Companion 500/550 Unit Components - Chart Industries Caire Companion 21 Instrucciones De Operación

carrying strap may be engaged to create a short carrying handle.
The strap is also used to measure the contents of the Companion
1000/1000T (see Contents Indicator on page 17).
Figure 8: 1000/1000T Portable Unit

COMPANION 500/550 UNIT COMPONENTS

Become familiar with the various parts of the unit described below and
shown in Figure 9.
• Vent Valve — This lever operated valve enables the user to fill the
unit. Upon connecting the Companion 500/550 onto the
Companion Stationary unit, the user begins the filling sequence
by opening the vent valve and terminates the fill by closing the
valve.
• Flow Control — This adjustable rotary valve controls the rate of
oxygen flow from the unit and should be set for the user's
prescribed oxygen flowrate.
• Oxygen Outlet Connector — Oxygen flow from the unit is
delivered through this connector. The oxygen supply tube is
connected here.
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1 — Contents Indicator
2 — Oxygen Outlet
3 — Carrying Strap
4 — Flow Control
5 — Moisture Cup and Pad (1000T only)