care Unit. 27 - Ventilating Fan 25 - Electric Power Cord Connection (External) 29 - Electric Power Cord (deployed) 44 - Cooling Coil 26 - Oxygen Intake Port (External) Figure 34.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 27 - Ventilating Fan 44 - Cooling Coil Form No. 702718 Rev. A A ventilating fan provides a steady flow of air through the electronics compartment to prevent overheating of the internal components. The fan starts and stops automatically as the main on/off switch is turned On and Off. Note: There must be a minimum of six-inches clearance between the rear of the unit and any wall or other surface to allow sufficient airflow to the fan.
Chapter 2 - Description of Components Notes: 32 SSCI - Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. Before servicing or performing maintenance on this equipment, make sure the oxygen supply is turned off at the source. CAUTION: The Regal Intensive Care Unit requires a dedicated, 15-amp minimum source of electrical power.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup Installation and Setup Overview Installation Requirements Installing and setting up the Regal Intensive Care Unit is a twelve step process: 1. Assembling and Placing the Base Page 34 2. Mounting the Intensive Care Unit Page 34 3. Installing the Fuel Cell Page 35 4. Connecting Electrical Power Page 37 5. Checking the Heating Function Page 38 6. Checking the Cooling Function Page 39 7. Checking Floor Heat (Left) Page 40 8. Checking Floor Heat (Right) Page 40 9.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Oxygen Sensor Spiral Cord Figure 35. Fuel Cell Box and Bagged Fuel Cell Installing the Fuel Cell Figure 36. Oxygen Sensor Inside the Electronics Compartment A fuel cell in the oxygen sensor powers the black calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter. The fuel cell comes packed in a brown, cardboard box marked “Teledyne Oxygen Sensor” (Figure 35). CAUTION: Do not remove the fuel cell from the bag until ready to use.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup Black Plastic Mounting Ring Oxygen Sensor If the oxygen sensor is mounted in the large black plastic ring, you have a New Style Intensive Care Unit (produced after January 1, 2005). Proceed to New Style Units on Page 37. If this large black ring is not present, you have an Original Style Intensive Care Unit (produced before January 1, 2005). Follow the instructions under Original Style Units below. Original Style Units: Figure 37. New Style Oxygen Sensor Mount 1.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 5. Gently, screw the sensor end cap (Figure 38) back on. Be careful, the threads are very fine and are easily damaged. 6. Re-insert the oxygen sensor/fuel cell into the wall (Figure 36). 7. Proceed to Finish the Installation below. New Style Units 1. Do not remove the oxygen sensor from the partition wall. 2. With the oxygen sensor in place in the partition wall, unscrew the end cap from the oxygen sensor (Figure 38). 3.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup Main Electrical Connection Alarm Oxygen Cooling Heat Left Floor Heat Right Floor Heat Figure 40. On/Off Switches/Buttons on Electronics Compartment Door Connecting Electrical Power 38 Set-point Adjustment Knob Figure 41. Electrical Connection at Rear of Unit CAUTION: The Regal Intensive Care Unit requires a dedicated, 15-amp minimum source of electrical power. 1.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Checking the Heating Function Note: To speed up these tests, install the clear, acrylic divider (Page 49). It take less time to heat or cool the half-compartment than the full compartment. 1. Push the main on/off switch (Figure 40) to On. The amber light in the switch comes on. 2. Make sure that both animal compartment doors are closed and latched. 3. Push the heat on/off switch (Figure 40) to On. The amber light in the switch comes on. 4.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup Checking the Cooling Function 40 1. Push the main on/off switch (Figure 40) to On. The amber light in the switch comes on. 2. Push the cooling on/off switch (Figure 42) to On. The amber light in the switch comes on. 3. Turn the temperature set dial to about 5° below ambient room temperature. Because the animal compartment is still warm and cooling is now called for, the cooling system activates and the red system light comes on. 4.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Checking Floor Heat (Left) 1. Push the main on/off switch (Figure 40) to On. The amber light in the switch comes on. 2. Push the left floor heat on/off button (Figures 40 and 43) to On. The amber light in the button comes on. 3. Turn the temperature control knob (Figure 43) clockwise until the red system light comes on. Heat to the left half-size compartment floor comes on. 4. Watch the digital display (Figure 43). It should show a temperature increase.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup Checking the Oxygen System Note: You can perform this test even though oxygen has not yet been hooked up. 1. Push the main on/off switch (Figure 40) to On. The amber light in the switch comes on. 2. Push the oxygen on/off switch to On (Figure 44). The amber light in the switch comes on. If the black calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter (Figure 45) is to the left of the red set-point needle, the red system light will also come on. 3.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Checking the Alarm Function The alarm system on the Regal Intensive Care Unit warns you if there is a problem with the oxygen supply or concentration. 1. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57). 2. Set the alarm time delay relay to 30-seconds (Figure 46). 3. With the calibration knob (Figure 45), adjust the black calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter to 20.5% (the percentage of oxygen in atmospheric air). 4.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup Connecting the Oxygen Supply 10. Push the alarm on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch goes out. 11. Push the oxygen on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch goes out. 12. Push the main on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch goes out. 13. Return the red set-point needle to the right of the black needle. SSCI recommends an intake pressure of 10 to 20 psi with a flow rate of 15 lpm.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 6. Push the oxygen on/off switch to On. The amber light in the switch, and the red system light come on. The intake of oxygen causes the black needle on the oxygen concentration meter to move toward the red set-point needle. The system admits oxygen to the animal compartment to maintain the 25% concentration as oxygen is depleted by normal leakage. 7. Push the oxygen on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch goes out. 8.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup To fill the Sodalime Pan: Sodalime Pan Heater Chiller Figure 49. Heater, Chiller, and Sodalime Pan 1. Open the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58). 2. Lift out the Sodalime pan (Figure 49). 3. Open one of the Sodalime containers supplied with the unit. 4. Pour the full contents of the container into the Sodalime pan and smooth it out to an even depth. 5. Replace the Sodalime pan into the filter/ fans compartment. 6.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 4 - Operation & Care WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. Before servicing or performing maintenance on this equipment, make sure the oxygen supply is turned Off at the source. Overview Operating the Regal Intensive Care Unit Operating the SSCI Regal Intensive Care Unit is simple and easy.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care Preventive Maintenance for Your Regal Intensive Care Unit This section gives you a schedule of routine maintenance and procedures that should be performed periodically.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Using the Divider Panels General Two removable divider panels are supplied with the unit: a wire grill divider, and a clear acrylic divider. Only one can be installed at a time. A divider panel splits the animal compartment into two halfcompartments (refer to Pages 10 and 11). The two compartments have individually-controlled heated floors, however, they share the same oxygen supply, heating and cooling.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care 3. Orient the divider panel so that the notched corner is on top and toward the front (Figure 53). 4. Tilt the top of the divider panel to the left, and place it into the top guide channel. 5. Swing the lower edge of the panel to the left so that it is vertical. 6. Push the panel to the rear so that the back edge seats in the rear guide channel. 7. Replace the PVC floor, if desired. Removal 50 1. Open both doors. 2.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Using Oxygen WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. WARNING: Oxygen-in-use warning signs should be prominently displayed in the room where the Intensive Care Unit is used, and on the outsides of all entrance doors to the room.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care To stop the oxygen flow, press the oxygen on/off switch. The light in the switch goes out and oxygen flow to the animal compartment ceases. If it was On, the system light goes out. To control the oxygen flow rate to the animal compartment, refer to Controlling Oxygen Flow Rate on Page 56. To control oxygen pressure, refer to Controlling Oxygen Pressure on Page 56.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Heating and Cooling - General Since the temperature in the room in which the unit is installed will probably remain fairly constant, it is unlikely that heavy loads will be placed on the heating and cooling systems. In many cases, the body heat of the patient will be sufficient to maintain a comfortable temperature in the animal compartment.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care Cooling the If cooling is required by animals in both half-compartments, use Compartment Air the wire grill divider so that air can move freely between the compartments. If only one animal requires coolong, and is small enough to fit, place it in the right compartment, and install the acrylic divider (the right compartment contains the air inlet). To supply cooled air to the animal compartment: 1. Install a divider panel if required, (refer to Page 49). 2.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Using the Alarm System The alarm system alerts you, with audible and visual signals, whenever there is a problem with the oxygen supply or concentration. Turning the alarm system on 1. Make sure the main on/off switch is On. The amber light in the switch should be On (refer to Page 48). 2. Make sure the oxygen on/off switch is On. The amber light in the switch should be On (refer to Page 51). Note: The alarm system only operates when the oxygen system is On.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care If the oxygen system experiences a minor, transient fault and then corrects itself, the alarm may sound briefly and then stop. In this case, it is not necessary to shut down the unit and you may continue normal operations. If this happens frequently, however, check the oxygen system and try to locate and correct the problem. The alarm system includes a time delay to minimize alarms due to minor, transient faults.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Accessing the Electronics Compartment CAUTION: Opening the electronics compartment door exposes electrical components inside. Use caution around electric wiring and components to prevent injury to yourself and/or damage to the equipment. Before working in the electronics compartment, press the main on/off switch to Off, and un-plug the electric power cord unless electric power is required for servicing.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care Accessing the Filter/ Fans Compartment Opening the filter/fans compartment panel exposes electrical components inside. Use caution around electric wiring and components to prevent injury to yourself and/or damage to the equipment. Before working in the filter/fans compartment, press the main on/off switch to Off, and un-plug the electric power cord unless electric power is required for servicing.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Setting the Alarm Time Delay Relay This component determines how soon that the alarm will go off after a malfunction of the oxygen system occurs. The relay controls the delay time from two to 300-seconds (five-minutes). We recommend a time delay of about 30-seconds. This gives you adequate warning of problems in the oxygen system without alerting you to minor, transient faults. To change the time delay: 1. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57). 2.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care 3. On the rear of the digital readout, click the switch labeled F°- C° (Figure 67) to the desired setting. 4. Replace and secure the compartment panel. F° - C° Switch Figure 67. Rear of the Digital Readout Re-setting the Circuit Breakers Cooling System Unit Two 10 amp. circuit breakers are provided on the face of the electronics compartment (Figure 68).
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Fuse Cap Floor Temperature Fuses Figure 70. Fuse Cap and Fuse Figure 69. Floor Temperature Fuses Replacing Floor Temperature Fuses Fuse Two fuses are provided for protection of the left and right floor temperature systems (Figure 68). Both fuses are 3AG fast-acting, 250 V, 2 amp.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care Replacing the Digital Readout Battery The digital readout operates independently of the other components in the ICU, and is powered by its own Type AAA battery. To change the battery: 1. Open the filter/fans compartment panel (refer to Page 58). 2. On the rear of the digital readout, remove the battery cover (Figure 71). 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Install a new Type AAA battery (Figure 72). Position the (+) electrode to the left. 5. Replace the battery cover. 6.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Cleaning the Regal Intensive Care Unit Stainless Steel Cleaning Procedures Ordinary deposits of waste and fluids can usually be removed with soap and water. Stubborn deposits may require scrubbing with “stainless steel” wool, nylon, or plastic scrubbers and/or the use of commercial cleaning products. Always scrub in the direction of the “grain” of the metal. Rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care Preventive Maintenance for Your Regal Intensive Care Unit Introduction The Regal Intensive Care Unit is a very sturdy and durable piece of equipment. Like any mechanical device, however, the unit will benefit from proper care and occasional attention. These simple, minimal, preventive maintenance procedures will help guarantee a long and useful life for your unit.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Re-filling the CO2 Filter CAUTION: Sodalime can cause burns to eyes and skin. Dust can cause irritation to skin and eyes on contact. Harmful if swallowed. CAUTION: Use safety goggles or glasses, PVC or rubber gloves, and a nuisance dust mask when handling Sodalime. CAUTION: Dispose of Sodalime waste and water rinses in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations. CAUTION: For complete information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS No.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care 4. Open a single container of Sodalime. 5. Pour the full contents of the container into the pan and smooth it out to an even depth. 6. Carefully, replace the filled pan into the compartment. 7. Replace and secure the compartment panel. 8. When you are finished, wash your hands thoroughly. Sodalime Pan Figure 73. Sodalime Pan in Filter/Fans Compartment Sodalime Storage 66 Figure 74.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Cleaning the Filter/ Fans Compartment Filter A metal mesh filter in the filter/fans compartment (Figure 75) cleans air returning to the filter/fans compartment from the animal compartment. Its purpose is to remove animal hair and other contaminants from the circulating air before it passes through the Sodalime filter. To clean the filter: 1. Access the filter/fans compartment (Page 58). 2.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care Oxygen Sensor Spiral Cord Figure 77. Cooling Coil in Rear of Unit Replacing the Fuel Cell Figure 78. Oxygen Sensor Inside the Electronics Compartment CAUTION: Do not remove the fuel cell from the bag until ready to use. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when handling the fuel cell. CAUTION: Avoid contact with the sensing surface. CAUTION: The fuel cell contains lead, a chemical known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit If the oxygen sensor is mounted in the large black plastic ring, you have a New Style Intensive Care Unit (produced after January 1, 2005). Proceed to New Style Units on Page 70. If this large black ring is not present, you have an Original Style Intensive Care Unit (produced before January 1, 2005). Follow the instructions under Original Style Units below. Black Plastic Mounting Ring Oxygen Sensor Figure 79.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Care New Style Units 1. Do not remove the oxygen sensor from the partiion wall. 2. With the oxygen sensor in place in the partition wall, unscrew the end cap from the oxygen sensor (Figure 79). 3. On the fuel cell, remove the shorting button - refer to the instructions packed with the fuel cell. Note: Watch the oxygen concentration meter (Figure 38) as you perform Step 4. The black calibration needle moves to the right, then settles down. 4.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. Before servicing or performing maintenance on this equipment, make sure the oxygen supply is turned Off at the source. Replacement Parts Table 3 lists the replacement parts available for the SSCI Regal Intensive Care Unit.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements SSCI Part Number Quantity Replacement Instructions Circuit Breaker 853466 2 Page 98 On/Off Rocker Switch (Main, Alarm, Oxygen, Cooling, & Heat) 853422 5 Page 99 On/Off Button (Floor Temperature) 212242 2 Page 101 System Light 854589 6 Page 104 Digital Display, Floor Temperature 853843 2 Page 105 Fuse, Floor Temperature 853848 2 Page 107 Fuse Holder, Floor Temperature 853671 2 Page 108 Floor Temperature Controller 853844 2 Page 109 Panel
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit General Information Many of the threaded fasteners used on SSCI products are secured with thread adhesive to insure structural integrity. Removing any screw or bolt may be difficult at first. If during dis-assembly, you remove any tape, cable ties, etc. remember to replace them as you re-assemble the unit. During dis-assembly, retain all hardware items such as screws, nuts, lockwashers, etc. for re-assembly.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Parts Replacement Procedures Compartment Door Left - P/N 205994 Right - P/N 205995 The two animal compartment doors on the Intensive Care Unit are similar and are removed and installed in the same way. Procedure 1. Open the door. 2. Lift the complete door up until the upper halves of both door hinges come free of the lower halves (Figure 82). Compartment Door Hinges Figure 82. Compartment Door Hinges 74 3.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Door Hinge Left Door - P/N 212035 Right Door - P/N 212036 There is one upper and one lower hinge for each compartment door (Figure 82). The hinges on both doors are identical and all are removed and installed the same way. Each hinge has an upper and lower half. Note: These instructions tell you how to replace the lower half only. The upper half is welded to the door and cannot be replaced other than by replacing the complete door.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Door Gasket P/N 754455 The gasket on each animal compartment door consists of four parts, cut to length, and bonded to the inside of the door frame. The gaskets on the two doors are identical and are removed and installed the same way. If necessary, you can replace only those gasket segments that are damaged; it may not be necessary to replace all four segments.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Latch Connector Rest P/N 618472 There is a latch connector rest on each animal compartment door. The rests are identical and are removed and installed the same way. The rests can be replaced without removing the doors from the unit. Tools Required 11/32-in. wrench Flat-blade screwdriver Procedure 1. Open the door. 2. With a flat-blade screwdriver and a 11/32-in.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Latch Connector Holder P/N 618479 The latch connector holders hold the latch connectors in place on the compartment doors. There is one top and one bottom latch connector holder on each animal compartment door. The four holders are identical and are removed and installed the same way. The holders can be replaced without removing the doors. Tool Required Phillips screwdriver Removal 1. Open the door. 2.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Latch Connector P/N 212047 There is one latch connector on each animal compartment door. The two latch connectors are identical and are removed and installed the same way. The latch connectors can be replaced without removing the doors from the unit. Tool Required Phillips screwdriver Removal 1. Open the door so that the latch connector is completely dis-engaged from the top and bottom latch brackets. 2.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Latch Bracket Top - P/N 618480 Bottom - P/N 618481 There is one top and one bottom latch bracket on the unit. The two brackets are similar and are removed and installed the same way. The latch brackets can be replaced without removing the doors from the unit. Tool Required Phillips screwdriver Procedure 1. Open both doors to release the latch connectors from the latch brackets. 2.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Divider Panel Wire Grill - P/N 206001 Clear Acrylic - P/N 749575 Two divider panels are provided with the Intensive Care Unit. Although different in appearance, they are removed and installed in the same way. Removal 1. Open both animal compartment doors. 2. Remove the PVC floor (if installed) from the right compartment. Note: Notice the guide channels for the divider panels in the rear wall and ceiling of the animal compartment (Figure 89).
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Seal, IV Port P/N 752100 There are four IV ports on the Intensive Care Unit; two over each half-size compartment. Each IV port consists of a seal, a seal retainer, two retaining screws, and two locknuts. All four IV port seals are identical and are removed and installed the same way. Tools Required 11/32-in. wrench Phillips screwdriver Removal 1. Open both animal compartment doors. 2. Use a 11/32-in.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Electric Power Cord P/N 853431 Removal 1. Make sure that the main on/off switch isOff and the amber light in the switch is out. Electric Power Cord (plugged in) 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical wall outlet. 3. At the power cord connection on the unit, twist the large connector plug counterclockwise and pull it off (Figure 93). Installation Figure 93.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Removable PCV Floor P/N 102275-00 Two orange, removable PCV floors are provided with the Intensive Care Unit. The floors are identical and are removed and installed the same way. CAUTION: The removable floors can be badly stained with animal solids and fluids. Use protective gloves when handling the floors if they are dirty.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Fuel Cell P/N 853396 The fuel cell powers the black calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter. The cell has an average life of about one year, depending on frequency of use. Difficulty in moving the black calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter is usually an indication of an exhausted fuel cell. CAUTION: Do not remove the fuel cell from the bag until ready to use. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when handling the fuel cell.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements If the oxygen sensor is mounted in the large black plastic ring, you have a New Style Intensive Care Unit (produced after January 1, 2005). Proceed to New Style Units on Page 87. If this large black ring is not present, you have an Original Style Intensive Care Unit (produced before January 1, 2005). Follow the instructions under Original Style Units below. Black Plastic Mounting Ring Oxygen Sensor Original Style Units: Figure 97.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit New Style Units 1. Do not remove the oxygen sensor from the partiion wall. 2. With the oxygen sensor in place in the partition wall, unscrew the end cap from the oxygen sensor (Figure 96). 3. On the fuel cell, remove the shorting button - refer to the instructions packed with the fuel cell. Note: Watch the oxygen concentration meter (Figure 38) as you perform Step 4. The black calibration needle moves to the right, then settles down. 4.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Oxygen Sensor P/N 853395 The oxygen sensor is connected, via a spiral cord, to the rear of the oxygen concentration meter. 1. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57). 2. Open the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58). 3. Inside the filter/fans compartment, notice the installation of the oxygen sensor (Figure 99).
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 4. Remove the fuel cell. 5. Disposition of the fuel cell: If you are transferring the existing fuel cell to the new oxygen sensor, put the cell aside for re-installation. If you are going to use a new fuel cell, discard the old cell. Dispose of used fuel cells in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations. 6. Locate the rear of the oxygen concentration meter on the inside of the electronics compartment door (Figure 100).
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Installation White Terminal 2 Black White White Terminal 1 1. Connect the white and black wires from the spiral cord of the new oxygen sensor to Terminal 2 on the meter (Figure 102). 2. Connect the two white wires from the new spiral cord to Terminal 1 on the meter. 3. With a new wire tie, secure the wire from the spiral cord to the same wire on Terminal 3. 4.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Oxygen Concentration Meter Plug 4. Unplug the spiral cord from the oxygen concentration meter (Figure 103). 5. Remove the complete oxygen sensor assembly from the unit. CAUTION: When working with the fuel cell, observe the CAUTIONS on Page 85. Spiral Cord from Oxygen Sensor Figure 103. Oxygen Sensor Spiral Cord and Plug 6. Unscrew the end cap from the oxygen sensor (Figure 96). 7. Remove the fuel cell.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Oxygen Concentration Meter P/N 853436 5. Insert the oxygen sensor/fuel cell into the wall. 6. Close and secure the electronics compartment door. 7. Close and secure the filter/fans compartment. 8. Using the calibration knob, position the calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter to 20.5%. 9. When you are finished working with the fuel cell, wash your hands thoroughly. The oxygen concentration meter is mounted in the electronics compartment door.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 7 9 6 9 10 5 1 3 2 4 Figure 104. Oxygen Concentration Meter Wire Connections Note: Terminal numbers are displayed on the rear of the meter by molded-on, raised numbers. Also, a label showing terminal numbers is affixed to the top of the body of the meter. Form No. 702718 Rev. A 5. Using tags, masking tape, or any other convenient means, tag each of the remaining ten wires on the meter with the terminal numbers to which they are connected (Figure 104).
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Meter Mounting Studs Mounting Stud (4) Meter Bracket Figure 105. Meter Mounting Studs Figure 106. Oxygen Concentration Meter and Bracket Installation 1. Put the new meter into its mounting hole in the door so that the four mounting studs pass through their holes (Figure 106). 2. Place two of the nuts removed earlier onto the upper mounting studs and tighten securely. 3.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Knob P/N 853461 Three knobs are used on the electronics compartment door. One is on the oxygen concentration meter calibration potentiometer, and the others are the left and right floor temperature controller knobs. The knobs are identical and are removed and installed the same way. Tool Required Small flat-blade screwdriver Procedure 1. Take note of the position of the indicator line on the knob (Figure 107). 2.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements The potentiometer operates the calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter, and is located behind the calibration knob. Potentiometer, Calibration P/N 853397 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tools and Supplies Required Potentiometer Flat-blade screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver 1/2-in. wrench Utility knife or small wire cutter Small wire tie Wire Tie Removal 1. Oxygen Conc.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 7. Pull the knob off the shaft. 8. With a 1/2-in. wrench, remove the lock nut behind the knob (Figure 109). 9. Pull out the old potentiometer and attached wires. Installation 1. Place the new potentiometer into the electronics compartment door from the rear. Note: Make sure that the three terminals on the rear of the potentiometer are on top (Figure 110). 2. Secure the potentiometer with the lock nut (Figure 109). 3.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Circuit Breaker Two identical 10 amp. circuit breakers are located on the electronics compartment door. The left breaker (viewed from the front) protects the cooling system. The right breaker protects the remainder of the unit. Both circuit breakers are removed and installed the same way. P/N 853466 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit On/Off Rocker Switch (Main, Alarm, Oxygen, Cooling & Heat) P/N 853422 3. Replace the wire spade connectors on the circuit breaker terminals. Note: Either wire can go on either terminal. 4. Close and secure the electronics compartment door. 5. Plug the power cord into its wall outlet. There are five on/off rocker switches on the electronics compartment door. There is one switch each for the main, alarm, oxygen, cooling, and heat functions.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements 5. Pull all the wire spade connectors off the rear of the switch (Figure 112). 6. The switch is held into the door by four, thin, curved, plastic retaining tabs, two on top the switch, and two below. Squeeze all four tabs down and push the switch out through the front of the door. Retaining Tabs (2 top, 2 bottom) UL Term. 12 Oxygen On/Off Switch shown Figure 112. Inside View - Typical On/Off Rocker Switch Top UR Term. 25 LL Term. 11 LR Term. 24 Temp.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit On/Off Button (Floor Temperature, Left & Right) P/N 212242 There are two on/off buttons on the electronics compartment door: one each for left and right floor temperature. The buttons are identical and are removed and installed the same way. (For main, alarm, oxygen, cooling and heat on/off rocker switches, refer to Page 99.) CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements 5. Un-plug the green wire from Terminal 6 on the rear of the temperature control assembly. 6. Un-plug the green and white wires from Terminal 4 on the rear of the temperature control assembly. 7. There are two terminals on the rear of the system light. One terminal has two gray wires, the other has only one. Dis-connect the terminal with the two gray wires. 8. Cut both gray wires off the on/off button spade terminal.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Form No. 702718 Rev. A 3. Pass the connectors and wires through the knurled ring and screw the ring firmly onto the button body until holds the button tightly onto the door. 4. Locate the remaining gray wire that you cut off the system light in Step 8 above. 5. Strip off about 1/2-in. of the insulation from the end of the wire, leaving the bare metal strands exposed. 6.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements System Light There are six red system lights on the electronics compartment door; one each for alarm, oxygen, cooling, heat, left floor temperature, and light floor temperature. All lights are identical and are removed and installed the same way. P/N 854589 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Removal 1. Make sure that the main on/off switch is Off and the amber light in the switch is out. 2.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Digital Display (Floor Temperature, Left & Right) P/N 853843 There are two digital displays on the electronics compartment door, one each for left floor temperature and right floor temperature. The displays are identical and are removed and installed the same way. CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tool Required 13/64-in. wrench Removal 1.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements 6. Remove the printed circuit board/display assembly from the rear of the unit. 7. Pull the bezel out from the front of the door (Figure 118). Installation 106 1. Place the threaded studs on the new bezel into the four screw holes on the front of the door. 2. Inside the door, place the printed circuit board/display assembly over the four studs on the bezel. The extended tab portion of the circuit board should point down.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Fuse (Floor Temperature, Left & Right) P/N 853848 Two fuses are provided for protection of the left and right floor temperature systems (Figure 119). Both fuses are 3AG Fast-Acting, 250 V, 2 amp. If you need replacement fuses you can order them from SSCI, however, they are standard items and can be obtained faster and cheaper at your local hardware or electronics supply store. The fuses are identical and are removed and installed the same way.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Fuse Holder, (Floor Temperature, Left & Right) There are two fuse/fuse holder assemblies on the electronics compartment door, one each for left floor temperature and right floor temperature. The fuse holders are identical and are removed and installed the same way. P/N 853671 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tool and Supplies Required 11/16-in.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Installation Floor Temperature Controller (Left & Right) P/N 853844 1. Insert the fuse holder through the door from the front. 2. Secure the fuse holder to the door with the nut removed earlier (Figure 121). 3. Re-connect both wires to the terminals on the fuse holder. 4. Close and secure the electronics compartment door. 5. Plug the power cord into its wall outlet.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Terminal Number Wire Identification * 3 Wire Goes to: Vacant - not used Green Terminal 6 White On/Off Button Red Terminal 5 on other Temperature Control Red Wire Bundle Green Terminal 4 Large Black Wire Bundle to Heater Gray System Light 1 Black Wire Bundle to Sensor 2 Red Wire Bundle to Sensor P1 4- wire Ribbon Cable Digital Display 4 5 6 7 * Wire colors can vary Table 4.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 14. With a 1/2-in. wrench, remove the nut behind the knob. 15. Remove the nut and internal-star washer from the shaft. 16. Open the electronics compartment door. 17. Pull the complete control assembly out of the door. Installation Form No. 702718 Rev. A 1. From inside the door, place the shaft of the new temperature control through its opening. Make sure it is oriented like the other control assembly. 2. Close the electronics compartment door. 3.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Panel Latch P/N 853561 There are four latches on the electronics compartment door and one on the filter/fans compartment panel. These five latches are identical and are replaced the same way. Tool Required 11/16-in. wrench Removal 1. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57), or the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58) as appropriate. 2. Before removing the latch, notice the orientation of the latch arm.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Thermostat P/N 853421 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tools and Supplies Required Phillips screwdriver Small flat-blade screwdriver 3/8-in. wrench 11/32-in. wrench Utility knife or small cutter Small wire ties (3) Markers, masking tape, tags, or other means to mark wires Removal Thermostat Bracket Nuts Thermostat Bracket Screws Filter/Fans Comp. Electronics Comp. Figure 124.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements 9. Terminal 20 Terminal 19 (1 wire) (1 wire) Terminal 15 Terminal 4 (2 wires) (2 wires) Figure 126. Thermostat Wire Connections Rubber Grommet 10. Using tags, masking tape, or any other convenient means, tag each of the six wires on the thermostat by their terminal numbers as shown in Figure 126. Failure to mark the wires will make it difficult to connect them correctly later. 11.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Installation Wire Tie Mount Capillary Tube Bulb Holder Figure 129. Capillary Tubing and Bulb Holder CAUTION: Be very careful not to crush, crimp, or kink the copper capillary tubing. Such damage effectively ruins the thermostat assembly. 1. From the electronics compartment, insert the sensor bulb through the opening in the partition and into the filter/fans compartment (Figures 129 and 130). 2. In the same way, insert the bulb holder through the opening.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Knock-out 11. Mount the thermostat and bracket to the partition wall (Figure 124). 12. Neatly coil up the excess capillary tubing and bind it to the adhesive tie mount with a small wire tie (Figure 129). 13. Replace the Sodalime pan. 14. Close and secure the filter/fans compartment panel (Page 58). 15. Close and secure the electronics compartment door (Page 57). 16. Plug the power cord into its wall outlet. Wire Terminals Figure 132.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Knurled Ring Positive (+) Terminal Negative (-) Terminal Figure 132. Inside View - Audible Alarm Figure 134. Outside View - Audible Alarm 7. Rotate the knurled ring on the audible alarm counterclockwise until it comes off (Figure 134). 8. Pull the audible alarm from the rear of the compartment door. Installation Form No. 702718 Rev. A 1. Unscrew the knurled ring from the new audible alarm (Figure 134). 2.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Solenoid Valve P/N 853440 CAUTION: This procedure requires opening the oxygen system, and should not be performed by untrained personnel. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks while performing this procedure. CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the oxygen supply is turned off at the source.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 2 Wires to Main Terminal Block 8. The solenoid valve is connected to the rear of the flow meter by straight-thru fittings and three nuts (Figure 136). Unscrew the nut behind the flow meter with a 11/16-in. wrench until it comes free from the flow meter. 9. Remove the solenoid valve. 10. With a 3/4-in. wrench, remove the remain ing nuts and fittings from the solenoid valve for re-use with the new solenoid. Oxygen Inlet 11/16-in. Nut 3/4-in.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Oxygen Flow Meter CAUTION: This procedure requires opening the oxygen system, and should not be performed by untrained personnel. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks while performing this procedure. P/N 853456 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the oxygen supply is turned off at the source.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 7. Before proceeding, wait 10-minutes to allow any residual oxygen from the system to dissipate. 8. With a Phillips screwdriver and a 3/8-in. wrench, remove the two screws/nuts that hold the flow meter bracket to the unit (Figure 137). 7. Remove the flow meter and support plate. Dis-Assembly 1. With a 5/8-in. wrench, unscrew the elbow fitting from the bottom of the flow meter (Figure 138). 2. With a 1/2-in.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Re-assembly 1. Hold the bracket in place on the flow meter, re-attach the knob, and tighten the knob nut (Figure 138). 2. Screw the flow meter knob fully clockwise until it seats. 3. Mount the oxygen tubing connector to the rear of the flow meter. Seal the joint with thread sealing tape or equivalent. 4. Attach the elbow fitting to the bottom of the flow meter. Make sure it points to the rear. Installation 122 1.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Fan, Ventilating (Electronics Compartment) To replace one of the three circulating fans in the filter/fans compartment, refer to Page 134. CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. P/N 853414 Rear Utility Panel 3 Screws on side 8 Screws on rear of panel Figure 139. Rear Utility Panel Ventilating Fan Screws Tools and Supplies Required Removal 1.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Alarm Time Delay Relay P/N 853416 3. Mount the fan in place and secure with the four screws. 4. Mount the rear utility panel and secure with the eleven screws. 5. Plug the power cord into its wall outlet. Procedure 1. Make sure that the main on/off switch is Off and the amber light in the switch is out. 2. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57). 3. Pull the alarm time delay relay out of the octal base (Figure 142). 4.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Octal Base (Alarm Time Delay Relay) P/N 853871 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tool and Supplies Required Phillips screwdriver Markers, masking tape, tags, or other means to mark wires Removal 1. Make sure that the main on/off switch is Off and the amber light in the switch is out. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57).
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Relay P/N 853415 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tool and Supplies Required Phillips screwdriver Markers, masking tape, tags, or other means to mark wires Removal Relay 1. Make sure that the main on/off switch is Off and the amber light in the switch is out. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Open the electronics compartment (refer to Page 57). 4.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Digital Readout P/N 854591 Tool Required Phillips screwdriver Removal 1. Open the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58). 2. With a Phillips screwdriver, un-screw the two screws that hold the digital readout mounting bracket to the rear of the panel (Figure 148). 3. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that hold the readout to the bracket.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Panel, Filter/Fans, Complete P/N 206874 Procedure 1. Turn all four panel access knobs (Figure 149) one-quarter turn counter-clockwise and pull the old panel completely off the Intensive Care Unit. 2. Look at the rear of the new access panel (Figure 150) and make sure that the locking arms on all four access knobs are vertical. Note: The locking arms on the right should point down, and that the arms on the left should point up. 3.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Gasket, Filter/Fans Compartment P/N 754456 There are two sets of gaskets on the filter/fans compartment. One set is on the rear of the removable panel (front), and the other set is on the rear of the unit behind the rear utility panel. Each set consists of four parts, cut to length and bonded to the the panel or unit. If necessary, you can replace only those gasket segments that are damaged; it may not be necessary to replace all four segments.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Filter, Filter/Fans Compartment P/N 853469 Procedure 1. Open the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58). 2. Bend the filter until the top or bottom clears the top or bottom mounting bracket (Figure 153). 3. Remove the filter from the unit. 4. Fit the upper edge of the new filter to the upper filter bracket. 5. Bend the filter slightly and fit the lower end into the lower filter bracket. 6. Close and secure the filter/fans compartment panel.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Sodalime Pan P/N 206537 CAUTION: Sodalime can cause burns to eyes and skin. Dust can cause irritation to skin and eyes on contact. Harmful if swallowed. CAUTION: Use safety goggles or glasses, PVC or rubber gloves, and a nuisance dust mask when handling Sodalime. CAUTION: Dispose of Sodalime waste and water rinses only in accordance with local, state and Federal regulations. CAUTION: For complete information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS No.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Heater, Electric P/N 853455 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tools Required 3/8-in. wrench 11/32-in. wrench Phillips screwdriver Removal 1. Mounting Bracket Make sure that the main on/off switch is Off and the amber light in the switch is out. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Open the filter/fans compartment (refer to Page 58).
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 9. The rear of the heater is mounted to a bracket similar to the front. Remove the screw/nut holding the rear end of the heater to the mounting bracket. 10. Lift out the heater. Installation Form No. 702718 Rev. A 1. Hold the heater in position and mount the rear end to the mounting bracket with the screw/nut removed earlier (Figure 156). 2. Mount the front end of the heater to the mounting bracket with the screw/nut removed earlier. 3.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Fan, Circulating (Filter/Fans Compartment) P/N 853414 To replace the ventilating fan in the electronics compartment, refer to Page 123. CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure the unit is Off, and the electric power cord un-plugged. Tools Required 3/8-in. wrench Phillips screwdriver Utility knife or small cutter Small wire ties (3) Electrical tape Removal 1. Make sure that the main on/off switch is Off and the amber light in the switch is out. 2.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit 10. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws that hold the fan to the fan mounting grill. 11. Unplug the fan power cord from the fan, and remove the fan. Installation Form No. 702718 Rev. A 1. Plug the fan power cord into the new fan. 2. Install the new fan into the fan mounting grill with the four screws removed earlier. 3. Mount the fan mounting grill onto the partition with the six screws/nuts remove earlier. 4.
Chapter 5 - Repairs & Replacements Notes: 136 SSCI - Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas. Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials, or equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in which oxygen is being used. Before servicing or performing maintenance on this equipment, make sure the oxygen supply is turned Off at the source. General The following procedures will help you fix most of the problems that you might encounter with your SSCI Regal Intensive Care Unit.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Page numbers shown in the Remedial Action sections direct you to step-by-step directions on replacing specific parts. Refer to Chapter 5, Repairs and Replacements. If your Intensive Care Unit must be returned to SSCI for repairs, refer to Returning the Intensive Care Unit for Repairs below for directions.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit The ICU will not turn on. Remedial Action Note: When you press the main on/off switch, the amber light in the switch should come on, and the ventilating and circulating fans should start. First: Check the electric power cord. Make sure it is firmly plugged in at both ends.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Circuit breakers keep tripping. Remedial Action First: If this is a new installation, does it meet the requirements outlined under Electrical Requirements on Page 34? If not, you may be tripping a building circuit breaker because your supply line is inadequate. Call your local electrician and have the correct line installed.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Oxygen flow is inadequate. Remedial Action First: Check your oxygen supply. Is the tank empty or is the pressure regulator improperly adjusted? Second: Make sure that all four panel access knobs on the filter/ fans compartment are firmly locked. Failure to lock all four of these knobs will result in oxygen leakage through the air grills between the animal and filter/fans compartments, and consequent loss of oxygen past the loose panel.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Oxygen flow is excessive. Remedial Action First: Make sure your oxygen pressure regulator is correctly adjusted? Second: Is the oxygen flow meter adjusted properly? Refer to Controlling Oxygen Flow Rate on Page 56. Third: Is the set point on the oxygen concentration meter correctly set? Refer to Using Oxygen on Page 51. Fourth: Your solenoid valve may be defective. Order P/N 853440 and refer to Page 118 for replacement instructions.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Alarm keeps going off. Remedial Action First: Make sure that all four panel access knobs on the filter/fans compartment are firmly locked. Failure to lock all four of these knobs will result in oxygen leakage through the air grills between the animal and filter/fans compartments, and consequent loss of oxygen past the loose panel. The alarm system may be triggered by the system’s inability to maintain the requested oxygen concentration due to the leakage.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting The alarm system does not work. Remedial Action First: Make sure that the main on/off switch and the oxygen on/ off switch are On. Both these switches must be On for the alarm system to operate. Second: Make sure that the alarm time delay relay is seated securely in place and is properly set. Refer to Setting the Alarm Time Delay Relay on Page 59. Also, make sure the four wires are securely connected to the octal base under the relay.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Heat will not come on or will not hold constant. Remedial Action First: Make sure the temperature set dial is set to a higher-thanambient temperature. Second: Press the heat on/off switch several times and make sure the amber light in the switch comes on. If the temperature set dial is set to a higher-than-ambient temperature, the system light should also come on.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Cooling will not come on or will not hold constant. Remedial Action First: Make sure the temperature set dial is set to a lower-thanambient temperature. Second: Press the cooling on/off switch several times and make sure the amber light in the switch comes on. If the temperature set dial is set to a lower-than-ambient temperature, the system light should also come on. If the system light does not come on, it is a strong hint that a deeper problem exists in the cooling system.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Floor heat doesn’t work or will not hold constant. Remedial Action There are two sets of floor temperature controls: one for the left side and one for the right. Make sure you are operating the correct set of controls. First: Make sure the temperature control knob is set to a higherthan-ambient temperature. Second: Press the on/off button several times and make sure the amber light in the switch comes on.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Ventilating fan does not work. Remedial Action First: Make sure that electrical power to the unit is OK and that the main on/off switch is On. Second: Check the circuit breakers to be sure they haven’t tripped. Reset them if necessary. Refer to Re-setting the Circuit Breakers on Page 60. CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Circulating fan does not work. Remedial Action First: Make sure that electrical power to the unit is OK and that the main on/off switch is On. Second: Check the circuit breakers to be sure they haven’t tripped. Reset them if necessary. Refer to Re-setting the Circuit Breakers on Page 60. CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting No readings on digital readout. Remedial Action First: The battery is probably dead. Refer to Page 62 and replace the AAA battery in the readout. Second: If replacing the battery does not make the readout work, the readout is probably bad. Replace the digital readout. Order P/N 854591 and refer to Page 127 for replacement instructions. 150 SSCI - Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Excessive carbon dioxide in the animal compartment. Remedial Action First: The Sodalime supply in the filter/fans compartment is probably exhausted. Replace the Sodalime with fresh material. Refer to Refilling the CO2 Filter on Page 65. Second: Make sure the circulating fans in the filter/fans compartment are working. Refer to Circulating fan does not work on Page 149.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting No reading on oxygen concentration meter. Remedial Action First: You may have an exhausted fuel cell in the oxygen sensor. Replace the fuel cell. Order P/N 853396 and refer to Page 68 for replacement instructions. CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged. Second: The spiral cord between the fuel cell and the oxygen concentration meter may be loose.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Calibration knob will not move the calibration needle Remedial Action Form No. 702718 Rev. A This is almost always the symptom of an exhausted fuel cell in the oxygen sensor. Replace the fuel cell. Order P/N 853396 and refer to Page 85 for replacement instructions.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Cannot move the set-point needle in the oxygen concentration meter. Remedial Action CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged. First: A wire connection from the potentiometer to the oxygen concentration meter may have come loose from the meter. Refer to Figure 101 on Page 93 and make sure that both connections are in place and tight.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Floor temperature fuse keeps blowing. Remedial Action CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system, make sure the unit is Off and the electric power cord un-plugged. First: Check all wire connections behind the controls. Make sure that all wire connections are correctly in place and secure. Check for worn or burned wires which may be the source of a short circuit.
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Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Appendix General This Appendix contains Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) for Sodalime and MP39 Refrigerant. You can keep the MSDSs here in the Owner’s Manual, place them in a file where they can be accessed by concerned individuals, or post them in a readily viewed location. Note: Material Safety Data Sheets must be easily available to all persons who work with the Regal Intensive Care Unit. Contents MSDS, No.
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Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Puritan Medical Products Puritan Medical Products, Inc. 9101 Bond Street Overland Park, KS 66214 (913) 495-3600 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, NO. 005213 SODALIME ® (CO 2 ABSORBENT - SODA LIME U.S.P./N.F.
Appendix SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point: Flammable Limit: Autoignition: Extinguishing Media: Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A N/A N/A Non-flammable Material is non-flammable, use water, foam or CO2 on packaging. None SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid skin and eye contact. Contain material. Sweep or vacuum up loose material.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No adverse ecological effects are expected. SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of all product wastes and water rinses in accordance with current local, state, and Federal regulations.
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Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 Material Safety Data Sheet Genetron® MP39 (R-401A) 1.
Appendix Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® INGESTION: Ingestion is unlikely because of the low boiling point of the material. Should it occur, discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract from rapid evaporation of the material and consequent evolution of gas would result. Some effects of inhalation and skin exposure would be expected. DELAYED EFFECTS: None known.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Genetron MP39 is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. However, this material will become combustible when mixed with air under pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources.
Appendix Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® EYE PROTECTION: For normal conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable probability of liquid contact, wear chemical safety goggles. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None generally required for adequately ventilated work situations.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® BOILING POINT: FREEZING POINT: VAPOR PRESSURE: -33°C (-27°F) Unknown 101.8 psia @ 70°F (bubble); 99.1 psia @ 70°F (dew) 238.3 psia @ 130°F (bubble); 217.9 psia @ 130°F (dew) VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): 3.
Appendix Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS RCRA Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? If yes, the RCRA ID number is: Not a hazardous waste Not applicable OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Disposal must comply with federal, state, and local disposal or discharge laws. Genetron MP39 is subject to U.S.
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® OTHER TSCA ISSUES: HCFC-124 is subject to a SNUR published in the Federal Register on July 22, 1992 at 57 FR32441. The SNUR codified at 40 CFR 721.3180(a)(2)(i) requires communication of the following: Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness, or death.
Appendix Honeywell MSDS Number: GTRN-0006 Current Issue Date: January, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Genetron MP39 (R-401A) ® STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes. INGREDIENT NAME No ingredients listed in this section WEIGHT % COMMENT ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION: Genetron MP39 is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act Regulations at 40 CFR Part 82.
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For more information on SSCI’s fine line of products and accessories, talk to your SSCI sales representative. SSCI Suburban Surgical Company, Inc. 275 Twelfth Street Phone: (847) 537-9320 Toll Free: 1-800-323-7366 Wheeling, IL 60090 Fax: (847) 537-9061 Web: www.suburbansurgical.com Form No. 702718 Rev.
