Manual - Amico
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1. at the sole discretion of the Company Products which qualify under the warranty will be repaired or replaced at the Company s option and returned to the Customer via ground delivery at the Company s expense All claims for warranty must first be approved by Amico Patient Care Corporation s Customer Service Department at apc csr amico com or 905 764 0800 Upon approval the Customer Service Department will issue a Return Goods Authorization RGA number An RGA must be obtained prior to commencement of any warranty claim www amico com 6 WWW amMIico com Amico Patient Care Corporation www amico com 122 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1G6 Canada Toll Free Tel 1 877 462 6426 Tel 905 764 0800 Fax 905 764 0862 Email info amico com SOT IM FLOWMETER 12 11 20152. Operating and Maintenance Manual Flowmeter MICO www amico com Models FMX XXY XX YY Color Coding Connection Type U USA F2 Medical Air 2150 DH DN OM CM PB MS OX BM GM DO 1 8 FNPT DISS Handtight DISS Nut Ohmeda Male Chemetron Male Puritan Bennett Medstar Oxequip British Male German Male DIN DISS Outlet Options Power Takeoff Dial MRI Compatible Swivels A CAUTION United States federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician Read All Instructions Before Using This manual instructs a professional to install and operate the Flowmeter This is provided for your safety and to prevent damage to the Flowmeter If you do not understand this manual DO NOT USE the Flowmeter and contact your provider Safety Information Warnings and Cautions injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Used without the safety alert symbol A indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS Symbol for USE NO OIL 1 Amico Patient Care Corporation Receiving Inspection Remove the Amico Patient Care Corporation Flowmeter from the packaging
3. and inspect for damage If there is any damage DO NOT USE and contact your provider A WARNING To minimize the risk of explosion or fire e DO NOT use or store oils greases organic lubricants or any combustible materials on or near this Flowmeter e DO NOT use near any type of flame or flammable explosive substances vapors or atmosphere DO NOT smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered Intended Use A WARNING Use Flowmeters only for their Intended Use as described in this manual Specifications The Flowmeter is intended for use by physicians respiratory therapists and other authorized hospital personnel to administer selected doses of medical gases to a patient Flow Range Increments Accuracy Flood O O 25 CCM 0 200 CC Starts at 25 CCM 20 CCM 500 CCM MAX 0 1 LPM M 0 1 LPM Starts at 0 1 LPM 0 1 LPM 2 5 LPM MAX 0 125 LPM 0 125 LPM eT From 0 125 to 1 LPM or Ae pier 0 25 LPM 10 of Reading From 1 to 3 5 LPM whichever is greater 0 5 LPM or 0 8 LPM ee 10 of Reading 50 LPM MIN Starts at 0 5 LPM i whichever is greater 0 5 LPM 0 5LPM or 10 of Reading From 1 to 5 LPM whichever is greater 0 15LPM g 50 LPM MIN 0 5 LPM or 1 LPM 10 of Readin From 6 to 15 LPM itt a i g whichever is greater Flood is the output of the Flowmeter when the flow indicator is beyond the highest calibrated graduation The Flood range is as indicated on the Flowmeter labeli
4. e appropriate gas source The appropriate gas and pressure are specified on the Flow Tube or Flowmeter body A N CAUTION Ensure all connections are tight and leak free A N CAUTION Only use an oxygen safe leak detector A CAUTION Attaching accessories to the outlet which may increase resistance to outlet flow may change indicated flow but will not affect the accuracy of the flow 3 Verify that the Float Ball is at the very bottom of the Flow Tube NOTE If the Float Ball is not at the bottom of the Flow Tube the Flowmeter could be leaking Please contact Amico Patient Care Corporation 4 Adjust Flow To increase Turn Knob counterclockwise To decrease Turn Knob clockwise 5 Set flow by aligning center of Float Ball with indicator lines on the Flow Tube A WARNING ALWAYS confirm prescribed flow before administering to a patient and monitor the flow ona frequent basis 6 Adjusting the flow beyond the last calibrated indicator line will result in an undetermined flow 7 To obtain maximum flush flow turn knob fully counterclockwise NOTE Any flow beyond the highest calibrated line on the Flow Tube with unrestricted flow is Flood Flush flow 3 Amico Patient Care Corporation Cleaning Instructions A CAUTION DO NOT autoclave DO NOT gas sterilize with EtO Ethylene Oxide DO NOT immerse Flowmeter in any kind of liquid 1 Disconnect all connections before cleaning 2 Clean exterior surfaces of the Flowmeter with a c
5. e description of the Product contained in the operation manual if this Product is properly operated under conditions of normal use regular periodic maintenance and service is performed and repairs are made in accordance with the operation manual This warranty shall not apply if the Product has been repaired or altered by anyone other than the Company or an authorized dealer or if the Product has been subjected to abuse misuse negligence or accidental damage The Company reserves the right to stop manufacturing any product or change materials designs or specifications without notice This warranty is extended only to the initial customer with respect to the purchase of this Product directly from the Company or from an authorized dealer as new merchandise Dealers are not authorized to alter or amend the warranty of any Product described in this agreement This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The company shall not be liable for incidental collateral consequential or special damages including but not limited to lost profits or loss of use The company s liability in the aggregate shall not exceed the purchase price of the product In order to file a warranty claim the customer is required to return the Product prepaid to the Company at 20 Sims Crescent Unit 1 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 2N9 Canada As determined
6. loth dampened with a mild detergent and water 3 Wipe dry with a clean cloth Maintenance and Prevention Before and after each use inspect the flowmeter for damage A WARNING When changing connectors on the Flowmeter for service or replacement NEVER attach connectors of a different gas Doing so may result in patient injury or damage to the equipment A CAUTION Disconnect Flowmeter from gas supply before servicing www amico com 4 Flowmeter Assembly Drawing Description 1 FMXHOOD Hood 3 Stainless Steel Ball 15 LPM Silicon Nitride Ball 8 LPM 6 FYXORGOISMY Hood BottomORng 7 Label 8 LPM Oxygen USA Label 8 LPM Oxygen ISO Label 15 LPM Medical Air ISO 8 FMXBDY STB Flowmeter Body NPT Fitting 1 8 MNPT to 1 8 FNPT FMX NDL LRG Needle Valve Large FMO KNB GRN Knob Oxygen Green FMO KNB WHT Knob Oxygen White FMA KNB YLW Knob Medical Air Yellow 9 i E s Knob Medical Air Black 5 Amico Patient Care Corporation MICO Warranty Policy Flowmeters This product is sold by Amico Patient Care Corporation a Richmond Hill Corporation the Company under the express terms of the warranty set forth below For a period of three 3 years or for a period of five 5 years in North America only from the date the Company ships this Product to the customer this Product is warranted to be free from functional defects in materials and workmanship and to conform in all material respects to th
7. ng Transport Storage Requirements 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C The gas and inlet pressures are indicated on the Flow Tube or Flowmeter body Note Storage or transport outside the specified range may cause damage to the Flowmeter The above Flowmeter models are calibrated at a specified inlet pressure of 70 F 21 C standard atmospheric pressure International models are calibrated per specifications marked on Flow Tube or Flowmeter body A MRI WARNING This product contains a magnetic ferrous material that may affect the result of an MRI www amico com 2 Operating Instructions A WARNING Read this User Manual before installing or operating the Flowmeter A CAUTION Flowmeters must be operated with the Flow Tube in a vertical upright position A CAUTION Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate this Flowmeter CAUTION The Pediatric Models including 0 200 CC and 0 1 5 LPM contains a glass Flow Tube which is fragile Special care should be observed to avoid breaking the Flow Tube A CAUTION Inspect the Flowmeter for visual damage before use DO NOT USE if damaged 1 Turn Flowmeter off by turning knob fully clockwise A CAUTION Overtightening the knob when turning the Flowmeter off will cause damage A WARNING The Flow Tube specifies the gas and pressure required The accuracy will be affected if a different pressure other than the one specified is used 2 Connect the Flowmeter to th
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