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1. 40 RP25 Cryogenic Container RR 41 Introduction 1 These procedures are designed to be performed only by qualified personnel with proper equipment 2 Any failure during routine maintenance checks will refer you to this section See troubleshooting chart for appropriate procedure Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B ca s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Wl Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures Table 5 below provides troubleshooting procedures for the Companion Portables This guide is not all inclusive but is intended to serve as a general outline for solving operational problems The table describes symptoms identifies probable causes and suggests corrective actions When more than one probable cause is identified the causes are listed in order of most likely to least likely reasons for the problem Table 8 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action s jqe lOd Uoluedwo 1 Unable to start fill or ex cessively long fill times QDV not properly engaged on Make sure the QDV on the portable and reservoir are properly the reservoir aligned and ensure that a downward force is being applied to the portable The lever must be open to begin a fill Be sure that the FCV knob is in the off 0 position If the valve is open fill times can increase too low bu
2. 33 RP10 PRV RR 33 RP11 SRV Test 34 RP12 SRV RR 34 RP13 Pressure Retention Test 34 RP14A Warming Coil Assembly RR C1000 35 RP14B Warming Coil Assembly RR C1000T 35 RP15 Vent Valve Test 35 RP16 Vent Valve RR 36 RP17 QDV Assembly RR 37 RP18 Lip Seal RR a7 RP19 Flow Rate Test Test 38 RP20 FCV RR 39 RP21 Back Flushing the FCV 39 RP22 Operating Pressure Test 39 RP23 NER Test 40 RP24 Manifold RR
3. C Post Fill Procedure 1 Visually Verify a QDV poppet is closed and not leaking b Vent valve is completely closed and not leaking c No heavy frost or condensation is present on the exterior of the unit d Liquid Level Contents Indicator reads the accurate amount s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a X Maintenance Schedule B Continuous Schedule B Continuous Pre and Post Fill Inspection Maintenance Checklist Pre Fill Visual Inspection Cracks warming or discoloration Verified By Date l QDV Deformation Verified By Date a Liquid Contents Level Indicator Functionality Verified By Date z Cryogenic Reservoir Damage Dents Dings Verified By Date Se Visible Dirt or Contamination Verified By Date ee Presence of All Required Labels Verified By Date OO If LOX is present in Unit Inspect for Heavy Frost or Condnesation on the Exterior of the Unit Vent Valve Functionality Ensuring that All Parts are Present and the Verified By Date Valve Functions as it Should 9 FCV knob moves smoothly and encounters a detent at each setting FCV knob moves smoothly and encounters a detent at each setting Verified By Date SS Abnormal wear to carrying strap amp buckle Verified By Date a Post Fill Visual Inspection a QDV Poppet is Closed and Not Leaking Verified By Date a 2 e Valve is Not VentVaheisNotleaking Verified By Date Sy E No Heavy Frost or Condensation
4. J Nn Nn Oo OO S eat sx J Nn Oo ox S For a complete list of accessories see catalog 401 038 901 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B E Lf CAIRE A Chart Industries Company Chart Industries Inc Caire Inc BioMedical Group 2200 Airport Industrial Dr Ste 500 Ball Ground GA 30107 Ph 770 721 7700 Toll Free 1 800 482 2473 GED Fax 770 721 7701 www cairemedical com CAIRE Inc reserves the right to discontinue its products or change the prices materials equipment quality descriptions specifications and or processes to its products at any time without prior notice and with no further obligation or consequence All rights not expressly stated herein are reserved by us as applicable Chart BioMedical Ltd Unit 2 Maxdata Centre Downmill Road Bracknell Berks RG12 1QS United Kingdom Ph 44 0 1189 367080 Fax 44 0 1344 429224 Copyright 2013 Ref 20562220 Rev B
5. nuts eight flats past finger tight and 3 16 nuts five Test Pressure flats past finger tight When reassembling previously used com eee pression fittings tighten nuts one to two flats past finger tight Figure 9 Pressurizing the Companion Portable Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Ea XI Troubleshootinc y m m ESF A A INT W Ld LL A ae Figure 10 Pressure Gauge Connection 5 Wet a finger with leak detector and lightly place it against the open end of the vent tube located near the bottom of the unit If bubbling occurs replace the vent valve RP16 6 Use SNOOP liquid leak detector to test all fittings and con nections Verify that the unit maintains 1 52 bar 22 psi pressure during the leak test 7 With pressure remaining in the unit place a small amount of SNOOP on the tip of the C1000 T QDV A small amount of leakage around the poppet of the fill connector is acceptable provided that the total leakage rate of the unit is not greater that the NER 8 Blow dry with compressed gas the QDV poppet and the vent valve RP2B Leak Test Unit Containing Liquid Oxygen 1 Remove the case RP4 2 Connect the test pressure gauge to the oxygen outlet barbed fitting and set the flow control valve to the highest setting 3 Place the C1000 T in the portable test fixture Figure 10 4 Wet a finger with leak detector and lightl
6. Flow control valve inlet Clean or replace RP20 the filter screen filter screen dirty PRV faulty Test the PRV RP9 and replace RP10 if necessary Blockage in the liquid withdrawal circuit Check the warming coils and withdrawal tubes for blockages Replace if Low flow at all LPM settings s jqe lOd Uoluedwo necessary FCV faulty Replace the FCV RP20 9 Increased NER a Saturation Pressure is too Inspect the saturation pressure of the reservoir used for filling Allow at least 30 minutes at no flow for the portable to saturate properly Leak in the system Perform a leak check on the plumbing RP2 Repair leaks as necessary c Relief valve open Ensure that there is no venting from the relief valves If there is refer to the corrective actions for Excessive venting from relief valves hissing sound d Partial or complete loss of Conduct the NER test RP23 and return the unit to CAIRE Inc if neces vacuum sary Some frost on the outer case and on the plumbing is acceptable espe cially at high flow rates during continuous use This is due to the evapo frost on the case and ration of LOX to gas and the temperature difference between the LOX on the plubming is and room temperature normal This i ae High humidity level High humidity levels can increase frost accumulation tom applies to frost that is much greater c Saturation pressure is too Inspect the saturation pressure of the re
7. Verify that the SRV closes at a pressure greater than 1 86 bar gauge from the oxygen outlet 27 psi 6 Do not disturb the C1000 T for 8 to 9 hours 10 If the SRV does not close within this specified range the 7 At the end of this period verify that the unit maintains at first time repeat the test If it fails to open in an acceptable least 1 04 bar 15 psi Should the pressure be less re pres range the second time replace the SRV RP12 surize the unit to approximately 1 52 bar 22 psi and locate the leak by testing all components fittings and tubing with NOTE Do not release the PRV poppet unit pressure in the unit liquid leak detector RP2 Make repairs as needed taking is reduced below 1 52 bar 22 psi by removing the pressurizing care not to over tighten connections setup and opening the vent valve Replace the PRV silencer RP12 SRV RR 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Use a 1 2 inch open end wrench to loosen the 3 16inch tube nut connected between the secondary relief valve and the secondary relief valve adaptor Simultaneously hold the re lief valve adapter stationary with another 1 2inch open end wrench while removing the secondary relief valve 3 Install the SRV by reversing steps 1 2 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a XI Troubleshootinc amp Repair Procedures RP14A Warming Coil Assembly RR C1000 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Use side cut pliers to cut the two
8. tion a Purchase order number b Name and address of billing location c Name and address of shipping location d Quantity part number description and unit cost for each item ordered 3 Telephone or fax CAIRE Inc at one of the numbers listed below to begin immediate processing of the order USA Toll Free Phone 800 48 CAIRE 800 482 2473 Toll Free Fax 888 WE CAIRE To place an order 888 932 2473 Phone 770 257 1299 Fax 770 257 1300 Asia Australia Pacific Rim Phone 61 297 494333 Fax 888 932 2473 Europe Phone 44 0 1189 367080 Fax 44 118 9799245 4 E Mail or fax the completed purchase order for confirma tion to North and South America Asia Pac Rim email to customerservice usa chartindustries com Africa Europe Middle East email to customerservice europe chartindustries com s jqe lOd UoIuedwo North and South America fax to 888 932 2473 Asia Pac Rim fax to 770 721 7758 Africa Europe Middle East fax to 44 118 9799245 All new equipment will be shipped either prepaid F O B from the factory or collect via your specified carrier All replacement parts will be sent by UPS prepaid and the shipping charges for equipment and parts will be added to the final invoice Payment for replacement parts are located on CAIRE Inc s invoice with pay ment date indicated All shipments will originate from the factory If a particular carrier or method of shipment is
9. Pr ceed Figure 13 8 Use a small screwdriver to remove one E clip from the pivot shaft Remove the lever 9 Reassemble and install the contents indicator by reversing steps 1 8 NOTE Be sure to lubricate the O ring with a small amount of Krytox grease This allows the helix to easily rotate in the indica tor NOTE Be sure to put the weight scale mechanism in the proper orientation The slotted hole in the mounting bracket should be next to the flow control valve Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B N O 3 ge ey D O or amp D N XI Troubleshootinc RP9 PRV Test 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Connect the pressurizing setup to the C1000 T as shown in Figure 9 3 Place one drop of SNOOP on the PRV or PRV silencer 4 Slowly pressurize the unit with gaseous oxygen by adjusting the oxygen regulator until tiny foam like bubbles begin to form to indicate that the PRV has opened You can also lis ten for an audible hissing sound 5 Verify that the PRV opens bubbles appear on the silencer at a pressure less than 1 62 bar 23 5 psi 6 If the opening pressure is not within the specified range re peat the procedure If the PRV fails to open in the specified range a second time replace the PRV RP10 7 Slowly reduce the gaseous oxygen source pressure until the stream of bubbles begins to diminish 8 Verify the PRV closes bubbles begin to
10. Setup 0 cc cece cc eee eens 17 IX ODCLAUOW ncace0 4 ce cts cceeeeds ow coos wade oarscase sina 18 X WINE ANC Gs ccack a edeeees awerece ce bceneees see see 20 XI Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures 24 WM PONS LIS setae aswngeu oben ueeas aces eouenege anne sass 42 XIII Ordering Information 0 c cece eee eee eees 43 XIV Return amp Restocking Policy ccc cece eee ee 44 XV Service Tools Equipment Supplies 4 45 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B on s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Safety Guidelines and Operational Safety Oxygen as it exists at standard atmospheric pressure and tem perature is a colorless odorless and tasteless gas Oxygen con stitutes 21 of the atmosphere by volume Aside from its well documented ability to sustain life oxygen also supports combus tion even though it is nonflammable Many substances which will burn in air burn at a faster rate and at a higher temperature in an oxygen enriched atmosphere Other materials that do not burn in air will burn as oxygen concentration increases Additionally many greases and liquid solvents become extremely hazardous materials when placed in an oxygen enriched environment In its liquid form oxygen is still odorless and tasteless but is pale blue in color At an operating pressure of 1 4 bar 20 psig the tem perature of liquid oxygen is about 173 C 280 F Skin
11. Solution Disinfecting Household Bleach 1 10 dilution with water freshly made within 24 hours s jqe Od Uoluedwo NOTE After performing the cleaning disinfecting process it is suggested to preform the following inspections and testing Inspection 1 Inspect the case for cracks warpage and discoloration 2 Verify that all warning labels are present and legible on the unit 3 Verify that the fill connector is not worn or damaged and that the poppet is not broken 4 Verify that the vent valve moves smoothly when opening and closing the valve 5 Verify that the contents indicator works properly and reads empty when the strap is suspended Testing 1 Perform Leak Test 2 Perform Liquid Oxygen Functional Tests 3 Perform Gaseous Oxygen Functional Tests End of Life At the end of the unit s service life all portable units must be returned to a recycling facility in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEB or other applicable codes and regulations Alternatively CAIRE may be contacted for disposal information Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B on X Maintenance Schedule A Biennial There are two schedules for routine maintenance which the home 4 Prepare for Use health care distributor may follow These schedules allow the distributor maximum flexibility while assuring that equipment is operating properly The healthcare distributo
12. and positioning disconnected e Saturation pressure is too Inspect the saturation pressure of the reservoir used for filling Allow low at least 30 minutes at no flow for the portable to saturate properly if Leak in the system Perform a leak check on the plumbing RP2 Repair leaks as neces sary Relief valve is open Ensure that there is no venting from the relief valves If there is refer to the corrective actions for Excessive venting from relief valves hiss ing sound h Vent valve is open Ensure that there is no venting from the vent valve outlet tube If there is refer to the corrective actions for Liquid leaks from the vent valve tube outlet 1 FCV inlet filter is ob Clean or replace RP20 the filter screen structed J Blockage in the liquid Check the warming coils and withdrawal tubes for blockages Replace withdrawal circuit if necessary FCV Faulty Replace the FCV RP20 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures Table 8 cont Probable Cause Corrective Action a Nasal cannula kinked or Inspect the functionality of the nasal cannula leaking b Saturation pressure is too Inspect the saturation pressure of the reservoir used for filling Allow at least 30 minutes at no flow for the portable to saturate properly Leak in the system Perform a leak check on the plumbing RP2 Repair leaks as necessary d
13. be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a Table 3 The Companion 1000 T is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Companion 1000 T should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 610004 4 Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 Power frequency 50 60 Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 Guidance and manufacturers declaration electromagnetic immunity IEC 60601 test level 6 kV contact 8 kV air 2 kV for power supply lines kV for Compliance level 6 kV contact 8 kV air Not applicable DC powered device Not applicable Electromagnetic environment guidance Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors N O 3 ge ey 5 D ba or a D N are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Not applicable input output lines No data input output lines 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT for 5 sec 3 A
14. exposed to such a low temperature can become severely frostbitten Contraindications While CAIRE Inc equipment is designed and built to the most rigid standards no piece of mechanical equipment can ever be made 100 foolproof Strict compliance with proper safety prac tices is necessary when using any CAIRE unit We recommend that our distributors emphasize safety and safe handling practices to their employees and customers While safety features have been designed into the unit and safe operations are anticipated it is necessary that all distributor personnel carefully read and fully understand WARNINGS CAUTIONS and NOTES throughout the manual Periodic review of this information is recommended These hazards require certain safety precautions to be taken when working around gaseous and or liquid oxygen WARNING Never permit combustible substances such as greases oils solvents or other compounds not oxygen compat ible to contact any component of the unit exposed to higher than atmospheric concentrations of gaseous or liquid oxygen This especially applies to tubing fittings and valves WARNING Keep oxygen equipment away from open flames or electrical appliances such as heaters stoves toasters and other devices with heating elements WARNING Never permit smoking in an area where oxygen equipment is repaired filled or used WARNING Always wear goggles a face shield and insulated gloves when working with or aroun
15. gas blow off from the vent valve creates a loud horn like noise Ear protec tion is recommended NOTE Liquid oxygen at atmospheric pressure expands at a ratio of approximately 860 1 at O bar Opsig when vaporizing into a gas This can occur very rapidly when exposed to the heat in the atmosphere See Figure 2 for comparison 860 Figure 2 LOX to Gas ratio WARNING Do not smoke or keep burning tobacco near this equipment Death or injury may occur WARNING Keep flammable materials away from this equip ment Oils grease including facial creams and petroleum jelly asphalt and synthetic fibers ignite easily and burn rapidly in the presence of concentrated oxygen If needed use only speci fied oxygen compatible lubricants as directed WARNING Liquid oxygen vessels periodically release small amounts of oxygen gas that must be ventilated to prevent pres sure buildup Do not store liquid oxygen equipment in a car trunk closet or other confined area Do not place bags blan kets draperies or other fabrics over the equipment when it contains liquid oxygen Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B N O 3 ge ey D or a z D N Table 2 Guidance and Manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The Companion 1000 T is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Companion 1000 T should a
16. of the unit Verify that no leaks are present and no bubbling occurs 4 Open the vent valve and listen for a sudden exhaust of gase ous oxygen Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Da i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures RP16 Vent Valve RR 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Use a 9 16 inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4inch tube nut that connects the vent extension tube to the vent valve Figure 19 s jqe Com UoIuedwo Figure 21 Vent Valve Removal 5 Slide the vent valve out of the mounting bracket 6 Position the new vent valve in the mounting bracket slot Do not tighten the jam nut at this time Figure 19 Vent Extension Tube Removal NOTE The mounting bracket should be between the jam nut and the valve body hex flats The valve flow direction arrow should 3 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4 inch point downward tube nut that connects the long vent tube to the vent valve Figure 20 7 Align the short vent tube and long vent tube with the proper vent valve ports Thread the tube nuts onto the valve and tighten NOTE Do not over tighten the vent tube nuts Over tightening may result in a cracked fitting Only a slight increase in torque is required to seal up a compression fitting that has already been made up For 1 2 inch tubing 1 4 turn from finger tight is re quired when making up a new fitting 8 Push the vent valve fully into the sl
17. ter the shipment has been received use the following Restock Policy procedure 1 Call CAIRE Inc Customer Service 2 When contacting Customer Service personnel it will be nec essary to relay the following information a State the quantity and description of equipment to be re turned s jqe lOd Uoluedwo b Give the Serial Number of each unit to be returned c State the equipment purchase date 3 An RMA number will be issued in the name of the distribu tor by CAIRE Inc for the equipment to be returned 4 When the equipment is shipped to the factory the RMA number must appear on the packing slip and shipping boxes 5 Customer Service will provide the correct shipping location once the RMA is provided 6 Finally a Credit Memo minus a 15 restocking fee will be issued to the distributor when all equipment has been re ceived inspected and restocked by CAIRE Inc Return of Unused Non Defective Merchandise CAIRE Inc at its discretion charges a 15 restocking fee for unused non defective merchandise that is returned An RMA number must be obtained from CAIRE Inc Customer Service prior to return of any goods Merchandise cannot be returned for credit after sixty 60 days Customer to pay all freight charges Tracking capability and insurance on all returned goods is ad vised CAIRE Inc will not be responsible for misdirected ship ments Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 205
18. wire ties from the warming coil 3 Use a 5 8inch open end wrench on the vent valve body hex flats to hold the body stationary Use a 11 16inch open end wrench to loosen the jam nut that holds the vent valve to the mounting bracket 4 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4inch tube nut where the vent tube connects to the manifold Remove the vent valve and tube assembly Figure 17 Figure 17 Warming Coil Removal 5 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nut where the warming coil connects to the flow control valve 6 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nut where the warming coil connects to the manifold Remove the warming coil Figure 18 Figure 18 Warming Coil Removal 7 Install the warming coils by reversing steps 1 6 NOTE Be sure to replace the wire ties after reinstalling the warming coil The wire ties hold the warming coil away from any moisture that may accumulate in the moisture pad at the bottom of the unit NOTE Do not overtighten the tube nuts on the warming coil Overtightening may result in a cracked fitting Only a slight in crease in torque is required to seal a compression fitting that has already been made up When making up a new fitting three quar ters of a turn from finger tight is required for 3 16inch tubing RP14B Warming Coil Assembly RR C1000T 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Use side cut pliers to cut the wi
19. 3 Companion portables components Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a 9eration Filling The C1000 T portable units are designed to be filled from any top fill TF reservoir with a compatible male QDV The fol lowing CAIRE reservoirs are compatible with the C1000 T for filling e Liberator TF DF 10 20 30 37 45 60 e Companion C21 C31 C41 e Low Loss TEF DF 31 42 e HELIOS Universal U36 U46 NOTE The Companion T moisture cup must be removed from the unit before filling The C1000 T is filled by coupling its female quick disconnect valve QDV with the male QDV on the reservoir and opening the vent valve Once the QDV s have been connected the vent valve on the port able unit must be opened to initiate flow of liquid into the unit When the vent valve is opened it vents the contents of the inner container to the atmosphere Venting the gas inside of the container creates a pressure drop in side of the C1000 T This pressure differential causes liquid oxy gen to flow up the reservoir fill tube through the coupled QDV s and into the inner container of the C1000 T At the beginning of a fill the liquid oxygen that leaves the res ervoir will vaporize into a gas because the inside of the C1000 T container is relatively warm This gas is discharged through the vent valve After a short time the container cools and liquid oxy gen is contained When the unit is full liquid o
20. 62220 Rev B coe KV Service Tools Equit Required Tools Tools and Accessories available from Caire Hex Wrenches various sizes Description Item Number Flat Blade Screwdriver Needle Nose Pliers Backpack C1000 T 10018138 Adjustable Wrench 8 inch Erie Liter Meter 0 8 LPM Open End Wrenches various sizes Erie Liter Meter 6 15 LPM Socket Wrench 5 16 inch deep well Socket Wrench 1 4 inch drive 10995620 Fluoro Lubricant s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Krytox Lubricant 2 oz tube B 775239 00 O NO N ODO oO oO a N on Oxygen Compatible Tubing 3 16 in NJ J OO NO j Required Fixtures Equipment 0 48 cm Diameter Calibrated Flow Meter Liquid Oxygen Calibrated Weight Scale Portable Test Fixture Gaseous Oxygen Source 0 6 89 bar 0 100 psi B 778202 00 i Portable Test Fixture Rolling Cart C1000 T Test Pressure Gauge 0 60 psi w Tubing Required Supplies Shipping Insert Top Household Glass Cleaner A l i Shipping Insert Sides Lint Free Cloth Teflon Tape SNOOP Liquid Leak Detector 8 oz bottle B 775272 00 Scotch Brite Adhesive Pad SNOOP Leak Detection Fluid Tee Connector Isopropyl Alcohol Teflon Tape Test Pressure Gauge w Tubing Krytox Lubricant Wheelchair Basket C1000 T B 775295 00 Shipping Carton C1000 T B 775095 00 B 778068 00 B 778069 00 O S J D gt OO ee N Nn J jk J Oo tN W
21. LZ CAIRE A Chart Industries Company Companion Portables Ienue wW DIIAAVS e gt 3Iuy2 L Preface SERVICE MANUAL Companion Portables CAIRE Inc 2200 Airport Industrial Dr Ste 500 Ball Ground GA 30107 www cairemedical com Customer Technical Service North and South America Phone US Only 800 482 2473 s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Fax 888 932 2473 US 710 721 7759 Fax 770 721 7758 Asia Australia Pacific Rim Phone 710 721 7759 Fax 770 721 7758 Europe Phone 44 0 1189 367080 Fax 44 118 9799245 The following document contains additional information useful in servicing this equipment For Customer or Technical Service needs product assistance ordering part numbers specifications unexpected events etc contact CAIRE Inc 2200 Airport Industrial Dr Ste 500 Customer amp Technical Service 1 800 482 2473 www cairemedical com NOTE SI pressure values expressed in manual are referenced to atmosphere HELiOS Companion and Teleview are trademarks of CAIRE INC SNOOP is a trademark of the SWAGELOK Co Teflon and Krytox are trademarks of E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS amp Co Kel F and Scotch Brite are trademarks of the 3M Co Magnehelic is a trademark of the DWYER INSTRUMENT Co QUICK GRIP is a trademark of the AMERICAN TOOL Co Sporicidin is a trademark of SPORICIDIN INTERNATIONAL Disclaimer This manual is intended for use by experienced perso
22. N SOURCE Open flame the sun Hot surfaces Sparks and arcs Friction chemical action Electrical energy Compression of gases GASES LIQUIDS SOLIDS Propane Butane Gasoline Kerosene Coal Plastic Hydrogen Acetylene Turpentine Alcohol Wood Sugar Carbon Monoxide Others Paint Cod Liver Oil Paper Grain Natural Gas Varnish Lacquer Cloth Hay Lotions Olive Oil Wax Cork Creams Others Grease Others Figure 1 Fire Combustion Triangle NOTE To reduce the risk of combustion fire when dealing with LOX please refer to the following suggestions Obtain all replacement parts for medical oxygen equipment from the manufacturer Use only recommended oxygen compatible cleaning and leak detection products Keep the reservoir upright at all times Secure liquid oxy gen equipment when transporting to prevent accidental tipover and spillage If a liquid oxygen spill occurs indoors open doors and windows to ventilate the area Avoid sources of ignition and do not walk on or roll equipment over the affected area Any clothing or porous material that is splashed with liq uid oxygen or otherwise absorbs high concentrations of oxygen should be removed and aired for at least one hour away from any source of ignition WARNING Extreme high pressure can rupture container or plumbing components Be sure specified pressure relief devices are present in the proper location and functioning properly WARNING During transfer of liquid oxygen
23. Replace Liquid Ealer Empty amp Empty amp Empty amp Scale Pass Leak Test p Pass Warm Warm Warm NER Test RP8 RP2 RP23 Tank Tank Tank Fail Fail f Send Unit Replace Replace Replace Ppa To CAIRE mmj Pea Test pass PRV PRV FCV for Repair RP2 RP10 RP10 RP20 Fail Repair Leak Pressure Retention oa Test gt lt RP13 Pass Refill the Unit To use the Troubleshooting Chart Start at the upper left corner e The top line shows the steps of routine maintenance e Unless otherwise noted by the arrows the flow through the chart is down or to the right Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a O 3 ge ey 5 D ba or w D N i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures RP1 General RP2A Leak Test Warm amp Empty Unit 1 Remove the covers RP4 The following procedures have been carefully prepared to allow proper removal and replacement of defective components and 2 Set the flow control valve to 0 LPM Off should be used in conjunction with the Troubleshooting Chart and 3 Pressurize the C1000 T portable to approximately 1 52 bar the tests in this section 22 psi with gaseous oxygen using the portable pressurizing setup and gaseous oxygen supply Figure 9 Close the vent valve after pressurizing the unit and remove the pressurizing WARNING Make sure the unit is empty and vent valve is open Ply P setup from the vent tube before
24. Schedule B Continuous Schedule B Continuous Pre and Post Fill Inspection A Introduction Continuous maintenance is a set of tests and inspections done periodically to ensure equipment is functioning properly It can be performed by drivers or other personnel while the equipment is in service 1 Ifa unit fails a given test it should be taken out of service and sent to the Repair Center Department for further inspec tion 2 Schedule Checks should be made before and after the driver fill the reservoir at a patient location B Pre Fill Procedure 1 Visually Inspect For a Cracks warping or discoloration on the case bezel flow knob and vent lever b QDV deformation Verify that the poppet is not worn or damaged and that the lip seal is not cracked or worn c Liquid Contents Level Indicator functionality d Cryogenic container damage dents dings e Visible dirt or contaminants inside or outside of the case f Cracks on the moisture cup C1000T only Verify the presence of a clean moisture pad in the moisture cup Verify that the fastener opens properly and secures the moisture cup to the bottom of the C1000T g Presence of all required labels f If LOX is still present in the unit inspect for heavy frost or condensation h Vent vale functionality opens and closes smoothly 1 FCV knob moves smoothly and encounters a detent at each setting j Abnormal wear to the carrying strap and buckle
25. VP 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 2 3VP 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survery should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios ama teur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To asses the electromag netic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the Companion 1000 T is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the Companion 1000 T should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as reorienting or relocating the Companion 1000 T e Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field
26. able Cause Corrective Action Vent valve is not fully Ensure that the vent valve lever is fully in the closed position closed The portable has been Return the portable to an upright or acceptable operating position and transported or laid in an im allow several minutes for stabilization proper operating position s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Vent valve is frozen open Allow the portable to warm until the vent valve can close After the warm up allow up to 60 minutes for the portable to stabilize and build pressure before operating The portable has been Return the portable to an upright or acceptable operating position and transported or laid in an im allow several minutes for stabilization proper operating position Saturation pressure too Inspect the saturation pressure of the reservoir used for filling Allow high at least 30 minutes at no flow for the portable to saturate properly Relief valve frozen open __ Allow the portable to warm and thaw Attempt to re fill the portable Faulty relief valve Test the relief valve RP9 and replace if necessary RP10 e Partial or complete loss of Conduct the NER test RP23 and return the unit to CAIRE Inc if vacuum necessary a Portable is empty Check the contents indicator level gauge and fill the portable if needed ae Flow control valve turned Ensure the flow control knob is not in the off 0 position c Nasal cannula kinked or Ensure proper nasal cannula functionality
27. al manual filling instructions WARNING Fill source must be in a well ventilated area to pre vent development of an oxygen enriched atmosphere NOTE Reference section VII for information on the effects of an improperly saturated reservoir on the C1000 T 2 Fill Procedure a Companion T Only Remove the moisture cup from the bot tom of the unit b Using a clean dry lint free cloth dry the male QDV on the reservoir and the female QDV on the C1000 T WARNING The fill connectors must be clean and dry before filling the C1000 T Moisture on the fill connectors can lead to leakage of liquid oxygen Moisture can also cause the units to freeze together and can lead to malfunctions of the portable or reservoir CAUTION Do not depress or disturb the plastic poppet in the center of the reservoir fill connector This will cause an uncon trolled release of liquid oxygen from the fill connector c Hold the C1000 T with both hands and position its female QDV over the male QDV of the reservoir d Lower the C1000 T carefully into place ensuring the fill connectors are properly aligned CAUTION Do not leave the Companion 1000 T unattended during the filling operation Excessive liquid oxygen discharge can occur e Place one hand on top of the C1000 T and press straight down This will lower the unit about 3 8 in properly engag ing the fill connectors f While holding the C1000 T in this position move the vent lever t
28. be nor mal b Perform NER Test RP23 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Ea X Maintenance Schedule A Biennial Schedule A Biennial Maintenance Checklist LOX Purged From Reservoir Repair Procedure RP3 Performed or Verified By Date S re A a ER Inpection for Damaged Missing Parts Performed or Verified By Date S ee a ee eee Contents Indicator Reads Empty and Spring Scale Performed or Verified By Date Sia Freely So ee l es a Peo Vet Repair Preeiue ts a A sid e a A E e id Od 7 rems erroen eroe O Sid Cid oO itive Od eoe si id CCCs ciniaeang id ee ee ee ee a 5 tarantino Liquid Contents Level Indicator Test a Performed or Verified By Date Procedure RP7 Color Coded gauge reads red when empty and green 1 1 when full ee a A S T E OO T os Pe a a a a T a E E a a a a E a a a a T a TC E T a a a a oO E CO a T E Cd a E a M e E a E E E E E E S ee a a E Inspect for Cold or Sweaty conditon Excessive Performed or Verified By Date Venting from RV Perform NER Test Repair Procedure RP23 Performed or Verified By Date ns Cees ees as ee 7 Empty Contents from Portable Repair Procedure Performed or Verified By Date ff RP3 15 Clean and or Disenfect Outside of Unit Performed or Verified By Date Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a O 3 ge c3 5 D ba or w S D N X Maintenance
29. ce Prior to June 2010 the serial number for the C1000 T was etched on the vent valve mounting bracket The vent valve is pulled down to view the serial number when the side covers of the unit are in place As of June 2010 the serial number location has changed The serial number is now found on a white rectangular sticker placed on the outside of the cryogenic container It can be seen through the vents on the side of the outer case Figure 4 shows a history of the serial number structure for Companion portables A Figure 4 Portables Manufactured prior to January 1985 s 4 6 25 Designates Year Designates Designates Day Designates Number AY 4 represents Month of Month of Specific Unit 1984 Produced that Day OJ 22 D N Portables Manufactured in and after January 1985 and prior to October 1994 88 06 2501 Designates Year Designates Designates Day Designates Number Month of Month of Specific Unit Produced that Day Portables Manufactured in and after October 1994 95 176 001 Designates Year Designates Sequential Day Designates Number of Year Jan 1 001 Dec 31 365 of Specific Unit Produced that Day 4 represents 1984 Portables Manufactured after June 2010 CB B30 10 29 0964 Designates Designates Designates Designates Designates Manufacturing Portable Year Week of Number of Location Product Code the Year Specific Unit Produced that Week Companion Portable Technical Servic
30. creen from the flow control valve Be careful not to scratch any part of the flow control valve inlet port when removing the screen Figure 26 6 Install the FCV by reversing steps 1 5 Flow Control Body NOTE Beveled edge toward backplate Seal wO O Rings Figure 27 FCV Assembly amp Repair Procedures RP21 Back Flushing the FCV 1 Remove the FCV RP20 and its filter screen 2 Temporarily reinstall the oxygen outlet barbed fitting in the flow control valve Connect 3 45 5 18 bar 50 75 psi oxy gen to the valve s outlet barbed fitting Temporarily install the valve knob on the rotor shaft 3 Slowly rotate the valve knob through all flow settings Figure 28 Gas flow should be audible at each flow posi tion indicating that the appropriate orifice is open s jqe Od UoIuedwo 50 PSI 345 kPa yA Figure 28 Backflushing the FCV RP22 Operating Pressure Test 1 Fill the C1000 T with liquid oxygen from a properly satu rated reservoir 2 Attach the test pressure gauge w tubing B 701732 00 to the cannula outlet barb on the top of the C1000 T 3 Open the FCV to the highest flow setting 4 Read the operating pressure on the gauge The pressure should be between 1 28 1 62 bar 18 5 23 5 psi Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B coe i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures A RP23 NER Test RP24 Manifold RR re 1 Per
31. d according to function Flow Control A Valve rT dlo Coils H fl Vent Valve Warming Vent Tube tion 1 Cryogenic Container This assembly is a double walled vacuum insulated Dewar for storing liquid oxygen LOX at approximately 173 C 280 F The inner vessel is designed to safely hold liquid oxygen and is protected from over pres surization by the primary relief valve Vacuum insulation between the inner and outer vessel keeps outside heat from causing the cold liquid inside to evaporate 2 Plumbing System The plumbing system consists of the warming coils vent valve PRY SRV FCV and QDV fill connector It is responsible for filling the unit with liquid oxygen as well as removing the liquid oxygen from the cryogenic container and warming it to a gas for delivery to the patient 3 Case Assembly The C1000 T side covers are molded poly carbonate plastic When assembled they form a clam shell enclosure of the plumbing and cryogenic container s jqe Com UoIuedwo 4 Liquid Content Level Indicator The system uses a weight scale system to measure the level of LOX remaining in the cryogenic container It is activated by suspending the unit by one end of the carrying strap and reading the needle gauge built into the top cover Secondary Manifold Relief Valve Primary Relief Valve Fill Tube IES Withdrawal Tube U Tee Quick Connect Molecular Sieve Figure
32. d liquid oxygen WARNING Do not modify equipment without authorization from the manufacturer WARNING These devices are not intended for life supporting applications nor do they provide patient monitoring capabili ties WARNING In certain circumstances the use of non pre scribed oxygen can be hazardous These devices should only be used when prescribed by a physician WARNING Not for use in the presence of flammable anes thetics WARNING Excess accumulation of oxygen creates an oxygen enriched atmosphere defined by the Compressed Gas Association as an oxygen concentration above 23 In an oxygen enriched atmosphere flammable items may burn vigor ously and may explode Certain items considered noncombus tible in air may burn rapidly in such an environment Keep all organic materials and other flammable substances away from possible contact with oxygen particularly oil grease kerosene cloth wood paint tar coal dust and dirt which may contain oil or grease DO NOT permit smoking or open flame in any area where oxygen is stored handled or used Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious personal injury WARNING In the event a unit is dropped tipped over or unreasonably abused immediately but cautiously raise the container to its normal vertical position If substantial con tainer damage has occurred remove the liquid oxygen from the vessel in a safe manner RP3 Purge t
33. desired specify when placing order For additional ordering and contact information visit www cairemedical com Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B XIV Return amp Restockinc When a CAIRE unit is received it should be inspected im mediately as outlined in Section VII Unpacking and Setup Instructions If a problem with the unit should be encountered reference should be made to the Troubleshooting Chart in Section XII If these procedures do not provide a solution for the problem the following steps should be taken 1 Call CAIRE Inc Customer Service North and South America Asia Pac Rim Phone US Only 800 482 2473 Phone 770 721 7759 Africa Europe Middle East Phone 44 0 1189 367080 2 State the problem with the unit 3 Ifit is determined that the problem cannot be solved by the distributor a Return Material Authorization RMA number will be assigned to the unit or part s 4 If a Purchase Order Number is to be referenced please give this number to the Customer Service Representative at that time 5 Carefully package the parts or repack the unit in its original shipping container precisely as shipped 6 Write the Return Authorization Number on the top of the shipping container 7 Customer Service will provide the correct shipping location once the RMA is provided Polic Restocking Policy If it becomes necessary to cancel an order with CAIRE Inc af
34. diminish at a pres sure greater than 1 28 bar 18 5 psi 9 If the closing pressure does not meet the acceptable range repeat the procedure If the PRV fails to close at the specified range a second time replace the PRV RP10 10 Remove the pressurizing setup and reinstall the covers RP4 RP10 PRV RR 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Loosen and remove the silencer from the end of the primary relief valve Figure 15 NOTE Some older models may not be equipped with a silencer These units may be retrofitted with a silencer but this will require replacing the primary relief valve Tn E Ud a T wie Figure 15 Removing the PRV Silencer 3 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to loosen and remove the primary relief valve while simultaneously holding the re lief valve adapter stationary with another 1 2inch open end wrench 4 Install the PRV by reversing steps 1 3 amp Repair Procedures NOTE Some older models contain a blue anodized relief valve adapter Some of these adapters may be susceptible to cracking The blue relief valve adapter has been replaced by a clear ano dized adapter that has a longer thread engagement length NOTE The primary relief circuit tubing on some older models consists of a pig tailed section of aluminum tubing The cur rent primary relief circuit tube is a long U shaped section of alu minum tubing Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 R
35. e Manual PN 20562220 Rev B H VIE Volume of LOX Typical Weight of LOX typical Gaseous Oxygen Equivalent Height Empty Weight Full Weight Outlet Pressure Primary Relief Valve Opening Pressure Primary Relief Valve Reseat Pressure Secondary Relief Valve Opening Pressure Secondary Relief Valve Reseat Pressure Normal Evaporation Rate NER typical Selectable Flow Rates LPM Contents Indicator Operating Temperature Storage Temperature oecifications Table 6 Companion C1000 Companion C1000T 1 23 L 0 04 ft 1 23 L 0 04 ft 1 41 kg 3 1 Ib 1 41 kg 3 1 Ib 1058 L 37 36 ft 1058 L 37 36 ft 1 97 2 17 bar 28 5 31 5 psi gt 1 86 bar gt 27 psi gt 1 86 bar gt 27 psi 0 59 0 68 kg day 0 59 0 68 kg day 1 3 1 5 lb da 1 3 1 5 Ib da 0 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 s jqe lOd Uoluedwo 4 0 5 0 6 0 10 0 15 0 Mechanical Spring Scale Mechanical Spring Scale 20 C to 40 C 95 max relative humidity 20 C to 40 C 95 max relative humidity 40 C to 70 C 95 max relative humidity 40 C to 70 C 95 max relative humidity Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B ia Vit Saturation Principles Oxygen in its normal state is a colorless tasteless and odorless gas that is non flammable although it greatly accelerates combustion in high concentrati
36. ev B ion s jqe lOd Uoluedwo i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures RP11 SRV Test RP13 Pressure Retention Test A 1 Remove the covers RP4 1 Empty the unit and remove the covers RP4 E 2 Connect the pressurizing setup as shown in Figure 9 OA eap Sea Perrorm only on warm empty portable units pe ONE ESENCE LOE EEN Performing this test on seen units eae liquid oxygen 4 Hold the PRV closed while pressurizing the portable will yield inaccurate results 5 Slowly pressurize the C1000 T by adjusting the gaseous oxy AY gen source regulator 2 Set the flow control valve to 0 LPM Off 6 Verify that the SRV opens audible hiss at 1 97 2 17 bar 3 Use the pressurizing setup show in Figure 9 to pressur 28 5 31 5 psi ize the C1000 T until the PRV vents approximately 1 52 D 7 If the SRV does not open within these specified ranges bar 22psi This is indicated by an audible hissing noise fe repeat the procedure If it fails to open the second time re 4 Close the vent valve and remove the pressurizing setup place the SRV RP12 Connect the test pressure gauge to the oxygen outlet barbed 8 Slowly reduce the pressure of the gaseous oxygen source fitting and set the flow control valve to the highest setting until the audible hissing noise is no longer heard indicating Record the pressure gauge reading and the time that the SRV has closed 5 Set the flow control valve to 0 and remove the test pressure 9
37. form a leak test RP2 and verify that the results are ac 1 Remove the covers RP4 E ceptable 2 Remove the top bezel RP5 2 Perform the PRV test RP9 and verify that the PRV is func 3 Loosen and remove the four socket head cap screws from O tioning properly the base of the contents indicator assembly Remove the as EE 3 Set the flow control valve to OLPM and fill the unit from a sembly 5 properly saturated liquid oxygen source 4 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch 9 4 Allow 30 minutes for the unit to stabilize tube nut where the warming coil connects to the manifold D 5 Record the initial weight of the unit and the time w4 5 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4inch 6 After an elapsed time of 18 to 24 hours record the weight tube nut where the vent tube connects to the manifold Wn and time w2 6 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4inch 7 Calculate the NER using the following formula tube nut where the fill tube connects to the manifold 7 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch NER 24 hrs x w1 w2 tube nut where the primary relief valve tube connects to the Time between w4 and w5 in hrs manifold 8 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch 8 Verify that the NER is less than 1 5 lb day 0 7 kg day tube nut where the secondary relief valve tube connects to the manifold 9 Use a 3 16inch nut driver to remove the four sta
38. he unit with an inert gas nitrogen and promptly return it to CAIRE for inspection The container should be prominently marked CONTAINER DROPPED INSPECT FOR DAMAGE Failure to comply with these procedures may result in personal injury and can se riously damage the container WARNING Personnel must remove liquid oxygen and depres surize the unit before removing parts or loosening fittings from a unit Failure to do so may result in personal injury from the extreme cold of liquid oxygen and or the pressure in the vessel WARNING During transfer of liquid oxygen components will become extremely cold Care should be used to avoid any con tact with these components as serious frostbite may result Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a s jqe lOd Uoluedwo WARNING When using concentrated oxygen the risk of fire is increased WARNING The possibility of fire exists when the combina tion of a fuel source of ignition and oxygen is present High concentrations of oxygen air is approximately 21 oxygen greatly enhance the possibility of combustion NOTE Figure 1 below is referred to as the fire combustion tri angle This triangle describes the three factors required for fire combustion to occur OXYGEN SOURCE Approximately 16 required for combustion Normal air contains 21 oxygen Some fuel materials contain sufficient oxygen within their make up to support burning IGNITIO
39. heat possible at a given pressure without vaporizing into a gas If ad ditional heat is added the saturated liquid begins to vaporize boil while remaining at a constant temperature until all of the liquid is vaporized A common example of a saturated liquid is water at its boiling point of 212 F 100 C at sea level The constant addi tion of heat to the boiling water does not cause it to become hotter but instead causes part of the liquid water to turn to water vapor Figure 5 With atmospheric pressure at VAY LS N sea level being 14 7 PSIA a OAS SEE Figure 5 Saturated Boiling Water at Sea Level The saturation boiling point of a liquid depends not only on temperature but also on pressure If the pressure in a container of satu rated liquid increases the temperature required for saturation to occur will also increase This leaves the liquid unsaturated that is capable of accepting more heat before it will boil Figure 6 With atmospheric pressure at 14 7 PSIA and the pressure cooker at 15 PSIG 29 7 PSIA Figure 6 Saturated Boiling Water at Higher Pressure Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Vit Saturation Principles If the pressure in a container of saturated liquid decreases the temperature required for saturation to occur will decrease This leaves the liquid super saturated or too warm When this occurs rapid boiling and vaporizing of some of the l
40. ibed oxygen flow rate Verify that oxygen is indeed flowing from the nasal cannula 5 To stop oxygen flow turn the flow control knob to a setting of 0 Cleaning amp Disinfecting To ensure proper functioning and end user safety CAIRE porta bles should be cleaned whenever dirt or grime is visually appar ent The unit should be disinfected if required by applicable local regulations or the home healthcare distributor s own decontami nation schedule Preparation Prior to cleaning or disinfecting the unit should be completely purged of LOX The technician should wear appropriate safety gear when performing the following procedures Cleaning 1 Remove the front and rear cover RP4 2 Spray an approved cleaner Table 7 onto a clean dry lint free cloth 3 Clean the interior and exterior of each cover with the cloth Use cotton swabs in tight places 4 Wipe the covers dry with a towel 5 Use a Scotch Brite pad lightly with detergent to remove scuff marks on the case 6 Clean the plumbing with water 7 Dry the plumbing with a towel and oil free compressed gas 8 Inspect the C1000 T moisture pad and replace if necessary OTE Make sure that the fill connector and vent valve shaft are horoughly dry before proceeding TABLE 7 Recommended Cleaning and Disinfectant Solutions Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution Cleaning Mild dish washing detergent warm water solution Sporicidin Disinfectant
41. ild pressure Inspect the vent tubes for blockages Clean by blowing out with compressed gas or replace parts if necessary Inspect the QDV and be sure the poppet opens properly and smoothly If necessary replace the QDV RP17 Faulty vent valve Replace the vent valve RP16 a Worn or damaged lip seal Replace the QDV lip seal RP18 2 Liquid leaks from the coupled QDVs during the fill 3 Unable to disconnect the ja Pop off assembly not being Ensure that the pop off assembly on the reservoir is being used poratble from the reser utilized Do not use force to separate the QDVs voir b QDVs are frozen together Leave the units coupled with the vent valve closed and let them sit until they warm up enough to disconnect Always ensure that male and female QDV s are cleaned and dried prior to each fill 4 Liquid leaks from the a Ice crystal preventing the QDV Engage and disengage the portable onto the reservoir several QDV poppet after filling from closing properly times to dislodge the ice crystal Always be sure that the male and female QDVs are wiped clean and dry before filling Dirty or damaged QDV poppet Replace the QDV RP17 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B faa i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures Table 8 cont Symptom Liquid leaks from the vent valve tube outlet 6 Excessive venting from relief valves hissing sound Prob
42. iquid occurs The rapid boil ing and evaporation of the liquid dissipates the excessive heat until the remaining liquid cools down to the new saturation temperature associated with the decreased pressure Figure 7 With atmospheric pressure at 12 PSIA WM SeIN a O 3 ge o 5 D or w N Figure 7 Saturated Boiling Water at Lower Pressure Oxygen which is normally a gas at atmospheric pressure changes into liquid form when it is cooled to about 297 F 183 C at atmospheric pressure It is saturated at this temperature and pressure which means it will remain a liquid as long as no additional heat is added However the large quantity of heat present in the atmosphere constantly enters the liquid oxygen and causes it to boil and vaporize back into a gas Since it is virtually impossible to keep all of the heat in the atmosphere from entering the liquid oxygen constant boiling and vaporization occurs Now when liquid oxygen is placed in a closed container the vaporizing gas is trapped and begins to build pressure As pressure in creases above atmospheric pressure more heat is needed for boiling to occur at the higher pressure The heat that is constantly avail able from the atmosphere warms the liquid to a higher temperature where boiling again occurs The vaporizing gas builds pressure and the process continues As the pressure on liquid oxygen builds the related saturation temperature of the liquid i
43. is Present on the Exterior of the Unit Verified By Date a Liquid Level Contents Indicator Reads the Accurate Amount Verified By Date ee s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Verified By Date Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B con i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures Table of Contents A Introduction 24 B Troubleshooting Chart 25 Ca Repair Procedures RPI General 30 RP2A Leak Test Warm amp Empty Unit 30 RP2B Leak Test Unit Containing Oxygen 31 RP3 Emptying Warming Portable RR 31 RP4 Side Cover RR 31 RPS Top Bezel RR 31 RP6 Carrying Strap RR 32 RP7 Liquid Contents Level Indicator Test 32 RP8 Liquid Contents Level Indicator RR 32 RP9 PRV Test
44. it and the vent valve closed the pres sure in the inner vessel will remain at or near the primary relief valve opening pressure At operating pressure and with the flow control valve open pressure forces liquid oxygen up the liquid withdrawal tube and into the warming coils In the warming coils liquid oxygen absorbs heat and vaporizes warming to almost am bient temperature by the time gas is dispensed by the flow control valve to the patient A moisture collection pad is an internal component of the C1000 and a moisture collection cup is externally attached to the C1000T These collect the additional condensed water that is cre ated when the Companion is operated at higher flow rates Liquid Contents Level Indicator Operation The C1000 T is equipped with a spring scale liquid level meas urement system The spring scale is incorporated into the strap assembly of the portable and the display is built in to the top bezel Suspending the unit from the carrying strap closest to the contents indicator activates the weight scale mechanism The needle on the weight scale display moves an amount proportional to the amount of LOX in the unit Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B D 9eration Portable Serial Number Identification Each C1000 T is identified by a unique serial number The serial number is crucial if a problem arises with the unit or support is ever needed through CAIRE Customer or Technical Servi
45. itter manufacturer NOTE 1 at 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people This table is included as a standard requirement for equipment which has been tested to specific test levels and over specific frquency ranges and been found compliant with regulations Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a ment Descri NOTE Throughout this manual the CAIRE Companion 1000 and CAIRE Companion 1000 T will be referred to as the Companion 1000 T whenever information that is applicable to both models is presented The CAIRE Companion C1000 and C1000T units are the portable components of a supplemental oxygen system The Companion 1000 provides continuous oxygen flow up to 6LPM and the Companion 1000T provides continuous oxygen flow up to ISLPM The C1000 and the C1000T are nearly identical in features and operational characteristics The difference in the two units is primarily the oxygen flow delivery rate capabilities Enclosed in a plastic case the C1000 T incorporates a stainless steel cryogenic container with the valves plumbing and associ ated hardware necessary to deliver gaseous oxygen to a patient at or near room temperature The Companion portable units are composed of four major as semblies groupe
46. m Not Applicable DC powered device Not Applicable DC powered device 3 A m Not Applicable Not Applicable Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment Note UT is the a c mains voltage prior to application of the test level This statement indicates that the required testing was performed in a controlled environment and the Companion 1000 Ts are found to be compliant with regulations Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Table 4 The Companion 1000 T is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Companion 1000 T should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 Guidance and manufacturers declaration electromagnetic immunity IEC 60601 test level 3Vrms 150kHz to 80 MHz 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz Compliance level Not Applicable Battery powered device 3 V m Electromagnetic environment guidance Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the Companion 1000 T N O 3 ge ey 5 D or w D N including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance d 1 2 vP d 1 2
47. ncreases propor tionally Figure 8 100 690 75 518 LIQUID 50 345 gw 25 173 SATURATION PRESSURE PSIG kPa 300 290 280 270 260 250 184 179 173 168 162 157 SATURATION TEMPERATURE F C Figure 8 Liquid Oxygen Saturation Curve It is important to maintain liquid oxygen saturation boiling at the specified operating pressure of a liquid oxygen system As an oxy gen flow demand is put on the system a slight decrease in pressure occurs due to oxygen withdrawal The saturated liquid oxygen in the system vaporizes enough gaseous oxygen to maintain system operating pressure This ensures proper oxygen flow to the patient If the liquid oxygen saturation temperature is too low the corresponding lower saturation pressure causes low oxygen flows to the patient Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Vit Saturation Principles If the saturation pressure of the liquid in the portable unit is greater than 1 93 bar 28 psi the following symptoms may occur e Increased product loss and evaporation rate e Decreased durations e High flow rates e Venting from relief valves e Relief valves frozen open If the saturation pressure of the liquid in the portable unit is lower than 1 2 bar 18 psi the following symptoms may occur e Decreased evaporation rates e Low flow rates e No oxygen flow e Portable will not fill
48. ndoffs from the manifold Figure 29 Remove the manifold Figure 29 Manifold Removal NOTE To prevents contaminants from entering the cryogenic container place a clean plastic bag over the neck of the container and seal tightly 10 Install the manifold by reversing steps 1 9 11 Use the specified torque wrench to the standoffs of 10in lb 115 N cm in an alternating sequence Figure 30 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B g XI Troubleshootinc Figure 30 Manifold Torque Sequence 12 Follow up by torquing the standoffs to 22 in lb 253 N cm in an alternating sequence NOTE Verify that the O ring seal between the manifold and the container does not have any nicks scratches or tears Also check to see that the O ring is not flat spotted Replace as necessary NOTE When installing the manifold position the vacuum port of the bottle between the secondary relief valve and warming coil ports on the manifold NOTE Do not overtighten the tube nuts of a compression fitting Over tightening may result in a cracked fitting Only a slight in crease in torque is required to seal a compression fitting that has already been made up When making up a new fitting tighten 3 4 turn from finger tight for 3 16inch tubing 11 4 turns from finger tight for 1 4inch tubing NOTE Before installing the side covers pressurize the system with gaseous oxygen and test for leaks according to the Leak Tes
49. nnel only No attempt should be made to fill or maintain this equipment until both this manual and the Patient Operating Instruction booklet have been read and fully understood Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a Preface A Abbreviations S FCV Flow Control Valve PRV Primary Relief Valve 5 LED Light Emitting Diode QDV Quick Disconnect Valve Q LOX Liquid Oxygen RMA Return Materials Authorization LPM Liters Per Minute RP Repair Procedure NER Normal Evaporation Rate RR Removal and Replacement 5 POI Patient Operating Instructions SRV Secondary Relief Valve re N2 Nitrogen Gas O2 Oxygen Gas p TF Top Fill SF Side Fill DF Dual Fill PTFE _ Polytetrafluoroethylene Teflon DISS Diameter Index Safety System R Definition of Terms WARNING Description of a condition that can result in personal injury or death CAUTION Description of a condition that can result in equipment or component damage NOTE A statement containing information important enough to emphasize or repeat ITEM Item numbers used throughout this manual are shown on the illustrations Definition of Product Symbols Table 1 Definition of Product Symbols Symbol symbol Read instruction manual a Name and address of manufacturer The unit contains liquid oxygen os which is extremely cold almost Authorized representative in the 300 F Exposure to such a low tem European Community perature can cause severe frostbite l l Do not
50. o the open position A hissing sound will be heard in dicating liquid flowing into the portable g During the filling operation maintain a slight downward pressure on the C1000 T with one hand to ensure stability and proper filling position h Approximately 20 30 seconds into the fill close and reopen the vent valve one or more times to prevent the vent valve from freezing open i When you notice a change in the sound of the venting gas followed by the emission of a dense white vapor around the reservoir shroud close the vent valve to terminate the fill j Disengage the C1000 T from the reservoir by holding the carrying strap above the unit and pressing the release button on the reservoir Should the units not disengage easily they may be frozen together Do not use force Allow a few mo ments for the frozen parts to warm Disengage the units after the ice has melted k Check the liquid oxygen contents indicator to verify that the C1000 T is full of liquid oxygen s jqe lOd Uoluedwo CAUTION lf the vent valve fails to close and the hissing contin ues remove the Companion 1000 T by pressing the release but ton on the stationary Keep the Companion 1000 T in an upright position The unit will stop venting in a few minutes Allow the unit to warm until you can close the vent valve It may require as much as two to three hours with the flow control off for the Companion 1000 T to restore adequate pressure for accura
51. ons It constitutes about 21 of the Earth s atmosphere by volume Oxygen in higher concentrations is medically beneficial to patients suffering from certain respiratory diseases Oxygen like most gases will condense into a liquid with an increase in pressure or decrease in temperature As a liquid oxygen is pale blue in color and is about 860 times as dense as its gaseous form At atmospheric pressure 14 7 psia oxygen condenses into its liquid form at a temperature of about 297 F 184 C Liquid oxygen LOX is an efficient form of oxygen to meet a patient s port able ambulatory oxygen needs A volume of liquid oxygen when vaporized yields about 860 volumes of gaseous oxygen Figure 1 As you can see a relatively small volume of liquid oxygen provides a much larger volume of gaseous oxygen for a patient to use In medical liquid oxygen systems liquid oxygen and the gaseous oxygen resulting from its vaporization or boiling is stored under pressure The elevated pressure typically 1 52 bar 22 psi enables oxygen to flow to the patient at a selected prescribed rate To sus tain this oxygen flow to the patient the liquid oxygen must be in a state that allows vaporization to readily occur In other words the liquid oxygen must be in a state of saturation Let s take a look at what liquid saturation is all about N O 3 ge e3 D baa or a N A saturated liquid is one that absorbs the maximum amount of
52. ot in the mounting bracket Hold the valve in this position with a 5 8 inch open end wrench placed on the valve body hex flats Use a 11 16 Figure 20 Vent Tube Removal inch open end wrench to tighten the jam nut 4 Use a 5 8inch open wrench on the vent valve body hex NOTE Check for proper vent valve lever operation after install flats to hold the body stationary Use a 11 16 inch open end ing the side cover Adjust the vent valve horizontally by shifting wrench to loosen the jam nut that holds the vent valve to the the valve in the mounting bracket Adjust vertically by loosening mounting bracket Figure 21 the two socket head cap screws mounted in the tabs on the bottom of the bottle and shifting the entire bottle assembly up or down Make sure that the vent extension tube outlet is centered in the corresponding side cover clearance hole 9 Install the side covers RP4 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B fa XI Troubleshootinc amp Repair Procedures RP17 QDV Assembly RR 1 Remove the covers RP4 2 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the tube nut at the female adaptor Figure 22 Figure 22 QDV Tube Nut Removal 3 Use a 7 8inch open end wrench to loosen the jam nut ear lier models may have a 5 8inch jam nut that holds the fe male adapter to the mounting bracket Pull the fill connector assembly down slightly to clear the fill tube and then slide it out of the moun
53. ow control valve knob 6 Remove the flow control valve knob and the decal If the knob does not use a set screw insert the Allen wrench into the hole in the knob 7 Simultaneously push in and pull up on the Allen wrench to remove the knob 8 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to loosen and remove the two flat head screws from the flow plate Remove the flow plate 9 Remove the front side cover 10 Install the side covers by reversing the above procedure RP5 Top Bezel RR 1 Remove the side covers RP4 2 Use a 7 16 in deep well socket and a T handle or ratchet wrench to remove the oxygen outlet barbed fitting Do not lose the O ring 3 Remove the top bezel 4 Install the top bezel by reversing steps 1 3 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B Ge XI Troubleshootinc RP6 Carrying Strap RR 1 Remove the covers RP4 and top bezel RP5 2 Use a small screwdriver to remove the outermost E clip from the pivot shaft Remove the pivot shaft NOTE Some older models may contain hitch pins in place of the E clips If the unit has hitch pins it will also contain a differ ent pivot shaft 3 Remove the carrying strap from the portable 4 Install the carrying strap by reversing steps 1 3 RP7 Liquid Contents Level Indicator Test NOTE Disconnect the plastic buckle in the carrying strap before performing the following steps The C1000 T side covers must be in place when perfo
54. r may follow either Schedule A or Schedule B or a combination of the two sched ules Maintenance Checklists are provided for each schedule See Below a Empty Contents RP3 b Clean and or disinfect the unit following instructions set forth in the Operation section Schedule A Biennial Maintenance Introduction Routine maintenance is a series of steps used to assure that the equipment is functioning properly 1 Ifa unit fails a given test one of two things may be done s jqe lOd UoIuedwo a Refer to Troubleshooting section of this manual 0Or b Return the unit to CAIRE Inc for repair 2 Schedule Maximum of two years between routine mainte nance testing Unit should be tested whenever a problem is suspected Procedure Follow the steps in order listed If the unit fails any step refer to Troubleshooting section of this manual 1 Visual Inspection a Remove all LOX prior to maintenance RP3 b Look for damaged or missing parts c Verify the contents indicator reads empty and that the spring scale moves freely 2 Component Test a Remove Case RP4 b Perform Leak Test RP2 c Preform PRV Test RP9 d Preform SRV Test RP11 e Pressure Retention Test RP13 f Replace Case RP4 g Liquid Contents Level Indicator Test RP7 h Flow Rate Test RP19 3 Check Efficiency of Unit a Inspect the unit for cold or sweaty condition and for ex cessive venting from relief valve some venting may
55. re tie from the warming coil s jqe lOd Uoluedwo 3 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nuts where the warming coil connects to the two brass tees Remove the warming coil 4 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4inch tube nut where the fill tube connects to the female fill con nector adapter 5 Use a 9 16inch open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4inch tube nut where the fill tube connects to the manifold Remove the fill tube 6 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nut where the warming coil connects to the flow control valve 7 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nut where the warming coil connects to the brass tee Remove the warming coil 8 Use a 1 2inch open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nut where the spined tube connects to the manifold 9 Use a 1 2 in open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16inch tube nut where the spined tube connects to the brass tee Remove the spined tube 10 Install the warming coils by reversing steps 1 9 RP15 Vent Valve Test 1 Remove the covers RP4 and set the FCV to off 0 LPM 2 Connect the pressurizing setup to the C1000 T as shown in Figure 9 and pressurize the unit to approximately 1 52 bar 22 psi or fill the unit with liquid oxygen 3 Wet a finger with leak detector and lightly place it against the open end of the vent tube located near the bottom
56. replacing any component except seals 4 Connect the test pressure gauge to the oxygen outlet barbed fitting and set the flow control valve to its highest setting Place the C1000 T in the portable test fixture Figure 10 s jqe lOd Uoluedwo WARNING Parts that are welded in place must not be replaced in the field Should these parts fail return complete assembly or sub assembly to factory for repair DO NOT use solder or silver solder to repair broken welds Adjustable 0 50 psig 0 345 kPa Gaseous Oxygen Source CAUTION When replacing components make sure the new P part is oriented exactly the same as the original part prior to S Nn JAEN Q installation 5 C E CAUTION Some components require a specific amount of torque when assembling Follow torque requirements where specified NOTE All replacement parts must be factory approved cleaned for oxygen service and stored in sealed plastic bags The repair area must be clean and separate from other areas Room air should be filtered and free from dust soot and other contaminants Vent Valve Open Tubing NI al Ll ij ubin P N B 778214 00 J Portable NOTE When replacing components with pipe threads use PTFE Test Fixture tape thread sealant Apply two rounds of PTFE tape to threads o A near end of component avoiding first thread Vent Tube wA NOTE When assembling new compression fittings tighten 1 8 J 1 4 and 1 2
57. rming this test 1 Place the C1000 T on a table and hold it down while gently pulling up on the end of the carrying strap nearest the con tents indicator 2 Verify that the indicator operates smoothly and without binding 3 C1000T Only Verify that Transport is present on the in dicator dial 4 Suspend the unit by the end of the carrying strap nearest the contents indicator Verify that the needle appears in the red EMPTY region at the end of the indicator window 5 Fill the unit with liquid oxygen Suspend the unit by the end of the carrying strap nearest the contents indicator Verify that the needle is in the upper portion of the green FULL re gion RP8 Liquid Contents Level Indicator RR 1 Remove the carrying strap RP6 2 Loosen and remove the four socket head cap screws from the base of the contents indicator weight scale mechanism Remove the contents indicator assembly 3 While holding the lever down remove the hitch pin from the end of the spring rod 7 Figure 11 amp Repair Procedures 4 Remove the lever spacer the spring and the spring rod 5 Use a medium blade screwdriver to remove the four pan head screws from the indicator Remove the four screws and the four upper spacers from the indicator eae WF RF cau FaN i a pen f v ws i f 1 a iL Figure 12 6 Pry the lens cap away from the base 7 Remove the indicator needle from the base watt N 4 i
58. s jqe Com UoIuedwo High saturation pressure in portables can be prevented by always ensuring that the reservoir being used to fill the portable is filled according to its respective service manual The saturation pressure of a portable unit is equal to the saturation pressure of the LOX inside of the reservoir used to fill the portable Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B a Jj and Setur A Unpacking Transport 1 Inspect carton for shipping damage Report any damage to l f 3 the freight company before signing the bill of lading The C1000 T are designed with carrying straps Portable units z o may be moved about or transported in a vehicle while full 2 Check description on carton against your order without damage However they should not be dropped placed O 3 Unpack unit including all accessories and documentation O their side or handled roughly to prevent physical damage Maintain unit in the upright position at all times U 4 Set aside packing materials in case unit must be returned to O the factory oP g Setup O D N 1 Locate and record the C1000 T serial number 2 Visually inspect the C1000 T for damage from improper handling Note any dents in the container cracks in the case missing or loose hardware and bent or damaged com ponents 3 Check the vent valve for smooth operation by moving the vent valve lever down to the open position Verify that the lever moves smoothl
59. s based on an operating pressure range of 1 41 1 66 bar 20 5 24 psi If the flow meas urements are out of specification check the pressure in the unit A combination of high or low pressure and the tolerance of the par ticular flow meter you are using can result in inaccurate readings Table 9 C1000 FCV Nominal Setting LPM Allowable Range LPM o o S692 1 61 2 43 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B fon XI Troubleshootinc RP20 FCV RR WARNING Liquid oxygen discharge from the FCV can occur if a O 15LPM C1000T FCV is installed on a C1000 Always check the flow rating decal on the FCV before installing the valve on a portable DO NOT install a 0 15LPM valve on a C1000 1 Remove the top bezel RP5 2 Use a 1 2 inch open end wrench to loosen the 3 16inch tube nut on the back of the flow control valve Remove the tube and nut from the flow control valve 3 Use a 1 16 inch Allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the flow control valve knob Remove the flow control valve knob and decal If the knob does not use a set screw insert the Allen wrench into the hole in the knob Simultaneously push in and pull up on the Allen wrench to remove the knob 4 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to loosen and remove the two flat head screws from the flow plate Remove the flow plate and the flow control valve 5 Use a dental pick or similar tool to carefully remove the in let filter s
60. servoir used for filling Allow at high least 30 minutes at no flow for the portable to saturate properly Leak in the system Perform a leak check on the plumbing RP2 Repair leaks as necessary e Relief valve open Ensure that there is no venting from the relief valves If there is refer to the corrective actions for Excessive venting from relief valves hissing sound f Partial or complete loss of Conduct the NER test RP23 and return the unit to CAIRE inc if neces vacuum sary Saturation pressure is out Inspect the saturation pressure of the reservoir used for filling Allow at 10 Excessive Frost a Frost is acceptable NOTE Minimal than what is nor mally observed 11 Unit will not main tain acceptable pres sure when in use of specification least 30 minutes at no flow for the portable to saturate properly Leak in the system Perform a leak check on the plumbing RP2 Repair leaks as necessary PRV faulty Test the PRV RP9 and replace RP10 if necessary Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures Tes
61. ssure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance RF emissions Group CISPR 11 RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B Harmonic emissions IEC 61000 3 2 Not applicable Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions Not applicable IEC 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic environment guidance The Companion 1000 T uses RF energy only for internal function s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment The Companion 1000 T is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this manual Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment The use of Accessories transducers and cables other than those specified with the exception of transducers and cables sold by the Manufacturer of this device as replacement parts for internal components may result in increased Emissions or decreased Immunity of the Companion 1000 T The Companion 1000 T should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment and that if adjacent or stacked use is necessary the Companion 1000 T should
62. strengths should be less than 3 V m This table is included as a standard requirement for equipment which has been tested to specific test levels and over specific frquency ranges and been found compliant with regulations Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B e Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Companion 1000 T The Companion 1000 T is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the Companion 1000 T can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the Companion 1000 T as recommended below ac cording to the maximum output power of the communications equipment s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Rated maximum output Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter power of transmitter m W 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz and 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 1 2vP d 1 2 vP d 2 3 vP 0 12 m 0 12 m 0 23 m 0 38 m 0 38 m 0 73 m 1 1 2 m 1 2 m 2 3 m 10 3 8 m 3 8 m 7 3m 100 12m 12m 23 m For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transm
63. t RP2 amp Repair Procedures RP25 Cryogenic Container RR 1 Remove the manifold RP24 2 Use a 5 8inch open end wrench on the vent valve body hex flats to hold the body stationary Use an 11 16inch open end wrench to loosen the jam nut that holds the vent valve to the mounting bracket Remove the vent valve and tube assembly from the mounting bracket 3 Use side cut pliers to cut the wire tie from the warming coil 4 Use a 7 8inch open end wrench to loosen the jam nut some earlier models may have a 5 8inch jam nut that retains the female adapter to the mounting bracket Remove the female fill connector and tube assembly from the mounting bracket 5 Install the cryogenic container by reversing steps 1 4 NOTE To prevent contaminants from entering the cryogenic con tainer place the container in a clean plastic bag and seal tightly s jqe lOd Uoluedwo Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B S XII Parts List Contact Customer Service or visit Www cairemedical com s jqe Com UoIuedwo to obtain your parts list Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B 7 XIN Ordering Information Ordering Information The following steps should be used when ordering a new C1000 T or replacement parts for an existing unit 1 Compile a list of all equipment and replacement parts to be ordered 2 Fill out a purchase order containing the following informa
64. t Q T ODV in Scale Relief QDV QDV Vent Visual t Good gt ineeaction t Good Reads Yes gt Valves Pass Fill ph Leaks No gt Leaks No gt Valve No gt A p A Empty A RPQ amp A During Fill After Fill A Leaks A Ee RP11 Q A Bad Bad No Fail Yes Yes Yes Replace eo Replace Replace Replace Relief Empty amp Empty amp Empty amp me Defective QDV Scale Valve Warm the Warm the Warm the ek Part RP17 RP8 RP10 amp Tank Tank Tank amp RP12 g n D N Replace A Lip Seal Refill Refill RP18 QDV Vent Leaks No Valve No After Fill Leaks Yes Yes Replace See apy Valve RP17 RP 16 Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B XI Troubleshootin amp Repair Procedures Return Unit To Service Flow Scale Control Empty amp gt Reads Yes ee Nee weet Pass gt Valve Pass Warm Full RP23 Test Tank RP19 No Fail Fail Empty amp Pressure Calibrate o ba Warm the p Hold Test Pass Test ee Pass Tank RP13 Scale RP22 Fail Fail Fail Low Fail High l
65. te oxygen delivery CAUTION Liquid oxygen discharge from the fill connector can occur When disconnecting the Companion 1000 T never stand directly over the reservoir QDV If the reservoir QDV stays open and minor liquid oxygen discharge occurs carefully re engage and disengage the Companion 1000 T to help dislodge any ice or other obstruction If major liquid oxygen discharge steady stream occurs open the reservoir vent valve if safely possible to vent pressure and stop the release of liquid oxygen Open windows and doors to ventilate the room Do not walk on areas exposed to liquid oxygen for 60 minutes after frost disappears NOTE The pressure in the Companion 1000 T may be slightly lower than normal for up to 20 minutes after filling the unit This may cause actual oxygen flows to be slightly lower than normal Liquid Level Measurement 1 Suspend the C1000 T by the strap nearest the liquid level gauge 2 Observe the location of the needle on the liquid level gauge 3 The green section of the color coded gauge indicates a full unit Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B ion 9eration Operation 1 Verify that there is enough liquid oxygen to meet anticipated needs by checking the liquid level indicator 2 Attach the oxygen cannula tube to the oxygen outlet connec tor 3 Properly position the nasal cannula on the patient s face 4 Turn the flow control knob to the prescr
66. ting bracket Figure 23 Figure 23 QDV Removal 4 Install the QDV assembly by reversing steps 1 3 RP18 Lip Seal RR 1 Remove the QDV RP17 2 Hold the QDV body with an adjustable wrench placed on the machined flats Use a second adjustable wrench to re move the lip seal retainer sleeve 3 Pull the lip seal out of the fill connector body s jqe Com UoIuedwo Figure 24 Lip Seal Removal 4 Insert the stepped spring end of the new lip seal into the corresponding recess in the large end of the QDV body Make sure that it is squarely seated 5 Thread the lip seal retainer onto the large end of the fill con nector body and tighten to a torque of 35 lb ft 511 n m 6 Replace the QDV assembly RP17 Figure 25 Lip Seal Replacement Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B i Troubleshooting amp Repair Procedures RP19 FCV Test Table 10 C1000T FCV 1 Fill the C1000 T with liquid oxygen Allow approximately one hour for the system pressure to stabilize Verify that the Nominal Setting LPM Allowable Range LPM PRV is venting and that the system pressure is 1 28 1 62 0 33 0 67 bar 18 5 23 5 psi 2 Attach a calibrated flow meter to the oxygen outlet barbed 3 At each flow setting check the flow control valve 1 61 2 43 Acceptable flow ranges are given below in Table 9 and 10 155 35 s jqe lOd Uoluedwo T6006 NOTE Data listed in Table 9 and 10 i
67. touch trested parts Caution consult accompaning docu Liquid and gaseous oxygen are non or menis flammable However they cause other materials to burn faster than Non fl bl normal This hazard along with the on eee eae low temperatures of liquid oxygen warrants certain safety precautions Oxidizing substances N Do not smoke near unit or while op erating unit Portable Full Portable Empty E This symbol is to remind the X For use by doctor s prescription equipment owners to return it to a only recycling facility at the end of its life ONLY per Waste Flectrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive IPX 1 Our products will comply with the restriction of Hazardous Substances Keep unit well ventilated at all times RoHS directive They will not con tain more than trace amounts of lead or other hazardous material content Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B 2 Type BF Electrical Safety I Table of Contents Preface cutevsavadcamiuddns bos cadence ene snenaauhebews 1 Il Table of Contents 0 ccc ccc cece cece e eee eeeees 3 II BATCLY cn cca s accor beeks eposerewnrians ins dnscauhecessoes A IV Equipment DeSCription 0 ccc cece ee eee es 10 V Theory of Operation 0 ccc cece cece eees 11 VI Specifications cocennaedeceknsneetedie potas seneced bees 13 VII Saturation Principles 0 ccc ccc ee eee eee 14 Vill Unpacking and
68. xygen is expelled through the vent valve The venting sound also changes and the liquid oxygen creates a dense vapor cloud coming from under the reservoir s shroud Closing the vent valve and separating the C1000 T from the reservoir terminates the fill process The saturation pressure explained in section VII of this manual of the liquid oxygen in a reservoir can seriously affect the overall efficiency and operation of the C1000 T Standby Normal Evaporation Rate When the C1000 T contains liquid oxygen the vent valve is closed and there is no flow demand the pressure in the system will remain at or near its PRV pressure The liquid oxygen main tains saturation at this pressure due to the normal evaporation rate NER of the system The NER is a function of the rate at which ambient heat leaks into and warms the liquid oxygen in the in ner container As with all vacuum insulated cryogenic containers the liquid oxygen in the C1000 T is always evaporating into a gas The rate of generation of this gas called head gas is called the normal evaporation rate NER When the flow control knob is in the off position this gas will build up pressure in the headspace above the liquid oxygen When the pressure reaches the PRV setting this gas is released through the primary relief valve into the at mosphere The vented gas represents the system s NER loss Oxygen Withdrawal s jqe lOd Uoluedwo With oxygen in the un
69. y place it against the open end of the vent tube located near the bottom of the unit If bubbling occurs replace the vent valve RP16 5 Use SNOOP liquid leak detector to test all fittings and con nections Verify that the unit maintains 1 52 bar 22 psi pressure during the leak test 6 With pressure remaining in the unit place a small amount of SNOOP on the tip of the C1000 T QDV A small amount of leakage around the poppet of the fill connector is acceptable provided that the total leakage rate of the unit is not greater that the NER 7 Blow dry with compressed gas the QDV poppet and the vent valve 2 Allow unit to sit for 24 hours before proceeding RP4 Side Cover RR amp Repair Procedures RP3 Emptying Warming Portable RR 1 Turn the FCV knob to the highest flow setting 1 C1000T only Remove the moisture cup by turning the quar ter turn fastener counter clockwise and pulling the cup away from the unit s jqe lOd Uoluedwo 2 Place the unit on its side with the back side cover facing you Use a 7 64 in Allen wrench to remove five socket head cap screws located underneath the vent valve lever and the cor ners of the side cover 3 Carefully separate the two side covers from each other 4 Use a 7 64 in Allen wrench to remove the two socket head cap screws and the two lockwashers located in the tables on the bottom of the container 5 Use a 1 16 in Allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the fl
70. y when opening and closing the valve 4 Move the flow control knob to each flow setting Verify that the knob moves smoothly and encounters a detent at each setting 5 If possible connect the portable to a reservoir to check for smooth coupling and to make sure the portable unit is in proper alignment with the reservoir when mated and there is no interference with the shroud or case of the portable unit 6 Verify operation of the liquid level contents indicator by suspending the portable Hold the C1000 T on a table and carefully pull up on the end of the carrying strap nearest the contents indicator Verify that the indicator mechanism moves smoothly If the unit is empty the contents should display empty 7 Inspect the carrying strap and buckle for abnormal wear 8 Companion 1000 T Only Inspect the moisture cup for cracks Verify the presence of a clean moisture pad in the moisture cup Verify that the quarter turn fastener operates properly and secures the moisture cup to the bottom of the Companion T 9 Check all labels for damage and wipe away any dust on unit with a clean dry lint free cloth Companion Portable Technical Service Manual PN 20562220 Rev B 9oeration Filling 1 Fill Source Preparation a Ensure that the liquid reservoir contains a sufficient amount of liquid oxygen to completely fill the portable b Ensure the liquid oxygen in the fill source is properly satu rated according to its technic

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