Yoke Washer CGA870 Regulator

Set-up(CGA870 style)

1.      Inspect the cylinder following the instructions of your gas supplier. Be sure to purge the cylinder valve seat of debris.

2.      Inspect the regulator for oil grease. If these are visible, do not use the regulator.

3.      Be sure the sealing washer is in place n the inlet to the regulator.

4.      Slip the Yoke over the cylinder post and fit the pins into the holes on the cylinder valves. The pins should fit easily into the holes.

5.      Tuen the T-handle clockwise until the screw point is seated in the dimple on the cylinder valve. Be sure the regulator is tightened securely onto the cylinder.

6.      Attach the oxygen supply tubing to the outlet connection of the regulator.

Set-up(CGA540 style)

1.      Inspect the cylinder following the instructions of your gas supplier. Be sure to purge the cylinder valves seat of debris.

2.      Inspect the regulator for oil or grease, if these are visible, do not use the regulator.

3.      Gently thread the large nut on the regulator onto the connection on the cylinder valve.

4.      Tighten the nut with a wrench until snug.

5.      Attch the oxygen supply tubing to the outlet connection of the regulator.

Instructions for use:

1.      Be sure the regulator is in the “off” position by rotaing the knob counterclockwise to the “0” position.

2.      For safety, be sure you are not directly in front of or behind the regulator when opening the cylinder valve.

3.      Slowly turn the cylinder valve on(counterclockwise), about one full turn.

4.      If you can hear a hissing sound, there is a leak in the system, turn the cylinder off and turn the regulator on to relieve any built up pressure. Try tightening the regulator to the cylinder and open the cylinder again. If this does not help, shut the system down again and contact a service representative. Never attempt to repair a regulator or cylinder yourself.

5.      Adjust the flow rate setting by turning the knob clockwise until the desired setting shows through the window.

6.      If the cylinder pressure falls below 300 psi, you should exchange the cylinder for a full one.

7.      Turn off the system, close the cylinder valve, wait for oxygen to flow out of the regulator, and turn the regulator to the “0” position.

8.      Never try to remove the regulator unless the cylinder is off and pressure has been relieved.