fire safety valve for oxygen supplier

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An increased risk of fire is an unfortunate and all too common problem associated with oxygen therapy. Firesafe™ devices help reduce this risk by isolating the oxygen flow and extinguishing a fire tracking back along the oxygen delivery tubing.

Firesafe™ devices can be installed directly in the oxygen delivery circuit and at the interface with the oxygen supply equipment, providing the following benefits:

The Firesafe™ MKII Cannula Valve acts like a thermal fuse protecting both patient and oxygen source from propagating fire. To prevent incorrect installation, the valve is bi-directional, allowing it to be fitted in either direction.

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The Firesafe Cannula Valve and Nozzle are designed to automatically stop the flow of oxygen in the event that the downstream oxygen tubing is ignited. These offer a cost-effective solution to lower the risk of serious patient injury in an oxygen fire. The valve and nozzle can be installed in seconds and helps keep patients safe no matter what method of oxygen delivery they use. With a 4 year intended life (or until it shuts off in the event of a fire), they serve as a longer-lasting tubing connector.

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The Sunset Healthcare OxySafe Firesafe Cannula Valve Helps protect against oxygen tubing fires using a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream oxygen tubing is ignited. Thereby, the product helps to improve patient safety by tremendously reducing the impact of oxygen-aided fires with the Firesafe Cannula Valve.

Install two OxySafe valves per patient, one as close to the patient as possible and one as close to the oxygen source as possible. This way, both the patient and the source of oxygen are protected, minimizing risk of a disastrous fire. When installing the OxySafe close to the patient, we recommend using a cannula without a built-in supply tube so the valve can be as close to the patient as possible.

Keep oxygen cylinders and vessels in a well-ventilated area (not in closets, behind curtains, or other confined space). The small amount of oxygen gas that is continually vented from these units can accumulate in a confined space and become a fire hazard.

Oxygen cylinders and vessels must remain upright at all times. Never tip an oxygen cylinder or vessel on its side or try to roll it to a new location.

Always operate oxygen cylinder or container valves slowly. Abrupt starting and stopping of oxygen flow may ignite any contaminant that might be in the system.

Keep all grease, oil and petroleum products (even small amounts) and flammable materials away from your oxygen equipment. Some organic materials can react violently with oxygen if ignited by a hot spark.

Oxygen therapy can be very beneficial to people with COPD, but you have to be careful. Every year in the US there are over 180 home fires involving home oxygen therapy equipment. These fires result in more than 70 deaths and emergency departments treat over 1,000 people for burns. The good news is that you can take steps to minimize the risk. These include above all never smoking while using oxygen therapy and being careful to avoid naked flames or sparks.

Another precaution is fitting firebreaks (also called thermal fuses, fire safety valves or fire stop valves), into the tubing from your oxygen supply. These don’t stop the fire from starting, but they can stop fire from spreading and save your life and other peoples’ lives. In Europe, firebreaks must be fitted to all oxygen installations. In the US, the Veteran’s Health Administration (VA) also takes the issue seriously. It has just made thermal fuses compulsory for all its 85,000 home oxygen users.

Oxygen is one of the three things a fire needs to start and keep going – the others are fuel and heat. If one of these is not there, a fire will not start, and a fire that is already burning will go out.

Firebreaks are safety devices that can be very easily installed in the tubing that attaches to your home oxygen equipment – they are designed to cut off the flow of oxygen in case of a fire in the oxygen tubing. Stopping the flow of oxygen stops the fire in the tube from burning. As I said before, they do not prevent a fire from starting – and they are not a substitute for following other safety precautions like not smoking - but they can stop a fire from spreading and limit the extent of any injuries and damage to property.

Two firebreaks should be fitted on every oxygen installation, so two on your concentrator or cylinder and two on your portable oxygen if you use it. The first should be close to your face where the two nasal cannula tubes join, or in the mask tubing, to limit burn injuries. The second should be near the oxygen outlet – this stops the fire from spreading.

Most home oxygen fires (over 7 out of 10) are caused by tobacco smoking. But any naked flame can start a fire, such as a stove or oven, candles, matches or lighters, and gas grills. Some fire hazards may not be immediately obvious, like flammable liquids (paint thinners, cleaning fluids) and objects that can cause sparks, such as some electric shavers or children’s toys. So it’s better to be cautious and fit firebreaks.

Your home oxygen service provider, respiratory specialist, healthcare manager and insurer should make sure they understand the safety standards that your home oxygen needs to comply with. First though, check with your home oxygen service provider whether your equipment contains firebreaks and if they are installed and positioned correctly.

Finally, remember that although home oxygen is a fire hazard – by planning ahead and following sensible precautions, you can minimize the risk of a fire, and stay safe.

Fusible link valves are designed to automatically shut off any gas or liquid in the pipeline when the fire is present. This ensures that fires don’t spread and offers better performance than standard shut-off valves.Heat-sensitive elements will shrink and cause the fusible top work assembly to open, cut off fluid flow through a pipe, and prevent fuel leakage.

The fusible link serves as a pressure release and shutoff valve used to prevent the overpressurization of equipment and/or piping systems. It allows pressurized fluid to discharge through a pipe into the atmosphere or into another section of piping.

A fire-safety valve with a fusible link is an important safety device in the event of a fire on naval vessels, as a fire extinguisher is not sufficient on its own to prevent the risk of explosion from overheating oil tanks.

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