The O2BOSS™ Bottled Oxygen Safety System was developed to fulfill a need identified in the EMS industry to safely contain compressed oxygen cylinders in rescue vehicles. There have been a number of documented cases in which oxygen cylinders have become deadly projectiles within a rescue vehicle involved in an accident or sudden stop which resulted in serious injury, and in some cases, contributed to the death of the patient or the EMS worker. The US National Safety Council reports that there have been an increasing number of accidents involving emergency vehicles (and based on a study conducted in 1999) the Council estimates that 10% to 24% of all ambulances on the road (50,000 in the US alone) become involved in accidents yearly. Pacific Safety Products Inc. (PSP) embarked on a three year project to develop a system to safely store and transport compressed oxygen as well as make it easier to use in the field. The primary design concern was to develop a system that was able to withstand 25 G’s of force exerted on the unit from any direction. Taking a systems approach in the design and engineering phase, PSP addressed the safety issues inherent through each stage of use of bottled oxygen by an EMS Professional, namely: In-vehicle storage Transport to scene Use at scene Transport back to vehicle Storage back into vehicle The O2BOSS™ or Bottled Oxygen Safety System is a product that assists in the safe and ergonomic use of portable medical oxygen. The system is comprised of the following four sub systems. Transport Unit. The Transport Unit consists of a frame that accepts an oxygen cylinder and has ergonomic handles for carrying and utilizing the oxygen. Transport Units are available in two models to accommodate the two different sizes of oxygen cylinders, “D” and “E”. Other features such as the “Bipod Leg System”, the built in “Gauge Guard” and the “Anti-Rotate Pad” make the Transport Unit a versatile and cost-saving system. Wall Mount Unit. The Wall Mount Unit provides a secure method of storing the Transport Unit in a vehicle or facility. The Wall Mount Unit comes in Flat Mount and Angle Mount configurations to allow for most any installation scenario. The Transport Unit quickly latches to and releases from the Wall Mount Unit for easy deployment in emergency situations. Cot Mount Unit. The Cot Mount Unit provides a secure method of storing the Transport Unit on a cot. The Cot Mount attaches to the frame rail of most commercially available cots. The Transport Unit quickly latches to and releases from the Cot Mount Unit for easy deployment in emergency situations. Transport Unit Storage Box. The Transport Unit Storage Box provides a streamlined solution for storing the Transport Unit into externally accessible cabinets in the emergency vehicle and thus optimize the use of valuable storage space.

PRODUCT FEATURES	TECHNICAL  SPECIFICATIONS	BENEFITS  TO  CUSTOMER
Transport Unit
Materials and method of construction	Manufactured from injection molded glass filled Nylon, anodized aircraft grade aluminum and stainless steel. Weight of D size cylinder Transport Unit is 5.0 lbs without oxygen cylinder Weight of E size cylinder Transport Unit is 6.0 lbs without oxygen cylinder	Strong, lightweight product that will not corrode Resistant to caustic action of commonly used cleaning agents
Cylinder Retainer	Manufactured from glass filled Nylon	Provides secure retention of cylinder inside Transport Unit Can be released and snapped closed with one hand allowing quick and easy cylinder replacement
Handle/Gauge Guard	Tubular stainless steel with durable urethane grip cover	Provides ergonomic grab handle Protect oxygen regulators – minimizing damage and reducing replacement cost
Interchangeable Shim Ring Insert	Manufactured from glass filled Nylon Colour coded for ease of use	Will accommodate commonly used steel and aluminum oxygen cylinders Can be easily changed over
E size Transport Unit Conversion Kit	Manufactured from injection molded glass filled Nylon and aircraft grade aluminum	Allows conversion of D size Transport Unit to E size thus accommodating longer E size cylinders
Bipod Leg System	Manufactured from injection molded glass filled Nylon and anodized aircraft grade aluminum	Allows Transport Unit to be placed in a stable up right position Positions regulator gauges and flow controls at an ergonomic orientation during use
Cylinder Anti-rotate Pad	Manufactured from injection molded polyurethane with overmolded polyurethane friction pad	Prevents cylinder from rotating and therefore ensures regulator remains protected by the Handle/Gauge Guard
Threaded inserts on exterior of body	Insert molded threaded inserts highly resistant to excessive torque and pull out loads	Provides attachment points for optional Oxygen Accessory Pouch and Hook
Optional Accessory Pouch – Large and Small sizes	Manufactured from Cordura Plus Nylon with Scotchlite reflective lettering	Provides storage and easy access to basic oxygen supplies Reflective lettering for visibility
Optional Transport Unit Hooks – Left and Right configurations	Manufactured from powder coated aluminum with vinyl sleeves installed to prevent damage to cots or other structures onto which the hooks are placed	Allows Transport Unit to be placed onto a cot or other suitable structures
Optional Shoulder Strap	Manufactured from polyester seatbelt webbing for strength and durability Incorporates Widloc Should Strap System	Provides alternate “hands free” carry method for Transport Unit
Wall Mount Unit
Material and methods of construction	Manufactured from injection molded glass filled Nylon, anodized aircraft grade aluminum and power coated sheet metal	Strong, lightweight product that will not corrode Resistant to caustic action of commonly used cleaning agents
Available in Flat Mount and Angle Mount configurations	Common load bearing components with angle mounting brackets and cover plates	Provides versatile, safe and ergonomic storage system for the Transport Unit Flat Wall Mount Unit provides full frontal access to Transport Unit Angle Wall Mount Unit presents Transport Unit at an ergonomic angle for easy side access and reduces overall product profile by 25% Angle brackets and cover plates minimize entry of debris into latching mechanism
Safety Retention Roller	Urethane compression action roller	Prevents release of Transport Unit in Wall Mount Unit if retaining latch is accidentally released
Cot Mount Unit
Materials and method of construction	Manufactured from injection molded glass filled Nylon and anodized aircraft grade aluminum Weight is 2.5 lbs without Transport Unit	Strong, lightweight product that will not corrode Resistant to caustic action of commonly used cleaning agents
Self guiding latching system	Molded in guide features with smooth transitions into latch mechanism	Minimized effort required to properly store Transport Unit onto Cot Mount Unit
Drainage Slots	Wide slots provide drainage to all exposed cavities towards exterior of cot	Allows exit of debris and eases cleaning of Cot Mount Unit
Stryker and Ferno mounting kits	Manufactured from anodized aircraft grade aluminum	Allows Cot Mount to be installed on most cots
Transport Unit Storage Box
Materials and method of construction	Manufactured from Nylon and powder coated sheet metal	Strong, low profile product that will not corrode Resistant to caustic action of commonly used cleaning agents
Streamlined cabinet mountable design	Sleeve-like configuration provides reduced installation “footprint”	Maximized use of storage space
Retaining Pad Retention pocket	Spring loaded Nylon Pad	Retains Transport Unit from becoming dislodged from Storage Box during transport

Patent No.: United States Patent No. 6,543,736 B2, Canada and International Patents Pending


Certification:

The O2BOSS™ system has been designed to meet or exceed all North American Standards for securing compressed oxygen into emergency vehicles. This includes:

• Ambulance Manufacturers Division Standard 003 Federal Specification KKK-1822-E
• British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) Ambulance Supply Specification
• Ontario Provincial Land Ambulance and Emergency Response Vehicle Standard

Each one of these standards essentially requires that the unit, when mounted in a vehicle, restrains the oxygen tank and withstands forces equal to 25 times the weight of items it is intended to hold exerted in all directions.

Warranty Statement:

Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform as advertised for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment, provided that the product has been maintained properly over the life of the product.

RETURNS - US and International Customers:

If your PSP product must be returned, please phone Pacific Safety Products Customer Care Department at 1-800-667-5487

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