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10. Place the ATF in the Unit Case and remove the caps from the ATF Ports. Install the Braided Tubes into
the ATF pressure and vacuum ports as shown on Figure 31. Do not use oil or grease if the tubing is
difficult to install. Secure joints with Cable ties.
WARNING:
DO NOT use any petroleum based or other lubricants. A spontaneous
and violent ignition may occur if oil, grease or other petroleum
substances come into contact with oxygen under pressure. Keep these
substances away from the oxygen system, tubing and connections
and any other oxygen source.
Inspect all tubing before securing with a cable tie.
NOTE:
11. Mount the ATF with 3 M4x16 screws and 3 washers as shown on Figure 32 on previous page. Apply
Loctite 425 Thread Locker on the threaded tips of the screws before installing. Tighten screws but DO
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NOT squash the grommets (2 in.lbs. maximum).
Over tightening may cause excess vibration.
NOTE:
Remove caps on ATF ports ONLY before connecting the tubes. DO NOT
CAUTION
leave the ports open unless ready to install the tubes. Also place the
removed caps from the new ATF and place on the ports of the replaced
ATF.
Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Provider Technical Manual
16" Silicone Tube
Routing
Figure 39: Tube Routing under ATF Module.
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