• Flow meters must be operated with the Flow Tube in a vertical,
upright position.
• Only personnel instructed and trained in its use should operate this
flow meter.
• Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.
• Only use oxygen-safe leak detector.
• Only trained medical professionals should operate the flow meter.
• DO NOT drop the flow meter.
• DO NOT autoclave.
• DO NOT gas sterilize with EtO (Ethylene Oxide).
• DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
• DO NOT immerse flow meter in any kind of liquid. This will void the
warranty.
• DO NOT USE if damaged. Inspect the flow meter for visual damage
before use.
• DO NOT over-tighten knob when turning off. This will cause damage
to the flow meter.
• DO NOT over-tighten any threaded connectors; body may crack and
cause leaks.
• Pressures other than those indicated on the flow tube or flow meter
body may affect the accuracy of the indicated flow.
• Gas Temperatures other than 70° F (21°C) may affect the accuracy of
the indicated flow.
• Attaching accessories to the outlet (which may increase resistance
to outlet flow) may change indicated flow but will not affect the
accuracy of the flow.
• ONLY use appropriate gas specific indexed fittings to connect flow
meter to gas source. Use Oxygen connections for oxygen flow
meters; use air connections for air flow meters.
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