Puritan Bennett Tyco HELIOS Reservoir User manual

Puritan-Bennett Corp.
2800AirwestBlvd.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Customer Service:
1-800-635-5267, press 2
Technical Support:
1-800-255-6774, press 2
Part Number B-701693-00 Rev. C (10/02)
©2002 Puritan-Bennett Corp.
ECHNICAL MANUAL
HELiOS™LiquidOxygenReservoirs
(Standard and Universal)
HELiOS™LiquidOxygenPortables
CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) laws restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
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B-701693-00 Rev. C
This list of effective pages represents manual P/N B-701693-00, Revision C.
Revision Description Date
A Initial Release 05-00
B Page Information Changes 10-01
C Universal Res. & Parts Illus. Changes 10-02
Effective Pages Revision Effective Pages Revision
Title Page C 11-1 A
ii C 11-2, 11-3 B
iii A 12-1, 12-2 A
iv to x C 12-3 to 12-8 C
1-1 to 1-3 C 12-9, 12-10 A
1-4 to 1-12 A 12-11 to 12-25 C
1-13 to 1-19 B 13-1 to 13-8 C
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9-8 to 9-14 B
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10-2 to 10-10 C
10-11 A
NOTE: SI pressure values expressed in manual are referenced to
atmosphere.
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B-701693-00 Rev. A
DEFINITION OF STATEMENTS
Statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special
significance:
WARNING
A warning describes conditions that concern your personal
safety and the safety of others. It includes the actions required to
prevent injury. Ignoring warnings can lead to injury or death.
CAUTION: A caution informs you about conditions that may
cause possible damage to the equipment or other property, or
situations that may cause reduced or no oxygen flow.
NOTE: Notes provide important information about using the equipment properly.
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DEFINITION OF PRODUCT SYMBOLS
SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION
Reservoir Full Do not smoke near unit
Keep unit well venti-
Reservoir Empty lated at all times
Do not touch frosted
Portable Full parts
Portable Empty Keep unit in upright
position
Low Battery (9VDC)
Keep unit upright,
flat on its back, or any
Drip Proof position in between
Type BF
(Electrical Safety)

B-701693-00 Rev. C
This manual provides the information needed to service the Puritan Bennett HELiOS
Standard Reservoir, Universal Reservoir, and H300 Portable units. Information in the first
section of this manual covers both the Reservoir and the Portable units. Information in
Sections 2 through 7 covers just the Reservoir unit. Information in Sections 8 through 13
covers just the HELiOS 300 Portable unit. This information is intended for use by
technicians or personnel qualified to repair and service medical liquid oxygen equip-
ment. Do not attempt to fill or repair these units until you read and understand the
information in this manual.
The following document contains additional information useful in servicing this equip-
ment:
• HELiOS Oxygen System Operating Instructions: P/N B-701641-00
For product assistance contact: Puritan-Bennett Corp.
2800 Airwest Blvd.
Plainfield, IN 46168
Customer Service:
1-800-635-5267, press 2
Technical Support:
1-800-255-6774, press 2
www.heliosoxygen.com
NOTE: HELiOS Reservoir and Portable units are intended only for the delivery of
medical grade oxygen as prescribed by a physician.
WARNING
Improper usage hazard. Oxygen supplied from this equipment is
for supplemental use and is not intended to be life supporting or
life sustaining. This equipment is not intended for use by patients
who would suffer immediate, permanent, or serious health conse-
quences as a result of an interruption in their oxygen supply.
CAUTION: Consistent with the recommendations of the medical
community on the use of conserving devices (which includes the
nasal cannula), it is recommended that the HELiOS system be
qualified on patients in the situations it will be used (rest, exercise,
sleep). Differences in nasal cannula design may vary the ability to
trigger a conserving device.
Information contained in this document, including performance specifications, is subject
to change without notice. Puritan-Benett makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the
material in this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of salability
and fitness for a particular purpose. Puritan-Bennett shall not be liable for errors contained
herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with either providing this
manual or the use of material in this manual. HELiOS is a trademark of Puritan-Bennett
Corp. The information contained in this manual is the sole property of Puritan-Bennett
and may not be reproduced without the permission of the company. Copyright© 2002 by
Puritan-Bennett Corp. All rights reserved.
PREFACE
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Section 1 –Introduction to the HELiOS System
1.1 HELiOS System Description ............................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Serial Number Identification ............................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.1 Cold Safety .............................................................................................. 1-4
1.3.2 Expansion Safety ..................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3 Fire Safety ................................................................................................ 1-5
1.4 Liquid Oxygen Saturation Principles ................................................................ 1-7
1.5 Pressure Fittings and Connections .................................................................. 1-9
1.5.1 Compression Fitting Makeup .................................................................. 1-9
1.5.2 Compression Fitting Remake ................................................................... 1-10
1.5.3 Compression Fitting Troubleshooting .................................................... 1-10
1.5.4 Tapered Pipe Thread (NPT) Makeup ....................................................... 1-11
1.5.5 Tapered Pipe Thread Troubleshooting .................................................... 1-12
1.5.6 Flexible Tube Barbed Fitting Makeup ...................................................... 1-12
1.5.7 Flexible Tube Removal from Barbed Fitting ............................................. 1-12
1.6 Recommended Tools, Test Equipment, and Service Materials ......................... 1-12
1.7 Test Equipment Calibration .............................................................................. 1-17
1.8 Accessories ..................................................................................................... 1-18
Section 2 – Reservoir General Information
2.1 Product Description ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 HELiOS Standard Reservoir ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 HELiOS Universal Reservoir .................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Performance Specifications .............................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Unpacking, Installation, Repacking ................................................................. 2-4
2.3.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.3 Repacking for Return ............................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors .............................................................. 2-5
2.4.1 Fill Connector .......................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2 Release Button ........................................................................................ 2-5
2.4.3 Vent Valve ................................................................................................ 2-6
2.4.4 Pressure Indicator (Standard Reservoir Only) ......................................... 2-6
2.4.5 Contents Indicator ................................................................................... 2-6
2.4.6 Oxygen Outlet .......................................................................................... 2-6
2.4.7 Moisture Container .................................................................................. 2-6
2.5 Filling Instructions ........................................................................................... 2-7
2.5.1 Oxygen Source Requirements .................................................................. 2-7
2.5.2 Transfer Line ........................................................................................... 2-9
2.5.3 Pre-Fill Inspection .................................................................................... 2-10
2.5.4 Filling Procedure ...................................................................................... 2-11
2.5.5 Post-Fill Inspection .................................................................................. 2-14
2.5.6 Checking Saturation Pressure .................................................................. 2-14
2.5.7 Resaturating Liquid Oxygen .................................................................... 2-15
2.6 Operating Procedures ...................................................................................... 2-15
2.7 Maintenance .................................................................................................... 2-16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3 – Reservoir Theory of Operation
3.1 Reservoir Components .................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1Cryogenic Container ................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Fill Connector/Quick Connect ................................................................. 3-2
3.1.3 Vent Valve ................................................................................................ 3-3
3.1.4 Relief/Economizer Valve ........................................................................... 3-3
3.1.5 Secondary Relief Valve ............................................................................ 3-5
3.1.6 Pressure Regulator (Standard Reservoir Only) ........................................ 3-5
3.1.7 Warming Coil ........................................................................................... 3-6
3.1.8 Oxygen Outlet w/Poppet Valve ................................................................ 3-6
3.1.9 Pressure Indicator (Standard Reservoir Only) ......................................... 3-7
3.1.10 Contents Indicator ................................................................................. 3-7
3.2 Reservoir Operation ......................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.1 Filling the Reservoir ................................................................................. 3-8
3.2.2 Fill Termination ........................................................................................ 3-10
3.2.3 Standby ................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.4 Gaseous Oxygen Use ............................................................................... 3-12
3.2.5 HELiOS Reservoir Operation Over 24 Hours ........................................... 3-14
4 – Reservoir Performance Verification
4.1 Equipment Required ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Leak Tests ........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.1 Liquid Leak Detector Test ........................................................................ 4-2
4.2.2 Pressure Hold Test (Alternate Leak Test) ................................................ 4-5
4.3 Gaseous Oxygen Functional Tests .................................................................. 4-6
4.3.1 Primary Relief Valve Test ......................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2 Secondary Relief Valve Test .................................................................... 4-7
4.3.3 Pressure Indicator Test (Standard Reservoir Only) ................................. 4-8
4.3.4 Pressure Regulator Test (Standard Reservoir Only) ................................ 4-8
4.3.5 Flow Restrictor Test ................................................................................. 4-9
4.4 Liquid Oxygen Functional Tests ...................................................................... 4-10
4.4.1 Contents Indicator Test ........................................................................... 4-10
4.4.2 Normal Evaporation Rate (NER) Test ....................................................... 4-11
4.4.3 Economizer Test ....................................................................................... 4-12
5 – Reservoir Troubleshooting
6 – Reservoir Service and Repair
6.1 Emptying a Reservoir Unit ............................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Shroud Assembly ............................................................................................ 6-3
6.2.1 Upper Shroud Removal ............................................................................ 6-3
6.2.2 Upper Shroud Service .............................................................................. 6-3
6.2.3 Upper Shroud Installation ....................................................................... 6-3
6.2.4 Lower Shroud Removal ............................................................................ 6-3
6.2.5 Lower Shroud Installation ....................................................................... 6-4
6.3 Contents Indicator ........................................................................................... 6-5
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6.3.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.2 Service ..................................................................................................... 6-6
6.3.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-6
6.4 Pressure Indicator (Standard Reservoir Only) ................................................. 6-7
6.4.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-7
6.4.2 Service ..................................................................................................... 6-7
6.4.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-7
6.5 Fill Connector Release Assembly .................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-8
6.6 Male Fill Connector ......................................................................................... 6-8
6.6.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-8
6.6.2 Inspection ................................................................................................ 6-9
6.6.3 Service ..................................................................................................... 6-9
6.6.4 Disassembly ............................................................................................ 6-9
6.6.5 Reassembly .............................................................................................. 6-10
6.6.6 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-10
6.7 Vent Valve .......................................................................................................... 6-11
6.7.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-11
6.7.2 Inspection ................................................................................................ 6-11
6.7.3 Service ..................................................................................................... 6-11
6.7.4 Disassembly ............................................................................................ 6-11
6.7.5 Reassembly .............................................................................................. 6-12
6.7.6 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-12
6.8 Relief/Economizer (R/E) Valve ............................................................................ 6-13
6.8.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-13
6.8.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-13
6.8.3 R/E Valve Adjustment .............................................................................. 6-14
6.9 Secondary Relief Valve ...................................................................................... 6-16
6.9.1 Removal ................................................................................................... 6-16
6.9.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 6-16
6.10 Warming Coil ................................................................................................... 6-16
6.10.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 6-16
6.10.2 Installation ............................................................................................. 6-17
6.11 Economizer Tube Assembly ............................................................................ 6-17
6.11.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 6-17
6.11.2 Installation ............................................................................................. 6-18
6.12 Pressure Regulator (Standard Reservoir Only) ................................................ 6-18
6.12.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 6-18
6.12.2 Service ................................................................................................... 6-18
6.12.3 Installation ............................................................................................. 6-18
6.12.4 Adjustment ............................................................................................ 6-19
6.13 Oxygen Outlet Block (Universal Reservoir Only) ............................................ 6-20
6.13.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 6-20
6.13.2 Installation ............................................................................................. 6-20
6.14 Cryogenic Container ........................................................................................ 6-20
6.14.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 6-20
6.14.2 Installation ............................................................................................. 6-21
6.15 Purging the Container Liquid Sense Tube ....................................................... 6-21
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8.4.2 Vent Valve ................................................................................................ 8-4
8.4.3 Contents Indicator ................................................................................... 8-4
8.4.4 Demand Flow Control .............................................................................. 8-4
8.4.5 Oxygen Supply Tube Quick Connect ...................................................... 8-4
8.4.6 Oxygen Outlet Connector ........................................................................ 8-5
8.4.7 Sense Connector ..................................................................................... 8-5
8.4.8 Dual-Lumen Cannula ............................................................................... 8-5
8.5 Filling Instructions ........................................................................................... 8-5
8.5.1 Pre-Fill Inspection .................................................................................... 8-6
8.5.2 Filling Procedure ...................................................................................... 8-6
8.5.3 Post-Fill Inspection .................................................................................. 8-9
8.6 Operating Procedures ...................................................................................... 8-9
8.7 Maintenance .................................................................................................... 8-11
9 – HELiOS 300 Theory of Operation
9.1 H-300 Portable Components ............................................................................ 9-1
9.1.1 Cryogenic Container ................................................................................ 9-1
9.1.2 Fill Connector/Quick Connect ................................................................. 9-2
9.1.3 Vent Valve ................................................................................................ 9-3
9.1.4 Relief/Economizer Valve ........................................................................... 9-4
9.1.5 Secondary Relief Valve ............................................................................ 9-5
9.1.6 Warming Coils ......................................................................................... 9-6
9.1.7 Demand Flow Control Valve .................................................................... 9-6
9.1.8 Oxygen Supply Tube Quick Connect and Inline Check Valve ................. 9-7
9.1.9 Contents Indicator ................................................................................... 9-8
9.2 H-300 Portable Operation ................................................................................. 9-9
9.2.1 Filling the HELiOS 300 ............................................................................. 9-9
9.2.2 Fill Termination ........................................................................................ 9-10
9.2.3 Standby ................................................................................................... 9-11
9.2.4 Gaseous Oxygen Use – H-300 Filled with Liquid Oxygen ........................ 9-12
9.2.5 Gaseous Oxygen Use – H-300 Connected to Oxygen Supply Tube ........ 9-14
7 – Reservoir Illustrated Parts List
Figure 7-1, HELiOS Standard Reservoir ........................................................... 7-3
Figure 7-2, HELiOS Standard Reservoir ........................................................... 7-4
Figure 7-3, HELiOS Standard Reservoir ........................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-4, HELiOS Universal Reservoir .......................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-5, HELiOS Universal Reservoir .......................................................... 7-7
Figure 7-6, HELiOS Universal Reservoir .......................................................... 7-8
8 - HELiOS 300 General Information
8.1 Product Description ......................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Performance Specifications .............................................................................. 8-2
8.3 Unpacking, Installation, and Repacking .......................................................... 8-3
8.3.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.3 Repacking for Return ............................................................................... 8-3
8.4 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors .............................................................. 8-4
8.4.1 Fill Connector .......................................................................................... 8-4
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10 – HELiOS 300 Performance Verification
10.1 Equipment Required ........................................................................................ 10-1
10.2 Leak Tests ........................................................................................................ 10-2
10.2.1 Liquid Leak Detector Test ...................................................................... 10-2
10.2.2 Pressure Hold Test (Alternate Leak Test) .............................................. 10-4
10.3 Gaseous Oxygen Functional Tests .................................................................. 10-4
10.3.1 Primary Relief Valve Test ........................................................................ 10-4
10.3.2 Secondary Relief Valve Test ................................................................... 10-5
10.4 Liquid Oxygen Functional Tests ...................................................................... 10-7
10.4.1 Contents Indicator Test ......................................................................... 10-7
10.4.2 Normal Evaporation Rate (NER) Test ..................................................... 10-8
10.4.3 Economizer Test ..................................................................................... 10-8
10.4.4 Demand Flow Control Valve Test ........................................................... 10-10
11 – HELiOS 300 Troubleshooting
12 – HELiOS 300 Service and Repair
12.1 Emptying an H-300 Unit ................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Side Covers ...................................................................................................... 12-2
12.2.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 12-3
12.2.2 Disassembly – Front Side Cover ............................................................ 12-3
12.2.3 Reassembly – Front Side Cover ............................................................. 12-3
12.2.4 Disassembly – Rear Side Cover ............................................................. 12-4
12.2.5 Reassembly – Rear Side Cover .............................................................. 12-4
12.2.6 Installation ............................................................................................. 12-5
12.3 Contents Indicator ........................................................................................... 12-5
12.3.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 12-5
12.3.2 Inspection .............................................................................................. 12-5
12.3.3 Disassembly and Reassembly ................................................................ 12-5
12.3.4 Installation ............................................................................................. 12-5
12.4 Female Fill Connector and Tube ...................................................................... 12-5
12.4.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 12-6
12.4.2 Inspection .............................................................................................. 12-7
12.4.3 Service ................................................................................................... 12-7
12.4.4 Disassembly ........................................................................................... 12-7
12.4.5 Reassembly ............................................................................................ 12-9
12.4.6 Installation ............................................................................................. 12-11
12.5 Vent Valve and Tube ........................................................................................ 12-11
12.5.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 12-11
12.5.2 Inspection .............................................................................................. 12-12
12.5.3 Service ................................................................................................... 12-13
12.5.4 Disassembly ........................................................................................... 12-13
12.5.5 Reassembly ............................................................................................ 12-14
12.5.6 Installation ............................................................................................. 12-14
12.6 Relief/Economizer Valve ................................................................................... 12-14
12.6.1 Removal ................................................................................................. 12-15
12.6.2 Installation ............................................................................................. 12-15
12.6.3 R/E Valve Adjustment ............................................................................ 12-16
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12.7 Secondary Relief Valve ................................................................................. 12-19
12.7.1 Removal .............................................................................................. 12-19
12.7.2 Installation ......................................................................................... 12-19
12.8 Demand Flow Control Valve ......................................................................... 12-19
12.8.1 Removal .............................................................................................. 12-19
12.8.2 Service ................................................................................................ 12-20
12.8.3 Installation ......................................................................................... 12-20
12.8.4 Sensitivity Adjustment ...................................................................... 12-20
12.9 Warming Coils .............................................................................................. 12-22
12.9.1 Removal – Liquid Withdrawal Warming Coil ...................................... 12-22
12.9.2 Installation – Liquid Withdrawal Warming Coil .................................. 12-23
12.9.3 Removal – Gas Withdrawal Warming Coil .......................................... 12-23
12.9.4 Installation – Gas Withdrawal Warming Coil ...................................... 12-23
12.10 Oxygen Supply Tube Quick Connect & Inline Check Valve ......................... 12-23
12.10.1 Removal – Quick Connect ................................................................ 12-23
12.10.2 Installation – Quick Connect ............................................................ 12-24
12.10.3 Removal – Inline Check Valve .......................................................... 12-24
12.10.4 Installation – Inline Check Valve ...................................................... 12-24
12.11 Cryogenic Container ...................................................................................... 12-24
12.11.1 Removal ............................................................................................ 12-24
12.11.2 Installation ........................................................................................ 12-25
13 – HELiOS 300 Illustrated Parts List
Figure 13-1, HELiOS 300 Portable ................................................................. 13-3
Figure 13-2, HELiOS 300 Portable ................................................................. 13-4
Figure 13-3, HELiOS 300 Portable ................................................................. 13-5
Figure 13-4, HELiOS 300 Portable ................................................................. 13-6
Figure 13-5, HELiOS 300 Portable ................................................................. 13-7
Figure 13-6, HELiOS 300 Portable ................................................................. 13-8
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