Instructions for Exchanging Oxygen Cylinders
The Sparrow Regional Medical Supply Technician will instruct how to exchange your empty oxygen cylinder.
The following instructions are for your future reference.
- Turn the empty cylinder OFF by turning the handle at the top of the
cylinder completely clockwise.
- To remove the guage from the empty
cylinder, unscrew the chrome "T" shaped handle on the right side
of the guage.
- Lift the guage off the empty cylinder, set
the empty cylinder aside.
- Obtain a fill cylinder. Be sure the dial on the guage is facing in the same direction as the dial on the
cylinder. Place the guage over the valve on the full cylinder.
Important:
- Observe that a plastic washer is in
place to prevent leaks.
- Be sure the two round, metal pins on the guage fit into the two holes on the cylinder valve.
- Firmly tighten the chrome "T" shaped
handle on the right side of the guage. This secures the guage to
the cylinder.
- Test for leaks - turn the handle at the top of the cylinder approximately 1/2 turn counter clockwise. If the cylinder hisses near where the gauge attaches to
the cylinder, tighten the chrome "T" shaped handle more securely. If a leak is still present, a new plastic washer may be helpful.
TURN THE CYLINDER VALVE COMPLETELY CLOCKWISE TO "OFF" WHEN CYLINDER IS NOT BEING USED IN ORDER TO PREVENT WASTING THE OXYGEN.
If you have any questions, you can contact us 24 hours a day at 517.364.2115 or 1.888.7WE.HEAL.
