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B-701417-00 Rev D

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Companion 550 Portable Unit Components ONLY

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Continuous/Demand Flow Switch:

 a toggle switch that sets the 

Portable for either continuous flow or flow only when you inhale.

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Sensor Connector: 

used to sense your inhalation effort. Attach 

either tube of the dual-lumen cannula to this connector.

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Dual-Lumen Cannula:

 a special cannula with two connecting 

tubes for use with the Companion 550.  One cannula tube 

connects to the unit’s oxygen outlet connector and delivers 

oxygen to you. The second tube connects to the unit’s sensor 

connector and monitors your breathing pattern. You may attach 

either of the cannula tubes to either connector.

Figure 10: C500/C550 Portable Unit Components

Summary of Contents for Companion Series

Page 1: ...B 701417 00 Rev D Federal U S law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEMS...

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Page 3: ...ts 5 Companion Stationary Units 6 Sationary Unit Components 6 Using the Stationary Units 8 Companion Portable Units 11 Companion 1000 1000 Transport Unit Components 11 Companion 500 550 Unit Component...

Page 4: ...tal 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 consequences as a result...

Page 5: ...ard and is boxed in and accompanied by a symbol Warnings describe conditions that concern your personal safety and the safety of others They are followed by the actions required to prevent injury Igno...

Page 6: ...emely cold 297 F 183 C When touched liquid oxygen or parts of the equipment that have been carrying liquid oxygen can freeze skin and body tissue Increased fire risk High concentrations of oxygen can...

Page 7: ...xygen gas that must be ventilated to prevent buildup Do not store liquid oxygen equipment in a closet car trunk or other confined area Do not place blankets draperies or other fabrics over equipment D...

Page 8: ...tationary units a standard unit that you may use to supply breathing oxygen in the home including Companion 21 Companion 31 and Companion 41 and a Low Loss unit Companion 31LL that allows liquid oxyge...

Page 9: ...del with a maximum flow rate of 6 liters per minute L min and the Companion 1000 Transport a one liter model with a maximum flow rate of 15 L min Smaller portable units include the Companion 500 a hal...

Page 10: ...ationary unit The Stationary is at an acceptable pressure when the needle is in the shaded region Flow Control Knob except Low Loss adjusts oxygen flow from the breathing oxygen supply Set the flow co...

Page 11: ...it Follow the Portable unit manufacturer s instructions for filling this type of equipment Fill Connector Cover optional on standard units protects the top fill connector when not in use Always replac...

Page 12: ...ion Low Loss units For this application connect a humidifier optional and a nasal cannula or other breathing device directly to the Stationary s breathing oxygen supply outlet as follows 1 If a humidi...

Page 13: ...f bubbles This indicates that oxygen is flowing 4 The contents indicator will show approximately how much liquid oxygen remains in the unit To ensure you have enough oxygen to meet your needs check th...

Page 14: ...B 701417 00 Rev D 10 Figure 7 Drain Bottle Attachment...

Page 15: ...t valve lever to fill the Portable when it is connected to a Stationary unit Return the vent valve lever to its original position to stop the fill Fill Connector used to connect to a Stationary unit T...

Page 16: ...that delivers oxygen for breathing Moisture Cup and Pad Companion 1000 Transport only helps contain moisture that forms when liquid oxygen is warmed to a gaseous state Carrying Strap an adjustable str...

Page 17: ...nt where you attach the oxygen supply tube to receive oxygen flow from the Portable unit Contents Indicator an internal weight scale mechanism that measures the amount of liquid oxygen in the unit Uns...

Page 18: ...tach either tube of the dual lumen cannula to this connector Dual Lumen Cannula a special cannula with two connecting tubes for use with the Companion 550 One cannula tube connects to the unit s oxyge...

Page 19: ...ion 1000 Transport only Remove the moisture cup by rotating the thumb nut located on the bottom of the moisture cup a quarter turn counterclockwise The moisture pad is held in place with Velcro Remove...

Page 20: ...e the vent valve lever to the open position 90 from the normal off position This will result in a loud hissing noise Figure 12 Filling the Portable Unit Do not leave the Companion Portable unattended...

Page 21: ...ting in a few minutes Allow the unit to warm until you can close the vent valve The Portable may require two to three hours at no flow to restore adequate pressure for accurate oxygen flow 8 Disengage...

Page 22: ...xygen stay away from the unit and immediately notify your liquid oxygen supplier 9 Check the liquid oxygen contents indicator Figure 14 to make sure the Portable unit is filled to the desired level Th...

Page 23: ...d you will waste less oxygen For Companion 1000 Transport only Attach the moisture cup by inserting the fastener and rotating the thumb nut clockwise until it snaps into position 10 Place the oxygen t...

Page 24: ...la on the Companion 550 oxygen outlet connector upper connector Place the other tube on the unit s sensor connector lower connector Adjust the cannula to comfort ably fit your face Note You may attach...

Page 25: ...and flow switch for the desired oxygen delivery continuous oxygen flow or flow only during the inhalation part of each breath Figure 17 Figure 17 Continuous Demand Flow Switch When using the Companion...

Page 26: ...your use time Note With the Companion 550 in the demand flow mode you may experience continuous flow from the oxygen outlet when using the unit immediately after filling If this is the case you shoul...

Page 27: ...ny of the controls the fill connector or the oxygen supply connector Never attempt to repair or disassemble this equipment You could create a hazardous condition or cause equipment failure If you have...

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