DESCRIPTION
The Blender Buddy is a manifold accessory designed to be attached to an outlet port
of the Sechrist Blender air/oxygen blender. From the blender outlet port, the air/oxygen
mixture passes into a primary or a primary and a secondary channel within the Blender
Buddy manifold. The primary channel is used to deliver the gas to a set of flowmeters
which meter the gas flow by means of control valves. The secondary channel is a
small channel that empties into a cavity (port) sized to receive a galvanic oxygen
sensor; this port fits the Maxtec line of oxygen analyzers and is used to analyze oxygen
concentration of the air/oxygen mixture to be delivered to a patient. The Blender Buddy
can be configured with various sized color coded flowmeters for customized flow rate
delivery to patients. Flowmeters are sold separately.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Blender Buddy is intended for use in conjunction with the Sechrist Blender air/
oxygen blender. The Blender Buddy allows the operator of a blender to supply a mixed
gas through a set of flowmeters. Blender Buddies designed with bleeds include an
extra analyzer port for analyzing the oxygen concentration of the air/oxygen mixture
being delivered to a patient.
WARNINGS
DO NOT use substitute parts
DO NOT use lubricants on o-rings.
» Not for use in MRI Environments.
» Carefully read instructions provided with flow meters, as well as this insert, before use.
» For use with air/oxygen blenders only.
» Max pressure is 100 psi.
» Check for leaks and proper function before using on a patient.
» Maxtec assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper
installation, assembly or use of this product.
» Replace EPDM o-rings during recommended blender rebuild. Use Maxtec approved o-rings.
» This product should only be used under proper supervision of a healthcare professional.
» If components are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.
» Clean often using a cloth moistened with 65% isopropyl alcohol/water solution or
germicidal wipe.
» Follow all recommendations provided in the manual for the connected blender.
WARRANTY
» 2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects.
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