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EXCHANGING OXYGEN CYLINDERS
The Sparrow Regional Medical Supply Technician will instruct you how to exchange your empty oxygen cylinders. The following instructions are for your future reference.
Instructions
►TURN THE EMPTY CYLINDER OFF by turning the handle at the top of the cylinder completely clockwise.
►To remove the gauge from the empty cylinder, unscrew the chrome "T" shaped handle on the right hand side of the gauge.
►Lift the gauge off the empty cylinder, set the empty cylinder aside.
►Remove the white band that marks a full cylinder. Be sure the dial on the gauge is facing in the same direction as the dial on the cylinder. Place the gauge over the valve on the full cylinder.
Important
►Observe that a plastic washer is in place to prevent leaks.
►Be sure the 2 round, metal pins on the gauge fit into the 2 guide holes on the cylinder valve.
►Firmly tighten the chrome "T" shaped handle on the right side of the gauge. This secures the gauge to the cylinder.
►Test for leaks - turn the handle at the top of the cylinder approximately 1/2 to 1 1/2 turns counter clockwise. If the cylinder hisses near where the gauge attaches to the cylinder, tighten the chrome "T" shaped handle more securely. If it is still leaking, a new plastic washer may be helpful.
TURN THE CYLINDER VALVE COMPLETELY CLOCKWISE TO "OFF" WHEN CYLINDER IS NOT BEING USED IN ORDER TO PREVENT WASTING THE OXYGEN.
"B" Tanks
| |
1 LITERS |
2 LITERS |
3 LITERS |
| FULL 2000# |
2.5 HRS |
1.25 HRS |
0.83 HRS |
| 3/4 FULL 1500# |
1.85 HRS |
0.94 HRS |
0.6 HRS |
| 1/2 FULL 1000# |
1.25 HRS |
0.63 HRS |
0.42 HRS |
| 1/4 FULL 500# |
0.6 HRS |
0.3 HRS |
0.21 HRS |
"D" Tanks
| |
1 Liters |
2 Liters |
3 Liters |
| FULL 2000# |
6 HRS |
3 HRS |
2 HRS |
| 3/4 FULL 1500# |
4.5 HRS |
2.25 HRS |
1.5 HRS |
| 1/2 FULL 1000# |
3 HRS |
1.5 HRS |
1 HRS |
| 1/4 FULL 500# |
1.5 HRS |
0.75 HRS |
0.5 HRS |
"E" Tanks
| |
1 Liters |
2 Liters |
3 Liters |
| FULL 2000# |
10 HRS |
5 HRS |
3.3 HRS |
| 3/4 FULL 1500# |
7 HRS |
3.7 HRS |
2.5 HRS |
| 1/2 FULL 1000# |
5 HRS |
2.5 HRS |
1.6 HRS |
| 1/4 FULL 500# |
2.5 HRS |
1.2 HRS |
0.8 HRS |
"Q" Tanks
| |
1 Liters |
2 Liters |
3 Liters |
| FULL 2000# |
28 HRS |
14 HRS |
9.6 HRS |
| 3/4 FULL 1500# |
21 HRS |
10.5 HRS |
7.2 HRS |
| 1/2 FULL 1000# |
14 HRS |
7 HRS |
4.8 HRS |
| 1/4 FULL 500# |
7 HRS |
3.5 HRS |
2.4 HRS |
"K" Tanks
| |
1 Liters |
2 Liters |
3 Liters |
| FULL 2000# |
130 HRS |
65 HRS |
43 HRS |
| 3/4 FULL 1500# |
97.5 HRS |
48.75 HRS |
32.25 HRS |
| 1/2 FULL 1000# |
65 HRS |
32.5 HRS |
21.5 HRS |
| 1/4 FULL 500# |
32.5 HRS |
16.25 HRS |
10.75 HRS |