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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Operator’s Manual
HomeFill
™
Oxygen Conserving
Cylinder
HF2PCL6
HF2PC9
HF2PCL4
WARNING
HomeFill
™
2 Part No 1112648
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY
AVAILABLE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
SUCH AS OWNER’S MANUALS, SERVICE
MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS SUPPLIED
WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, OR
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE
THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and
manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare
accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers
have not been tested by Invacare and are not
recommended for use with Invacare products.
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableon
www.invacare.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ..........................................................4
RECEIVING INSPECTION .............................................5
INTENDED USE ...........................................................5
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .............................6
Operating Information.............................................................................................6
Maintenance ................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2—FEATURES ...............................................9
SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ........10
SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR
INTERFACE ..............................................................11
Cylinder Prefill Inspection.................................................................................... 11
Connecting/Disconnecting the Cylinder to/from the Compressor....... 14
SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................19
SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE ....................................21
SECTION 7—CYLINDER FILL TIMES ............................22
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 22
Replacement Parts - Accessories ...................................................................... 22
LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................23
SPECIAL NOTES
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SPECIAL NOTES
Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsor
unsafepracticeswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.Refertothefollowingtablefordefinitions
ofthesignalwords.
NOTICE
Theinformationcontainedinthisdocumentissubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
DANGER
DONOTSMOKEwhileusingthisdevice.Keepall
matches,litcigarettesorothersourcesofignitionoutofthe
roominwhichthisproductislocatedandawayfromwhere
oxygenisbeingdelivered.
NOSMOKINGsignsshouldbeprominentlydisplayed.
Textilesandothermaterialsthatnormallywouldnotburn
areeasilyignitedandburnwithgreatintensityinoxygen
enrichedair.Failuretoobservethiswarningcanresultin
severefire,propertydamageandcausephysicalinjuryor
death.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage or minor injury or both.
RECEIVING INSPECTION
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CAUTION
“Caution:Federallawrestrictsthisdevicetosalebyorrental
orontheorderofaphysician,oranyotherpractitioner
licensedbythelawofthestateinwhichhe/shepracticesto
useorordertheuseofthisdevice.”
RECEIVING INSPECTION
Removeproductfrompackageandinspectfordamage.If
thereisanydamage,DONOTuse.Contactyourdealer/
HomeCareequipmentprovider.
INTENDED USE
Tostore,regulate,anddeliversupplementaloxygento
patientswhomayhavedifficultyextractingoxygenfromthe
airtheybreathe.Itisforpatientswhowouldnormallyreceive
theoxygenviaanasalcannula.ThedevicedeliversUSP93%
oxygenatanumberofdifferentflow/pulsesettings.Itis
intendedtobeusedasanoxygensavingdevicethatmay
reducethedryingoutoftheairways.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Inordertoensurethesafeinstallation,assemblyand
operationoftheHomeFillOxygenConservingCylinderthese
instructionsMUSTbefollowed.
WARNING
This section contains important information for the safe operation
and use of this product.
Operating Information
Onlypersonnelinstructedandtrainedintheuseofthe
HomeFillO2ConservingCylindershouldoperatethis
product.
Productcontainsmagnetic,ferrousmaterialthatmayaffect
theresultsofanMRI.
Besureallconnectionsaretightandleakfree.
DONOTautoclave.
DONOTgassterilizewithethyleneoxide.
DONOTcleanwitharomatichydrocarbons.
DONOTimmerseproductinanykindofliquid.
Storeproductinacleanareawhennotisuse.
OnlyuseInvacareCorporationHF2PCL6carryingbag,
HF2PC9carryingbag,orHF2PCL4carryingbag.
NEVERsmokeinanareawhereoxygenisbeing
administered.
ALWAYSconfirmprescribeddosebeforeadministeringto
patientandmonitoronafrequentbasis.
DONOTuseifdirtorcontaminantsarepresentonoraround
cylinder,valve,productorconnectingdevices.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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NEVERusenearanytypeofflameorflammable/explosive
substances,vaporsoratmosphere.
ALWAYSfollowANSIandCGAstandardsforMedicalGas
ProductsandFlowmeters(E7)andOxygenHandling(G4).
NOOXYGENisdeliveredwhenthepointerisalignedwith
“Off”.
DONOTblocktheoutletfittingorkinkthecannulawhenthe
productisinuse,thismaydamagetheunit.
Theuseofthisdeviceislimitedtotheoxygenpatient.
CylindersMUSTbeusedonlybytheoxygenpatientandare
nottobedistributedtoanyotherindividualforanypurpose.
ThisproductisNOTtobeusedbypatientswhobreathe
throughtheirmouths.
DONOTuseoils,greases,organiclubricantsorany
combustiblematerialsonornearthisproduct.Washanddry
handsproperlypriortousage.
DONOTallowoilfromyourhandsorothersourcestocome
intocontactwiththecompressorcouplingorbottlefittings.
Thesesubstancesmaybecomeflammableinthepresenceof
oxygenandcauseinjury.Avoidtouchingthebottlefitting
wheneverpossible.Exampleofitemstoavoidarehand
creamsorlotions,cookingoils,suntanoilsorsunblocksand
similaroilyproducts.Ifyouusethesetypesofproducts,wash
yourhandspriortousingtheHomeFillunit.Ifthebottle
fittingshouldcomeincontactwithsuchsubstancesitshould
becleanedoffwithadampclothpriortoconnectingittothe
compressor.
NEVERoilorlubricatethecompressorcouplerorbottle
fittings.NEVERuseanypenetratingoilorlubricantsuchas
WD40
®
or3in1oil
®
.Ifconnectiondifficultyisexperienced
verifythatthebottlefittingisbeinginsertedstraightdown
intothecompressorcoupler.Ifcontinueddifficultyis
experiencedcontactyoursupplierforassistance.
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DONOTuseahumidifierwiththisproduct.
DONOTallowcylinderstotiporfall.Securegascylindersso
theycannotfall.Ensurecylinderisalwaysinuprightposition.
DONOTstorecylindersnearsourcesofheatorflame.
Thisproductisequippedwithareliefvalve.Ifyouhearaloud
hissingorpoppingsoundcomingfromtheproduct,
discontinueuseofproduct,turntheflowselectortothe“Off”
position,andcontactyourdealer/HomeCareequipment
provider.
DONOTusewhilesleepingwithoutconsultingyour
healthcareprovider.
Thisproductisdesignedtooperatewithastandardsingle
lumen,adultoxygennasalcannulawithamaximumlengthof
sevenfeet.
Thecannulaisforsinglepatientuseonly.
CannulaMUSTbeinstalledonoutletconnectionpriortouse.
DONOTplacetheunitunderclothingwhileinuse.When
thisproductisinuseasmallamountofoxygenisvented.
Wearingtheunitunderclothingmaysaturatefabricswith
oxygenandcausethemtoburnrapidlyifexposedtosparks
orflame.Itmaytakeseveralhoursforoxygenlevelsinfabrics
toreturntonormal.
Maintenance
DONOTusealiquidleakdetectortotestforleaks.
DONOTattempttorepairproduct.
SECTION 2—FEATURES
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SECTION 2—FEATURES
DANGER
Thisproductisnotintendedasalifesustainingor
lifesupportingdevice.
FIGURE 2.1 Product Diagram
Outlet
Connection
Cannula
Flow Dial
Cylinder
Gauge
Cylinder Fill
Port
SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
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SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT
PARAMETERS
CONSERVER S/N RANGE 1-69,999 75,000 +
INLET PRESSURE RANGE: 300 - 2100 psig 300 - 2100 psig
INTERNAL REGULATED
PRESSURE: 50 psig 50 psig
DIMENSIONS:
HF2PCL6: Weight 4.3 lbs (1.95 kg) 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg)
HF2PCL6: Overall Length 11.1 in (28 cm) 10.9 in (27.7 cm)
HF2PCL6: Diameter 4.4 in (11.1 cm) 4.4 in (11.1 cm)
HF2PC9: Weight 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg)
HF2PC9: Overall Length 14.2 in (36 cm) 14 in (35.5 cm)
HF2PC9: Diameter 4.4 in (11.1 cm) 4.4 in (11.1 cm)
HF2PCL4: Weight N/A 3.6 lbs (1.63 kg)
HF2PCL4:Overall Length N/A 8.9 in (22.2 cm)
HF2PCL4:Diameter. N/A 4.4 in (11.1 cm)
PULSE SETTINGS: 1,2,3,4, & 5
FLOW SETTINGS: 2 LPM Continuous
SAVINGS RATIO: Up to 4.3:1 Up to 5.7:1
CANNULA
REQUIREMENT:
4 ft recommended (MS0204) (7 ft long max)
std. adult single lumen oxygen nasal cannula.
OPERATING CONDI-
TIONS TEMPERATURE:
32°F (0°C) to 105°F
(40.6°C)
35°F (1.7°C) to 105°F
(40.6°C)
ALTITUDE: 0 to 5280 ft (0
to1600 m)
0 to 10,000 ft (0 to
3071 m)
STORAGE CONDITIONS
TEMPERATURE:
-40°F (-40°C) to
140°F (60°C)
-40°F (-40°C) to 140°F
(60°C)
MAXIMUM HUMIDITY: 95%
SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND COMPRESSOR INTERFACE
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SECTION 4—INSPECTION AND
COMPRESSOR INTERFACE
NOTE:RefertotheHomeFillCompressorOwner’sManualfor
compressoroperatinginstructions.
Cylinder Prefill Inspection
WARNING
AllcylindersMUSTbeinspectedbeforeattemptingtofill;
otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
NEVERsmokeinanareawhereoxygenisbeing
administered.
NEVERusenearanytypeofflameorflammable/explosive
substances,vaporsoratmosphere.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE4.1.
The Hydrostatic Testing Date
AluminumcylindersMUSTundergotestingeveryfiveyears.
WARNING
DONOTfillcylindersthathavenotbeentestedinthepast
fiveyears.Otherwise,seriouspersonalinjurymayresult.
Contactyourdealerforreplacement.
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External Examination
1. Examinetheoutsideofthecylinderforthefollowing
conditions,andreplacethecylinderiftheyexist:
• Dentsordings
• ArcBurns
• OilorGrease
• Anyothersignsofdamagethatmightcauseacylinder
tobeunacceptableorunsafeforuse.
2. Examinethecylinderforevidenceoffireorthermal
damage.Evidenceincludescharringorblisteringofthe
paint,orotherprotectivecoatingorheatsensitive
indicator.Iffireorthermaldamageisfound,replacethe
cylinder.
3. Inspectthecylinderfillportforthefollowing,andreplace
iffound:
• Debris,oilorgrease
• Noticeablesignsofdamage
• Signsofcorrosioninsidethevalve
• Signsofexcessiveheatorfiredamage
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FIGURE 4.1 External Examination
Improper filling or abuse of this cylinder, or failure to follow these safety
instructions may cause serious bodily injury or death. High pressure
oxidizing gas vigorously accelerates combustion.
DO NOT alter or modify cylinder or related components.
DO NOT use oil or grease. Keep cylinder, cylinder valve, all equipment
and connections free of oil and grease to avoid violent ignition resulting
in serious bodily injury or death.
For medical applications. Use only as directed by a licensed
practitioner. Uninterrupted use of high concentrations of oxygen over
a long duration, without monitoring its effect on oxygen content of
arterial blood, may be harmful.
Oxygen Cylinders filled by the Invacare HomeFill oxygen
system shall be used for personal use only. "Not to be
filled for resale or use by professional users."
This cylinder is to be used with the Invacare HomeFill
oxygen system. This cylinder contains 93 ± 3% oxygen
produced by an oxygen concentrator using the pressure swing
adsorption process.
DO NOT handle cylinder or use contents until you are professionally
trained, including emergency procedures.
Use in accordance with Invacare HomeFill oxygen system Operator’s
Manual. Open valve slowly. Close valve after each use and when
empty. Secure cylinder during storage and use. No smoking in cylinder
area. Keep away from heat, flame and spark. Keep out of reach of
children. DO NOT drop.
Filling of this gas is performed by Invacare HomeFill oxygen system
Only.
Cylinders that have been refinished and/or exposed to elevated
temperatures must be hydrostatically tested before filling. Cylinder
temperature should not exceed 125°F (52°C). Aluminum cylinders
subject to the action of fire or heated to temperatures in excess of
350°F must be withdrawn from service and condemned by trained
personnel. DO NOT use caustic paint strippers. Valve and safety
relief devices must be removed and replaced by trained and
authorized personnel. DO NOT alter or change valve assembly.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PRODUCT LABEL
Not for Commercial Resale
Part Number 1125090 Rev D
Invacare Corporation
2101 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
1-800-832-4707
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Connecting/Disconnecting the Cylinder
to/from the Compressor
Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor
WARNING
NEVERusetoolsofanykindtoconnect/disconnectthe
cylinderandthecompressor.Otherwise,severeinjuryand/or
damagemayoccur.
DONOTdropoxygencylinders.Usetwohandswhen
handling/transportingoxygencylinders.Otherwise,injuryor
damagemayoccur.
DONOTusealiquidleakdetectortotestforleaks.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE4.2andFIGURE4.3.
1. Examinethecylindergauge.Ifthecylinderpressureisless
than1500psig.,proceedtoSTEP2(FIGURE4.3).
NOTE:Ifthecylinderpressureisgreaterthan1500psig.,DO
NOTattempttotopoffthiscylinder.Itmaynotfill.
2. SettheregulatorflowdialonthecylindertoOFF(FIGURE
4.3).
3. Removethecylinderandconnectorfillportcovers(if
present).
CAUTION
DONOTconnecttheoutlet(cannula)connectiontothe
HomeFillunit,otherwisetheconservingcylinderwillnot
workproperly.
4. MomentarilypushDOWNontheouterring(sleeve)ofthe
connectorfillporttoresettheconnectorasshownin
FIGURE4.2.
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NOTE:Iftheouterring(sleeve)isintheUPposition
(GREENdotsnotvisible),theconnectorfillportwillnot
beabletoacceptthecylinderfillport.PushingDOWN
momentarilywillresettheconnectorfillport(GREEN
dotsvisible)toacceptthecylinderfillport.
FIGURE 4.2 Resetting Connector Fillport
5. Graspthecylinder/regulatorassemblyintheareabehind
thecylindergauge(FIGURE4.3).
6. Positionthecylinderinthecompressorcradle(FIGURE
4.3).
7. Alignthecylinderfillportwiththeconnectorfillport
(FIGURE4.3).
8. PullUPontheouterring(sleeve)oftheconnectorfillport
whilepushingDOWNonthecylinder/regulatorassembly
tocouplethecylinderfillportintotheconnectorfillport
(FIGURE4.3).
NOTE:Thecylinderisproperlyconnectedwhenanaudible“click”
isheard.
BEFORE
COUPLING
CYLINDER,
PUSH DOWN
ON SLEEVE
UNTIL
GREEN DOTS
ARE VISIBLE.
Connector Fillport
Outer Ring (Sleeve)
PUSH
DOWN
GREEN Dots
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FIGURE 4.3 Connecting the Cylinder to the Compressor
Cylinder/Regulator
Assembly
Compressor
Cylinder
Gauge
Cylinder
Fillport
Connector
Fillport
PULL UP
Outer Ring
(Sleeve)
Cylinder
Compressor
Cradle
Cylinder
Gauge
Regulator
Flow Dial
Outer Ring
(Sleeve)
Connector
Fillport
Outlet (Cannula)
Connection
Power
Switch
Regulator
Cylinder
Fillport
NOTE:Fillportcoversnotshownforclarity.
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Disconnecting the Cylinder from the Compressor
WARNING
NEVERusetoolsofanykindtoconnect/disconnectthe
cylinderandthecompressor.Otherwise,severeinjuryand/or
damagemayoccur.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE4.4.
1. PressthecompressorpowerswitchtotheOff(O)position.
2. Graspthecylinder/regulatorassemblyintheareabehind
thecylindergauge.
3. Withtheotherhand,grasptheouterring(sleeve)ofthe
connectorfillportandpushDOWN.
4. Liftuponthecylinder/regulatorassemblytoremovefrom
theconnectorfillport.
FIGURE 4.4 Disconnecting the Cylinder from the Compressor
Cylinder/Regulator
Assembly
Compressor
Cylinder
Gauge
Cylinder
Fillport
Connector
Fillport
Outer Ring
(Sleeve)
PUSH DOWN
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5. Whenthecylinderfillportisdisconnectedfromthe
connectorfillport,releasetheouterring(sleeve)ofthe
connectorfillportandusetwohandstoremovethe
cylinderfromthecompressorcradle.
6. Placethefillportcoversontotheconnectorandcylinder
fillports.
NOTE:Thefillportcoversshouldbeusedwhenevercylindersare
notbeingfilled.
SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION 5—OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
NEVERsmokeinanareawhereoxygenisbeing
administered.
NEVERusenearanytypeofflameorflammable/explosive
substances,vaporsoratmosphere.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE5.1.
1. Priortoeachuse,inspectproductforvisibledamage.DO
NOTuseifanydamageisfound.
NOTE:Ifforanyreason,anylabelbecomesillegibleorlost,contact
yourdealer/HomeCareequipmentprovider.
2. Besureregulatorisinthe“Off”position.Align“Off”with
theindicatingpointer.
3. Positionthecylindersotheoxygencylindervalveoutletis
pointingawayfromtheuserandanyotherperson(s).
WARNING
DONOTdirectflowofoxygenatanyperson,orflammable
materialwhenadjustingtheflowdial.
4. Attachastandardadultsinglelumenoxygennasal
cannula,nolongerthansevenfeettotheproduct’soutlet
accordingtothecannulamanufacturer’sinstructions.DO
NOTusepediatric,lowflownasalcannulasoroxygen
maskswiththisproduct.
NOTE:Aunitwithoutcannulaattachedmaypulseifsetatposition
15.
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5. Placethecannulaover
yourearsandposition
theprongsinyournose
asinstructedbyyour
HealthCareprovideror
cannulamanufacturer.
RefertoFIGURE5.1.
6. Turndialuntilindicating
pointerisalignedwith
theprescribedsetting.
FIGURE 5.1 Cannula
Placement
WARNING
Whenpointeroncontentsgaugeentersredzone,itis
recommendedtorefillthecylinderontheInvacareHomeFill
Compressor.
NOOXYGENisdeliveredinbetweensettings.Toobtain
desiredflow,theindicatingpointermustalignwithaspecific
numberonthedial.
Toavoidinjurytopatient,ALWAYSconfirmprescribed
settingbeforeadministeringtopatientandmonitorflowona
frequentbasis.
OnlyuseInvacareCorporationHF2PCL6carryingbag,the
HF2PC9carryingbag,ortheHF2PCL4carryingbag.
7. Breathethroughthenoseandfeelapulseofoxygenasyou
inhale.
NOTE:Whenonapulsesetting,thereisfloworapulseonlyatthe
beginningofeachbreath.Ifyoudonotfeelthepulseatthebeginning
ofeachbreath,checkthesetting.
NOTE:Becauseeachpatient’sbreathingpatternisdifferentandthe
environmentvaries,itmaybedifficulttofeelsomelowsetting
pulses.
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