CHAPTER VI

Equipment Selection

6.1 HOSE ASSEMBLIES FOR MEDICAL GASES

Figure 6.1: Hose Assemblies

Size of Hose (all hose assemblies listed are conductive except Evacuation is
non-conductive)

Figure 6.2: Connections and Outlet Connection for Hose Assemblies

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6.2 PRESSURE/VACUUM SWITCHES FOR MEDICAL GAS ALARM SYSTEM

Figure 6.3 Pressure/Vacuum Switches

• Features:
➢ Removable copper diaphragm capsule
➢ Entire assembly is cleaned for oxygen service
➢ U.L. and C.S.A. listed.
➢ Instrument quality snap-action switch
➢ Normally open or normally closed contacts
• Specifications:
Pressure and vacuum switches for the medical gas alarm system shall
incorporate a U.L. listed single pole double throw snap-action micro switch. Normally
open or normally closed circuitry shall be field-selected to be compatible with the
medical gas alarm system. Electrical rating shall be 10 amperes at 120 volt AC.

• Switch Adjustment

Pressure
➢ Low pressure gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide and medical air are
typically set to alarm at 40 psig (low line
➢ pressure) and 60 psig (high line pressure). High pressure nitrogen are
typically set to alarm at 140 psig (low line

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 ➢ pressure) and 180 psig (high line pressure). Switches are field adjustable (if
necessary) by following instructions included.
Vacuum
The vacuum switch is pre-set at the factory to alarm at 12 in/Hg). Switches
are field adjustable (if necessary) by following instructions included.

6.3 NP100 – NITROGEN CONTROL PANEL

Figure 6.4 Nitrogen Control Panel

• Features
➢ Durable, easy to clean type 304 stainless steel front
➢ Self-relieving 0-250 psi pressure regulator
➢ High flow capacity
➢ Patented Front Loaded (fast & easy to repair)
➢ DISS Outlet
➢ Painted steel rough in box
➢ High quality ball valve
➢ Easy to read 2” 0-300 psi gauges
➢ Outlet supply tube facilitates

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 • Specifications
➢ All gas control panels shall be Tri-Tech Medical, Inc. series and must be
installed and tested in strict accordance with NFPA 99 standards and or
other local codes before use.

➢ Rough in box assembly shall be of 14 Ga. Steel constructions. Box shall

be supplied with a plaster flange for easy mounting. Two ¼” nominal 3/8”
OD Type K copper stubs shall be supplied to facilitate piping to the box
and to any optional remote outlets. Box assembly shall be factory piped to
allow for pipeline testing before nitrogen panel is installed.

➢ NFPA – (National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 99” Health Care

Facilities”) compliant.

➢ CGA – (Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet V- 5 “Diameter Index

Safety System”) compliant.

6.4 REMOTE AUDIO/VISUAL ALARM

Figure 6.5 Audio/Visual Alarm

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• Features:

➢ High intensity LED display

➢ Loud audible alarm buzzer rated at 90 DB @ 2 feet
➢ Panel may be flush or back mounted
➢ Durable plastic case
➢ Solid state components
➢ Plugs into any electrical outlet

• Specifications:

➢ Remote Audio/Visual Alarm is specially designed to provide warning of

cylinder depletion for one or two gas manifold systems.
➢ The visual portion of the alarm will change from a “green” indicator for normal
➢ Operation to a “red” indicator for depleted cylinders. Once the system is
repressurized, the indicator lights will return to the normal “green” position.
➢ When the cylinders are depleted, the alarm buzzer will automatically sound.
➢ A reset button conveniently located on the front of the unit will deactivate the
alarm buzzer.
➢ Used in conjunction with a pressure switch, alarm is supplied with a
transformer (125 VAC x 15 VDC) that plugs into any outlet and a six-foot cord

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6.5 4000 SERIES AUTOMATIC SWITCHOVER MANIFOLD

Figure 6.6 Automatic Switchover Manifold

• Features:
➢ Fully automatic shifting to reserve bank without fluctuating line pressure to the
system
➢ High flow capacity for hospitals or any other medical gas installation
➢ Easy-to-read LED lights to indicate the status of the manifold
➢ Gas continues to flow if primary power is interrupted; manifold returns to its
previous stage when power is restored
➢ Accepts 115 or 220 VAC
➢ Complies with NFPA 99 requirements

The Chemetron® Series 4000 Medical Gas Manifold is fully automatic,

including self-shifting to the reserve bank upon exhaustion of the service bank
without interruption of gas delivery to the system. The unit complies with the
requirements of NFPA99 “Health Care Facilities.”

The 4000 Series Manifold control unit includes dual line regulators, gas-
specific cylinder connections, and a single-point power connection. Nitrous oxide

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and carbon dioxide units include pre-wired integral heaters. The control unit shall
automatically switch to the reserve bank when the primary bank is depleted.
When the depleted cylinders are replaced with full cylinders, the system shall
automatically reset itself in preparation for the next bank change. The Primary
side is the bank in use; the remaining side is the Reserve bank. This designation
will automatically change from left to right and right to left as each bank is
depleted and, in turn, refitted with full gas cylinders.

Figure 6.7 Components of Switchover Manifold

The gas flows through the header bar to the control unit. A manually-
operated shutoff valve is installed downstream of each header bar. These valves
are located outside the control cabinet, accessible at all times. The valves are
normally left fully open to allow unrestricted flow of gas from the two cylinder
banks. In case of an emergency, or for maintenance, they can be closed to
isolate one or both banks. The gas flows through the manually-operated shutoff
valve into the primary regulator. This regulator reduces the high cylinder pressure
to an intermediate pressure. The intermediate pressure gas flows through the
changeover mechanism to the line regulator for its final (line) pressure reduction
for use in the health care facility. Two line pressure regulators are installed in
parallel, and each is capable of maintaining a constant dynamic delivery pressure
at the maximum designed flow rate of the system. When the operating bank

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 pressure falls to a predetermined level, the switchover mechanism shall
automatically change to the reserve cylinder bank and activate the “Reserve in
Use” alarm.

6.6 EMERGENCY OXYGEN INLET BOX

Figure 6.8 Emergency Oxygen Inlet Box

• Features:
➢ Designed in accordance with NFPA 99.
➢ Rugged fiberglass NEMA 4 weather-tight enclosure with padlock staple to
prevent tampering or unauthorized access (16”H x 14”W x 6”D).
➢ 1” NPTF oxygen inlet – supports high flow requirements (larger sizes
available upon request)
➢ Entire assembly is cleaned for oxygen service and capped.
➢ Available with; side, bottom or back connection point.
➢ Includes a ¾” 75 psig safety relief valve.

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 The EOI-100 Tri-Tech Medical Emergency Inlet Box provides an inlet for
connection a temporary auxiliary source of oxygen to the oxygen pipeline system
for emergency or maintenance situations as recommended by NFPA 99.

The EOI-100 Tri-Tech Medical Emergency Inlet Box consists of a 1”

(25mm) ball valve, pressure gauge and a 1” NPTF (plugged) connection housed
in a tamper resistant, weathertight, maintenance free, fiberglass enclosure. The
enclosure is labeled “Emergency Low Pressure Gaseous Oxygen Inlet,” and
includes a padlock staple to prevent tampering or unauthorized access. The EOI-
100 Tri-Tech Medical Emergency Inlet Box should be connected at a point
downstream of the main supply line shutoff valve.

A fast acting 1” check valve is included in the EOI-100 Tri-Tech Medical

Emergency Inlet Box as recommended by NFPA 99. The check valve has a cast
bronze body and straight – through design for minimum pressure drop. A 75 psig
relief valve is included in the EOI-100 Tri-Tech Medical Emergency Inlet Box as
recommended by NFPA 99. The relief valve has a brass body, single seat
design, and is cleaned for oxygen. The relief valve automatically opens to
‘relieve’ or vent pressures greater than 75 psig to atmosphere and will
automatically reseat to provide a bubble tight seal after the pressure drops below
75 psig.

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6.7 TRI-TECH AREA ALARM PANEL

Figure 6.9 Area Alarm Panel

• Features
➢ The Tri-Tech Area Alarm Panel digitally displays gas pressure (0.5 psi
increments) and monitors and displays normal and alarm conditions for up to
14 medical gases.
➢ Transducers are included and may be mounted in the alarm back box or
remotely.
➢ Complies with NFPA 99. Made in the U.S.A.
➢ Self-contained unit - Designed for ease of installation and service.
➢ Microprocessor controlled
➢ Self-diagnostic and error message display for ease of maintenance.
➢ Audio and visual alarm indicators
➢ Bright easy to read L.E.D. displays – clearly visible in both day and night
lighting conditions
➢ Constant display and monitoring of each gas
➢ User programmable high/low set points
➢ Dry contacts for remote monitoring of all alarm conditions on each gas module
and on the CPU module for the entire panel
➢ Alarm history display of previous alarm conditions
➢ Easy to read – color coded gas modules
➢ Hinged frame with lanyards for easy accessibility

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➢ Optional interface to the hospital TNET alarm information management system
(area & master information).
➢ Three year PC board warranty

• Specification
The alarm shall be the Tri-Tech Medical Area Alarm Panel. The panel shall be
microprocessor controlled and designed to comply with NFPA 99. The panel shall be
100% digital and shall not require re-calibration. The alarm panel shall be enclosed
in a steel box and shall be designed to accept an electrical input range of 120-240
volts AC – 50-60 hertz. The source voltage shall be stepped down with a self-
contained transformer. The panel shall contain audible and visual alarm indicators.
The audible alarm may be silenced by pressing the alarm silence button, but the
visual alarm indicator can only be cancelled by fault correction. The alarm shall
detect and filter out transient (less than 0.6 seconds) signals created by R.F.I. The
alarm shall be capable of displaying alarm history for all possible alarm conditions.
Each vertical slot shall display up to three gases. The alarm shall be capable of
monitoring and displaying up to 14 gases per alarm panel. Gas modules can be
arranged in accordance with the customer’s requirements.

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6.8 CHECK VALVE

Figure 6.10 Check Valves

• Features
➢ 400 psi WOG rated
➢ Install in any position
➢ Straight through configuration minimizes changes in flow velocity
➢ Spring assisted closing ensures valve closes quickly, before reversal of flow
• Materials of Construction
➢ Body – Bronze ASTM B584, UNS Alloy C84400
➢ Retainer – Brass ASTM B16 (up to 1”) Bronze – ASTM B584, UNS Alloy
C84400(1 ¼” and above)
➢ Guide – Brass ASTM B16
➢ Spring – Steel AISI 316 Stainless Steel

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6.9 DIGITAL SUCTION REGULATORS

Gentec is proud to announce the release of the all-new Digital Suction

Regulator While preserving the look-and-feel and usability of our original 2 ½”
gauge analog version, we provide the added convenience of an easy-to-read
digital display (including a digital sweeping needle.) Truly the best of both
worlds!.

Figure 6.11 Digital Suction Regulators

• Features
➢ Lightweight with durable ABS plastic casing
➢ Impact-resistant internal components
➢ Corrosion-free components and can be thoroughly flushed
➢ On/off cycle settings can be adjusted without opening the case
➢ Accuracy: +/-1% for digital; +/- 2% for analog
➢ Intermittent timing cycles: 16 seconds on, 8 seconds off. (timing is
adjustable)
➢ Suction traps and a variety of fittings & adapters are available
➢ Color-coding available
➢ 10 year warranty

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6.10 ZONE VALVES

Figure 6.12 Zone Valves

• Features
➢ Meets NFPA 99 requirements
➢ Valves may be piped from left to right or right to left
➢ Valves are forges brass (not cast)
➢ All valves are dual gauge port full port ball valves
➢ 3 piece in-line repairable valves
➢ Adjustable packing with blow-out proof stem design
➢ Accommodate valve sizes from ½” to 2”
➢ Valves to have a working pressure of 600 psi (29
in/Hg vacuum)
➢ All valves cleaned for Oxygen service
➢ Plastic insulators to protect from galvanic corrosion
➢ Color coded labeling
➢ Provided with 1 ½” diameter gauges

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 Specification
All zone valve boxes shall be the Tri-Tech Medical Z series and must be installed
and tested in strict accordance with NFPA 99 standards and or any other local codes before
use.
Valves – The valves shall be dual gauge port, forged brass, ball-type, with Teflon
(TFE) seats and seals. All valves shall be rated at a working pressure of 600 psi (29 in/Hg
vacuum) and shall be operated by a lever-type handle, requiring only a quarter turn from a
fully open position to a fully closed position. Valves shall incorporate an adjustable packing
and a blow- out proof stem. Only full port valves having flow rates comparable to equivalent
size of pipe shall be used. Valves shall be able to be piped from left to right or right to left.

All valves shall be provided with type K copper tubing extensions to facilitate
installation. Valves shall be 3 piece in-line repairable type. Each valve assembly shall be
supplied cleaned for oxygen service in accordance with current CGA standards. The valve
tube ends shall be capped and sealed in a protective container to prevent contamination
prior to installation.

6.11 QUICK-CONNECT MEDICAL GAS OUTLETS

Figure 6.13 Quick-Connect Medical Gas Outlets

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• Features
➢ Safety keyed to help prevent cross-connections
➢ Conforms to NFPA 99 and CGA standards
➢ Built-in push-button latch release mechanism
➢ Modular design
➢ Cleaned for oxygen service
➢ UL listed

The Chemetron® 500 Series outlet stations provide convenient access to

medical gases in patient care locations. They are fully compatible with Chemetron
style latch-keyed adapters.

The outlets are field-gangable in any order desired by the facility. Outlets are
spaced 5" (12.7 cm) center to center, and may be ganged with Chemetron modular
electrical assemblies in a console arrangement. Outlet finish plates and rough-in
plates are pin indexed using steel pins for positive cross-connection prevention.
Primary valves are separate from the finish plate, allowing easy testing for leaks and
cross connection. Primary valves are made of brass and contain a chrome-plated
self-sealing poppet. Primary valves are field adjustable to compensate for variations
in plaster thickness of 1/2" to 3/4". Outlets may be special ordered with extended
valve bodies that allow for an additional 3/8" or 3/4" adjustment.

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6.12 OXYGEN AND AIR FLOWMETERS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PRODUCT
PROTECTION

Figure 6.14 Oxygen and Air Flowmeters

The antimicrobial-treated rotary knob on these flowmeters will continue to

inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi on the surface
of the knobs, and maintain antimicrobial efficacy for the lifespan of the product.

• Features
➢ Built-in product protection prevents growth of microbes on the surface of the
product
➢ Broad Regulatory Approvals including EPA, FDA, NSF, Health Canada,
European BDP. Swiss & EFSA
➢ Gentec flowmeters have a 0-15 LPM flow range, with a minimum of 65 LPM
flush flow rate
➢ Antimicrobial based on non-volatile, naturally-occurring silver
➢ Antimicrobial long-lasting product protection, lasts the lifetime of the knob
➢ Environmentally-friendly technology (green product)
➢ Cradle-to-cradle silver certified
➢ Available in either nickel plated solid brass or aluminum
➢ Durable polycarbonate hood and metering tube
➢ Stainless steel ball float
➢ Flowmeters are all calibrated at 50 psig and 70˚ F

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➢ Flowmeters are all back-pressured compensated
➢ Color-coded for air and oxygen
➢ 5-year warranty (see warranty statement for details)

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