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1. j Float assembly Pen arm assembly Nylon net bag Corrugated tube x2 E Snapper clip x2 Mouth piece i Nose clip Instruction manual If any of the above are missing or damaged contact your distributor Setting up for more detailed information Appendix A 1 Place the float in position ensuring that the pivot pins are correctly located in the dimples top of the tank 2 Screw the counter balance weight fully into the back of the float support but do not adjust until the float chamber has been filled with water 3 Connect the flexible hoses to the ports on the Spirometer When new these may be a tight fit they can be fitted more easily lubricated with water Fit the clips to secure the hoses Note the way the valves in the T piece operates and connect the corrugated hoses to the T piece so that expired air enters the Spirometer via the port labelled IN and expired air from the float leaves via port labelled OUT Do not use oil or grease as a lubricant anywhere in the system as oxygen can form explosive compounds with these materials 4 Immerse the mouthpiece in a sterilising solution Spare mouthpieces are available from your distributor request Stock No BX0612 Disposable Mouth piece 5 If the results are to be recorded on a Kymograph fit the pen arm and clamp a fine fibre tipped pen in the holder Arrange the kymergraph so that the pen writes properly over the full height of the chart If the full
2. pop In Parameters enter the conversion factor J Persie SA calculated during the calibration as the number to divide by in this example 16 46 lin sey mirr be ee ip sah dda pri lg a ee el Qe Gor peice el gd le eee if preferred you can hide the Pulley 11mm data from view by night clicking in the graph area select Show or Hide Channels and deselecting Pulley 11mm You can save this calibration as a setup file for when you next use this Spirometer Go to File Save Setup enter a name for the experiment and then save the file The next time you use the Spirometer select Open Setup from the EasySense software s Home screen or File Open Setup and select the setup file from the My Investigations directory t Setup 1 RY DATA HARVEST To calibrate a Clifton Spirometer with a Motion sensor Motion sensor set to the Distance in cm range Gap of 27 cm plus Target attached to the pen am Attach a flat target to the Spirometer s pen am eg we used a single intemupt card a 100 x 100 mm matt black plastic square attached by Blu Tack Position the Motion sensor directly above the target ideally with a gap of more than 27 cm between them soa there is more than 17 cm from the target to the Motion sensor when the float is raised to the 7 litre mark Select the range of the Motion sensor as Distance in cm Calibration From the Easysense software s Home screen select SnapShot Fill the tank with wat
3. can be descaled to maintain it in as new condition Descale by adding 1 litre of vinegar to water and leave for an hour empty and brush the lime away Rinse thoroughly afterwards NOTE Although the stainless steel tank is resistant to chloride containing solutions it is important to avoid high concentrations of halogens especially chloride With such a high quality and resistant tank it may show rust often deposits from external sources These deposits can be removed with nitric acid 10 on a cloth WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Where applicable a medical disinfectant can be used in the water during normal use we recommend Virkon Warranty The Spirometer is covered by a One Year Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship In the case of a problem contact your Dealer for advice or Nickel Electro Ltd Service Dept Tel 01934 626691 Accessories It is recommended that due to the spirometer being operated by multiple users the following consumables are replaced for each BX0612 Disposable Mouth Pieces BP0555 Disposable Nose Clip BX0978 Disposable Breathing Filter MXM0894 Adaptor for Disposable Breathing Filter Maintenance There are no useable maintainable components 10 The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices Appendix A Spirometer installation 1 Float Assembly and Counterweight p A In the packaging with the Spirometer a rod and a counter balanc
4. Spirometer capacity of 7 litres is to be used a chart and drum 200mm is required When fitted 10mm vertical movement of the pen corresponds to approximately 500ml change in volume in the Spirometer Alternatively use electronic datalogger system to record results Recommend either a Logit from Griffin Education http www griffinandgeorge co uk or Data Harvester from Scientific and Chemical http www sci chem co uk with necessary motion sensor fitted to logger 6 Fill the tank with water almost to the very top 7 Calibrate the recording device to known volume of air for the Suggested Investigations 8 Ensure the float is in the lowest position set the valve to ATMOSPHERE the kymograph should produce a continuous horizontal line and dataloggers will record zero motion This corresponds to zero volume 9 To introduce a measured volume of air fill a flask with an accurately measured volume of water 500ml Mark the level of the water on the neck of the flask Empty the water fit a two hole bung with one tube connected to the oxygen inlet of the Spirometer the other to the water tap Fill the flask to the mark and air will be displaced from the flask into the Spirometer Close the clip and empty the flask 10 A second line or readings should appear above zero volume line which should provide a scale e g 500ml air volume height mm This is basis for defining the scale The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Qua
5. end Hose is fitted correctly onto the T piece Repeat the process to fit the other hose Both hoses fitted correctly onto the T piece 5 Fitting mouthpieces into the T piece Option1 BX0612 disposable mouthpiece In use simply push the tube into T piece and hold together when breathing through the mouthpiece Option2 BX0978 Disposable Breathing Filter Step 3 Step 4 Fit the accessory adaptor MXM0894 into the T piece Push the Disposable Breathing Filter into the Adaptor 6 Fitting Pen Arm for recording breathing measurements Fit Z shaped bracket to Float Assembly this in conjunction with a motion sensor and data logger can record pulmonary ventilation f DATA HARVEST DS120 1 To calibrate a Clifton Spirometer with a Rotary Motion sensor Note Thick orange string used for photographic reasons should be thin string or thread Setup L 2 Select the range of the Rotary Motion sensor as Pulley 11 mm 3 Attach some pulley string the thinner the better through the pen 4 Clamp the Rotary Motion sensor in position directly above the pen arm hole in the pen arm Hang the string over the Rotary Motion sensor s innermost pulley the 17 mm pulley and tension the string using a 20 9 weight 10 9 hook 10 g weight Try to keep the string as vertical as possible You may find it more effective if the string is wound round the inner pulley twice M
6. THE Clifton RANGE SM 1 Spirometer Contents About this Manual 3 General Information 3 Amendments 3 Location 4 Introduction 4 Unpacking 5 Setting up 5 Operating Instructions 6 Suggested Investigations 7 Cleaning 10 Warranty 10 Accessories 10 Maintenance 10 Appendix A 11 Installation Data Harvest datalogger and motion sensors 22 O The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices About this Manual This user Manual contains instructions which must be followed to ensure that the product is operated correctly General Notes die Always follow good teaching and safety practice CLEAPSS October 2005 report recommends a Risk Assessment is produced Spirometers should only be used under the direct supervision of a teacher who is experienced in their correct use Teachers are reminded that they have a special responsibility when pupils are used as the subject of experiments Investigations involving unusual ventilation of the lungs can be dangerous to epileptics asthmatics or children suffering from bronchial disorders 2 When using spirometers for gas analysis be aware of the possible consequences of hyperventilation or of holding the breath If the experiment requires a supply of oxygen it must be of medical quality ER In experiments where indicating soda lime is used to absorb the expired carbon dioxide the spirometer float must be filled with medical grade oxygen Medical Gr
7. a counterbalanced float sealed by water which contains oxygen A system of valves and tubing enables the subject to breathe this oxygen thus causing the float to move up and down Indicating soda lime can be incorporated into the circuit to absorb carbon dioxide from the expired breath A simple lever control enables the subject to be connected either to the atmosphere or to the float for record ing A container for soda lime crystals is fitted which can be used to absorb carbon dioxide The Spirometer is designed to offer minimum resistance to air flow This means greater comfort for the user and more realistic results The Spirometer enables rate of breathing volume of breaths and consumption of oxygen to be monitored It has a scale calibrated in litres which can be read against the water level enabling readings to be taken directly or it can be fitted with a pen arm allowing the attachment of a fibre tipped pen or used in conjunction with a Kymograph or electronic datalogger system to record results Recommended data loggers Logit from Griffin Education http www griffinandgeorge co uk or Data Har vester from Scientific and Chemical http www sci chem co uk with necessary motion sensor fitted to logger for recording results 4 The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices Unpacking Remove the Spirometer from its packaging and check following parts are included Spirometer body
8. ade oxygen recommend BOC Medical Tel 0800 111 333 email bocmedical uk gases boc com 4 A Kymograph or Datalogger system is required to record results Recommend a Logit from Griffin Education http www griffinandgeorge co uk or Data Harvester from Scientific and Chemical http www sci chem co uk with necessary motion sensor fitted to logger Amendments Issue 1 December 1994 Initial issue instruction book G amp G orig Issue 2 December 2005 Book update following customer feedback Issue 3 May 2008 Additions to Accessories Issue 4 March 2012 Added Data Harvest datalogger and motion sensor info Symbols Caution refer to Instructions Protective earth conductor terminal The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices O Location The product must be placed on a smooth level and sturdy work surface and used indoors Use in a ventilated room Suitable for use in ambient temperatures 5 C to 40 C with a maximum humidity 80 temperature 31 C decreasing to 50 temperature 40 C Mains voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10 of the nominal supply The product is designed for educational use Introduction The Clifton Spirometer can be used for investigating tidal volumes respiratory rate pulmonary ventilation reserve volumes and vital capacity Oxygen consumption can also be measured which is useful in a meta bolic rate studies The Spirometer essentially consists of
9. ake sure the pulley string hangs freely and the weight will not hit the bench or pen arm when the float is raised to its F litre mark Calibration From the Easysense software s Home screen select SnapShot Fill the tank with water and adjust the counter balance weight on the Spirometer s float to set the tank to its zero mark Press the reset zero button on the Rotary Motion sensor Select Start and click in the graph area to take a reading Raise the float to the 1 litre mark and click in the graph area to take a reading Repeat raising the float 1 litre at a time and take a reading each time up to the 7 litre mark Right click in the graph area and select Auto Scale graph 0 to Max Find the difference in value between the O litre and 7 litre reading and divide the number by T to find the conversion factor Eg Select reading one 0 litre then the Difference icon then reading 6 i7 litres as the comparison point In this example it was 137 7 8 05 129 2 divided by T 18 46 That is to say every 18 46 mm 1 litre dimas ren ee 129 2 ee ee i ET mia Eh I Tea 1 i ra tei o iH Recording Setup the Spirometer as per its instructions From the EasySense software s Home screen select Easyl og From the Tools menu select Pre log Function General Divide by a constant Next Select the data channel as Pulley 11mm Next Farma taren Change the name to Volume and the units to litre
10. e weight is supplied slide this onto the rod and tighten thumb screw This is the counterweight assembly for the Float o d Sy ti The large white moulding is the Float assembly a metal frame is fitted for the Counter weight The Float has a threaded stud on the metal frame for the counter weight to be screwed on Place the Float Assembly into the tank of the Spirometer on each leg of the frame a pointed screw is fitted each one then locates into a dimple on the top rim of the tank The Float Assembly will see saw adjust the counterweight accordingly In a polythene bag there will be a number of loose parts supplied 2 To install the Nylon net bag and Soda Lime Loosen off the wing nut and twist slide upwards the dark grey cap assembly to reveal a container Refit the dark grey plastic cap assembly by pushing it back into the top of the container and tighten the wing nut to seal the container Connect oxygen supply to outlet fitted in the cap 3 Assembling the flexible hoses to Spirometer Push the hose fully onto a pipe outlet and pinch the clip together for secure fitting Repeat so both hoses are fitted 4 Fitting the T piece to the flexible hoses The T piece is a tight fit into the hose and is correct Hold the hose and tilt the T piece back slightly push 3 4 of the T piece inside the hose gently wiggle and rotate both parts to fully insert the T piece into the hose
11. er and adjust the counter balance weight on the Spirometer s float to set the tank to its zero mark Select Start and click in the graph area to take a reading Raise the float to the 7 litre mark and click in the graph area to take a reading Repeat lowering the float 1 litre at a time and take a reading each time down to the O litre mark Right click in the graph area and select Auto Scale graph O to Max Find the difference in value between the O litre and 7 lie reading and divide the number by fio find the conversion factor Eg Select reading one 7 litre then the Difference icon then reading amp 0 litres as the comparison point In this example tt was 12 454 26 94 14 486 cm divided by 7 2 07 cm Le every 2 cm 1 litre Rosca cum sms gees ee mou Distenco jemi 14 486 oat Leake Coy bree Whe H zm b mm bar E A EH zra H LI Recording Set up the Spirometer as per its instructions o 1 a Em EEE E ra E IEL S a i a P i 1 En Od dh daim From the Easysense software s Home screen select EasyLog From the Tools menu select Pre log Function General Divide by a constant Next Select the data channel as Distance Next Change the name to Volume and the units to litre In Parameters enter the conversion factor calculated during the calibration as the number to divide by in this example 2 071 Ee Love liam Se bo e Erik do qd eg ae i
12. ld be used when the subjects first use the Spirometer to enable them to become accustomed to it 2 When the valve is set to SPIROMETER the subject takes in the oxygen contained under the float caus ing the float to fall The exprired gases pass through the soda lime container before returning to the float If soda lime is placed in the container it absorbs carbon dioxide from expired gases The valve is set to this position when the Spirometer is in normal use Your medical grade oxygen cylinder must only be used for respiration purposes Be fore using soda lime dust should be removed from it by pouring the soda lime from one container to another in the open air 3 Select a subject To enable some degree of standardisation the subject should be rested for half and hour and should not have eaten a meal for the previous two hours 4 Fit a sterilised mouthpiece to the T piece seat the subject comfortably and place the mouthpiece and nose clip in postion 5 Allow the subject to become accustomed to breathing through the tubes and then at the end of an out ward breath turn the valve to SPIROMETER and begin recording 6 The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices Suggested investigations 1 Normal tidal volume respiratory rate and pulmonary ventilation 1 Allow the subject to breathe normally through the mouthpiece they should not be able to see the trace 2 Contunue recording the
13. lity products at affordable prices o 11 Set the valve to SPIROMETER and adjust the weight so that the Float comes to rest in the mid position 12 If oxygen consumption is to be measured fill the nylon net bag with coarse soda lime and place it in the container front view right hand side of the tank unscrew the wing nut and remove the cap 13 Ensure there are no gaps between the net bag and the walls of the container Replace the cover and tighten 14 Gently press down on the float to expel the air and turn the valve to ATMOSPHERE 15 Connect the medical grade oxygen supply to the oxygen inlet container adjacent to the wing nut tube use pressure tubing 16 Slowly turn on the oxygen supply Oxygen will flow into the unit and raise the float When it contains about 2 litres turn off the supply set the valve to SPIROMETER press down on float This forces the oxygen out through the mouthpiece and flushes air out of the system Do no allow oxygen to be discharged near a naked flame 17 Repeat the process filling and flushing and then close off the oxygen supply and turn the valve to ATMOSPHERE If the cylinder is to be removed ensure a tube and clip are left closing the oxygen inlet Operating Instructions 1 A two way valve is fitted when this valve is set to ATMOSPHERE the breathing tubes are open to the atmosphere and the Spirometer is closed The subject therefore breathes normal atmospheric air This position shou
14. ria tidal volume Inspiratory reserve volume 8 The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices Suggested investigations 3 Oxygen consumption 1 Seat the subject comfortably and allow them to breathe normally through the mouthpiece 2 AS medical grade oxygen is consumed and respiratory carbon dioxide is removed from expired breathe the volume falls progressively The slope on the trace indicates the rate at which oxygen is consumed see diagram 3 3 Continue until half the oxygen has been used or for two minutes whicever occurs first 4 Draw a straight line linking the upper or lower extremities of the trace for the section under examination It is convenient if the line extends over the length of the chart corresponding to one minute Measure the vertical change in this time This corresponds to the volume of oxygen consumed in one minute The investigation can be repeated during and after exercise and it is interesting to compare oxygen opel a ee 400ml ei 60mm 60 seconds The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices 9 Cleaning 1 Outside surfaces wipe with a cloth or sponge soaked in warm soapy water 2 Inside surfaces
15. rona hace Pome Enim lba rara om rede by i r toe Iai Chere H z Em A reg Far ber os Em eke ete pom Be matar booed ARa hi rumba a baira pih h se Le If preferred you can hide the Distance data from view by nghi clicking in the graph area select Show or Hide Channels and deselecting Distance You can save this calibration as a Setup file for when you next use this Spirometer Go to File Save Setup enter a name for the experiment and then save the file The next time you use the Spirometer select Open Setup from the EasySense software s Home screen or File Open Setup and select the setup file from the My Investigations directory BX0854
16. trace for one minute or until its completed whichever is shorter 3 Normal tidal volume is given by the amplitude of the trace see fig 2 4 Respiratory rate The number of breaths per minute or more formally the number of movements indica tive of inspiration and expiration per unit time In practice the respiratory rate is usually determined by counting the number of times the chart rises or falls per minute Newborns Average 44 breaths per minute Infants 20 40 breaths per minute Preschool children 20 30 breaths per minute Older children 16 25 breaths per minute Adults 14 to 18 breaths per minute 5 Pulmonary ventilation is the volume of air moved and is found be multiplying average tidal volume by respiratory rate expiratory reserve volume vital Capacity Porca tidal volume inspiratory reserve volume The Clifton Education Range 1 Year Warranty High Quality products at affordable prices 2 Suggested investigations 2 Reserve volumes and vital capacity 1 After a normal breath ask the subject to take the deepest possible inward breath and then the deepest possible outward breath 2 These peaks give the inspiratory and expiratory see fig 2 Reserve volume 3 The total volume from maximum to minimum is the Vital capacity expiratory reserve volume vital CoL Hor

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