Connecting The Cylinder To The Compressor - Invacare HomeFill II User Manual

Invacare® HomeFill® II Oxygen System

4.3 Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor

WARNING!
– NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect
the cylinder and the compressor. Otherwise, severe
injury and/or damage may occur.
WARNING!
– DO NOT drop oxygen cylinders. Use two hands when
handling/transporting oxygen cylinders. Otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
– DO NOT use a liquid leak detector to test for leaks.
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Fillport covers not shown for clarity.
1. Prior to each use, inspect product for visible damage. Refer to
the External Examination section. DO NOT use if any damage is
found.
If for any reason, any label becomes illegible or lost,
contact your dealer/Home Care equipment provider.
2. Examine the cylinder gauge. If the cylinder pressure is less than
1500 psig (10342 kPa), proceed to STEP 3.
For location of the cylinder gauge, refer to the cylinder's
manual.
If the cylinder pressure is greater than 1500 psig
(10342 kPa), DO NOT attempt to top off this cylinder.
It may not fill.
Set the regulator flow dial on the cylinder A to Off. Refer to the
3.
cylinder's manual.
4. Remove the cylinder and connector fillport covers (if present).
5. Momentarily push DOWN on the outer ring (sleeve) B of the
connector fillport C until GREEN dots D are visible to reset
the connector.
If the outer ring (sleeve) is in the UP position (GREEN
dots not visible), the connector fillport will not be able
to accept the cylinder fillport E. Pushing DOWN F
momentarily will reset the connector fillport (GREEN
dots visible) to accept the cylinder fillport.
6. Grasp the cylinder in the area behind the cylinder fillport.
7. Position the cylinder in the compressor cradle G.
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