The Hydrostatic Testing Date; External Examination; Connecting/Disconnecting The Cylinder To/From The Compressor; Connecting The Cylinder To The Compressor - Invacare HomeFill II Manual De Instrucciones

4.3 The Hydrostatic Testing Date

Aluminum cylinders MUST undergo hydrostatic testing every five
years. Contact your dealer for more information.
WARNING!
– DO NOT fill cylinders that have not been tested in
the past five years. Otherwise, serious personal injury
may result. Contact your dealer for replacement.

4.4 External Examination

1. Examine the outside of the cylinder for the following conditions,
and replace the cylinder if they exist:
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Dents or dings
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Arc burns
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Oil or grease
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Any other signs of damage that might cause a cylinder to be
unacceptable or unsafe for use.
2. Examine the cylinder for evidence of fire or thermal damage.
Evidence includes charring or blistering of the paint, or other
protective coating or heat sensitive indicator. If fire or thermal
damage is found, replace the cylinder.
3. Inspect the cylinder/regulator assembly for the following, and
replace if found:
•
Debris, oil or grease
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Noticeable signs of damage
•
Signs of corrosion inside the valve
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Signs of excessive heat or fire damage
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4.5 Connecting/Disconnecting the Cylinder
to/from the Compressor

4.5.1 Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor

1.
2.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
– NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect
the cylinder A and the compressor B. 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.
Examine the cylinder gauge C. If the cylinder pressure is less
than 1500 psig (10342 kPa), proceed to step 2.
If the cylinder pressure is greater than 1500 psig (10342
kPa), Do NOT attempt to top off this cylinder. It may
not fill.
Set regulator flow dial D on the cylinder A to Off.
Usage
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