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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECEIVING INSPECTION ..................................4
PARAMETERS .................................................9
INTERFACE ................................................... 10
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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 (E‐7) and Oxygen Handling (G‐4).
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 WD‐40 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 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.
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
1. Check the cylinder pressure before attempting to fill
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
connector (FIGURE 4.3).
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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
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
cylinder) (FIGURE 4.6).
18. Install a 540 post valve compatible conserver or regulator
according to the manufacturer’s 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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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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