Air Liquide Presence PR Instructions For Use Manual

Brand: Air Liquide

Model: Presence PR

Type: Instructions For Use Manual

www.airliquidehealthcare.com.au

Presence

PR, PRC & PRE

Instructions for Use

Content

Inspection checks to be performed by the user before initial use

Operational Information

2.1 Connecting to the barbed outlet

2.2 Connecting to the bleeved outlet

Troubleshooting guide

The Integrated Regulator-Valve is manufactured by Air Liquide Medical Systems,

6 rue Georges Besse 92182 Antony France and is supplied as part of the Presence™ range

of products in Australia by:

Air Liquide Healthcare Pty. Ltd.

5/476 Gardeners Road – Alexandria NSW 2015

1300 36 02 02

www.airliquidehealthcare.com.au

Disclaimer of Liability:

Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from

its use can be accepted.

Presence™ PR, PRC and PRE are ready to use medical oxygen cylinders complete with

an integrated regulator-valve and flow meter which are intended to supply regulated medical

oxygen to a patient or another medical device. They deliver medical oxygen either through a

flow regulated barbed outlet or a fixed flow sleeved outlet.

Presence

PRE PR PRC

Key features:

3 Easy to use and ergonomic for

a quick and easy set-up

3 Eliminates the cost of additional

equipment (separate regulators

and flowmeters)

3 Unique interlocking feature to

prevent accidental valve opening

3 Dedicated carry handle* and

bed/wall/trolley system

minimising WHS issues

3 Available in small sizes for

ambulatory needs and large size

for backup requirements

* Not available with the PRE

1. Inspection checks to be performed by the user

before initial use

a. Check that a clear plastic heat shrink wrap with Air

Liquide Healthcare logo is intact, and fully covers the

shroud (refer Fig 1). Check that the cylinder is clean and

free from oil and grease.

b. Check outlet protective caps are in place prior to

removing wrap. When possible always replace the caps

when not in use (refer Fig 1).

c. Check that the valve is in the red “O” OFF position (refer

Fig 2). View the front of the valve assembly and identify

all the components (the barbed and sleeved outlets and

the pressure gauge).

d. Check that the pressure gauge shows the cylinder is

fully charged and check that the pressure indicated on

the gauge matches the pressure on the product label. If

the cylinder has already been used, check the

pressure gauge to ensure there is sufficient medical

oxygen left. The coloured sections are an indication of

the available contents:

• Green: Sufficient contents

• Yellow: Contents are getting low

• Red: Contents are low. Discontinue use and

replace with a full one

e. Check the product label to ensure that the gas matches

the application. Read the operating instructions

provided on the label fitted to the side of the shroud

(refer Fig 3).

If any deviation is observed do not use the cylinder

and contact your nearest Air Liquide Healthcare

office on 1300 360 202.

Figure 1 : Heat shrink wrap

and protective caps

Figure 2: Outlets and

pressure gauge

Figure 3: Operating

instructions and product

label

2. Operational information

a. Remove the cap and connect the oxygen tubing to the

barbed outlet (refer Fig 4).

b. Turn the ON/OFF valve (outer ring) anti clockwise to

show the green “I” in the portal on top of the valve (refer

Fig 5).

c. Select the flow rate, “1”, “1,5”, ‘2”, “3”, “4”, “6”, “9”, “12” or

“15” litres per minute (“l/min”) by turning the flow selector

knob at the top of the valve (inner section) clockwise. A

“click” will be heard when each flow rate is selected until

the desired flow rate is reached (refer Fig 6).

d. Check that medical oxygen is flowing from the barbed

outlet before administering to patient.

e. When therapy has concluded, turn off the flow by

turning the flow selector knob in an anti clockwise

direction until it no longer moves and the green “I” is

displayed in the portal.

f. Turn the valve clockwise showing the red “O” in the

portal.

g. When required remove the oxygen tube from the barbed

outlet and replace the cap.

2.1 Connecting to the barbed outlet

Ensure that the flow rate position is not in-between

any available flow rate position as this may interrupt

the supply of medical oxygen.

Figure 4: Tubing connected

to the barbed outlet

Figure 5: Valve in the green

“I” ON position

Figure 6: Flow selector

knob turned to the selected

flow rate

2.2 Connecting to the sleeved outlet:

a. Remove the cap and connect the desired equipment to

the sleeved outlet (i.e. hose or suction equipment) and

ensure the fitting is sufficiently hand tightened (refer Fig

7 & 8).

b. Turn the ON/OFF Valve anti clockwise to show the

green “I” in the portal on top of the valve (refer Fig 5).

c. Use the attached equipment as required for proper

dispensation of medical oxygen. The outlet pressure

flow rate of the sleeved index outlet is at least 50 l/min

whilst the contents are within the “yellow” and “green”

coloured sections of the pressure gauge.

d. When therapy has concluded, turn off the attached

equipment.

e. Turn the ON/OFF valve clockwise showing the red “O”

in the portal.

f. When required remove the attached equipment from

the sleeved outlet and replace the cap.

g. When attaching a suction unit to a PRE cylinder, the use

of a small extension piece will be required (refer Fig 9).

Extension pieces should not be fitted to PRC and

PR cylinders as this will cause the cylinder to become

unstable.

h. When a venturi suction unit (or similar) is attached to the

sleeve outlet, the pressure gauge on the Presence™ PR,

PRC and PRE may be obscured. A close up view of the

pressure gauge (such as looking under and around the

device) may be required to ensure a clear viewing.

Figure 7: Hose connected to

the sleeved outlet

Figure 8: Venturi Suction unit

connected to the Sleeved

Outlet

Figure 9: Connection to

the PRE Sleeved Outlet

using extension piece

Ensure that the extension piece is removed from

the cylinder prior to returning the empty cylinder to

Air Liquide Healthcare.

3. Troubleshooting guide

Fault/concern

No flow of gas

Cannot

connect to the

Outlet

Hissing noise

Possible cause

Cylinder is empty

Outlet nozzle may

be blocked

Flow selector

in-between settings

Blocked port in flow

selector

Hose diameter is

wrong size

Shroud is twisted

Damaged sleeved

outlet

Gas leak

Response to be taken

Check that the flow selector knob or any attached device has not been

left ON. If contents have been depleted then place unit in the empty

cylinder storage area and replace with full one.

If it’s a first time use, then check the pressure gauge and if the gauge

is in the red section immediately contact customer service and

quarantine the unit for investigation by an Air Liquide Healthcare

representative.

DO NOT attempt to clear a blocked nozzle. Immediately contact

customer service and quarantine the unit for investigation by an Air

Liquide Healthcare representative.

View the top of the flow selector knob to ensure the flow setting

is visible through the viewing port. If the number is not clearly visible

then rotate the knob till the required flow is clearly visible and clicks

into place.

Immediately contact customer service and quarantine the unit for

investigation by an Air Liquide Healthcare representative.

Check that the tubing fits firmly over the barbed outlet. If not then

replace the tubing.

View the front of the unit and if the shroud is twisted contact

customer service and quarantine the unit. Obtain another unit for use.

If the unit is required immediately, then twist the shroud back in-line

and use as normal. At the completion of use, contact customer

service and quarantine the unit for investigation by an Air Liquide

Healthcare representative.

Check that the thread is not damaged to either the sleeved outlet or

the device it’s being connected to.

Check that the outer rim of the sleeved outlet has not been

damaged and is circular in shape. Check the hand wheel engages

properly.

If sleeved outlet is damaged then contact customer service and

quarantine the unit for investigation by an Air Liquide Healthcare

representative.

First check to make sure that the flow selector knob has not been left ON.

Do not attempt to stop a leak. Turn the valve OFF and immediately

contact customer service and quarantine the unit for investigation by

an Air Liquide Healthcare representative.

• Read the product label and SDS before using.

• Do not use grease or oil or any oil-based product.

• Do not use or store near a naked flame, a source of

ignition or combustible material.

• Do not smoke nearby and use appropriate signage.

• Use and store in a well ventilated area and store in a

secure and upright position.

• Do not connect any device to the fill port located at the

rear of the integrated regulator-valve. The metal cap

shall NOT be removed under any circumstance. Refer

to the warning label located near the fill port.

• Only attach fittings and accessories to the integrated

regulator-valve that are compatible with medical oxygen

• Do not store Presence™ units in any area where

insect infestation may occur. Do not place objects

inside the nozzles and ensure proper protection

of the outlet nozzles when not in use by using the

plastic caps as supplied.

• Flow inaccuracies can be caused by back-pressure

downstream of the integrated regulator-valve.

• Any repair, service or modification shall only be

carried out by an authorised agent.

SAFETY INFORMATION

www.airliquide.com

OUR TEAM IS HERE TO HELP.

FOR ANY ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US ON:

DBRO-SMTG-0270-2

NSW

Unit 5/476 Gardeners Road

Alexandria NSW 2015

Tel: 02 9364 7474

eFax*: 02 9364 7476

QLD

25 Campbell Street

Bowen Hills QLD 4006

Tel: 07 3250 3900

eFax*: 02 9364 7497

95 Fullarton Road

Kent Town SA 5067

Tel: 08 8331 1648

eFax*: 02 9364 7477

VIC & TAS

40 Bunnett Street

North Sunshine VIC 3020

Tel: 03 9300 5644

eFax*: 02 9364 7482

WA & NT

51 Hampden Rd

Nedlands 6009

Tel: 08 6389 0707

Fax: 08 6389 1199

*All eFax area codes begin with (02).

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Air Liquide Presence PR Instructions For Use Manual

Air Liquide Presence PR Instructions For Use Manual

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