Backfeed into a riser via NISTConnecting into a riser NIST allows the Authorised Person (MGPS) to serve multiple departments and locate the Backfeed Kit in a secure environment avoiding busy corridors and ward areas to reduce disruption for patients, visitors and hospital staff.

The features and benefits of the Backfeed Service include:

• 35% increase in gas capacity* thereby reducing cylinder changeover

• Improved safety as large cylinders not required in patient areas (ref: EFA/2010/008)

• All 4 wheels have brakes to securely hold the kit in position

• Reduced overall weight, 40% lighter* offering manual handling benefits

• Integral valve cylinders provide safe, low pressure connection and disconnection

• Simple changeover from one bank to the other, providing continuity of supply

• Use of a stable mobile unit removes the need to secure safety chains to the wall

The additional flexibility of connecting into medical gas terminal units or into an Area Valve Service Unit NIST provides a range of alternative locations.  This minimises the impact on visitors and patients whilst ensuring an adequate and continual supply during your medical gas shutdown.

* relates to medical oxygen, comparing to 2 J size oxygen cylinders