CAIRE EMS 20 User Manual

EMS 20

User Manual (English)

EMS 20

REF

Symbols Glossary

ISO 7000; Graphical symbols for use on equip­ment—Index and synopsis

ISO 7010: Graphical symbols—Safety colors and
safety signs—Registered safety signs

Operating temperature limitation of
these units is 10°C to 40°C. Storage
temperature limitation range is -40°C
to 70°C. Reg. # 0632

Portable humidity range is 15 to 95%.
Base humidity range is 30 to 75%.
Reg. # 2620

Keep away from rain, keep dry. Reg.
# 0626

Name and address of manufacturer.
Reg. # 3082

Caution, consult accompanying docu­ments. Reg. # 0434A

Catalog Number. Reg. # 2493

Serial Number. Reg. # 2498

This way up. Reg. # 0623

Fragile, handle with care. Reg. #
0621

Frostbite may occur on contact with
cold liquid or gaseous oxygen, or
frosted parts. Warning low tempera­ture. To warn of low temperature or
freezing conditions. Reg. # W010

The instruction manual must be read.
Reg. # M002

Keep away from open ame, re,

sparks. Open ignition source and
smoking prohibited. Reg. # P003

Do not smoke near unit or while
operating unit. Reg. # P002

Internal Symbols

Keep unit well ventilated at all times

Keep away from ammable materials,

oil and grease.

Wipe connector with clean dry cloth

before lling.

IEC 60417: Graphical Symbols for use on
equipment

Do not cover unit. These units nor­mally vent oxygen. No. 5641

21 CFR 801.15: Code of Federal Regulations
Title 21

Federal law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a physician.

Council Directive 2012/19/EU: waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE)

WEEE

This product may be covered by one or more
patents, US and international. Please visit our
website, Pat.: patents.cairemedical.com for listing
of applicable patents.

Warning. Reg. # W001

ADR: European Agreement concerning the Inter­national Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road

Non-toxic gas.

Hazard Oxidizing substances: re

intensifying risk.

Refrigerated Liquid, USP; Produced
by Air Liquefaction

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Specifications

• Mode of Operation: Continuous Flow

• Type of Protection Against Electrical Shock: Internally Powered Equipment

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Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of ammable mixtures

Product Specifications

EMS 20

LOX Capacity 21.0 L 50.7 lb (23 kg)

Gaseous Equivalent Capacity 17,337 L
Weight, Empty 39 lb (17,96 kg)

Weight, Filled 89.7 lb (40,69 kg)

Height 24.5 in. (622 mm)

Diameter 14 in. (356 mm)
Typical use time at 2 LPM 6 days 12 hrs
Operating Pressure 20 psi (137 kPa)

Normal Evaporation Rate 1.6 lb/ day (0,73 kg/day)

Standard Flow Control Range Off, .25, .5, .75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 LPM

Flow Rate Accuracy* +/- 10%

* This accuracy is only at 70F and 14.7 psig and with a calibrated accurate mass ow meter.

EMS 20

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EMS 20

Warning Information

Important: Read this manual thoroughly before
operating the EMS 20.
RX Only.

WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS NOT IN­TENDED FOR LIFE SUSTAINING USE.

WARNING: PATIENT OR OTHERS MAY BE ENTAN­GLED IN CANNULA OR OTHER TUBING CAUSING
ASPHYXIATION.

WARNING: IF YOU FEEL THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY, CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE
PROVIDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR
ADJUST THE UNIT YOURSELF.

WARNING: DO NOT MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE MANUFAC­TURER.

WARNING: IF CONTINUITY OF OXYGEN SUPPLY IS
REQUIRED, ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY
OF OXYGEN AND/OR A SECONDARY OXYGEN SUP­PLY IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THERAPY.

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING,
CANDLES, OR OPEN FLAMES WITHIN 10
FEET (3 METERS) OF THE DEVICE, OR
CLOSER THAN 8 INCHES (20 CM) FROM
ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION.

WARNING: KEEP YOUR UNIT IN A WELL­VENTILATED AREA.

WARNING: DO NOT STORE LIQUID
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT IN A CLOSET, CAR
TRUNK, OR OTHER CONFINED AREA. DO
NOT PLACE BLANKETS, DRAPERIES, OR
OTHER FABRICS OVER EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CAN EXPOSE YOU
TO CHEMICALS INCLUDING NICKEL, WHICH IS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO
WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.

Caution: Use the EMS 20 only as directed
by your doctor.

Keep ammable materials away from

this equipment. Aerosol sprays, oils and
grease, including facial creams and pe­troleum jelly, ignite easily and may burn
rapidly in the presence of oxygen.

Smoking while wearing an oxygen can­nula can cause facial burns and possibly
result in death.
Removing the cannula and placing it
on clothing, bedding, sofas, or other

cushion material will cause a ash re

when exposed to a cigarette, heat source,

spark or ame.

If you smoke please: (1) turn off the
portable, (2) take off the cannula, and
(3) leave the room where the device is
located.

In the event of an accidental tip-over,
immediately but cautiously return the
unit into an upright position if possible.

If any liquid oxygen is escaping, leave
the area immediately and call your
healthcare provider. Do not attempt
to move the unit or stop the liquid
oxygen from escaping.

Do not touch frosted parts of any unit.

Do not store or operate the portable
coupled to the EMS 20.

Do not allow untrained personnel to
handle or operate this device.

Use of this device is prohibited on com-

mercial passenger and cargo air ights

by the Federal Aviation Administration.

The unit contains liquid oxygen which is
extremely cold, almost 300°F (-184°C).
Exposure to such a low temperature can
cause severe frostbite.

Liquid and gaseous oxygen, though

nonammable, cause other materials to

burn faster than normal. This hazard,
along with the low temperature of liquid
oxygen, warrants certain safety precau­tions.

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EMS 20

Introduction

The CAIRE EMS 20 unit is a liquid oxygen storage
and delivery system intended to be connected to an
ambulance’s current oxygen supply system in place
of high pressure cylinders.

This operating instruction (OI) contains the instruc­tions for using the EMS system, as well as informa­tion regarding available accessories. For detailed
instructions regarding accessories, please see their
respective documentation.

This device is not meant to supply oxygen directly
to a patient. A regulation device must be in place
between the unit and the patient.

Controls

1. Liquid Level Gauge

2. Liquid Level Switch

3. Output Valve

4. Fill Connection

5. Vent Valve

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CAIRE EMS 20 shown.

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