Invacare Compressor - Manual (Page 23)

SECTION 5—COMPRESSOR OPERATION
Part No 1100873 23 HomeFill ® Compressor
SECTION 5—COMPRESSOR
OPERATION
Connecting/Disconnecting the Cylinder
to/from the Compressor
ƽ WARNING
NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect the cylinder
and the compressor. Otherwise, severe injury and/or damage
may occur.
Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor
ƽ WARNING
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 5.1 on page 24 and
FIGURE 5.2 on page 25.
1. Examine the cylinder gauge. If the cylinder pressure is less
than 1500 psig, proceed to STEP 2.
NOTE: For location of the cylinder gauge, refer to the cylinder’s
manual.
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. Refer to the
cylinder’s manual.
3. Remove the cylinder and connector fillport covers (if
present).