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Oxygen Tank Set-up and Breakdown
Objective: To prepare a new O2 tank and apply the regulator for use.

30 December 2018 - 11:35 | Version 2 | LynnwoodBrown | Skill Guide | Oxygen

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(4 CPI)

10 skills

Skill

CPI

Inspect the tank, regulator, and O ring or washer for any visible damage.

Using an oxygen wrench or valve stem on the top of the cylinder, turn the valve counterclockwise to slowly "crack" the cylinder for 1 second.

Attach the regulator/flow meter to the valve stem using the two pin-indexing holes and make sure that the washer is in place over the larger hole, do not overtighten.

Attach the oxygen connective tubing to the flow meter.

Check for/correct any leaks. Check for adequate pressure in tank.

Open the O₂ system by turning the valve stem on top of the cylinder or using the wrench, counterclockwise

Set the regulator to the proper flow based on the delivery device.

Secure the bottle from falling.

Close regulator and release pressure from tank.

Remove regulator from tank

Related:	Oxygen Delivery
Chapter:	09
Page:	325

Referenced by: Oxygen Delivery

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Objective: To prepare a new O2 tank and apply the regulator for use.