Hoya OM-25A manual Preface, Thank YOU

PREFACE

This manual describes the function, operation and maintenance of the Maxtec Model OM-25A hand-held oxygen analyzer. A member of Maxtec's MAXO2 analyzer line of oxygen analyzers and monitors, the OM-25A utilizes the MAX-250 oxygen sensor and is engineered for fast response, maximum reliability and stable performance. The OM-25A is designed primarily for spot-checking oxygen concentration delivered by oxygen concentrator units, however, its internal sensor and adaptable sampling port make it suitable for a wide variety of oxygen analysis applications.

THANK YOU

Thank you for your purchase of a Maxtec MAXO2 oxygen analyzer. We appreciate the time and energy you invest in selecting the equipment best suited to your needs. As repayment, we are supplying you with a reliable, high-quality instrument that, with proper care and operation, will provide you with years of exceptional service. We also encourage your comments or suggestions as to how our equipment, in any way, can better serve your needs. Please feel free to write, FAX or e-mail us at the address on the back of this manual c/o the Maxtec Marketing Department.

NOTE: In order to obtain optimum performance from your MAXO2 analyzer, all operation and maintenance must be performed in accordance with this manual. Please read the manual thoroughly before using the analyzer and do not attempt any repair or procedure that is not described herein. Maxtec cannot warrant any damage resulting from misuse, unauthorized repair or improper maintenance of the instrument.

WARNING

The sensor of the MAXO2 Oxygen Analyzer (MAXO2) has been tested with various anesthesia gases including Nitrous oxide, Halothane, Isoflurane, Enflurane, Sevoflurane and Desflurane and found to have acceptable low interferance, the device in its entirety (including electronics) is not suitable for use in the presense of a flammable anesthetic mixture. Only the threaded sensor face and sample inlet connection may be allowed to contact such a gas mixture.

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