I.S. EN ISO 7396-1:2016

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Supply systems
6 Monitoring and alarm systems
7 Pipeline distribution systems
8 Shut-off valves
9 Terminal units, gas-specific connectors, medical
   supply units, pressure regulators and pressure gauges
10 Marking and colour coding
11 Pipeline installation
12 Testing and commissioning
13 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) - Schematic representations of
        typical supply systems and area distribution systems
Annex B (informative) - Guidelines for location of cylinder
        manifolds, cylinder storage areas and stationary
        vessels for cryogenic or non-cryogenic liquids
Annex C (informative) - Example of procedure for testing
        and commissioning
Annex D (informative) - Typical forms for documenting compliance
        of the pipeline systems for compressed medical gas and
        vacuum
Annex E (informative) - Temperature and pressure relationships
Annex F (informative) - Risk management checklist
Annex G (informative) - Operational management
Annex H (informative) - Rationale
Annex I (informative) - Rationale for compressor hazards
Annex J (informative) - Considerations for implementation and
        use of oxygen 93
Annex K (informative) - Manufacture of medical gases on site,
        Responsibility for medical gas quality
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC
         on Medical devices

This part of ISO 7396 specifies requirements for design, installation, function, performance, testing, commissioning and documentation of pipeline systems used in healthcare facilities for the following: — oxygen; — nitrous oxide; — medical air; — carbon dioxide; — oxygen/nitrous oxide mixtures (see Note 1); — helium/oxygen mixtures; — (*) oxygen 93; — gases and gas mixtures classified as medical device, gases delivered to medical devices or intended for medical purposes or gases and gas mixtures for medicinal use not specified above; — air for driving surgical tools; — nitrogen for driving surgical tools; — vacuum.