Service Manual
21 Pages
Preview
Page 1
Service Manual Regulators for Medical Gases
Regulators for Medical Gases
© Copyright No part of this manual may be copied for any reason without the written permission of BPR Medical Ltd. This product is manufactured by BPR Medical Ltd on behalf of Carnét. contents of this manual should be directed to: Customer Services Department BPR Medical Ltd 22 Hamilton Way Mansfield NG18 5BU United Kingdom Tel: ++44 (0)1623 628281 Fax: ++44 (0)1623 628289 email: [email protected] www.carnetmedical.com
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 2 of 21
Any questions concerning the
Regulators for Medical Gases Table of Contents 1.0
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ... 4
2.0
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... 5
3.0
REQUIREMENT FOR FORMAL TRAINING ... 5
4.0
CONVERSION FACTORS ... 5
5.0
APPROVALS ... 5
6.0
EXTERNAL CLEANING... 5
7.0
DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE ... 5
8.0
OXYGEN COMPATIBILITY ... 6
9.0
8.1
General
6
8.2
Standards
6
8.3
Adiabatic Compression
6
8.4
Cleanliness
6
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ... 7
10.0 PRODUCT OPTIONS ... 8 11.0 SPECIFICATION ... 9 12.0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PERIODS... 10 12.1
Periodic Inspection (Annual)
10
12.2
Full Service (4 Years)
10
13.0 PROCEDURES FOR SERVICING ... 11 13.1
Cylinder Connector Removal
11
13.2
Cylinder Connector Cleaning
11
13.3
Fitting a New Filter
12
13.4
Cylinder Contents Gauge Removal
13
13.5
Output Connector Removal
13
13.6
Main Body Disassembly
14
13.7
Piston O-Ring Replacement
15
13.8
Regulator Input Body Cleaning
16
13.9
Regulator Reassembly
16
14.0 PROCEDURES FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK ... 18 14.1
Dynamic Performance
18
14.2
Leak Test
18
15.0 REGULATOR CALIBRATION ... 19 16.0 FITTING THE RATING LABEL ... 19 17.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... 20 18.0 SERVICE PARTS, KITS & TOOLS ... 20 19.0 NOTES ... 21
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 3 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 1.0 W1
W2
General Safety Warnings Before using the regulator read through this entire instruction manual. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury. Oxygen is not flammable, however, the presence of oxygen will drastically increase the rate and severity of combustion. Oil or grease in the presence of oxygen becomes highly combustible. Oxygen must never be allowed to contact oil, grease or other petroleum-based substances. Do not use oil or grease on oxygen regulators, flowmeters, cylinders, valves or other related equipment.
W3
Never administer oxygen while smoking or when near an open flame.
W4
Oxygen therapy may be a critical treatment. A regulated flowmeter should be used in strict accordance with the prescription and instructions of a physician. The effectiveness of supplemental oxygen therapy can only be determined by continuous monitoring of blood oxygen levels. It is essential that PaO2 or SpO2 monitoring is carried out when supplemental oxygen is prescribed.
W5
Never use medical gases from a cylinder without reducing the pressure through a suitable regulator intended for that gas.
W6
Always close the cylinder valve regulator is not in use.
W7
Never use oxygen as a pressure medium to purge obstructed pipelines or equipment, to operate pneumatic tools, or to build up any pressure in tanks.
W8
Never install a pin index regulator with more than one yoke seal between the cylinder valve and the regulator. Before attaching the regulator verify that the post valve is not already fitted with a yoke seal.
W9
Make sure that the pin-indexed or threaded fittings on the regulator inlet are compatible with the gas cylinder on which it is to be fitted. Never attempt to force an incompatible connection.
when the
W14 The holes in the side of the body of the device are for venting gas in the event that the relief valve is activated. Do not obstruct these holes or interfere with the relief valve in any way. W15 These regulators are designed for use for cylinder pressures up to 20 000 kPa (3000 psi/200 Bar), do not attempt to connect Carnét regulators to cylinders having fill pressures in excess of this value. W16 Only personnel who have undergone the appropriate Carnét Medical training course should perform disassembly, assembly and testing of this equipment. W17 Do not submerge in water or allow any fluid to enter the equipment. If you have reason to suspect that fluid or other ingress has occurred remove the device from use and contact the manufacturer. W18 Never permit compressed medical gases to enter a regulator suddenly. Always open the cylinder valve slowly. Do not stand in front of a regulator outlet when opening the cylinder valve. W19 Do not use or store oxygen equipment near excessive heat (>50oC or 125oF) or an open flame. W20 Use only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer when servicing medical gas regulators. The use of lubricants other than those recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire or explosion.
W10 Before removing a regulator from a cylinder, fully close the cylinder valve and release all gas from the regulator. W11 Secure cylinders to a wall, stand or cart. W12 The performance of the device may be affected if it is stored or transported in temperature outside of the range -20oC to +60oC. W13 The threaded bull nose cylinder connection for Medical Oxygen and Medical Air may be the same, ensure that you have the correct cylinder for the application (UK only).
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 4 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 2.0
Description of Symbols
Attention, see Instructions for Use
Use no oil
3.0
Requirement for Formal Training Carnét Medical Marketing Ltd provide cost effective training courses for their full range of gas control products. Our policy on the need for formal training is as follows: Product Group
Part Number
Training Course
Regulators for Medical Gases
819 xxxx
Essential
Flowmeters with Integral Regulators
818 xxxx
Essential
Flowmeters
817 xxxx
Recommended
Micro Flowmeters
816 xxxx
Recommended
OASIS/Acupal
826 xxxx
Recommended
Key
4.0
Essential
Mandatory. No attempt should be made to service, repair or test this equipment before the successful completion of the appropriate Carnét Medical course
Recommended
Optional. We recommend an appropriate Carnét Medical course but also acknowledge that someone with suitable qualifications and experience in the field of gas control products could undertake servicing, repair and testing of this product in conjunction with the relevant service manual.
Conversion Factors Pressure:
5.0
100 kPa ≡ 1 Bar ≡ 14.5 psi
Approvals The Carnét range of regulators for medical gases is CE Marked in accordance with the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) and meets the requirements of the following harmonised standards: EN738-1... Pressure Regulators and Pressure Regulators with Flowmetering Devices
6.0
External Cleaning The external surfaces of this device should be cleaned in accordance with hospital procedures to low level disinfection standard. To clean, use a mild disinfectant detergent solution or alcohol based disinfectant on all external surfaces.
7.0
Decontamination Certificate A valid decontamination certificate should accompany all equipment returned to us for service or repair. In the interests of the health and safety of our employees, we may return to you, without further processing, any equipment that is received without a valid decontamination certificate.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 5 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 8.0
Oxygen Compatibility
8.1
General Oxygen is not flammable, but its presence will drastically increase the rate and severity of combustion. Materials that will not burn ordinarily in air may burn in elevated levels of oxygen; materials that will burn in air will burn more intensly. Compressed oxygen is widely used in medical applications and presents a risk of serious injury if a fire occurs since it is often in close proximity to patients and clinical personnel. Careful consideration is given to the design and manufacture of medical gas regulators to minimise the risks associated with high pressure oxygen. It is essential that the considerations applied to the original design and manufacture of this equipment are followed through in subsequent servicing and repair activities.
8.2
Standards Medical equipment designed for use in oxygen atmospheres above 50 kPa is subject to the harmonised International Standard: EN ISO 15001:2004 - Anaesthetic and Respiratory Equipment – Compatibility with Oxygen. ISO 15001 outlines best practice in the areas of product design, material selection and product cleanliness and is a fundamental element of regulatory compliance and CE Marking for Oxygen control products. The standard outlines two distinct levels of risk. Devices designed to operate at gas pressures of 30 Bar (3000 kPa) and above are considered to be of higher risk than devices used at gas pressures below this level. Devices used at pressures below 50 kPa (e.g. breathing circuits) are considered to offer a negligible risk and consequently are outside of the scope of the standard.
8.3
Adiabatic Compression Adiabatic compression occurs when a gas is compressed rapidly without loss of heat from the system. When an Oxygen cylinder is opened the gas passes through the cylinder connector and compresses in the space immediately around the main jet. In certain circumstances it is possible for gas temperatures to exceed 1000oC for very short periods of time and under such conditions small amounts of grease, oil or other debris will ignite. From this initial ignition a kindling chain can begin and progressively larger components with higher thermal masses can ignite leading to meltdown of the regulator in extreme cases.
8.4
Cleanliness It is essential that devices designed to operate with Oxygen (and to some degree Nitrous Oxide, which also supports combustion) are assembled free from general contamination and in particular oil and grease (hydrocarbons). Oxygen regulators are designed for use up to gas pressures of 20 000 kPa (200 Bar) and therefore offer a significant risk of ignition. Hydrocarbons fluoresce when exposed to a source of UVA light and a suitably powered light source with a wavelength of between 315nm and 400nm offers an excellent way of ensuring that workplace and product are not contaminated. The following can be considered good practise: • Always wash, rinse and dry your hands carefully before and after servicing regulators • Do not use barrier or other hand creams • Use Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) for cleaning components • Use only lint-free wipes for cleaning • Clean down the work area using IPA and lint-free wipes before you begin • Lay down a lint-free wipe as a work area to lay components out • Check the work area for hydrocarbon contamination before you start • Use an ultraviolet light source to inspect high pressure components for particulate and hydrocarbon contamination before re-assembly
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 6 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 9.0
Product Description The Carnét range of regulators provide a safe and convenient way of connecting high pressure gas cylinders to flowmeters, ventilators and other equipment required to run from a low pressure gas source.
Over Pressure Valve (OPV)
Main Spring
Cylinder Contents Gauge
Gas from a high pressure cylinder enters the regulator through a cylinder connector with an integral 40 micron sintered filter. The gas passes through the main jet and piston shaft to the space above the piston head and exhausted to atmosphere through the output connector. The pressure build up in this space acts on the piston head (Pressure = Force/Area) and begins to move the piston down against the main spring, which closes the gap between the seat and the main jet, increasing the impedance to gas flow through, and pressure drop across, the main jet. This in turn reduces the pressure acting on the piston head. The piston will reach a state of equilibrium based upon the forces acting on it (i.e. main spring, gas pressure on piston head, gas pressure on piston seat). The exact position of the piston above the jet will be dependant upon the gas flow.
Output Connector
Regulator Output Body
Regulator Input Body
Cylinder Connector Sintered Filter
An Over-Pressure Valve (OPV) prevents dangerous levels of output gas pressure and is factory set at 5 Bar. In the event of excessive output pressure, a spring-loaded valve lifts and safely exhausts gas to atmosphere. No attempt should be made to adjust or tamper with the OPV.
Piston Seat
Carnét regulators are of modular construction and a variety of different cylinder (input) and output connections are available, refer options table in Section 10.
Valve Jet Piston Head
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 7 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases
Oxygen Regulators
10.0 Product Options Part Number
Cylinder Connection
Output Connection
Outlet Pressure
819-0009
Pin Index
Single outlet: 3/8 BSP
60 psi
819-0010
Pin Index
Single outlet: Schrader
60 psi
819-0011
Pin Index
Single outlet: ¼“ Hose Tail
60 psi
819-0012
Pin Index
Single outlet: 1/8“BSP Female
60 psi
819-0013
Pin Index
Dual outlet: Schrader x 2
60 psi
819-0014
Pin Index
Dual outlet: Schrader + 3/8 BSP
60 psi
819-0015
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: 3/8 BSP
60 psi
819-0016
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: Schrader
60 psi
819-0017
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: ¼“ Hose Tail
60 psi
819-0018
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: 1/8“BSP Female
60 psi
819-0019
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Dual outlet: Schrader x 2
60 psi
819-0020
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Dual outlet: Schrader + 3/8 BSP
60 psi
818-0062
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: NIST Body
60 psi
819-0021
Benelux Bull Nose
Single outlet: ¼“ Hose Tail
60 psi
819-0022
Benelux Bull Nose
Single outlet: 1/8“BSP Female
60 psi
819-0060
Benelux Bull Nose
Single outlet: Air Liquide
60 psi
Air Regulators
Special Regulators for Acupal/Oasis Oxygen & Suction Unit Single outlet: Proprietary swivel connection Single outlet: Proprietary swivel connection Dual outlet: Schrader + Proprietary swivel connection Single outlet: Proprietary swivel connection
60 psi
819-0006
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
819-0007
Pin Index
819-0059
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
819-0064
Benelux Bull Nose
Part Number
Cylinder Connection
Output Connection
Outlet Pressure
819-0033
Pin Index
Single outlet: 3/8 BSP
60 psi
819-0034
Pin Index
Single outlet: Schrader
60 psi
819-0035
Pin Index
Single outlet: ¼“ Hose Tail
60 psi
819-0036
Pin Index
Single outlet: 1/8“BSP Female
60 psi
819-0039
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: 3/8 BSP
60 psi
819-0040
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: Schrader
60 psi
819-0041
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: ¼“ Hose Tail
60 psi
819-0018
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: 1/8“BSP Female
60 psi
819-0019
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Dual outlet: Schrader x 2
60 psi
819-0020
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Dual outlet: Schrader + 3/8 BSP
60 psi
818-0062
UK Bull Nose (G5/8)
Single outlet: NIST Body
60 psi
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 8 of 21
60 psi 60 psi 60 psi
Regulators for Medical Gases 11.0 Specification
General Operating, Storage and Transport Temperature Range
-20oC to 60oC
Standard Warranty
1 Year
Performance Maximum Input Pressure
200 Bar (20 000kPa)
Minimum Input Pressure
10 Bar (1000 kPa)
Nominal Outlet Pressure Stated at 100 Bar (10 000 kPa) input pressure and flow of 1 lpm
Maximum Recommended Flow
Option specific – refer options list for value Tolerance +/- 3 psi of nominal value 80 lpm
Regulator Performance 70
Regulator Output Pressure (psi)
60
50 9 Bar 20 Bar 50 Bar 100 Bar 150 Bar 200 Bar
40
30
20
10
0 1
10
20
30
40
50
60
Gas Flow (litres per minute)
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 9 of 21
70
80
90
Regulators for Medical Gases 12.0 Inspection and Maintenance Periods 12.1 Periodic Inspection (Annual) Regulators should be visually inspected on an annual basis to: • ensure that there is no obvious damage • check that the cylinder seal is in place and in good condition • Check that the cylinder contents gauge is reading zero when not connected to a cylinder and offers an appropriate reading when connected to a full or partially full cylinder (e.g. green area of the gauge for a full cylinder) • Listen for obvious leaks when the regulator is connected to a full cylinder • make sure that device does not need servicing (Service Due date)
12.2 Full Service (4 Years) Strip down service and full functional check. Requires suitably trained personnel, appropriate workshop conditions and specialist equipment.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 10 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 13.0 Procedures for Servicing 13.1 Cylinder Connector Removal a)
Gas down and disconnect the regulator from the gas supply.
b)
Remove the Cylinder Connector by removing the 3 x M4 Dog Point Screws holding it to the Input Body.
X3
Rotate the Cylinder Connector to allow access to each of the 3 screws that are equally spaced around the Regulator Input Body.
13.2 Cylinder Connector Cleaning a)
Remove the cylinder seal (O-ring or Bodok seal) and discard.
b)
Remove the Input Probe Seal and discard.
c)
Pass the Filter Punch provided in the Service Tool Kit into the Input Probe as illustrated and tap out the 40 micron filter.
d)
Clean the Input Probe using a lint free wipe, a lint free swab and isopropyl alcohol.
X3
Contamination of the Regulator Input Port from debris and hydrocarbons is a common cause of oxygen regulator incidents. Ensure that this area is completely free of debris and hydrocarbons before re-assembling the regulator.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Special Tool
Page 11 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases
13.3 Fitting a New Filter a)
Fit a new Input Filter using the special tool provided. Compress the filter in place in an engineering vice or press. When properly inserted the filter should be below the front edge of the cylinder connector. Ensure the engineering vice is clean. Additionally, lay a piece of lint free wipe over the top of the vice (not shown) before offering the Input Probe and Input Filter up to it. This will prevent contamination of the Input Filter from oils that might be on the vice.
b)
Fit new O-ring Seals.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 12 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases
13.4 Cylinder Contents Gauge Removal Early models of the regulator have a threaded Cylinder Contents Gauge, which can be removed using a ½”AF slimline spanner. The procedure below provides for the removal of swivel type Cylinder Contents Gauges. a)
Remove the Cylinder Connector as outlined in Section 13.1
b)
Turn the regulator upright, press the Cylinder Contents Gauge in and the two Dowels holding the Cylinder Contents Gauge in place will drop out.
c)
Remove the Cylinder Contents Gauge.
d)
Remove and discard Gauge O-ring.
e)
Fit a new Cylinder Contents Gauge O-ring.
the
Cylinder
1 2 3 4
Contents
5 6
13.5 Output Connector Removal a)
Remove the Cover Label.
b)
Remove 2 x M4 Grub Screws using a 2 mm A/F Allen Key
c)
Turn the regulator upside down and push the Output Connector in, the 2 retaining dowels will drop out.
d)
Remove the Output Connector. Inspect the oring seals and discard them if they are damaged or perished, otherwise retain and reuse them.
e)
Clean the Output Connector using a lint free wipe, a lint free swab and isopropyl alcohol.
Ident
Pt. No.
Description
1
303 0030
2 3
303 0041 212 0093
4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 10
208 0018 703 0110 703 0145 703 0157 201 0034 208 0017 212 0040 212 0007 602 0141 602 0113 604 0047
10
604 0048
Rubber Boot for Cylinder Contents Gauge Cylinder Contents Gauge O-ring, Cylinder Contents Gauge Dowel, 1.5dia x 14 Cover Label, O2 Cover Label, Air Cover Label, O2/N2O Screw, M4 x 6mm Dowel, 3dia x 20 O-ring, 5 x 2, Nitrile O-ring, 13 x 2, Nitrile Outlet, 3/8 BSP Outlet, ¼“ Hose Tail Outlet, Schrader BS5682 Socket Outlet, Air Liquide Socket
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
7 10
Qty 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Page 13 of 21
9
8
Regulators for Medical Gases
13.6 Main Body Disassembly a)
Remove the rating label from the regulator waist.
b)
Compress the regulator in an engineering vice using the special end caps provided in the Service Tool Kit.
Special End Caps
Ensure the engineering vice is clean. Additionally, lay a piece of lint free wipe over the top of the vice (not shown) before offering the regulator up to it. This will prevent contamination of the regulator from oils that might be on the vice. c)
Compress but don’t over tighten the regulator in the vice.
d)
Remove the 4 x output body retaining screws. Slowly release the vice until the regulator is no longer under compression and can be withdrawn.
e)
When re-assembling the regulator, reverse the above steps. Before fully compressing the assembly, take care to align the screw holes in the Regulator Output Body with those in the Regulator Input Body. Ensure that the Output Body and the Input Body are oriented such that the Cylinder Contents Gauge and the Output Connector are 180o out of alignment with each other.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
X4
Page 14 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 13.7 Piston O-Ring Replacement a)
Remove the two piston o-rings.
b)
Inspect the quality of the Piston Seat and replace the Piston Sub-assembly (Piston Seat not available on its own) if the Piston Seat is damaged. The Piston Seat is a key element in the safety and performance of a medical gas regulator, it is essential that it is kept clean and in good condition.
11
It is normal for the Piston Seat to have a witness mark but deformation should not be excessive. The images below offer a guideline as to what is acceptable and what is not. A damaged seat will offer poor pressure regulation. If in doubt, replace the piston sub-assembly
12 13 14
15
c)
Clean the piston with a lint free wipe, a lint free swab and Isopropyl Alcohol.
d)
Fit new piston O-rings. When fitting the smaller, silicone o-ring use the special tool provided as illustrated.
Special Tool
Ident
Pt. No.
Description
11
604 0046
12 13 14 15 16 17
213 0003 207 0006 602 0071 201 0020 212 0006 604 0045
18
212 0009
Regulator Output Body Assembly Spring, Regulator, 58 psi Washer, M10, SS Regulator Input Body Screw, M3 x 8 CSK, SS O-ring, 29.87 x 1.78, Viton Regulator Piston & Seat Sub-Assembly O-ring, 4.48 x 1.78, silicone
Qty 1 1 1 1 4 1 1
16 17
1 18
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 15 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases
13.8 Regulator Input Body Cleaning a)
Piston Port
Clean the inside of the Regulator Input Body using a lint-free wipe, a lint-free swab and isopropyl alcohol. Pay particular attention to the high pressure gas inlet port, gauge port and piston port areas. Check the ports using an appropriate UVA black light source (refer Section 8). Contamination of the regulator input port from debris and hydrocarbons is a common cause of oxygen regulator incidents. Ensure that this area is completely free of debris and hydrocarbons before re-assembling the regulator.
Gauge Port
Input Port
13.9 Regulator Reassembly a)
Before reassembly, check all internal parts that come into contact with the gas path are clean and free from debris or hydrocarbon contamination using an appropriate UVA black light source (refer Section 8).
b)
Fit the M10 Washer and Main Spring into the Regulator Input Body.
c)
Smear a thin film of Krytox lubricant around the large piston o-ring.
Output Connector port 180o out of alignment with Cylinder Contents Gauge port
Only a very small amount of lubricant is required. Do not over-lubricate the piston. Use only Krytox lubricant. Under no circumstances should any other lubricant or grease be used. d)
Assemble the Piston into the Regulator Output Body. When assembling the piston, offer it up at an angle to begin with then press it firmly back until the piston can go back no further and the piston shaft is square to the back face of the regulator output body.
e)
Smear a thin film of Krytox lubricant around the small piston o-ring. Only a very small amount of lubricant is required. Do not over-lubricate the piston. Use only Krytox lubricant. Under no circumstances should any other lubricant or grease be used.
f)
Cylinder Contents Gauge port 180o out of alignment with Output Connector port
Carefully offer the Regulator Output Body and Piston up to the Regulator Input Body and Main Spring. Push together until the Piston is sitting on the Main Spring.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 16 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases g)
Compress the regulator in an engineering vice using the Special End Caps provided in the Service Tool Kit. Ensure the engineering vice is clean. Additionally, lay a piece of lint free wipe over the top of the vice before offering the regulator up to it. This will prevent contamination of the regulator from oils that might be on the vice. Before fully compressing the assembly, take care to align the screw holes in the Regulator Output Body with those in the Regulator Input Body.
Special End Caps
Ensure that the Output Body and the Input Body are oriented such that the Cylinder Contents Gauge and the Output Connector are 180o out of alignment with each other. h)
Apply a thin film of Loctite 222 Thread Locking Compound to each of the 4 countersunk securing screws and tighten in sequence. Release the engineering vice and remove the regulator.
i)
Refit the Cylinder Contents Gauge. Fit the 2 x retaining dowels (refer Section 13.4). Be careful to retain both dowels in place until the Cylinder Connector is refitted.
j)
Apply a very thin film of Krytox to the Input Connector seal. Refit the Cylinder Connector and Input Connector to the Regulator Input Body. Fit the 3 x M4 Dog Point Screws that retain the Cylinder Connector (refer Section 13.1). Rotate the Cylinder Connector to allow access to each of the 3 screws that are equally spaced around the Input Body. Use only a very small amount of Krytox lubricant on the seal, do not allow any Krytox to touch the Input Connector.
k)
Do not refit the Regulator Output Connector at this stage as the port is required for the functional test.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 17 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 14.0 Procedures for Functional Check Required:
Calibrated flowmeter, FSD 40 l/min, accuracy +/- 10% of reading, resolution 0.5 l/min Calibrated pressure gauge, FSD 100 psi, accuracy +/- 0.5% FSD, resolution 0.1 psi,
14.1 Dynamic Performance a)
Attach the Test Circuit provided in the Service Tool Kit to the regulator under test as shown below.
b)
Close the needle valve on the Test Circuit.
c)
Connect the Pressure Gauge and Flowmeter to the Test Circuit.
d)
Connect the regulator to a 100 Bar pressure source and turn the supply on. If a variable high pressure source is not available then use a full cylinder charged to 137 Bar. Input pressure has a marginal effect on the output pressure and consideration should be given to this when calibrating a regulator using the graph given on page 9.
e)
Open the needle valve until a flow of around 1 l/min is achieved. Check that the regulator output pressure as shown on the pressure meter is as per the rated value for the device according to the table given in Section 10. A tolerance of +/- 3 psi is allowed. Record the output pressure reading.
f)
Use the needle valve to increase the flow of gas to 30 l/min. Check that the output pressure has not dropped by more than 4 psi from the value recorded above. Record the output pressure reading.
g)
Regulators should not need to be routinely calibrated, but should recalibration be required refer to Section 15. If the regulator does not meet the tolerances given above, check the condition of the regulator piston before attempting to recalibrate the regulator.
Needle Valve
Regulator Under Test
Flow Meter
OR
Pressure Meter
14.2 Leak Test Connect the regulator under test to a full cylinder. Close the needle valve on the Test Circuit. Pressurise the cylinder by opening the cylinder valve. Close the cylinder valve and monitor the Cylinder Contents Gauge. Leave the regulator for 10 minutes. If the Cylinder Contents Gauge reading drops then the regulator has a leak requiring repair. Refer section on Troubleshooting.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 18 of 21
Regulators for Medical Gases 15.0 Regulator Calibration Check the condition of the regulator piston before attempting to recalibrate the regulator. a)
Follow the steps given in Section 14.1 – Dynamic Performance. Record the pressure output readings at 1 and 30 lpm.
b)
Turn off the cylinder and remove the regulator.
c)
Remove the Cylinder Connection according to Section 13.1.
d)
Remove the 3 x M3 Locking Screws from the Regulator Input Body using a 2mm AF Allen Key.
e)
Adjust in turn each of the 3 x Adjusting Screws by ¼ turn only. Viewed from the top of the screw, clockwise increases the regulator output pressure.
Adjusting Screws x 3
All 3 screws must be adjusted in turn and by the same amount. Work in ¼ turn steps only. f)
Reconnect the Cylinder Connector. Test according to Section 14.1 – Dynamic Performance.
g)
Repeat steps b) through f) until the regulator falls within specification.
h)
Remove the Cylinder Connection according to Section 13.1.
i)
Smear a thin film of Loctite 222 Thread Locking Compound onto each of the 3 x M3 Locking Screws and screw them into the Regulator Input Body until they just touch the Adjusting Screw.
Locking Screws x 3
Do not overtighten as this will move the Adjusting Screws and change the calibration of the regulator. j)
Reconnect the Cylinder Connector. Test according to Section 14.1 – Dynamic Performance.
16.0 Fitting the Rating Label a)
A new rating label membrane is provided as part of a regulator service. Use the old barcode and rating label inserts.
Rating Information
If you have old style printed rating labels call Customer Services who will arrange to send you a set of the new insert type labels. b)
Create a Service Due Date insert using a Dymo 7mm Tape and insert it behind the membrane panel. Use the format Month + Year (i.e. FEB 2010) and make the date 4 years from the date the regulator is serviced. Take care when fitting the membrane overlay not to contaminate the adhesive with your fingers as this reduces the effectiveness of the adhesive.
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 19 of 21
Service Due Date
Barcode Serial #
Regulators for Medical Gases 17.0 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Gauge bent or damaged
Probable impact (e.g. cylinder dropped)
Replace the gauge
Gauge doesn’t zero, stuck at full or gives false readings
1) Damaged gauge
1) Replace gauge
2) Cylinder contents gauge o-ring misaligned (partially covers feed hole early models)
2) Remove the gauge, replace the oring, replace gauge.
Gas leaks at cylinder connection
1) Cylinder valve face scored
1) Replace cylinder
2) Inlet seal (O-Ring or Bodok seal) damaged or missing
2) Replace inlet seal
Gas leak at union of cylinder connection and regulator input body
1) O-rings damaged
1) Replace o-ring
2) Input probe broken
2) Replace input probe
Gas leak at cylinder contents gauge port
O-Ring seal damaged
Replace o-ring
Over Pressure Valve activates, gas leak from OPV exhaust ports
1) Output pressure too high due to damaged piston
1) Replace piston
2) Spring adjusted too high
3) Replace the Output Body Assembly or return to service centre for repair
3) OPV seal damaged or not properly seated 4) Damaged Main Jet
2) Re-calibrate regulator
4) Replace Regulator Input Body and Regulator Piston
18.0 Service Parts, Kits & Tools Parts are identified by Part Number throughout this manual and in most cases can be purchased individually. Service Kits include all parts required to service 10 x regulators in accordance with the instructions given in this manual.
Part #
Description
212 0057
Bodok Bonded Seal (pack of 50)
212 0058
Bull Nose O-Ring Seal (pack of 50)
610 0039
Service Parts Kit (10 Regulator Pack)
610 0055
Service Tool Kit for Regulators and Dial Flow Regulators Includes: Krytox Lubricant, Bull Nose O-Rings, Bodok Seals, Special End Caps Tools, ORing Applicator/Filter Compression Tool,
610 0047
Krytox LC025 Oxygen Tolerant Grease
610 0046
Loctite 222 Thread Locking Compound
610 0054
UVA Black Light Source, 315nm – 400nm
Service Manual: Regulators for Medical Gases 702 0043 V3 September 2008
Page 20 of 21