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B-701964-00 Rev. C

Service and Repair

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Companion 1000/T Liquid Oxygen System Technical Manual

5.10

FEMALE FILL CONNECTOR

The female fill connector assembly is a special valved coupling that enables liquid 
oxygen to transfer from a Companion Stationary unit to the Companion 1000/T 
Portable. An internal cartridge assembly with a spring-loaded Kel-F poppet creates a 
pressure-tight seal when the female fill connector is not coupled to a Stationary unit. 
During a fill, a spring-energized Teflon lip seal prevents leakage 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 cover "B" (Section 5.2.1, steps 1 and 2).

2. Use a 

9

/

16

-in. open-end wrench to disconnect the tube nut 

7

 at the female adaptor 

4

 

(Figure 5-19).

Figure 5-19

3. Use a 

7

/

8

-in. open-end wrench to loosen the jam nut 

5

 (earlier models may have a 

5

/

8

-in. jam nut) that holds the female adapter to the mounting bracket. Pull the fill 

connector assembly 

1

 down slightly to clear the fill tube 

8

 and then slide it out of 

the mounting bracket (Figure 5-20).

Figure 5-20

Remember to always use a backup wrench when loosening or tightening 
connections.

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Страница 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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Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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