USER MANUAL
FLOW SELECTOR
PM1000
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Federal (USA) law restricts this device
to sale by or on the order of a physician.
RECEIVING / INSPECTION
Remove the Precision Medical, Inc.
Flow Selector from the packaging
and inspect for damage. If there is
any damage, DO NOT USE and
contact your Provider.
INTENDED USE
To direct the Outlet Flow from any
standard flowmeter to any one (1)
of the Flow Selector’s three (3)
outlet ports.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
This manual instructs a Professional
to install and operate the Flow
Selector. This is provided for your
safety and to prevent damage to
the Flow Selector. If you do not
understand this manual, DO NOT
USE the Flow Selector and contact
your Provider.
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
“USE NO OIL”
WARNING
• Alwa y s fol l ow AN S I an d C GA
standards for Medical Gas Products
and Flowmeters (E-7) and Oxygen
Handling (G-4).
•DO NOT use oils, greases, organic
lubric a n ts or any combustibl e
materials on or near this Flow Selector.
• DO NOT use near any type of flame
or flammable/explosive substances,
vapors or atmosphere.
• DO NOT smoke in an area where
oxygen is being administered.
• ALWAYS rotate and lock the
connector body into place before
using Flow Selector.
•ALWAYS confirm prescribed flow
before administering to patient and
monitor flow on a frequent basis.
• After activating flowmeter, be sure
patient is receiving flow from proper
outlet port.
WARNING cont.
• FLOW IS ONLY DELIVERED to the
selected port indicated by the “ON”
arrow
• NO FLOW is delivered to the ports
indicated by “OFF” arrows
.
.
CAUTION
• Only personnel instructed and trained in
its use should operate this Flow Selector.
• Be sure all connections are tight and
leak free.
• Only use oxygen safe leak detector to
test for leaks.
•DO NOT autoclave.
•DO NOT gas sterilize with EtO
(Ethylene Oxide).
•DO NOT clean with aromatic
hydrocarbons.
•DO NOT attempt to repair the Flow
Selector.
•DO NOT immerse the Flow Selector in any
kind of liquid. This will void the warranty.
• Store Flow Selector in a clean area
when not in use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model PM1000
Inlet Connection
Bottom Outlet
Connection
Side Outlet
Connection(s)
Maximum working pressure: 50 psi
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9/16-18 Female Thread
9/16-18 Male Thread
Hose Barb Type
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Inlet
Connection
“OFF” Arrows
indicate
NO flow
through
selected
port
“ON” Arrow
indicates
flow direction
Locking
Outlet
Button
Connection
Outlet
Connections
CAUTION
• Missing or illegible labels must be
replaced, contact Precision Medical, Inc.
• Inspect the Flow Selector for visual
damage before use, DO NOT USE
if damaged.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure flowmeter is in “OFF”
position.
2. Attach functioning flowmeter
to an appropriate gas source
per flowmeter’s manufacturers
instructions.
3. Attach the Flow Selector to outlet of
flowmeter.
4. Connect up to three (3) medical
devices to the outlet ports.
5. Push the Locking Button UP and
rotate Connector Body to align the
“ON” indicating arrow with the
desired outlet port.
• “OFF” indicating arrows
should align with the other two (2)
ports not in use.
• NO FLOW is delivered to the ports
indicated by “OFF” arrows .
6. Release the Locking Button to lock
the Connector Body into place.
WARNING
• Read this User Manual before
installing or operating the Flow
Selector.
• NO FLOW is delivered to the ports
indicated by “OFF” arrows .
• NO FLOW between the ON and
OFF settings.
• FLOW IS ONLY DELIVERED to
the selected port indicated by the
“ON” arrow
.
• ALWAYS rotate and lock
connector body into place before
using the Flow Selector.
WARNING cont.
• After activating flowmeter, be
sure patient is receiving flow from
proper outlet port.
To avoid injury to patient:
• ALWAYS confirm prescribed flow
before administering to patient and
monitor flow on a frequent basis.
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
1. Disconnect all connections before
cleaning.
2.
Clean exterior surfaces of the Flow
Selector with a cloth dampened with
mild detergent and water.
3. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
CAUTION
DO NOT immerse the Flow Selector
in any kind of liquid. This will cause
damage to the Flow Selector and
will void the warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Flow Selector fails to function,
consult the Troubleshooting Guide below.
If problem cannot be solved, consult your
Provider.
Problem Probable
Cause
No flow
at outlet
• No flow from
Flowmeter
• Outlet port
is in “OFF”
position
• Turn the
• Align Outlet
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Remedy
Flowmeter
“ON”
port with
“ON” arrow
RETURNS
Returned products require a Returned
Goods Authorization (RGA) number,
contact Precision Medical, Inc. All returns
must be packaged in sealed containers
to prevent damage. Precision Medical,
Inc. will not be responsible for goods
damaged in transit. Refer to Precision
Medical, Inc. Return Policy available on
the Internet, www.precisionmedical.com.
Manuals available on our Website;
www.precisionmedical.com
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
This device and its packaging contain no
hazardous materials. No special precautions
need to be taken when disposing the device
and/or its packaging.
Dispose of the Product in accordance
with the local regulations.
Please Recycle
LIMITED WARRANTY
AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Precision Medical, Inc. warrants that the Flow Selector (the
Product) will be free of defects in workmanship and/or material
for the following periods:
One (1) year from shipment
Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the
applicable period, Precision Medical, Inc. shall, upon written
notification thereof and substantiation that the goods have been
stored, installed, maintained and operated in accordance with
Precision Medical, Inc.’s instructions and standard industry
practice, and that no modifications, substitutions, or alterations
have been made to the goods, correct such defect by suitable
repair or replacement at its own expense.
ORAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
The representative of Precision Medical, Inc. or any retailers are
not authorized to make oral warranties about the merchandise
described in this contract, and any such statements shall not
be relied upon and are not part of the contract for sale. Thus,
this writing is a final, complete and exclusive statement of the
terms of that contract.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY
WARRA NTY OF ME RCHANTAB ILITY, FITN ESS F OR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Precision Medical, Inc. shall not under any circumstances
be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages
including but not limited to lost profits, lost sales, or injury to
person or property. Correction of non-conformities as provided
above shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of Precision
Medical, Inc. whether based on contract, negligence, strict
tort or otherwise. Precision Medical, Inc. reserves the right to
discontinue manufacture of any product or change product
materials, designs, or specifications without notice.
Precision Medical, Inc. reserves the right to correct clerical or
typographical errors without penalty.
ISO 13485 Certified
Precision Medical, Inc.
300 Held Drive
Northampton, PA 18067 USA
Toll Free Tel: 800-272-7285
Free Fax: 800-352-1240
Tel: (+001) 610-262-6090
Fax: (+001) 610-262-6080
www.precisionmedical.com
502762 Rev8 (E) 022012 (?M) Printed in USA
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