Are there any special maintenance or safety requirements for LOX? No. With the Essex LOX systems, no periodic hydrostatic re-certification is required. Our systems are virtually maintenance-free and no scheduled maintenance is necessary. Essex has technical service personnel available to answer any questions that arise when the systems are being used in the field. A resolution to any question is usually easily found, and if not, either a technician will visit or we will arrange for the unit to be returned to Essex for evaluation and a loaner would be available to prevent the ambulance from being out of service. Most users also normally have at least one or two systems available for backup on site. The Essex LOX systems have redundant safety devices which prevents the system from having any catastrophic failures if the system develops a higher than normal NER. The only safety equipment needed for the Essex LOX system is during the filling of the unit. Because the filling process requires the transfer of LOX from the storage Dewar into the LOX system, cryogenic gloves and eye protection is required. Also long pants and sleeves (or full-length cryogenic gloves) are also required, in case of a LOX spill. Further information and training can be provided to potential users either on-site or at the Essex headquarters. |
