Invacare Oxygen Equipment HF2E540M9 User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
HomeFill® Cylinder  
Oxygen 540 Valve  
HF2E540M9  
“Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale or  
rental by or on order of a physician, or any other  
practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which  
he/she practices to use or order the use of this device.”  
Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the end  
user.  
User: Before using this cylinder, read this  
manual and save for future reference.  
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SPECIAL NOTES  
SPECIAL NOTES  
Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or  
unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or  
property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions  
of the signal words.  
SIGNAL WORD  
MEANING  
DANGER  
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation  
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious  
injury.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation  
which, if not avoided, could result in death or  
serious injury.  
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation  
which, if not avoided, may result in property  
damage or minor injury or both.  
NOTICE  
The information contained in this document is subject to  
change without notice.  
RECEIVING INSPECTION  
Remove product from package and inspect for damage. If  
there is any damage, DO NOT use. Contact your dealer/  
Home Care equipment provider.  
INTENDED USE  
To store supplemental oxygen for use with a CGA 540 valve  
compatible conserver or regulator to be used by patients who  
may have difficulty extracting oxygen from the air they  
breathe.  
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  
WARNING  
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains  
important information for the safe operation and use of  
this product.  
DANGER  
This product is not intended as a life-sustaining or  
life-supporting device.  
WARNING  
Only personnel instructed and trained in the use of the  
HF2E540M9 Cylinder Assembly should operate this product.  
Product contains magnetic, ferrous material that may affect  
the results of an MRI.  
Be sure all connections are tight and leak free.  
DO NOT use a liquid leak detector to test for leaks.  
DO NOT autoclave.  
DO NOT gas sterilize with ethylene oxide.  
DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.  
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  
WARNING  
DO NOT attempt to repair product.  
DO NOT immerse product in any kind of liquid.  
Store product in a clean area when not in use.  
Only use an Invacare Corporation HF2POST9BAG carrying  
bag.  
NEVER smoke in an area where oxygen is being  
administered.  
ALWAYS confirm prescribed dose before administering to  
patient and monitor on a frequent basis.  
DO NOT use if dirt or contaminants are present on or around  
cylinder, valve, product or connecting devices.  
NEVER use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive  
substances, vapors or atmosphere.  
ALWAYS follow ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas  
Products and Flowmeters (E7) and Oxygen Handling (G4).  
The use of this device is limited to the oxygen patient.  
Cylinders MUST be used only by the oxygen patient and are  
not to be distributed to any other individual for any purpose.  
DO NOT allow oil from your hands or other sources to come  
into contact with the cylinder fittings. These substances may  
become flammable in the presence of oxygen and cause  
injury. Avoid touching the cylinder fitting whenever possible.  
Example of items to avoid are hand creams or lotions, cooking  
oils, suntan oils or sunblocks and similar oily products. If you  
use these types of products Invacare suggests you wash your  
hands prior to using this product. If the cylinder fitting should  
come in contact with such substances it should be cleaned off  
with a damp cloth prior to connecting it to the compressor.  
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES  
WARNING  
NEVER oil or lubricate the cylinder fittings. NEVER use any  
penetrating oil or lubricant such as WD40 or 3 in One. If  
connection difficulty is experienced verify that the cylinder  
fitting is being inserted straight down into the compressor  
coupler. If continued difficulty is experienced contact your  
supplier for assistance.  
DO NOT allow cylinders to tip or fall. Secure gas cylinders so  
they cannot fall. Ensure cylinder is always in upright position.  
DO NOT store cylinders near sources of heat or flame.  
DO NOT use while sleeping without consulting your  
healthcare provider.  
DO NOT place the unit under clothing while in use. When  
this product is in use a small amount of oxygen is vented.  
Wearing the unit under clothing may saturate fabrics with  
oxygen and cause them to burn rapidly if exposed to sparks  
or flame. It may take several hours for oxygen levels in fabrics  
to return to normal.  
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SECTION 2—FEATURES  
SECTION 2—FEATURES  
540 Connection Port  
(with Protective Cap)  
Cylinder  
Valve  
Cylinder Fill  
Port  
FIGURE 2.1 Product Diagram  
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SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS  
SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT  
PARAMETERS  
DIMENSIONS:  
Weight  
5.1 lbs (2.31 kg)  
13.25 in (33.6 cm)  
4.4 in (11.1 cm)  
Overall Length  
Diameter  
STORAGE CONDITIONS  
TEMPERATURE:  
-40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C)  
95%  
MAXIMUM HUMIDITY:  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND  
COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
NOTE: Refer to the HomeFill ® Compressor Owner’s Manual for  
compressor operating instructions.  
Cylinder Prefill Inspection  
WARNING  
All cylinders MUST be inspected before attempting to fill;  
otherwise, injury or damage may occur.  
NEVER smoke in an area where oxygen is being  
administered.  
NEVER use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive  
substances, vapors or atmosphere.  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to on page 12.  
The Hydrostatic Testing Date  
Aluminum cylinders MUST undergo testing every five years.  
WARNING  
DO NOT fill cylinders that have not been tested in the  
past five years. Otherwise, serious personal injury may  
result. Contact your dealer for replacement.  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
External Examination  
1. Examine the outside of the cylinder for the following  
conditions and replace the cylinder if they exist:  
• Dents or dings  
• Arc burns  
• Oil or grease  
• Any other signs of damage that might cause a cylinder  
to be unacceptable or unsafe for use.  
2. Examine the cylinder for evidence of fire or thermal  
damage. Evidence includes charring or blistering of the  
paint, or other protective coating or heat sensitive  
indicator. If fire or thermal damage is found, replace the  
cylinder.  
3. Inspect the cylinder fillport for the following and replace  
if found:  
• Debris, oil or grease  
• Noticeable signs of damage  
• Signs of corrosion inside the valve  
• Signs of excessive heat or fire damage  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
Checking Cylinder Pressure  
WARNING  
NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect the  
cylinder and the compressor. Otherwise, severe injury  
and/or damage may occur.  
DO NOT drop oxygen cylinders. Use two hands when  
handling/transporting oxygen cylinders. Otherwise, injury  
or damage may occur.  
DO NOT use a liquid leak detector to test for leaks.  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 13.  
1. Install a conserver or regulator onto the cylinder according  
to the device manufacturer instructions.  
2. Ensure cylinder valve is open. Open the cylinder valve by  
rotating counterclockwise.  
3. Examine the gauge on the connected conserver or  
regulator. Perform one of the following:  
• If the cylinder pressure is less than 1500 psig, fill the  
cylinder. Connect the cylinder to the compressor. Refer  
• If the cylinder pressure is greater than 1500 psig., DO  
NOT attempt to fill this cylinder. It may not fill. Use  
cylinder as normal.  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
Filling the Cylinder  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 thru FIGURE 4.6.  
1. Check the cylinder pressure before attempting to fill  
2. Close the cylinder valve by rotating clockwise (FIGURE  
3. Remove the conserver or regulator according to the device  
manufacturer instructions (FIGURE 4.1).  
CONSERVER/REGULATOR  
INSTALLED  
CONSERVER/REGULATOR  
REMOVED  
Conserver/  
Regulator  
Cylinder  
Valve  
Gauge  
Cylinder  
FIGURE 4.1 Component Identification  
4. Remove the post valve cover (located on the cylinder) and  
the connector fillport covers (located on the compressor)  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
Connector  
Fillport Cover  
Post Valve Cover  
FIGURE 4.2 Fillport Covers  
5. On the compressor unit, momentarily push DOWN on the  
outer ring (sleeve) of the connector fillport to reset the  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
NOTE: If the outer ring (sleeve) is in the UP position (GREEN  
dots not visible), the connector fillport will not be able to  
accept the cylinder fillport. Pushing DOWN momentarily  
will reset the connector fillport (GREEN dots visible) to  
accept the cylinder fillport.  
PUSH  
DOWN  
Outer Ring (Sleeve)  
Connector Fillport  
GREEN Dots  
BEFORE  
COUPLING  
CYLINDER,  
PUSH DOWN  
ON SLEEVE  
UNTIL  
GREEN DOTS  
ARE VISIBLE.  
FIGURE 4.3 Resetting Connector Fillport  
6. Grasp the cylinder assembly as shown in Detail A in  
7. Position the cylinder in the compressor cradle as shown in  
Detail “C” in FIGURE 4.4.  
8. Align the cylinder fillport with the connector fillport as  
shown in Detail “C” in FIGURE 4.4.  
9. Pull UP on the outer ring (sleeve) of the connector fillport  
(Detail “B”) while pushing DOWN on the cylinder  
assembly to couple the cylinder fillport into the connector  
fillport as shown in Detail “B” in FIGURE 4.4.  
NOTE: The cylinder is properly connected when an audible “click”  
is heard.  
10. Press the compressor power switch to the On ( ) position.  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
NOTE: Refer to Cylinder Fill Times on page 20 for the length of time  
it will take to fill the cylinder.  
DETAIL “B”  
DETAIL “A”  
Cylinder  
Assembly  
Cylinder  
Fillport  
Outer Ring  
(Sleeve)  
Compressor  
DETAIL “C”  
Power  
Switch  
Cylinder  
Outer Ring  
(Sleeve)  
Compressor  
Cradle  
Connector  
Fillport  
Cylinder  
Fillport  
PULL  
UP  
FIGURE 4.4 Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
11. After the cylinder is full, press the compressor power  
switch to the Off (O) position (FIGURE 4.5).  
12. Grasp the cylinder assembly (FIGURE 4.5).  
13. With the other hand, grasp the outer ring (sleeve) of the  
connector fillport and push DOWN (FIGURE 4.5).  
14. Lift up on the cylinder assembly to remove from the  
connector fillport (FIGURE 4.5).  
PUSH DOWN  
Outer Ring  
(Sleeve)  
Cylinder  
Fillport  
Cylinder  
Assembly  
Power  
Switch  
Connector  
Fillport  
Compressor  
FIGURE 4.5 Disconnecting the Cylinder from the Compressor  
15. When the cylinder fillport is disconnected from the  
connector fillport, release the outer ring (sleeve) of the  
connector fillport (FIGURE 4.5).  
16. Remove the cylinder from the compressor cradle (FIGURE  
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE  
WARNING  
The fillport cover on the connector fillport and the post  
valve fillport MUST be replaced after filling and whenever  
not in use. If either of the fillport covers are missing  
contact your healthcare provider before using.  
17. Place the fillport covers onto the connector fillport (located  
on the compressor) and post valve fillport (located on the  
18. Install a 540 post valve compatible conserver or regulator  
according to the manufacturers instructions.  
19. Open the cylinder valve by turning counterclockwise and  
examine the conserver or regulator gauge to ensure  
cylinder is full (needle pointing into GREEN area). If the  
cylinder is not full, perform the following:  
• If cylinder is not full after second attempt to fill, contact  
the provider.  
Cylinder  
Valve  
Connector  
Fillport Cover  
Fillport Cover  
FIGURE 4.6 Connector Fillport  
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SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE  
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE  
1. After each use, clean exterior of the product with a dry, lint  
free cloth only.  
2. Store product in a clean area free from grease, oil, and  
other sources of contamination.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT use cleaning solutions.  
DO NOT immerse product in any kind of liquid.  
All repairs MUST be done by Invacare Corporation.  
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SECTION 6—CYLINDER FILL TIMES  
SECTION 6—CYLINDER FILL TIMES  
NOTE: All filling times are approximate and may vary on  
environmental conditions.  
*
Cylinder Filling  
Times  
Concentrator Flow Rate to  
Patient:  
(Platinum 5 up to 2.5 L/min and  
Platinum 10 up to 5 L/min)  
NORMAL  
2 hr 20 min  
2 hr 45 min  
MAXIMUM  
Troubleshooting  
If post valve cylinder fails to function, try the following  
solutions. If problem cannot be corrected, consult your  
dealer/home care equipment provider.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
No flow.  
1. Regulator or  
conserver is in “Off”  
position.  
1. Set to prescribed  
setting.  
2. Cylinder empty.  
2. Replace/fill cylinder.  
3. Open toggle valve.  
3. Cylinder Valve  
closed.  
4. Conserver not  
sensing breath.  
4a. Check position of  
cannula in nose. Do not  
breathe through mouth.  
4b. Check to see if the  
cannula is kinked.  
Replacement Parts - Accessories  
HF2POST9BAG Carrying Bag.  
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NOTES  
NOTES  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN  
DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE  
TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.  
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of  
our products.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also  
have other legal rights which vary from state to state.  
Invacare warrants this product to be free from defects in  
materials and workmanship for a period of three years from  
date of purchase. If within such warranty period any such  
product shall be proven to Invacare’s satisfaction to be defective,  
such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare’s option.  
This warranty does not apply to problems arising from normal  
wear and tear or failure to adhere to these instructions, nor  
does it include shipping charges incurred in replacement part  
installation or repair of any such product. Invacare’s sole  
obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall  
be limited to such repair and/or replacement.  
For warranty service, please contact the Invacare service  
department during normal business hours at the toll-free  
telephone number identified on the back cover of this manual.  
Upon receiving notice of an alleged defect in a product, Invacare  
will issue a serialized return authorization. It shall be the  
responsibility of the purchaser to pack the product(s) or part(s)  
in an appropriate manner to avoid shipping damage and return  
the product(s) or part(s), at the purchaser’s expense, to either  
Invacare’s plant or service center as specified by Invacare in  
advance. The defective product(s) or component part(s) must  
be returned for warranty inspection using the serial number as  
identification within 30 days of the return authorization date.  
DO NOT return any product(s) or part(s) to our factory or  
service center without prior consent. C.O.D. shipments will be  
refused – please pre-pay shipping charges.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING  
WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED  
PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED  
OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE,  
ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR  
STORAGE; PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S  
EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF  
UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS); PRODUCTS  
DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY  
COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF  
INVACARE; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES  
BEYOND INVACARE’S CONTROL; OR PRODUCTS  
REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN INVACARE OR AN  
INVACARE SERVICE CENTER. SUCH EVALUATION SHALL  
BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE.  
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE  
AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES  
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF  
ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT  
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE  
APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY  
WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE  
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED  
HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES  
WHATSOEVER.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND  
LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE.  
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY  
WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.  
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Part No 1163156  
Rev A - 05/09  
 
       

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