Invacare IRC5LXO2 User Manual

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PART

TWO

PROCEDURE 3

COMPRESSOR OPERATION

CONNECTING THE CYLINDER TO THE

COMPRESSOR (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

DO NOT modify ANY connections on the HomeFill II

compressor. NEVER use tools of any kind to connect or

disconnect the cylinder and the compressor.

Otherwise, severe injury and/or damage may occur.

NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS and the HANDLING WARNINGS

in PROCEDURE 1 of this manual.
1. Examine the cylinder gauge.

If the cylinder pressure is greater than 1500 psig., DO NOT

attempt to top off this cylinder. Select another cylinder to fill.

If the cylinder pressure is less than 1500 psig., proceed to

STEP 2.

2. Set the regulator flow knob on the cylinder to 0.
3. Remove the connector fillport cover (if present).

WARNING

DO NOT drop oxygen cylinders. Use two (2) hands when

handling/transporting oxygen cylinders. Otherwise, injury

or damage may occur.

4. Position the cylinder in the compressor cradle.
5. Align the cylinder fillport with the connector fillport.
6. Grasp the connector fillport just below the ring.
NOTE: Your hand should rest against the bottom of the ring during this

procedure.
7. Push UP on the connector fillport ring while pushing DOWN on

the cylinder to insert the cylinder fillport into the connector fillport.

NOTE: The cylinder is properly connected to the compressor when an audible

click is heard.