EMS 20 - Chart Industries
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1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Table Of Contents Introduction Warning Information KR RR ETC eee ee ee Te UA OR CUN ee ee Controls Operating Instructions Additional Information Important Read this manual thoroughly before operating any EMS unit Warning This device is not intended for life sustain ing use Caution Use the EMS unit only as directed by Caire Inc documentation Warning If you feel the equipment is not operating properly contact Caire Customer Service Do not at tempt to repair or adjust the units yourself Introduction The Caire EMS unit is a liquid oxygen storage and deliv ery system intended to be connected to an ambulance s current oxygen supply system in place of high pressure cylinders This OI contains the instructions for using the EMS sys tem as well as information regarding available acces sories For detailed instructions regarding accessories please see their respective documentation This device 1s not meant to supply oxygen directly to a patient A regulation device must be in place between the unit and the patient Caire EMS 20 Warning Information Read this page carefully before using your unit The unit contains liquid oxygen which is ex tremely cold 183 C Exposure can cause severe frostbite Do not use or store your unit in an area where combustible materials such as oils greases aerosol sprays lotions or solv2. ents are present Liquid and gaseous oxygen though nonflamma ble cause other materials to burn faster than nor mal warranting special safety precautions Do not smoke while operating unit Do not use or store your unit within five feet of electrical appliances especially stoves heaters toasters and hair dryers SG Make sure that the EMS unit s vent outlet is prop erly routed outside the ambulance using either Caire s vent kit or another venting mechanism In the event of an accidental tip over immediately but cautiously return unit into an upright position If any liquid oxygen is escaping leave the area immediately and call your health care provider Do not touch the frosted parts of any unit Explanation of Other Symbols Name and address of manufacturer Authorized representative in the European Community Caution Non flamable gas Oxidizing substances Controls 1 Liquid Level Gauge 2 Liquid Level Switch 3 Output Valve 4 Fill Connection 5 Vent Valve 6 Battery Cover 7 Remote Sensor Connection Optional Operating Instructions Setup Instructions l Remove from shipping carton and remove plugs from quick disconnect valve QDV and oxygen gas outlet Warning These connection must be dry because moisture can cause the equipment to freeze to gether and may cause leakage in the fill connec tors Position and secure EMS unit in vehicle compart ment Attach ven
3. o return it to a recycling facility at the end of its life per Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Our products will comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS directive They will not contain more than trace amounts of lead or other hazardous material content Accessories Vent Kit P N 13399524 Mounting Bracket P N 13187265 Remote Sensor Readout P N 13212811 LF CAIRE tal M D D Representative REP Suite 316 1800 Sandy Plains Industrial Parkway Marietta GA 30066 6363 U S A www cairemedical com Medical Product Services Borngasse 20 35619 Braunfels Germany C 0029 Ref 13137946 Rev A 12 06
4. t line from vent outlet to exterior of vehi cle compartment see Accessories section for more info Attach vehicle s oxygen plumbing 5 Attach condensate bottle bracket to EMS unit 6 Slide condensate bottle into bottle bracket or run condensate drain tube to exterior of vehicle 7 Fill equipment with liquid oxygen and test vehicle s oxygen delivery systems Note Fill source must contain liquid oxygen sat urated between 75psi 5 2 bar and 100psi 6 9 bar Optimal saturation pressure is 85psi 5 9bar 8 Record location of equipment inside vehicle for fu ture reference Fill Instructions 1 Weigh unit as required by local and federal stan dards Wipe reservoir fill connector and fill source with lint free rag Open liquid use valve on fill source and purge transfer line by pressing QDV poppet at end of transfer line against non painted surface for a few seconds Connect pressure gauge to oxygen outlet and open outlet valve Open vent valve on EMS untt Connect transfer line from fill source to EMS to fill During fill throttle the vent valve to keep pres sure at oxygen outlet at approximately 50psi 3 5 bar When liquid spurts from vent outlet perform the following steps in order close EMS vent valve turn off outlet valve disconnect pressure gauge close liquid fill source and purge transfer line Check Liquid Level Depress the push button liquid level switch on top of
5. the unit for two seconds minimum Read the light bar to indicate contents level Caution The Liberator is empty if only the last segment of the light bar is lit If the Low Battery Indicator lights up when the button 1s depressed replace 9V found under battery cover on shroud Note The EMS will continue to supply oxygen even if the Low Battery Indicator lights up as long as there is liquid oxygen in the unit Under certain environmental conditions and with continuous use the EMS unit may develop an ex cessive amount of ice on the warming and breathing coils within the shroud You should defrost the unit between liquid oxygen fills to prevent this ice build up Caution Always close output valve when not in use b DATOR CAIRE LIBERAT a To defrost the unit Close EMS output valve and allow the unit to warm to room temperature as indicated by the melting of all ice from the unit Check the condensation collection bottle frequently during defrosting and empty as required Cleaning Standard Warning Clean only after unit is empty and vented Clean by applying household glass cleaner to a lint free cloth and wipe external surfaces do not get glass cleaner on any internal components or valves Allow unit to dry thoroughly before using Note Note to health care provider for reprocess ing procedures see applicable service manual WEEE and RoHS This symbol is to remind the equipment owners t
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