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Procedures For Set-Up
Using One SureFlow Oxygen Flow Station
The following step-by-step instructions apply to
SureFlow flow stations used with oxygen concentrators,
although you may use any medical-grade oxygen source
that does not exceed 20 psig (138 kPa).
To supply oxygen to the SureFlow unit:
Note: During set-up, nothing is initially connected to the
oxygen concentrator at this time. This is important to prevent
the concentrator from being overdrawn when using with the
SureFlow unit.
1. Supply power to the oxygen concentrator, and set
the I/O switch to the I position to turn it on.
2. Set the flowmeter on the oxygen concentrator to
the maximum capacity of the unit (for example
5 LPM, 8 LPM, or 10 LPM, depending on
concentrator model).
3. Connect the oxygen hosing (supplied) to the outlet
of the oxygen concentrator, as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
4. Connect the other end of the oxygen hosing to
either inlet of the SureFlow unit (See Figure 2).
Figure 2
5. As necessary, test for leaks at both ends of the hose
by applying soapy water to each of the connection
points. If bubbling occurs, then leaks are present,
and the connection must be tightened properly
until leaks are eliminated.
It may be more apparent if there is a leak(s)
by allowing the concentrator to run with all
flowmeters turned off at the flow station. If no
leak is present, the flowmeter on the concentrator
should read zero.
Another aid in determining the source of a leak(s)
is to put your thumb over each outlet at the
SureFlow station, one at a time. The flowmeter
ball must drop to zero on each test, indicating no
leak within the SureFlow station.
6. Attach up to five (5) cannulas at the oxygen outlets
of the flow station, depending on how many
patients will be receiving oxygen therapy. Cannula
length for each outlet can be a maximum of 50
feet (15 meters).