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44 SSCI - Suburban Surgical Company, Inc.
Chapter 3 - Installation & Setup
10. Push the alarm on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch
goes out.
11. Push the oxygen on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch
goes out.
12. Push the main on/off switch to Off. The light in the switch
goes out.
13. Return the red set-point needle to the right of the black needle.
SSCI recommends an intake pressure of 10 to 20 psi with a flow
rate of 15 lpm. Your experience may indicate that a greater or lesser
pressure and/or flow rate are desirable.
WARNING: Oxygen is a highly combustible gas.
Avoid the use of open flames, smoking materials or
equipment capable of producing sparks in any area in
which oxygen is being used.
WARNING: Oxygen-in-use warning signs should be
prominently displayed where the Intensive Care Unit
is used, and outside of all entrance doors to the room.
Note: Your oxygen supplier is the best source to make the oxygen
hook-up for you.
1. Make sure the main on/off switch (Figure 40) is Off.
2. Using the calibration knob (Figure 45), adjust the black
calibration needle in the oxygen concentration meter to
20.5% (the percentage of oxygen in atmospheric air).
3. Using the set-point adjustment knob, set the red set-point
needle to about 25%.
Note: The oxygen connection has both internal and external
threads. Connection can be made with either:
1/4-in. male NPT
1/2-in. female NPT
4. Hook up the oxygen supply to the oxygen port at the rear
of the unit (Figure 48).
5. Push the main on/off switch to On. The amber light in the
switch comes on.
Connecting the
Oxygen Supply