and competent to perform such services, including the follow-up service,
stating that the item has been tested and conforms to the requirements,
including method of testing, of the specified agency. Station outlets
shall be equipped with noninterchangeable quick disconnect coupler, except
for nitrogen which shall be equipped with DISS connections as assigned for
medical gas and vacuum systems in CGA V-5, except that inlets for the
anesthesia evacuation system shall be 22 mm 7/8 inch nonthreaded
connections.
2.21.1.1
Couplers
Where quick-type couplers are furnished they shall be of the
noninterchangeable type. Connector shall lock firmly into position and
shall have a finger-type quick release.
2.21.1.2
Cover Plates
Cover plates shall be 1.5875 mm 16 gauge polished chromium-plated metal or
0.7950 mm 22 gauge satin-finish stainless steel secured with
chromium-plated countersunk screws.
2.21.2
Operating and Delivery Room Outlets and Wall Outlets
Station outlets shall be of the [overhead] [pedestal] [recessed hose-reel]
[flush ceiling with hose drop with check valve assembly] [ceiling flush
mounted track] [recessed wall] type. Exposed brass flange, pedestal, and
couplers shall be polished chromium-plated brass or combination of brass
and approved plastic. Details for mounting shall be submitted for
approval. [The recessed hose-reel type shall be installed in a cadmium- or
zinc-plated steel housing and shall be provided with a stainless steel
faceplate. The reel shall be capable of retracting a minimum of 4 meters
12 feet of conductive, color-coded type hose. The entire assembly, except
for the stainless steel faceplate, shall not project below the furred-down
ceiling. The faceplate shall have a No. 4 finish and shall be provided
with polytetrafluoroethylene grommets to reduce hose wear. Connections
feeding the reel shall be fail-safe, swivel joints, leakproof and
frictionless. Reel springs shall be of a first quality spring steel. Hoses
shall terminate in a male threaded or female quick-connect coupler with
automatic shutoff or disconnect.] [The flush ceiling type hose drop shall
consist of a flush ceiling outlet equipped with a male connection. The
conductive, color-coded hose shall be 1.2 meters 4 feet in length, shall
attach to the outlet coupler with a female threaded connection and shall
end in a male threaded or female quick connect coupler with automatic
shutoff.] [The recessed wall type shall be as previously specified,
installed within a cadmium-plated or zinc-plated steel housing, and
provided with a satin finish stainless steel faceplate. The female member
of a quick-coupler shall be accessible through the faceplate for connection
of the male coupler adapter.]
2.21.3
Service-Control Valve Cabinets
Service-control valve cabinets shall be constructed of corrosion-resisting
steel having a minimum nominal 1.214 mm 18 gauge thickness. Cover shall be
continuously hinged with magnetic or snap locks, and shall have a satin
finish. Laminated plastic nameplates shall be provided. Cabinets shall
house zone-control valves, pressure reducing valves, service control
valves, and alarm system sensors.
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