Nitrox Valve Warning Tag

Note:  The Warning Tag shown below was included as a hang tag with all pre-2003 EAN Ready scuba valves which had the "NITROX USE ONLY" label affixed to the front of the valve.

WARNING

THIS LABEL IS TO BE REMOVED BY THE CUSTOMER ONLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

·        This valve is to be operated, maintained and installed only by individuals who have been trained by a recognized agency in SCUBA Diving. 

·        This valve is designed for scuba diving and should not be used for any other purpose.  If this valve has a manufacturer applied label on the front of the valve which states “NITROX USE ONLY”, this valve may be used for oxygen enriched air with a maximum oxygen content of 40%.  If the “NITROX USE ONLY” label is not present, this valve may be used for Grade E breathing air only (21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen by volume) and may not be used for oxygen enriched air.

·        If this valve is used for oxygen enriched breathing air, this valve is to be operated, maintained and installed only by individuals who have been trained by a recognized agency in the use of oxygen enriched breathing air.

·        If this valve is used for Grade E breathing air (compressed air) at any time, remove the “NITROX USE ONLY” label and do not subsequently use this valve for oxygen enriched breathing air.

·        If this valve is to be used with oxygen enriched breathing air, this valve must be installed in a cylinder which has been cleaned and tested for oxygen enriched breathing air use.

·        Valve and cylinder must be maintained in an oxygen clean condition.  Any contamination by oil, grease, dust, or any contamination will cause a hazardous condition which could result in an explosion of the valve, cylinder or regulator.  If the valve or cylinder is contaminated by oil, grease, etc.., the valve and cylinder must be re-cleaned and tested for oxygen use by a competent facility and in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet G-4.1 “CLEANING EQUIPMENT FOR OXYGEN SERVICE”.

·        If a lubricant is used on the o-rings or upon insertion of the valve into a cylinder, only use lubricants approved for oxygen use.

·        Before attaching the regulator to the valve, open the valve slightly for an instant in order to clear the opening of particles of dust, dirt and to remove any moisture.

·        ALWAYS OPEN VALVE SLOWLY UNTIL PRESSURE BUILDS UP THROUGHOUT THE REGULATOR!

·        As per the recommendation of the o-ring manufacturer, this valve may only be used in a temperature range above -13°F (-25°C).

·        Valve is to be used and maintained according to Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet V-9 “STANDARD FOR COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER VALVES”. 

·        The valve must be inspected/serviced every year by a competent facility.  If there are signs of any corrosion or roughness in opening/closing the valve, immediately return the valve to the store where you purchased it for inspection and/or repair.

·        For additional information, visit our website at www.thermovalves.com

Thermo Valves Corporation, 3358-C Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa , CA   95403

Limited Warranty

                Products of Thermo Valves Corporation are guaranteed by the manufacturer against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from our warehouse.  This warranty is limited to replacement or repairing, F.O.B. warehouse, any material which upon our inspection on our premises we find to be thus defective.  Transportation charges on material returned must be prepaid.

                Dimension and specifications of catalogued items are standard, and we shall adhere to these standards whenever possible, reserving, however, the right to make changes without notice.

                Except as expressly stated above, Seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, whether of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or use or otherwise, on any product, or on any parts or labor furnished during the sale, delivery or servicing of any product.

Limitation of Liability

                Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer or to any other person, firm, or corporation for any incidental or consequential loss, damage, or injury arising out of any breach of warranty or any other act or default relating to Buyer’s order or to products or services provided to Buyer, even if any such loss, damage, or injury is caused by Seller’s negligence.  The correction of defects as provided in the warranty statement above shall constitute Seller’s full obligation with respect to all claims and Seller’s liability shall in no event exceed the unit purchase price of the product in question.

                Any lawsuit or other action based upon breach of this contract or upon any other claim arising out of this sale (other than an action by Seller for any amount due Seller by Buyer) must be commenced within one year from the date of the tender of delivery by the Seller or, in the case of cause of action based upon an alleged breach of warranty, within one year from date within the warranty period on which the defect is or should have been discovered by Buyer.