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Form No. 702718 Rev. A March, 2005 45
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit
Filling the
CO
2
Filter
6. Push the oxygen on/off switch to On. The
amber light in the switch, and the red
system light come on. The intake of
oxygen causes the black needle on the
oxygen concentration meter to move
toward the red set-point needle. The
system admits oxygen to the animal
compartment to maintain the 25%
concentration as oxygen is depleted by
normal leakage.
7. Push the oxygen on/off switch to Off.
The light in the switch goes out.
8. Push the main on/off switch to Off. The
light in the switch goes out.
CAUTION: Sodalime can cause burns to eyes and
skin. Dust can cause irritation to skin and eyes on
contact. Harmful if swallowed.
CAUTION: Use safety goggles or glasses, PVC or
rubber gloves, and a nuisance dust mask when
handling Sodalime.
CAUTION: Dispose of Sodalime waste and water
rinses in accordance with local, state, and Federal
regulations.
CAUTION: For complete information, refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS No. 005213)
included in the Appendix to this manual.
CAUTION: Wash your hands thoroughly after
handling Sodalime.
The CO
2
filter must be filled before operating the Intensive Care
Unit. This insures that respiratory carbon-dioxide from patients in
the animal compartment is removed before circulated air is returned
to the compartment. A supply of fresh Sodalime is provided with each
new Intensive Care Unit.
Figure 48. Oxygen Hook-up Connection
Oxygen
Connection
1/4-in. male NPT and
1/2-in. female NPT