Female Fill Connector; Removal - CAIRE COMPANION 1000 Technical Manual

Companion 1000/T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual
5.10

FEMALE FILL CONNECTOR

5.10.1
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The female fill connector assembly is a special valved coupling that enables liquid
oxygen to transfer from a Companion Stationary unit to the Companion 1000/T
Portable. An internal cartridge assembly with a spring-loaded Kel-F poppet creates a
pressure-tight seal when the female fill connector is not coupled to a Stationary unit.
During a fill, a spring-energized Teflon lip seal prevents leakage between the female fill
connector and the Stationary unit male fill connector.

Removal

Refer to Figures 6-1 or 6-2 and 6-8 to identify parts with bold number references.
Remember to always use a backup wrench when loosening or tightening
connections.
1. Remove side cover "B" (Section 5.2.1, steps 1 and 2).
-in. open-end wrench to disconnect the tube nut 7 at the female adaptor 4
9
2. Use a /
16
(Figure 5-19).
-in. open-end wrench to loosen the jam nut 5 (earlier models may have a
3. Use a 7 /
8
5 / -in. jam nut) that holds the female adapter to the mounting bracket. Pull the fill
8
connector assembly 1 down slightly to clear the fill tube 8 and then slide it out of
the mounting bracket (Figure 5-20).
Figure 5-19
Figure 5-20
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