Medical Gas Manifolds

The manifold is split into two cylinder banks. The first bank feeds the pipeline; when its pressure falls to a set point, supply transfers automatically to the second bank and a signal calls for the depleted bank to be changed. An intermittent manual task thus becomes a continuous supply.

• Two cylinder headers with gas-specific connections.
• High-pressure flexible tails between cylinder and header.
• Non-return valves preventing back-feed between cylinders.
• Pressure regulators reducing cylinder pressure to line pressure.
• A changeover unit between banks with pressure indication.
• An alarm signal reporting manifold status to the alarm panel.

• As the primary source in health centres and small to medium hospitals.
• As a reserve or emergency source in hospitals fed by a liquid tank or generator.
• For lower-consumption gases such as nitrous oxide.
• In temporary expansions or facilities commissioned in phases.

• Ventilation appropriate to the stored gas and the project's requirements.
• Secure cylinder restraint preventing toppling.
• A clear handling route allowing safe cylinder movement in and out.
• Separation of different gases with clear identification of each bank.
• No flammable materials or oils inside the room.

Sound operation depends on watching pressure indication rather than waiting for the alarm to change cylinders. Periodic maintenance covers flexible tails, non-return valves and regulators, verification that automatic changeover functions correctly, and testing of the alarm signal at the panel.

Oils and greases are prohibited on any part in contact with oxygen, cylinder valves are opened slowly to avoid sudden pressure and temperature rise, and adaptors or connections not dedicated to the same gas must never be used.