[header] How to use an oxygen tank [title] Slide the plastic covering off of the top valve on your tank. [step] There may be a plastic sheath that fits around the top nozzle on your oxygen tank. Before you can attach the regulator to the tank, you'll have to remove it.
[header] How to use an oxygen tank [title] Slide the plastic covering off of the top valve on your tank. [step] There may be a plastic sheath that fits around the top nozzle on your oxygen tank. Before you can attach the regulator to the tank, you'll have to remove it.
To do so, simply flip the tank upside down on a pipe. Use a rubber glove to pry off the sheath. The tank will have a brass panel that covers the valve. [substeps] In order to apply the fluid, you'll need to either carefully push this panel off, or you could leave it on. Usually, you can simply slide the piece off or you may have to peel it away from the nozzle. [title] Line up the regulator with the top valve on the tank. Before you attach the regulator, locate the small metal clip located above the valve and slide it off of the top valve. [substeps] Don't worry about this part.