Invacare IRC5LXO2 - Manual (Page 62)

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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.