Operating Instructions
Vehicle
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Crestline
Manual
3/15/2010
Coach
OxygenSystem
Theoxygen system inyour new ambulance consists of the following:
OxygenOutlet (s)
Your new ambulance has been equippedwith oxygen outlet(s) located in theMCC. If the vehicle
has a dual stretcher, there may be an outlet on the passenger side, near the side entry/exit door.
Please refer to the O.E.M. section of this manual concerning the care and use of the individual
componentsof theoxygenoutlets.
OxygenLines
All oxygen lines in your ambulance consist of 1/4" nylonP.V.C. hose rated at 300P.S.I. A service
loop isprovided for thewall outlets and the tank regulator.
OxygenTankRetention
The retention assembly ismounted in the oxygen compartment. The bracket has been designed to
accommodate one of the followingmedical oxygen tanks: "M" steel, "M" aluminium, “H/K” steel,
and “H/K” aluminium. Toensure the safe storageof the tank, the retentionbrackets and/or belts that
secure the tankmust beusedat all times.
How toChange theMainOxygenTank
Themainoxygen tank is located in the front right hand corner of theboxof the ambulance.
Note: If you have an “O2 to Go” Oxygen cart system, follow the instruction on the oxygen
compartment door insteadof the following.
1.
Remove the regulator.
2.
Remove the fourwing screws on the retentionbracket(s) surrounding the tank.
3.
Slide the top bracket over the valve and re-install one of the wing screws to keep the
headassemblyabove the tank.
4.
Remove the two retainingbelts (or lower bracket onNewEraXCmodel) that secure the
lower portionof the tank.
5.
Remove theoxygen tankbysliding it out of the compartment.
6.
Install thenew tank.
7.
Reattach thebelts (or lower bracket onNewEraXCmodel) around the tank.
8.
Slide the retentionbracket over thevalve.
9.
Put the fourwing screws back into the lowest holes possiblewhile pressing firmlydown
on thebracket. Put all four of thewing screws in looselybefore tightening.
If youvehicle is a FleetMax orCommandermodel, the portable oxygen tanks are stored in the
front right corner cabinet. They are only accessible from inside of the vehicle.
