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Lib
er
at
ors
XI
Troubleshooting Charts
Symptom
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
1)
Unable to start fill
or excessively
l ong fill times
a)
Transfer line not engaged fully on
Reservoir
QDV
Make sure the QDV on the transfer line and reservoir are properly aligned and ensure
that
a downward
force is being applied to the transfer line assembly.
b)
Low source pressure
Verify
that
pressure
from
the
source
is
within
the
35-50 psi
range
to
fill
the
reservoir.
c)
Vent
valve
not
open
or
is
blocked
Ensure
that
the
vent
valve
is
able
to
be
turned
to
the
fully
open
position.
d)
Allow LOX to saturate to proper pressure.
e)
Fill connector
not
opening
properly
Check fill connector and cartridge
assembly for damage;
make sure
fill
connectors
fully
engage.
f) Vent valve is obstructed
Inspect
the
valve
for
blockages
and
verify
that
flow
passes
through
during
a
fill.
Clean
by
blowing out with compressed gas or replace parts if necessary.
g)
Leak in the system
Check the reservoir for leaks (RP16) and repair if needed.
2)
Liquid leaks from
the coupled QDVs
during the fill
a)
Worn or damaged lip seal
Replace the QDV lip seal (RP19)
3)
Unable
to
disconnect
the
transfer
line
from
the
reservoir
after
a
fill
a)
Pop-off assembly not being utilized
(Does not apply to Liberator 10)
Ensure
that
the
pop-off
assembly
on
t
he
reservoir
is
being
used.
Do
not
use
force
to
separate
the QDVs.
b)
QDVs are frozen together
Leave the units coupled with the vent valve closed and let them sit until they
warm up enough to disconnect. Always ensure that male and female QDV’s are
cleaned
and
dried
prior
to each fill.
4)
Liquid leaks from
the QDV poppet
after
f
illing
a)
Ice
crystal
preventing
the
QDV
from closing properly.
Engage and disengage the transfer line onto the reservoir several times to dislodge the
ice crystal . Always be sure that the male and female QDVs are wiped clean and dry
before filling.
b)
Dirty
or
damaged
QDV
p
oppet
Replace the QDV cartridge (RP20) or the entire QDV assembly (RP21)
5)
Excessive venting
from relief valves
(hissing
sound)
a)
Saturation pressure too high.
Inspect the saturation pressure of the reservoir used for filling. Allow at
least
30
minutes
at no flow for the portable to saturate properly.
b)
Relief valve frozen open
Allow the portable to warm and thaw. Attempt to re-fill the portable.
c)
Faulty relief valve
Test the relief valve (RP13) and replace if necessary (RP14)
d)
Partial or complete loss of vacuum
Conduct the NER test (RP32) and return the unit to CAIRE, Inc. if necessary.
6)
No
flow
at
oxygen
outlet
a)
Reservoir is empty
Check the contents indicator/level gauge and fill the reservoir if needed.
b)
Flow control valve turned off
Ensure the flow control knob is not in the off (“0”) position.
c)
Nasal
cannula
kinked
or
disconnected
Ensure proper nasal cannula functionality and positioning
f)
Leak in the system
Perform a leak check on the plumbing (RP16). Repair leaks as necessary.
g)
Relief valve is open
Ensure
that
there
is
no
venting
from
the
relief
valves. If
there
is
refer
to
the
corrective
actions
for
“Excessive venting from relief valves (hissing sound)”
.
h)
Vent valve is open
Ensure that the
vent valve is fully closed.
i)
FCV inlet filter is obstructed
Clean or replace (RP30) the filter screen.
j)
Blockage i n the liquid withdrawal circuit
Check
the
warming
coils
and
withdrawal
tubes
for
blockages.
Replace
if
necessary.
k)
FCV Faulty
Replace the FCV (RP30)
7)
Low flow at oxygen
outlet on all LPM
settings
a)
Nasal
cannula
kinked
or
leaking
Inspect the functionality of the nasal cannula.
b)
Saturation pressure is too low
Inspect
the
saturation
pressure
of
the
reservoir.
Allow
at
least
30
minutes
at
no
flow
for
the
reservoir to saturate properly.
c)
Leak in the system
Perform
a
leak
check
on the plumbing (RP16). Repair
leaks
as
necessary.
Source
tank
is
either
under
or
over-saturated
Liberators
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