Section 1: Introduction - CAIRE COMPANION 1000 Technical Manual

INTRODUCTION
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Read Section 1, and any other applicable section, thoroughly before
attempting to service or fill a Companion 1000 or Companion T
Portable. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
This section provides introductory information on the Companion 1000 and
Companion T liquid oxygen units. It includes a brief product description; serial number
identification; safety precautions; performance specifications; unit operation;
maintenance; and tool, test equipment, and service material recommendations.
The Companion 1000 (Figure 1-1) and Companion T (Figure 1-2) are nearly identical in
features and operational characteristics. The difference in the two units is primarily in
the oxygen flow delivery capabilities. The Companion 1000 provides continuous
oxygen flow at any one of 11 preset flowrates up to 6 L/min. The Companion T
provides continuous oxygen flow at any one of 11 preset flowrates up to 15 L/min. Both
units provide a portable source of supplemental oxygen for ambulatory patients who
require a high degree of freedom for an extended time.
Throughout this manual the Companion 1000 and Companion T will be referred to as
the Companion 1000/T whenever information that is applicable to both models is
presented. Information that is pertinent to just one model will be noted as such.
Figure 1-1: Companion 1000
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Figure 1-2: Companion T
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