Invacare Compressor Manual Do Utilizador

SECTION 4—COMPRESSOR OPERATION

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SECTION 4—COMPRESSOR 

OPERATION

Connecting/Disconnecting the Cylinder 

to/from the Compressor

Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor

 WARNING

NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect the 

cylinder and the compressor. Otherwise, severe injury 

and/or damage may occur.
DO NOT drop oxygen cylinders. Use two hands when 

handling/transporting oxygen cylinders. Otherwise, injury 

or damage may occur.
DO NOT use a liquid leak detector to test for leaks.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 24 and 

FIGURE 4.2 on page 26.
1. Examine the cylinder gauge. If the cylinder pressure is less 

than 1500 psig, proceed to STEP 2 (FIGURE 4.2).

NOTE: If the cylinder pressure is greater than 1500 psig., DO 

NOT attempt to top off this cylinder. It may not fill.
2. Set the regulator flow dial on the cylinder to Off (FIGURE 

3. Remove the cylinder and connector fillport covers (if 

present).