Amico CSA Triplex SCD Modular Stack Mount - Manual (Page 4)

6.3 Steps to Implementing the Medical Air Systems
6.3.1 Discovery
1. Should existing equipment is to be incorporated along with the Medical Air System, determine the
dimensions, type, capacity and current loading of the existing equipment. Ensure the existing equipment is
compatible with the current standard.
2. Verify the number and type of all occupancies in the facility which will require medical air outlets.
3. Determine the number of ventilators required to be in service at any one time and define their type and
average inlet air requirement.
4. The intake piping for a medical air compressor system should only be connected to the medical air com
pressor system and not used for any other purpose. This piping is to be labeled and equipped with intake
filters that are located inside the health care facility, close to the compressor, and are easily accessible for
servicing. Examine the location intended for the air intake carefully as The CSA mandates the intake be
3m (10 ft) from any door or operable window; 15m (50 ft) away from any exhaust (or the intended location
for the intake) and also located away from all other vents and windows (e.g. vacuum and WAGD
exhausts, sanitary waste vents, kitchen exhaust fans, generator exhaust, etc.)The intake opening shall
be turned downward and screened. It shall be accessible to authorized personnel for cleaning,
inspection and servicing. If the air intake is near a loading dock or at a location whereby vehicles may be
present, it must be relocated. In addition, when choosing the location of air source, please take into
consideration the prevailing wind and potential snow blockage. It is advisable to place the intake at a height
above any other intake or vent on the same roof (See Figure 1 below). For further details regarding the rules
and regulation in choosing your medical air system location, please refer to the CSA specification guide.
Figure 1:
Amico Source Equipment 2