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COMPANION 1000

COMPANION T

L I Q U I D OX Y G E N P O RTA B L E S

CAIRE Inc.

TECHNICAL MANUAL

Part Number B-701964-00 Rev. C

CAIRE Inc.

Summary of Contents for COMPANION 1000

Page 1: ...COMPANION 1000 COMPANION T L I Q U I D OX Y G E N P O RTA B L E S CAIRE Inc TECHNICAL MANUAL Part Number B 701964 00 Rev C CAIRE Inc...

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Page 3: ...ICAL MANUAL CAIRE Inc 2200 Airport Industrial Dr Ste 500 Ball Ground GA 30107 USA Customer Service Technical Support 1 800 482 2473 Part Number B 701964 00 Rev C 2010 CAIRE Inc CAUTION Federal U S A l...

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Page 5: ...rytox are trademarks of E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS Co Kel F and Scotch Brite are trademarks of the 3M Co ved WARNING Warnings alert the user to potential serious outcomes death injury or adverse events to...

Page 6: ...NG 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...

Page 7: ...ygen Outlet Connector 1 9 1 6 6 Moisture Cup Assembly Companion T 1 9 1 7 Filling Instructions for Technicians 1 9 1 7 1 Pre Fill Inspection 1 10 1 7 2 Filling Procedure 1 10 1 7 3 Post Fill Inspectio...

Page 8: ...up 5 2 5 1 2 Compression Fitting Remake 5 3 5 1 3 Compression Fitting Troubleshooting 5 3 5 1 4 Tapered Pipe Thread Make up 5 3 5 1 5 Tapered Pipe Thread Troubleshooting 5 4 5 2 Side Covers 5 4 5 2 1...

Page 9: ...Removal 5 19 5 11 2 Installation 5 20 5 12 Warming Coil Companion T 5 20 5 12 1 Warming Coil Part 1 Removal 5 20 5 12 2 Warming Coil Part 1 Installation 5 21 5 12 3 Warming Coil Part 2 Removal 5 21 5...

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Page 11: ...continuous oxygen flow at any one of 11 preset flowrates up to 6 L min The Companion T provides continuous oxygen flow at any one of 11 preset flowrates up to 15 L min Both units provide a portable so...

Page 12: ...receive about eight hours of continuous flow oxygen at a flow setting of 2 L min The liquid oxygen contents of the Companion 1000 T is measured by a weight scale that is activated by suspending the u...

Page 13: ...king with liquid oxygen Protective face shield and goggles Long sleeve shirt Wear natural fibers such as cotton or wool Avoid synthetic materials such as polyester or rayon Long pants Never wear pants...

Page 14: ...fied pressure relief devices are present in the proper location and functioning properly GAS LOX 860 1 WARNING Concentrated Oxygen Increased risk of fire Do not smoke or keep burning tobacco near this...

Page 15: ...source of ignition Figure 1 5 Combustion Triangle Keep oxygen equipment in a well ventilated area at all times These units periodically release small amounts of oxygen gas that must be ventilated to p...

Page 16: ...n 35 cm 14 5 in 36 8 cm Empty Weight 5 0 lb 2 3 kg 5 6 lb 2 5 kg Full Weight 8 1 lb 3 7 kg 8 7 lb 3 9 kg Operating Pressure 22 psig 152 kPa Nominal 20 5 24 psig 141 166 kPa 22 psig 152 kPa Nominal 20...

Page 17: ...pping carton on a flat surface with the shipping arrows pointing upwards 3 Carefully lift the Companion 1000 T out of the carton and remove it from the plastic bag 4 Compare the packing list attached...

Page 18: ...cking tape 1 6 CONTROLS INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The controls indicators and connectors that are used on the Companion 1000 T unit are shown in Figure 1 6 Their functions are described below 1 6 1 Fi...

Page 19: ...e Cup Assembly Companion T The moisture cup assembly collects water that is created when humidity in the air condenses on the cold heat exchange coils in the Companion T It is connected to the bottom...

Page 20: ...contents indicator Verify that the indicator mechanism moves smoothly 7 Inspect the carrying strap and buckle for abnormal wear 8 Companion T Inspect the moisture cup for cracks Verify the presence of...

Page 21: ...for Filling 5 Lower the Companion 1000 T carefully into place ensuring the fill connectors are properly aligned 6 Place one hand on top of the Companion 1000 T directly over the fill connectors and pr...

Page 22: ...tain a slight downward pressure on the Companion 1000 T with one hand to ensure stability and proper filling position Approximately 20 30 seconds into the fill close and reopen the vent valve one or m...

Page 23: ...flowmeter to the oxygen outlet connector Rotate the flow control through each flow setting Verify the measured flow increases with each increase in flow setting 1 8 OPERATING PROCEDURE To operate the...

Page 24: ...T MAINTENANCE GUIDE ITEM ACTION Cleaning Remove the covers and clean the interior and exterior of each cover with a mild detergent and water Wipe dry with a towel Use cotton swabs in tight places Use...

Page 25: ...the fill connector is secure on its mounting bracket and that the fill tube compression fittings are tight Verify that the aluminum tubing is not bent or kinked and that the coils are uniform in appea...

Page 26: ...in calibrating your test pressure gauge every six months and it is repeatedly out of calibration when you check it you should Portable Test Fixture Figure 1 12 B 778202 00 Test Pressure Gauge with Tub...

Page 27: ...eference to check your field test instruments Look in the telephone yellow pages under Calibration for the location of an accredited calibration lab An example of an accredited calibration lab is PTS...

Page 28: ...Companion 1000 T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual 1 18 Introduction B 701964 00 Rev C This page intentionally left blank...

Page 29: ...functional components of the Companion 1000 T Portable 2 1 1 Cryogenic Container Liquid oxygen is stored in the Companion 1000 T Portable at a temperature of approximately 276 F 171 C and a pressure o...

Page 30: ...stray gas molecules are removed from the vacuum by adsorption into the sieve thus improving the vacuum between the containers 2 1 2 Fill Connector The female fill connector Figure 2 2 is a fluid coup...

Page 31: ...sfer characteristics of the system This is essential to the operation of the Companion T due to the higher flow capability 15 L min of the unit Figure 2 4 Warming Coil 2 1 4 Flow Control Valve The flo...

Page 32: ...y their nominal setpoint Figure 2 7 The primary relief valve sets the operating pressure at 22 psig 152 kPa The secondary relief valve is a safety backup in the event that the primary relief valve doe...

Page 33: ...a gas As additional 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...

Page 34: ...om a Companion Stationary reservoir The Companion T moisture cup must be removed from the unit before filling To begin the fill sequence Figure 2 10 first engage the female fill connector located at t...

Page 35: ...When the liquid oxygen level in the inner container reaches the end of the vent tube in the manifold Figure 2 11 liquid oxygen is expelled through the vent circuit to atmosphere When this occurs the f...

Page 36: ...ng pressure Internal system pressure increases until the cracking pressure of the primary relief valve is reached at 22 psig 152 kPa The primary relief valve vents gas to maintain the system pressure...

Page 37: ...B 701964 00 Rev C Theory of Operation 2 9 Companion 1000 T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual Figure 2 13 Oxygen Flow V...

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Page 39: ...ee Table 1 4 calibrated weight scale capable of accurately registering weight from 0 to 10 lb 0 to 5 kg 7 64 in Allen hex key wrench an adjustable 0 to 50 psig 0 to 345 kPa source of gaseous oxygen wi...

Page 40: ...152 kPa with gaseous oxygen using the portable pressurizing setup and gaseous oxygen supply Figure 3 1 Close the vent valve after pressurizing the unit and remove the pressurizing setup from the vent...

Page 41: ...SNOOP on the tip of the Companion 1000 T fill connector 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...

Page 42: ...the Portable Increase the pressure until the secondary relief valve 1 opens audible hiss between 25 to 37 psig 172 to 255 kPa If the secondary relief valve does not open within this range the first t...

Page 43: ...DURE 1 Place the Companion 1000 T Portable on a table and hold it down while gently pulling up on the end of the carrying strap nearest the contents indicator Verify that the indicator operates smooth...

Page 44: ...in Hg 74 mm Hg Any deviation from these conditions will affect the flow results Data listed in Table 3 1 is based on flowmeters with full scale accuracy of 1 for flow ranges of 0 10 to 1 20 L min 0 70...

Page 45: ...2 on the Companion 1000 T Portable and verify that the results are acceptable 2 Perform the primary relief valve test Section 3 3 2 to verify that the primary relief valve is operating properly 3 Set...

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Page 47: ...30 minutes at no flow primary relief valve Conduct primary relief valve test and replace if necessary Flow control valve inlet filter screen dirty Remove and replace flow control valve inlet filter Ob...

Page 48: ...Manual Vent valve extension tube blocked with debris or misaligned Refer to section 5 9 Vent Valve Remove vent valve extension tube and blow out tube with compressed gas Reassemble ensuring proper al...

Page 49: ...s depleted When the liquid oxygen is depleted you can leave a flow set on the control while working on the unit to provide continuous system venting 5 1 PRESSURE FITTINGS AND CONNECTIONS The Companion...

Page 50: ...tube end with Scotch Brite or fine emery paper to remove any surface marks 2 Insert the tube and make sure it is aligned squarely in the fitting body 3 Make sure the tube end is bottomed against the...

Page 51: ...aks pressurize the system and use an oxygen compatible leak detector such as SNOOP on the fitting If bubbles form at the back of the nut between the nut and the tube you probably did not get a seal be...

Page 52: ...or the bottle assembly The bottom of side cover A also has a clearance hole for the vent tube and a pad for mounting one of the rubber feet The Companion T has a label affixed to the front of side cov...

Page 53: ...front and rear side covers It has a recessed opening for the oxygen outlet barbed fitting as well as an opening for the window of the contents indicator weight scale mechanism The top bezel is not fie...

Page 54: ...or weight scale mechanism mounts to the standoffs in the manifold by means of four socket head cap screws A tab on the weight scale mechanism is also clamped in place between the side covers Some olde...

Page 55: ...ents indicator weight scale mechanism Remove the contents indicator assembly 16 Figure 6 3 5 5 2 Disassembly 1 While holding the lever 5 down remove the hitch pin 10 from the end of the spring rod 9 F...

Page 56: ...ponents as necessary 5 5 4 Reassembly Reassemble the contents indicator weight scale mechanism by reversing the disassembly procedure Section 5 5 2 Lubricate the O ring in the base of the indicator wi...

Page 57: ...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 4 from the flow plate 5 Remove the flow plate and the flow control valve 5...

Page 58: ...before putting the unit into service 5 6 4 Installation Install the flow control valve by reversing the removal procedure Section 5 6 1 5 7 PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE The primary relief valve is a poppet ty...

Page 59: ...lder 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 Inspect the relief valve adapter for cracks caus...

Page 60: ...valve adaptor 2 Simultaneously hold the relief valve adapter stationary with another 1 2 in open end wrench while removing the secondary relief valve 5 8 2 Installation 1 Install the secondary relief...

Page 61: ...o the vent valve 10 Figure 5 16 Figure 5 16 4 Use a 5 8 in open wrench on the vent valve body hex flats to hold the body stationary Use a 11 16 in open end wrench to loosen the jam nut 3 that holds th...

Page 62: ...tube nuts onto the valve and tighten 3 Push the vent valve fully into the slot in the mounting bracket Hold the valve in this position with a 5 8 in open end wrench placed on the valve body hex flats...

Page 63: ...eakage between the female fill connector and the Stationary unit male fill connector 5 10 1 Removal Refer to Figures 6 1 or 6 2 and 6 8 to identify parts with bold number references 1 Remove side cove...

Page 64: ...a 11 16 in open end wrench placed on the machined flats Use an adjustable wrench to remove the lip seal retainer sleeve 13 Pull the lip seal 12 out of the female quick connect body 4 Use a small screw...

Page 65: ...s required 5 10 4 Service Service to the fill connector consists of replacing the cartridge assembly 10 lip seal 12 female adapter 4 and adapter seal 3 5 10 5 Reassembly 1 Insert the cartridge assembl...

Page 66: ...ad the lip seal retainer 13 onto the large end of the female fill connector body 11 and tighten to a torque of 35 ft lb 8 Install a new female adapter seal 3 on the small end of the female fill connec...

Page 67: ...to cut the two wire ties 22 from the warming coil 3 Use a 5 8 in open end wrench on the vent valve 10 body hex flats to hold the body stationary Use a 11 16 in open end wrench to loosen the jam nut 3...

Page 68: ...accounts for the increased maximum flow capability of the Companion T 5 12 1 Warming Coil Part 1 Removal Refer to Figure 6 2 to identify parts with bold number references 1 Remove the side covers acc...

Page 69: ...lve 30 5 Use a 1 2 in open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16 in tube nut 27 where the warming coil connects to the brass tee 36 Remove the warming coil 5 12 4 Warming Coil Part 2 Installation Install...

Page 70: ...n open end wrench to disconnect the 3 16 in tube nut where the warming coil 32 or spined tubing 37 Companion T connects to the manifold 7 5 Use a 9 16 in open end wrench to disconnect the 1 4 in tube...

Page 71: ...1 2 Use a 5 8 in open end wrench on the vent valve body hex flats to hold the body Verify that the O ring seal between the manifold and the container does not have any nicks scratches or tears Also c...

Page 72: ...THE UNIT FOR SERVICE To return a product contact m4 at 1 800 TG _ T and ask to speak with a Technical Support Representative A Return F 4 m a F Authorization R A number add be issued to track the prod...

Page 73: ...2EV 6 1 Section 6 PARTS LISTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS...

Page 74: ...32 x 13 8 in SS 14 B 776574 00 Warning Label 15 B 775006 00 Screw SHCS 6 32 x 11 4 in SS 16 B 775009 00 Warning Decal 17 B 775008 00 Screw SHCS 6 32 x 21 4 in SS 18 B 775286 00 Screw SHCS 6 32 x 7 8 i...

Page 75: ...2EV Parts Lists and Illustrations 6 3 Companion 1000 T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual Figure 6 1 Companion 1000 Exploded View...

Page 76: ...5008 00 Screw SHCS 6 32 x 21 4 in SS 18 B 775286 00 Screw SHCS 6 32 x 7 8 in SS 19 B 775010 00 Rubber Foot 20 B 775005 00 Screw SHCS 6 32 x 1 4 in SS 21 B 775318 00 Lockwasher 6 Internal Tooth SS 22 B...

Page 77: ...ual Figure 6 2 Companion T Exploded View COMPANION T 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 See Fig 6 5 See Fig 6 6 See Fig 6 8 See Fig 6 4 See Fig 6 3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 38 39 13 19 20 21 40 41 See Fig 6 7 26 27 27 27...

Page 78: ...775021 00 Spring Rod 10 B 775028 00 Hitch Pin SS 11 B 775022 00 Spring 12 B 775024 00 Mounting Plate 13 B 775023 00 Lever Spacer 14 B 777506 00 Pivot Shaft B 15 B 701272 00 Spring Spacer Companion T o...

Page 79: ...2EV Parts Lists and Illustrations 6 7 Companion 1000 T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual Figure 6 3 Contents Indicator Assembly Figure 6 4 Manifold Assembly...

Page 80: ...8 00 Relief Valve Adapter 5 B 776892 00 Primary Relief Valve 22 psig 6 B 776827 00 Silencer for Primary Relief Valve 7 B 775091 00 Wire Tie Small FIGURE 6 6 PARTS LIST Item Part Number Description 1 B...

Page 81: ...2EV Parts Lists and Illustrations 6 9 Companion 1000 T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual Figure 6 5 Primary Relief Valve Circuit Figure 6 6 Secondary Relief Valve Circuit 1 7 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 82: ...anion 1000 Extension Vent Valve Companion T 10 B 775243 00 Vent Valve Assembly FIGURE 6 8 PARTS LIST Item Part Number Description 1 B 775064 00 Female Fill Connector Assembly includes items 2 3 4 5 2...

Page 83: ...2EV Parts Lists and Illustrations 6 11 Companion 1000 T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual Figure 6 7 Vent Valve Assemblies Figure 6 8 Female Fill Connector 8 7 6 5 4 3 3 9 10 12 13 11 2 1...

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