Invacare IOH200AW User manual

Invacare®HomeFill®IIOxygen
System
ModelIOH200AW
enCompressor
UserManual...............................3
elΣυμπιεστής
Εγχειρίδιοχρήσης..........................41
esCompresor
Manualdelusuario.........................89
frCompresseur
Manueld'utilisation.........................135
itCompressore
Manualed’uso..............................183
nlCompressor
Gebruiksaanwijzing.........................227
ptCompressor
Manualdeutilização........................271
ThismanualMUSTbegiventotheuseroftheproduct.
BEFOREusingthisproduct,thismanualMUSTbereadandsavedfor
futurereference.

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Contents
ThismanualMUSTbegiventotheuseroftheproduct.
BEFOREusingthisproduct,thismanualMUSTbereadandsaved
forfuturereference.
1General.........................................4
1.1Symbols.....................................4
1.2IntendedUse.................................5
1.3IndicationsForUse.............................6
1.4ReplacementParts.............................6
1.5Contraindications...............................6
1.6Warranty.....................................6
2Safety..........................................7
2.1GeneralGuidelines.............................7
2.2LabelLocations................................10
2.3ProviderInformation............................12
2.4Double-InsulatedProducts........................12
2.5EMCInformation...............................12
3Setup...........................................14
3.1Unpacking....................................14
3.2CompressorInitialSetupChecklist..................14
3.3ChoosingaLocation............................15
3.4TransportingtheCompressor......................16
3.5InstallingthePowerCord........................16
3.6ConnectingtheCompressortotheConcentrator.......17
3.6.1ConnectingtheCompressortoInvacare
Concentrators..............................17
3.6.2ConnectingtheCompressortoNon-Invacare
Concentrators..............................17
4Usage..........................................18
4.1CompressorOperationChecklist...................18
4.2CylinderPrellInspection........................19
4.3ConnectingtheCylindertotheCompressor...........21
4.4DisconnectingtheCylinderfromtheCompressor.......22
4.5TurningtheCompressorOnandOff................24
5Maintenance.....................................26
5.1MaintenanceInfo..............................26
5.2WearandTear................................26
5.3ServiceLife...................................26
5.4CleaningtheCompressorFilter....................26
5.5CleaningtheCabinet............................27
5.6ReplacingtheFuse.............................28
6AfterUse........................................29
6.1Disposal.....................................29
7Troubleshooting...................................30
7.1IndicatorLights................................30
7.2Troubleshooting...............................31
8TechnicalData....................................34
8.1TechnicalDescription............................34
8.2CylinderFillTimes..............................34
8.3Specications.................................35
8.4ElectromagneticCompliance(EMC).................36

Invacare®HomeFill®IIOxygenSystem
1General
1.1Symbols
SymbolsintheManual
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazards
orunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.Seetheinformationbelowfordenitions
ofthesignalwords.
DANGER!
–Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
WARNING!
–Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION!
–Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultin
propertydamageorminorinjuryorboth.
IMPORTANT
–Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult
indamagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.
Givesusefultips,recommendationsandinformation
forefcient,trouble-freeuse.
SymbolsontheProduct
Thefollowingsymbolsarefoundonthecompressor,
compressorpackagingortheoxygencylinder.
ReadtheManual(Compressor)
Thecolorofthesymbol
backgroundisblueonproduct
labels.
ReadtheManual(Cylinder)
ElectricalHazard
AlternatingCurrent
TypeBFequipment—AppliedParts
Powerswitch“ON”
Powerswitch“OFF”
DONOTsmoke
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NoOpenFlame
ClassII,DoubleInsulation.Referto
DoubleInsulatedproductsinthe
Safetysectionofthemanual.
Keepdryintransportorstorageand
duringuse
Protectedagainstsolidforeignobjects
of12.5mmdiameterandgreater.
Protectedagainstverticallyfalling
waterdrops.
Fuse
Oxidizer
Thecolorofthesymbol
backgroundisyellowon
productlabels.
Non-ammablegas,class2type
(oxygen)
Thecolorofthesymbol
backgroundisgreenon
productlabels.
TransportandStorageTemperature
Transport and Storage Humidity
Recycle this product. Refer to Disposal
of Equipment and Accessories in the
After Use section of the manual.
Complies With Applicable EU
Directives Including Medical Device
Directive (MDD) (93/42/EEC)
Authorized Representative in the
European Community
Manufacturer
1.2IntendedUse
TheInvacareHomeFillcompressorwasdesignedtobe
usedonlywithoxygenconcentratorsthatmeettheinput
specicationslistedin8.3Specications,page35.
DONOTusetheInvacareHomeFillcompressorwith
anythingotherthananoxygenconcentratorthatmeetsthe
compressorinputrequirements.
TheintendeduseofanInvacareHomeFillcompressorisan
accessorydevicetoanoxygenconcentratorthatenables
thepatienttorellcustomportableoxygencylindersfor
personaluse.
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Thisproductisintendedforsinglepatientuseintheindoor
homecareenvironmentonlyandisnottobeusedforbulk
cylinderrelling.
Nospecicproductknowledgeortrainingisrequired,
otherthanwhatiscontainedinthismanual,tooperate
theproduct.
Itisnotintendedforsupplyingoxygentherapyduring
relling.
Thisproductisintendedtobeusedbyorunderadult
supervisiononlyafterreadingandunderstandingthe
instructionsandwarningsofthisusermanual.
WARNING!
–Theuseofthisdeviceislimitedtorellinga
specicpatient’sownoxygencylinders.The
designatedcylindersMUSTbeusedONLYby
thespecicoxygenpatientandarenotto
bedistributedtoanyotherindividualforany
purpose.
–Nootheruseofthisdeviceisindicated.
1.3IndicationsForUse
Indicatedtoenablethepatienttorellcustomportable
oxygencylindersforpersonaluse.
1.4ReplacementParts
ThefollowingreplacementpartsareavailablefromInvacare:
•SupplyLine,Partnumber1105177
•PowerCord,Partnumber1085605
Thesepartsarebasemodels.PleasecontactInvacare
oryourproviderforcountryspecicpartnumbers.
1.5Contraindications
Therearenoknowncontraindications.
1.6Warranty
Termsandconditionsofthewarrantyarepartofthegeneral
termsandconditionsparticulartotheindividualcountriesin
whichthisproductissold.
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Safety
2Safety
2.1GeneralGuidelines
DANGER!
RiskOfDeath,Injury,OrDamage
Improperuseoftheproductmaycausedeath,
injuryordamage.Thissectioncontainsimportant
informationforthesafeoperationanduseofthis
product.
–DONOTusethisproductoranyavailable
optionalequipmentwithoutrstcompletely
readingandunderstandingtheseinstructions
andanyadditionalinstructionalmaterialsuch
asusermanuals,servicemanualsorinstruction
sheetssuppliedwiththisproductoroptional
equipment.
–Ifyouareunabletounderstandthewarnings,
cautionsorinstructions,contactahealthcare
professional,providerortechnicalpersonnel
beforeattemptingtousethisequipment.
–CheckALLexternalcomponentsandcartonfor
damage.Incaseofdamage,oriftheproduct
isnotworkingcorrectly,contactatechnician
orInvacareforrepair.
–Inordertoensurethesafeinstallation,
assemblyandoperationoftheHomeFill
CompressortheseinstructionsMUSTbe
followed.
–THEINFORMATIONINTHISDOCUMENTIS
SUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE.
DANGER!
RiskOfDeath,Injury,OrDamageFromFire
Textiles,oilorpetroleumsubstances,grease,
greasysubstancesandothercombustiblesare
easilyignitedandburnwithgreatintensityin
oxygenenrichedairandwhenincontactwith
oxygenunderpressure.Toavoidre,death,
injuryordamage:
–DONOTSMOKEwhileusingthisdevice.
–DONOTusenearOPENFLAMEorIGNITION
SOURCES.
–DONOTuseanylubricantsonthecompressor
unlessrecommendedbyInvacare.
–NOSMOKINGsignsshouldbeprominently
displayed.
–Avoidcreationofanysparknearoxygen
equipment.Thisincludessparksfromstatic
electricitycreatedbyanytypeoffriction.
–Keepallmatches,lightedcigarettesorother
sourcesofignitionoutoftheroominwhich
thiscompressorislocatedandawayfrom
whereoxygenisbeingdelivered.
–Keeptheoxygentubing,cord,andcompressor
outfromundersuchitemsasblankets,
bedcoverings,chaircushions,clothing,and
awayfromheatedorhotsurfacesincluding
spaceheaters,stoves,andsimilarelectrical
appliances.
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DANGER!
RiskOfDeath,Injury,OrDamageFromFire
Textiles,oilorpetroleumsubstances,grease,
greasysubstancesandothercombustiblesare
easilyignitedandburnwithgreatintensityin
oxygenenrichedairandwhenincontactwith
oxygenunderpressure.Toavoidre,death,
injuryordamage:
–DONOTallowoilfromyourhandsorother
sourcestocomeintocontactwiththe
compressorcouplingorcylinderttings.These
substancesmaybecomeammableinthe
presenceofoxygenandcauseinjury.Avoid
touchingthecylinderttingwheneverpossible.
Exampleofitemstoavoidarehandcreamsor
lotions,cookingoils,suntanoilsorsunblocks
andsimilaroilyproducts.Ifyouusethese
typesofproductsInvacaresuggestsyouwash
yourhandspriortousingtheHomeFillunit.
Ifthecylinderttingshouldcomeincontact
withsuchsubstancesitshouldbecleanedoff
withadampclothpriortoconnectingittothe
compressor.
–NEVERoilorlubricatethecompressorcoupler
orcylinderttings.NEVERuseanypenetrating
oilorlubricantsuchasWD-40®or3-in-1
Oil®.Ifconnectiondifcultyisexperienced
verifythatthecylinderttingisbeinginserted
straightdownintothecompressorcoupler.If
continueddifcultyisexperiencedcontactyour
supplierforassistance.
DANGER!
RiskofElectricShock
Thisunitcontainsmovingandhighpressure
components.Therearenouserserviceableparts
insidethecover.Toavoidelectricshock,injury
ordeath:
–DONOTremovethecover.
–Referservicingtoqualiedpersonnel.
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Useofnon-Invacareaccessoriesmayresultin
seriousinjuryordamage.
–Invacareproductsarespecicallydesigned
andmanufacturedforuseinconjunctionwith
Invacareaccessories.Accessoriesdesignedby
othermanufacturershavenotbeentestedby
Invacareandarenotrecommendedforuse
withInvacareproducts.
–Nomodicationsofthisequipmentisallowed.
–DONOTusenon-Invacareaccessories.
–ToobtainInvacareaccessories,contactInvacare
byphoneoratwww.invacare.com
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WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
Blockingtheairowintoandoutofthe
compressormaycauseinjuryordamage.
–NEVERblocktheairopeningsoftheproduct
orplaceitonasoftsurface,suchasabedor
couch,wheretheairopeningmaybeblocked.
–Keeptheopeningsfreefromlint,hairand
similarforeignitems.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Adamagedproductmaymalfunctionandcause
injuryordamage.Toavoidinjuryordamage:
–DONOTgetthecompressorwet.
–Ifthecompressorhasadamagedcordorplug,
ifitisnotworkingproperly,ifithasbeen
droppedordamaged,orsubmersedinwater,
callaqualiedtechnicianforexaminationand
repair.
WARNING!
–DONOTusethecompressoroutdoors.Indoor
useonly.
–Ifanyleakageoftheoxygencylinderisdetected
DONOTattempttousethecylinder.Turnthe
owselectorknobontheregulatorto“Off”.If
leakagepersists,placethecylinderoutdoors
andnotifyyourHomeHealthCareProvideror
ServiceRepresentativeofthiscondition.
–ChildrenshouldALWAYSbesupervisedaround
theHomeFillunit.Whenusedwiththe
HomeFilltableorsimilarelevatedsupport
surfaces,achildcouldpulloveranysuchtable
causingtheunittofall.Failuretoobserve
thiswarningmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
productdamage.
WARNING!
Riskofinjuryordamage
TheHomeFillisequippedwithahighpressure
reliefvalvetoensuretheuser’ssafety.When
activated,thissafetyfeaturewillmakean
extremelyloudnoise.Toavoidinjuryordamage:
–Ifthisnoiseoccurs,turntheunitOffand
contactyourHomeHealthCareProvideror
ServiceRepresentative.
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WARNING!
Riskofdeath,injuryordamage
Ifimproperlypositionedandsecured,thepower
cordandinterconnecthosecancauseinjurydue
totripping,falling,andstrangulation.Product
damagemayalsooccur.
–Properlystoreandpositionelectricalcords
and/ortubingtopreventtrippingand
strangulationhazards.
–Avoidpositioningpowercordsacrossareasof
hightrafc.
–Beforemovingorrepositioningeitherthe
compressororconcentrator,ALWAYSdisconnect
theACpowercordsandtheinterconnecthose
betweenthecompressorandconcentrator.
CAUTION!
Statutorylawrestrictsthisdevicesaletooron
theorderofamedicalpractitionerlicensedbya
governmentalagencywherehe/shepractices.
–ONLYalicensedmedicalpractitionermayorder
thepurchaseoruseofthisdevice.
2.2LabelLocations
A
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B
C
D
E
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2.3ProviderInformation
Invacarerecommendsleavingafullcylinderof
oxygenwiththepatientaftersettinguptheHomeFill
compressor.
BeforeleavingaHomeFillCompressorwithauser,the
followingchecklistMUSTbecompleted:
qMakesurethepressuretestoncylinderhasnotexpired.
qChecktheEMCsectionforoperationalinformationand
possibleRFissues.RefertoEMCInformation.
qInstructtheuseronthesafeoperationofthe
concentratorandreviewallwarnings.
qInstructtheuseronthesafeoperationoftheHomeFill
compressorandreviewallwarnings.
qLeaveafullcylinderofoxygenwiththeuser.
qLeaveacopyofallwarningsandllinginstructionswith
theuser.
2.4Double-InsulatedProducts
CAUTION!
–DONOTunplugthepowercordbypullingon
thecord.Tounplug,grasptheplugnotthe
cord,otherwisedamagemayoccur.
Inadouble-insulatedproduct,twosystemsofinsulation
areprovidedinsteadofgrounding.Nogroundingmeansis
requiredonadouble-insulatedproduct,norisameansfor
groundingtobeaddedtotheproduct.Adouble-insulated
productismarkedwiththewords“DOUBLEINSULATION”or
“DOUBLEINSULATED”orthesymbol:
2.5EMCInformation
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Toreducetheriskofinjuryorproductdamage
frominterferencewithwirelessequipment:
–Keepthecompressoratleast9.8ft(3.0m)
awayfromwirelesscommunicationequipment
suchaswirelesshomenetworkdevices,mobile
phones,cordlessphonesandbasestations,
walkie-talkies,etc.
WARNING!
–Useofaccessoriesandcablesotherthanthose
speciedorprovidedbyInvacarecouldresult
inincreasedelectromagneticemissionsor
decreasedelectromagneticimmunityofthis
equipmentandresultinimproperoperation.
MedicalElectricalEquipmentneedstobeinstalledandused
accordingtotheEMCinformationinthismanual.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply
withEMClimitsspeciedbyIEC/EN60601-1-2forType
BFequipment.Theselimitsaredeterminedtoprovide
reasonableprotectionagainstelectromagneticinterference
inatypicalhomehealthcareenvironment.Useofthis
equipmentinanenvironmentwithhigherlevelsof
interferencecouldaffecttheaccuracyoftheoxygen
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concentrationinthecylinder.Thisequipmentisnotintended
foruseinaprofessionalhealthcareenvironment.
PortableandmobileRFcommunicationsequipmentcan
affecttheoperationofthisequipment.Thecompressor
maybestackedontoponanInvacareHomeFillcompatible
oxygenconcentratorduringsetup.Thecompressoroperation
shouldbeobservedtoverifynormalcylinderllingineither
situation.
Otherdevicesmayexperienceinterferencefromeven
thelowlevelsofelectromagneticemissionspermitted
bytheabovestandard.Todetermineiftheemissions
fromthecompressorarecausingtheinterference,turn
thecompressorOff.Iftheinterferencewiththeother
deviceoperationstops,thenthecompressoriscausing
theinterference.Insuchrarecases,interferencemaybe
reducedorcorrectedbyoneofthefollowingmeasures:
•Reposition,relocate,orincreasetheseparationbetween
thedevices.
•Connecteitherlinepowereddevicetoadifferent
electricalpowercircuit.
Foradditionalinformation,referto8.4Electromagnetic
Compliance(EMC),page36.
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3Setup
3.1Unpacking
DESCRIPTION
CompressorAssemblyA
PackagingAssemblyB
SupplyLineAssemblyC
PowerCordD
UserManual(notshown)N/A
1.Checkforanyobviousdamagetothecartonorits
contents.Ifdamageisevident,notifythecarrier,or
yourlocalprovider.
2.Removeallloosepackingfromthecarton.
3.Carefullyremoveallofthecomponentsfromthecarton.
UnlessthecompressoristobeusedIMMEDIATELY ,
leavethecompressorinitspackagingforstorage
untiluseofthecompressorisrequired.
3.2CompressorInitialSetupChecklist
ProvidersONLY—RefertoDealerInformationinthe
Safetysectionofthismanualbeforeperformingthis
procedure.
UsersONLY—ContactyourInvacareprovideror
Invacareforassistancewiththesetupprocedureand
toreportunexpectedoperationorevents.
BeforeoperatingtheHomeFillCompressorforthersttime,
completethefollowingchecklist:
qChoosealocationforthecompressor.
qTransportthecompressortothedesiredlocation.
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qConnectthepowercordtothecompressor.
qConnectthecompressortotheconcentrator.
3.3ChoosingaLocation
DANGER!
RiskOfDeath,Injury,OrDamageFromFire
Textiles,oilorpetroleumsubstances,grease,
greasysubstancesandothercombustiblesare
easilyignitedandburnwithgreatintensityin
oxygenenrichedairandwhenincontactwith
oxygenunderpressure.Toavoidre,death,
injuryordamage:
–DONOTSMOKEwhileusingthisdevice.
–DONOTusenearOPENFLAMEorIGNITION
SOURCES.
–DONOTuseanylubricantsonthecompressor
unlessrecommendedbyInvacare.
–NOSMOKINGsignsshouldbeprominently
displayed.
–Avoidcreationofanysparknearoxygen
equipment.Thisincludessparksfromstatic
electricitycreatedbyanytypeoffriction.
–Keepallmatches,lightedcigarettesorother
sourcesofignitionoutoftheroominwhich
thiscompressorislocatedandawayfrom
whereoxygenisbeingdelivered.
–Keeptheoxygentubing,cord,andcompressor
outfromundersuchitemsasblankets,
bedcoverings,chaircushions,clothing,and
awayfromheatedorhotsurfacesincluding
spaceheaters,stoves,andsimilarelectrical
appliances.
Thecompressorshouldbeatleastthreeinches(7.6cm)
awayfromwalls,draperiesorfurnituretoensuresufcient
airow.
Avoidplacingthecompressornexttoheaters,radiatorsor
hotairregisters.
DONOTuseinacloset.
Thecompressorshouldsitonahardatstablesurface,such
asatableortheReadyRack.
TheHomeFillReadyRackissoldseparatelyand
usedtopositiontheHomeFillcompressorontop
ofaPerfecto2orPlatinum®oxygenconcentrator.
RefertotheHomeFillReadyRackinstructionsheet
partnumbers1148363and1134824formore
information.
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3.4TransportingtheCompressor
WARNING!
–NEVERtransportacompressorwithacylinder
connectedtoorstoredonthecompressor,
otherwiseinjuryordamagecanoccur.
CAUTION!
–Whentransportingthecompressor,becareful
nottobumpthecompressorortheconnectors
intoobstacles.Otherwise,damagetothe
compressormayoccur.
1.Therearetwomethodstosafelytransportthe
compressor:
•OneHand-GraspthehandgripAatthebottom
rearofthecompressor.
•TwoHands-GraspthehandgripsBonthesides
ofcompressor.
3.5InstallingthePowerCord
1.Chooseaproperlocation.RefertoChoosingaLocation
inthissectionofthemanual.
2.MakesurethepowerswitchisintheOff(O)position.
3.PlugthepowercordintotheelectricconnectorAin
thebackofthecompressorB.
4.PlugtheoppositeendofthepowercordCintothe
walloutletD.
5.Leaveaminimumof3in(7.6cm)clearancetothe
powercordendsfordisconnectionaccess.
Thepowerinletactsasthemainsdisconnection
devicetoremoveallpowertotheunitwhenthe
linecordisdisconnected.
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3.6ConnectingtheCompressortothe
Concentrator
3.6.1ConnectingtheCompressortoInvacare
Concentrators
1.InsertoneendoftheinterconnecthoseCintothe
outletttingBonthebackoftheconcentratorA.
2.Inserttheoppositeendoftheinterconnecthoseinto
theinletttingDonthesideofthecompressor.
ThemetaltabsEontheconcentratoroutlet
ttingandthecompressorinletttingwillpop
outwithanaudible“click”whentheendofthe
interconnecthoseisproperlyinstalled.
3.6.2ConnectingtheCompressortoNon-Invacare
Concentrators
1.Refertotheoxygenconcentratorusermanualoutlet
gasspecicationstoverifycompatibilitywiththe
HomeFillcompressorinputgasrequirementslistedin
8.3Specications,page35.
2.Refertotheoxygenconcentratorusermanualfor
connectinginstructions.
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4Usage
4.1CompressorOperationChecklist
EachtimetheHomeFillCompressorisusedtollacylinder,
completethefollowingchecklist:
qEnsuretheconcentratorhasbeenOnforatleastthirty
minutes.RefertotheconcentratorUserManual.
qPerformtheprellinspectiononthecylinder.
qConnectthecylindertothecompressor.
qPushthecompressorpowerswitchtotheOn(I)
position.
qExaminetheindicatorlightsonthecontrolpanel.
qDisconnectandremovethefullcylinder.
qPushthecompressorpowerswitchtotheOff(O)
position.
qIfllinganothercylinder,repeatthischecklist.
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4.2CylinderPrellInspection
WARNING!
–ONLYusecylindersthathavetheInvacareHomeFillIIconnectionandHomeFillIIlabel.
–AllcylindersMUSTbeinspectedbeforeattemptingtoll.Otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
ToidentifyaHomeFillIIcompatiblecylinderA,lookforablackstripeBonthetopofthecylinderandlookfortheHomeFillII
labelC.
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TheHydrostaticTestingDate
AluminumcylindersMUSTundergotestingeverytenyears.
WARNING!
RiskofInjury
Toreducetheriskofinjury:
–DONOTllcylindersthathavenotbeentestedinthepasttenyears.Otherwise,seriouspersonalinjurymay
result.Contactyourequipmentproviderforreplacement.
ExternalExamination
1.Examinetheoutsideofthecylinderforthefollowingconditions,andreplacethecylinderiftheyexist:
•Dentsordings
•Arcburns
•Oilorgrease
•Anyothersignsofdamagethatmightcauseacylindertobeunacceptableorunsafeforuse.
2.Examinethecylinderforevidenceofreorthermaldamage.Evidenceincludescharringorblisteringofthepaint,orother
protectivecoatingorheatsensitiveindicator.Ifreorthermaldamageisfound,replacethecylinder.
3.Inspectthecylinder/regulatorassemblyforthefollowingandreplaceiffound:
•Debris,oilorgrease
•Noticeablesignsofdamage
•Signsofcorrosioninsidethevalve
•Signsofexcessiveheatorredamage
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