SECTION
SECTION 3—INSTALLING THE CONSERVING REGULATOR
WARNING
DO NOT allow oil from your hands or other sources to come into contact with the regulator gasket or cylinder post valve. These substances may become flammable in the presence of oxygen and cause injury. Avoid touching the cylinder post valve whenever possible. Example of items to avoid are hand creams or lotions, cooking oils, suntan oils or sun blocks and similar oily products. If you use these types of products, wash your hands prior to use. If the cylinder post valve should come in contact with such substances it should be cleaned off with a damp cloth prior to connecting it to the conserving regulator.
DO NOT direct flow of oxygen at any person or flammable material when opening the cylinder.
DO NOT use without CGA870 Seal Washer [Metal washer with elastomer seal].
DO NOT use plastic yoke seals [Plastic compression gasket].
Use CGA870 Seal Washer made of Viton and brass.
The CGA870 Seal Washer supplied with the oxygen conserving regulator is reusable.
CAUTION
DO NOT use tools to tighten T‐handle, this can lead to over tightening and will cause damage to the oxygen conserving regulator.
Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.
DO NOT use liquid leak detector to test for leaks.
Invacare® Element™ | 12 | Part No 1160840 |