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1
Q

the wall gas hose to machine has a pressure of what?

A

50psi

2
Q

First stage regulator:

what does it do

A

takes cylinder pressure down to intermediate pressure of 45 psi

3
Q

First stage regulator:

what type of valve

A

Diaphragm

4
Q

2nd stage regulator:

what does it do

A

reduces pressure from 50 psi intermediate) to 16psi (low)

5
Q

2nd stage regulator:

where does it receive Gas from?

A

both the wall and first stage regulator

6
Q

2nd stage regulator:

what type of valve?

A

Diaphragm

7
Q

E cylinder:

psi and Liters of O2

A

1900psi

660 L

8
Q

E cylinder:

psi and Liters of N20

A

745psi

1590 L

9
Q

E cylinder:

psi and Liters Air

A

1900 psi

625L

10
Q

E cylinder:

what is special about N2O

A

no pressure change until almost empty, must weigh the tank

11
Q

O2 flow meter:

where do u read the float BALL

A

middle

12
Q

O2 flow meter:

Where do you read the float ARROW?

A

Top

13
Q

O2 flow meter:

what type of pressure does it receive?

A

Low 16 psi

14
Q

O2 flow meter:

what is the tube called

A

Thorpe tube

15
Q

O2 flow meter:

what is special about the tube?

A

Tapered with the largest diameter at the top

16
Q

O2 flow meter:

name 5 things special about the O2 knob

A
Color
Larger
Fluted (teeth)
Sticks out further
Downstream
17
Q

what will happen if the vaporizer is tipped then leveled

A

liquid vapor will get into he vapor chamber and the carrier flow will carry MORE agent to the pt

18
Q

if the vaporizer is tipped then leveled the liquid vapor will get into he vapor chamber and the carrier flow will carry MORE agent to the pt. What does this mean?

A

More agent is picked up means a higher concentration of agent is delivered to the pt, May be a lethal dose

19
Q

What should u do if the vaporizer is tipped over

A

DO NOT USE, send it back to the manufacturer for recalibration

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