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CAIRE COMPANION 1000 Technical Manual

Manual is about: LIQUID OXYGEN PORTABLES

Summary of COMPANION 1000

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    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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    Caire inc. Companion 1000/companion t liquid oxygen portables technical 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.) law restricts this ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C i companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual definition of statements statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special significance: intellectual property notices companion® is a trademark of caire inc. Snoop® is a trademark of the swagelok co. ...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual ii b-701964-00 rev. C preface this manual provides the information needed to service both the caire inc. Companion 1000 and the caire inc. Companion t portable liquid oxygen units. This information is intended for use by technicians or personnel...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C iii table of contents section 1: introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Table of contents iv &b-701964-00 rev. C section 3: performance verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.1 equipment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.2 leaka...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C v table of contents 5.9 vent valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 5.9.1 removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-1 section 1 introduction this section provides introductory information on the companion 1000 and companion t liquid oxygen units. It includes a brief product description; serial number identification; safety precautions; performance specifications; unit operation; ...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-2 introduction b-701964-00 rev. B 1.1 product description the companion 1000/t is a portable liquid oxygen unit that supplies supplemental medical oxygen at prescribed flowrates to the patient. A patient fills the unit with liquid oxygen from ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-3 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1.3 safety precautions this section covers precautions and safe practices as they apply to facilities and personnel involved in servicing medical oxygen equipment. These precautions are divided into three main...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-4 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C 1.3.2 expansion safety important facts: • liquid oxygen at atmospheric pressure expands at a ratio of approximately 860:1 (at 0 psig) when vaporizing into a gas (figure 1-4). This can occur very rapidly when e...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-5 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual important facts: the possibility of fire exists when the combination of a fuel, source of ignition, and oxygen is present (figure 1-5). High concentrations of oxygen (air is approximately 21% oxygen) greatly e...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-6 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C 1.4 companion 1000/t specifications* 1.4.1 table 1-1: performance specifications: * specifications subject to change without notice. ** flow set points for flow control valves are as follows: companion 1000, 0...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-7 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1.4.2 table 1-2: run time specifications*: * specifications subject to change without notice. Data is analytical and based on continuous operation. Times will vary with ambulation. 1.5 unpacking, installation,...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-8 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C 1. Record the companion 1000/t serial number. The serial number is etched on the vent valve mounting bracket (figure 1-3). You can view it by pulling the vent valve lever down. 2. Verify receipt of the compani...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-9 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual companion 1000/t. Liquid oxygen contents is displayed by unsnapping the plastic buckle in the carrying strap and suspending the unit from the end of the strap nearest the indicator. A color coded scale indicat...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-10 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C 1.7.1 pre-fill inspection perform the following procedure to visually inspect the companion 1000/t and determine its operational status before filling. Correct observed problems before proceeding to fill the ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. B introduction 1-11 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1. Companion t: remove the moisture cup from the bottom of the unit. 2. Using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, dry the male fill connector on the stationary and the female fill connector on the companion 1000/t...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-12 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C 8. When you notice a change in the sound of the venting gas, followed by the emission of a dense, white vapor around the stationary shroud, close the vent valve. Fill times may vary according to the temperatu...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-13 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 1-10: disengaging companion 1000/t figure 1-11: checking liquid oxygen contents 1.7.3 post-fill inspection perform the following procedure to inspect the companion 1000/t and determine its operational ...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-14 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C 1.9 maintenance the companion 1000/t pre-fill inspection, filling, and post-fill inspection procedures should be performed every time the patient’s stationary reservoir is filled. This provides routine assess...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-15 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1.10 recommended tools, test equipment, and service materials hand tools, test equipment, and materials used to properly service the companion 1000/t and maintain it in operable condition are listed in table ...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1-16 introduction b-701964-00 rev. C figure 1-12: portable test fixture figure 1-13: test pressure gauge p/n b-778202-00 p/n: b-775270-00 1.11 calibrating test equipment periodically calibrate test equipment (pressure gauges, weight scales, flow...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C introduction 1-17 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual test calibration more frequently. Eventually, you should determine an interval where your equipment is in calibration each time you check it. Before using any piece of test equipment that has been dropped or ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C theory of operation 2-1 section 2 theory of operation this section describes the theory of operation for the companion 1000/t portable liquid oxygen unit, including system component descriptions, liquid oxygen saturation principles, and companion 1000/t operating principles. 2.1 c...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 2-2 theory of operation b-701964-00 rev. C limiting the number of contact points the inner container has with the outer container keeps conductive heat transfer to a minimum. In addition, the inner container is orbitally wrapped with multiple, a...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C theory of operation 2-3 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 2.1.3 warming coil the warming coil (figure 2-4) acts as a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the surrounding atmosphere to the fluid inside the coil. This action vaporizes the liquid oxygen and wa...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 2-4 theory of operation b-701964-00 rev. C 2.1.5 vent valve the vent valve (figure 2-6) is a lever-actuated, spring-loaded poppet valve that vents the inner container to atmosphere. Venting of the inner container is required to fill the companio...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C theory of operation 2-5 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 2.1.7 contents indicator scale the contents indicator scale (figure 2-8) is a mechanical, spring-balanced helix device that measures the liquid contents in the unit. The needle on the weight scale moves...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 2-6 theory of operation b-701964-00 rev. C figure 2-9: liquid oxygen saturation curve maintaining liquid oxygen saturation at approximately 22 psig (152 kpa) is important. The liquid oxygen transferred into the companion 1000/t portable must be ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C theory of operation 2-7 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 2-10: filling 2.3.2 fill termination 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...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 2-8 theory of operation b-701964-00 rev. C 2.3.3 standby with the vent valve and flow control valve closed and liquid oxygen in the companion 1000/t portable (figure 2-12), the pressure in the inner container soon stabilizes at the primary relie...

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    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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    B-701964-00 rev. C performance verification 3-1 section 3 performance verification this section provides testing information to verify companion 1000/t performance for any of the following reasons: • to determine the cause of operational problems. • to check the unit's overall system operation after...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 3-2 performance verification b-701964-00 rev. C perform the following liquid leak detector test (section 3.2.1) to determine if there are any substantial leaks. After performing this procedure, if you feel there is an unacceptable amount of leak...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C performance verification 3-3 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 3-2: placing companion 1000/t portable in test fixture unit containing liquid oxygen at 22 psig (152 kpa): connect the test pressure gauge to the oxygen outlet barbed fitting and set the flo...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 3-4 performance verification b-701964-00 rev. C 4. Do not disturb the companion 1000/t for 8 to 9 hours. At the end of this evaluation period, verify the unit maintains at least 15 psig (104 kpa). Should the pressure be less than 15 psig (104 kp...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C performance verification 3-5 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 3.3.3 vent valve test when open, the vent valve creates a vent path to atmosphere from the companion 1000/t container. This is required to commence filling. The vent valve must be leak-free when cl...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 3-6 performance verification b-701964-00 rev. C refer to figure 6-1 and 6-2 to identify parts with bold number references. Procedure 1. Fill the companion 1000/t portable with liquid oxygen. Allow approximately one hour for the system pressure t...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C performance verification 3-7 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 3.4.3 normal evaporation rate (ner) test the ner test measures the insulation efficiency of the companion 1000/t portable liquid oxygen container. Test results are expressed in pounds (kilograms) o...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C troubleshooting 4-1 section 4 troubleshooting troubleshooting procedures are listed in table 4-1. This guide is not all-inclusive, but is intended to serve as a general outline for solving operational problems. The table describes symptoms, identifies probable causes, and suggests...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 4-2 troubleshooting b-701964-00 rev. C unit will not maintain acceptable operating pressure when in use unit contains unsaturated liquid allow liquid to saturate at 22 psig (152 kpa). May require as long as 30 minutes at no flow. Gas leak locate...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-1 section 5 service and repair this section provides procedures for servicing the individual components of the companion 1000/t portable. Where applicable, instructions are included for removal, disassembly, operational check, cleaning, inspection, adjustment,...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-2 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 5.1.1 compression fitting makeup the compression fittings used in the companion 1000/t consist of a fitting body, tube, ferrule, and nut (figure 5-1). These fittings typically connect the aluminum tubing...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-3 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5.1.2 compression fitting remake when disassembling a compression fitting, mark the tube nut and the fitting body before disassembly. To remake the connection, tighten the tube nut until the marks realig...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-4 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C figure 5-4: applying teflon tape 3. Assemble the fittings and tighten until snug. Since npt fittings have tapered threads, torque requirements increase as the fittings are tightened. Tighten npt fittings...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-5 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5. Use a 1 / 16 -in. Allen wrench to loosen the set screw 1 in the flow control valve knob 2. Remove the flow control valve knob and decal 3. If the knob does not use a set screw, insert the allen wrench...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-6 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 1. Remove side cover "b" (section 5.2.1, steps 1 and 2). 2. Use a small screwdriver or awl to remove the outermost e-clip 8 from the pivot shaft 7. Remove the pivot shaft. 3. Remove the carrying strap 7 ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-7 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5.5.1 removal refer to figures 6-1 or 6-2 and 6-3 to identify parts with bold number references. 1. Remove the carrying strap (section 5.4.1). 2. Loosen and remove the four socket head cap screws 6 (figu...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-8 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 5. Remove the indicator needle 4 from the base (figure 5-8). Figure 5-8 6. Use a small screwdriver to remove one e-clip 8 from the pivot shaft 7. Remove the pivot shaft. Remove the lever 5 (figure 5-9). ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-9 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5.6 flow control valve the companion 1000/t flow control valve is a rotary, fixed-orifice device that consists of a moveable rotor with 11 individually-sized orifices. The desired flow rate is achieved w...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-10 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 1. Temporarily reinstall the oxygen outlet barbed fitting 9 in the flow control valve. Connect 50-75 psig (345-518 kpa) oxygen to the valve's outlet barbed fitting. Temporarily install the valve knob 2 ...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-11 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5.7.1 removal refer to figure 6-5 to identify parts with bold number references. 1. Remove side cover b (section 5.2.1, steps 1 and 2). 2. Loosen and remove the silencer 6 from the end of the primary re...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-12 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 5.7.2 installation 1. Install the primary relief valve by reversing the removal procedure (section 5.7.1). 5.8 secondary relief valve the secondary relief valve is a poppet-type, pressure-regulating val...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-13 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 5-15 3. Use a 9 / 16 -in. Open-end wrench to disconnect the 1 / 4 -in. Tube nut that connects the long vent tube 26 to the vent valve 10 (figure 5-16). Figure 5-16 4. Use a 5 / 8 -in. Open-wrench...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-14 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 1. With the vent valve in the closed position, check the clearance between the vent valve lever 7 and the plastic spacer 8. The clearance should be 0.005 to 0.010 in. (.127 to 0.254 mm) or about the thi...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-15 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 in...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-16 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 5.10.2 disassembly 1. Hold the female fill connector body 11 with a 11 / 16 -in. Open-end wrench placed on the machined flats. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the female adaptor 4 (figure 5-21). Figu...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-17 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 5-24 5.10.3 inspection 1. Inspect the kel-f poppet in the cartridge assembly for wear, damage or embedded contaminants. Replace the cartridge assembly as required. 2. Inspect the lip seal for cra...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-18 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 4. Firmly hold the fill connector and installation sleeve together, while using the installation plunger (marked "i") to push the spiral retaining ring down until it snaps into the female fill connector...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-19 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5.11 warming coil (companion 1000) the warming coil on the companion 1000 portable is a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the surrounding atmosphere to the fluid contents inside the coil. The purp...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-20 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C figure 5-29 5.11.2 installation install the warming coil by reversing the removal procedure (section 5.11.1) 5.12 warming coils (companion t) the warming coil on the companion t is a heat exchanger that...

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-21 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5.12.2 warming coil part 1 installation install the warming coil by reversing the removal procedure (section 5.12.1). 5.12.3 warming coil part 2 removal refer to figure 6-2, 6-4, and 6-8 to identify par...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-22 service and repair b-701964-00 rev. C 5.13 manifold the companion 1000/t manifold seals the cryogenic container from the atmosphere. Most of the major functional components of the portable are directly or indirectly mounted to the manifold....

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    B-701964-00 rev. C service and repair 5-23 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 1. Use the specified in.-lb. Torque wrench to torque the standoffs to 10 in.-lb. (115 n- cm) in an alternating sequence (figure 5-31). Figure 5-31: torquing the standoffs 2. Follow up by torquing the st...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 5-24 service and repair "2ev# stationary. Use a 11 / 16 -in. Open-end wrench to loosen the jam nut 3 that holds the vent valve to the mounting bracket. Remove the vent valve and tube assembly from the mounting bracket. 3. Use side-cut pliers to ...

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    "2ev# 6-1 section 6 parts lists and illustrations.

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 6-2 parts lists and illustrations "2ev# figure 6-1 parts list - companion 1000 item part number description 1 b-775888-00 set screw, flow control knob (old style) 2 b-776168-00 knob w/spring clip, flow control valve, 12 position 3 b-775834-00 b-...

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    "2ev# parts lists and illustrations 6-3 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 6-1: companion 1000 exploded view.

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 6-4 parts lists and illustrations "2ev# figure 6-2 parts list - companion t item part number description 1 b-775888-00 set screw, flow control knob (old style) 2 b-776168-00 knob w/spring clip, flow control valve, 12 position 3 b-775836-00 decal...

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    "2ev# parts lists and illustrations 6-5 companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual figure 6-2: companion t exploded view comp anion 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 2...

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 6-6 parts lists and illustrations "2ev# figure 6-3 parts list item part number description 1 b-775029-00 screw (ph 6-32 x 1.75”) 3 / 4 2 b-775242-00 b-775892-00 indicator (includes lens cap, needle, decal, helix, and base)- (companion 1000) indi...

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    "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 ! " # % ' # ! $ $ & " & $ " ! # $ % # $.

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 6-8 parts lists and illustrations "2ev# figure 6-5 parts list item part number description 1 b-776817-00 primary relief valve tube ( 3 / 16 -in.) 2 b-775067-00 tube nut ( 3 / 16 -in., aluminum) 3 b-775068-00 ferrule ( 3 / 16 -in., brass) 4 b-775...

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    "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 ! " #.

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    Companion 1000/t liquid oxygen system technical manual 6-10 parts lists and illustrations "2ev# figure 6-7 parts list item part number description 1 b-775063-00 ferrule ( 1 / 4 in., brass) 2 b-775062-00 tube nut ( 1 / 4 in., aluminum) 3 b-775296-00 jam nut 4 b-775287-00 adjustment lock nut 5 b-77508...

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    "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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