ASSEMBLY MANUAL

CONTENTS

• MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM OUTSIDE

Ø ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR IMO MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM OUTSIDE
Ø CLEANING / BLOW THROUGH
Ø PRESSURE TESTING HIGH PRESSURE
Ø PRESSURE TESTING LOW PRESSURE
Ø SETTING THE SYSTEM
Ø PATIENT SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION FOR USE
• MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM INSIDE
Ø ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR IMO MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM OUTSIDE
Ø CLEANING / BLOW THROUGH
Ø PRESSURE TESTING HIGH PRESSURE
Ø PRESSURE TESTING LOW PRESSURE
Ø SETTING THE SYSTEM
Ø PATIENT SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION FOR USE
• ATTACHMENTS

ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR IMO MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM OUTSIDE

The system you are about to assemble is for medical oxygen. The gas “oxygen” is a strange gas;
although not flammable by itself it support the combustion of products. High pressure oxygen
and flammable products and sometimes even products considered non flammable, can react
violently. It is therefore of the utmost importance to work clean and never to use any grease, oil
or other lubricant unless it clearly states “suitable for oxygen service”. Also be aware that you are
going to install a medical installation and that the inside of the piping must be free of any foreign
matter to prevent that later this will cause problems (clogging) in the regulators or flow meters.

1. Check if all products are delivered.

2. Degrease piping and connectors on the in and outside. Connectors should be taken apart
before degreasing and assembled after drying.
Degreasing should be done with a oxygen compatible liquid which leaves no residue on
the surfaces.
3. Determine the position of the cabinet outside. The position should be such that the piping
into the cabin will be as short as possible
4. Determine the position of the gas outlet in the cabin. Consider the following:
a. Ability to supply two persons from the system at the same time
b. Length of the hose (± 1 m) on the disposable face masks
c. Position of the flow meters on rails mounted against the wall
5. Determine how the pipe must be bent. It is preferred not to use elbow couplings to make
bends. Some flag states / Class authorities do allow elbow couplings.

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 6. Determine the position of the bulkhead penetration. Use a watertight bushing to mount the
pipe through the bulkhead.
7. Determine the position of the regulator and bracket inside the cabinet in such a way that
the high pressure hose when mounted to the cylinder valve with its elbow pointing
downward will hang as shown below.

8. Place the cylinder in the rack and secure.

9. Mount the high pressure hose to the adaptor bracket.
10. Tighten all connections.
11. Mount the sign.
12. Finish the wall mounted outlet station.

CLEANING / BLOW THROUGH

Use only fat/oil free nitrogen for the cleaning. Compressed air from a fixed onboard installation
or from a cylinder is not suited for this application. Remember any oil or grease will react
violently with oxygen.
1. The high pressure part needs no cleaning with nitrogen when during mounting
precautions were taken to prevent dirt entering the parts.
2. Blow through the low pressure part with fat/oil free nitrogen.
3. Remember that the outlet station has an automatic stop valve to prevent outflow of gas
when nothing is connected to it. It also prevents the ingress of dirt when nothing is
connected to it.

PRESSURE TESTING HIGH PRESSURE

1. Verify that the hand wheel of the regulator is fully rotated counter clock wise (outward).
2. Connect the high pressure hose to the valve outlet of the cylinder. The presence of the
supplied washer is essential here. Do not use any grease on this washer. Be aware to
mount explosion cable for additional safety in case the high pressure hose fails.
3. Open top valve of the cylinder slowly by rotating it counter clock wise.
4. Verify leak tightness using a suitable leak detection spray (Prod. No. 576389)
5. Close top valve and release the gas in the system by briefly disconnecting the high
pressure hose from the top valve.

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PRESSURE TESTING LOW PRESSURE

1. Disconnect the oxygen regulator from the low pressure pipe.

2. With a nitrogen regulator and stop valve pressurise the system to 12 bar. When the
pressure is stabilised, close the stop valve and verify leak tightness using a suitable leak
detection spray.
3. Verify leak tightness by leaving the system 1 hour under pressure and confirm that the
pressure has not decreased more than 0.8 bar.
4. Purge all nitrogen from the system prior to setting the system for oxygen.
5. Connect the low pressure pipe to the regulator.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open the top valve of the cylinder slowly.

2. Screw the hand wheel of the regulator inward (clock wise) until a pressure is reached of 4
to 4.5 bar (use right hand pressure gauge on regulator)
3. After the pressure is stabilised tighten the counter nut.
4. In the hospital verify that a positive flow is coming from both the flow meters when used
simultaneously. If the flow is not reaching 15 l/min the pressure setting of the regulator
has to be increased. A long pipe line with a lot of bends can cause a pressure loss in the
pipe during flow conditions.
5. Close the top valve and release the remaining gas from the system with help of the flow
meter.

PATIENT SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION FOR USE

1. Before starting the oxygen therapy, disconnect the humidifier bottle from the flow meter
and fill it half full with distilled/sterile water, and connect it again. Make sure it’s emptied
and cleaned after use. It should never be stored with water as this may create a growth of
bacteria’s.
2. Verify that the top valve of the cylinder is opened.
3. Attach the tubing from the oxygen therapy mask to the outlet of the humidifier bottle.
4. Place the mask on the patient’s face so it covers nose and mouth. Put the elastic strap
around the patient’s head, and tighten as needed. It should be sitting firmly to avoid
leakage.
5. Start the oxygen therapy by turning the wheel on the flow meter to the left. The flow
meter shows how many litres is given per minute.
6. When no more oxygen is needed, turn the wheel on the flow meter to the left. Stop as
soon as the little ball inside the flow meter stops moving. Tightening it too hard may
cause damage to the unit.

For Oxygen Therapy, please consult the Medical First Aid Guide.

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR IMO MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM INSIDE

The system you are about to assemble is for medical oxygen. The gas “oxygen” is a strange gas;
although not flammable by itself it support the combustion of products. High pressure oxygen
and flammable products and sometimes even products considered non flammable, can react
violently. It is therefore of the utmost importance to work clean and never to use any grease, oil
or other lubricant unless it clearly states “suitable for oxygen service”. Also be aware that you
are going to install a medical installation and that the inside of the piping must be free of any
foreign matter to prevent that later this will cause problems (clogging) in the regulators or flow
meters.

1. Check if all products are delivered.

2. Determine the position of the gas outlet in the cabin. Consider the following:
a. Possibilities for mounting the cylinder bracket against the wall.
b. Ability to supply two persons from the system at the same time.
c. Length of the hose (± 1 m) on the disposable face masks.
d. Position of the flow meters on rails mounted against the wall.
3. Place the cylinder.
4. Mount the regulator on the cylinder top valve.
5. Mount the rail above the cylinder in such a way that the hose of the double outlet can
easily be connected to the regulator and is not interfering with the flow meters and
humidifiers.
6. Mount the sign.

CLEANING / BLOW THROUGH

1. All parts come packed in plastic and normally do not need cleaning or blow through.

PRESSURE TESTING HIGH PRESSURE

1. Verify leak tightness using a suitable leak detection spray. (Prod. No. 576389)

PRESSURE TESTING LOW PRESSURE

1. Check leak tightness after connecting the double outlet to the regulator using a suitable
leak detection spray. (Prod. No. 576389).

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. The regulator does not need any setting.

2. Open the top valve of the cylinder slowly.

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 3. Verify that a positive flow is coming from both the flow meters when used
simultaneously.
4. Close the top valve.
5. Release the remaining gas from the system with help of the flow meter.

PATIENT SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION FOR USE

1. Before starting the oxygen therapy, disconnect the humidifier bottle from the flow meter
and fill it half full with distilled/sterile water, and connect it again. Make sure it’s emptied
and cleaned after use. It should never be stored with water as this may create a growth of
bacteria’s.
2. Verify that the top valve of the cylinder is opened.
3. Attach the tubing from the oxygen therapy mask to the outlet of the humidifier bottle.
4. Place the mask on the patient’s face so it covers nose and mouth. Put the elastic strap
around the patient’s head, and tighten as needed. It should be sitting firmly to avoid
leakage.
5. Start the oxygen therapy by turning the wheel on the flow meter to the left. The flow
meter shows how many litres is given per minute.
6. When no more oxygen is needed, turn the wheel on the flow meter to the left. Stop as
soon as the little ball inside the flow meter stops moving. Tightening it too hard may
cause damage to the unit.

For Oxygen Therapy, please consult the Medical First Aid Guide.

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ATTACHMENTS

• DATA SHEETS FOR THE MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM OUTSIDE

o 83-00-013 SYSTEM LAYOUT
• DATA SHEETS FOR THE MEDICAL OXYGEN SYSTEM BEDSIDE
o 83-00-020 SYSTEM LAYOUT

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