Invacare Platinum IRC5LXAW Service Manual page 42

SECTION 7—COMPRESSOR
5. Secure the rod assembly in a fixture.
6. Remove the sleeve from the connecting rod and discard.
Piston Cup
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.5.
1. Remove the torque screw (discard) from the piston cup retainer (retain for reassembly).
2. Remove the piston cup (discard) and wipe debris from the top of the connecting rod
with a clean damp cloth.
NOTE: As the piston travels
up and down it will also rock
from side-to-side. This is a
feature of the WOB-L Piston.
Connecting
Rod
FIGURE 7.5 Removing Compressor and Compressor Heads - Rebuilding the Compressor -
Fan - Connecting Rod and Eccentric Assembly - Piston Cup
O-ring, Intake Valve Keeper and Valve Keeper Strip
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.6 on page 43.
1. Remove the O-ring, intake valve flapper and valve keeper strip from the bottom of the
valve plate. Discard all.
2. Clean the bottom of the valve plate with a clean, soft cloth.
Platinum™Oxygen
Cylinder Sleeve
Torque Screw
Retainer
Piston Cup
Rod Top
Eccentric
Set Screw
(hidden)
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DETAIL "A" - BOTTOM OF
COMPRESSOR
Eccentric Set Screw Access Hole
Fan
Part No 1118396