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Abstract

Sets out requirements for low-pressure flexible hose assemblies for use with medical gases. Design, performance, identification and testing of low pressure flexible connecting assemblies used for conveying the medical gases at positive pressures up to 1400 kPa, and negative pressures not exceeding -95 kPa, are specified. Flexible hoses used in fixed secondary equipment are not dealt with in this Standard. Does not apply to manufacturer specific hoses provided by manufacturers of surgical tools as an integral part for use in the sterile operating area.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee HE-017 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 22 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee HE-017:
Australia New Zealand Industrial Gas Association
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Society of Anaesthetists
Engineers Australia
Master Plumbers Association of QLD
Master Plumbers Australia
Ministry of Consumer Affairs (NZ)

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of low pressure flexible hose assemblies for use with medical gases.
Provision is made for the design, performance, identification and testing of low pressure flexible connecting assemblies used for conveying the medical gases at positive pressures up to 1400 kPa, and negative pressures not exceeding (95 kPa. Flexible hoses used in fixed secondary equipment are not dealt with in this Standard.
This Standard does not apply to manufacturer specific hoses provided by manufacturers of surgical tools as an integral part for use in the sterile operating area.
Nitric oxide/nitrogen mixtures are not included because special designs of the supply may be required.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 09/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 09/12/2016
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ISBN
Committee	HE-017
Supersedes	DR 02414 AS 2902-1986