SECTION
Checking Cylinder Pressure
WARNING
NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect the cylinder and the compressor. Otherwise, severe injury and/or damage may occur.
DO NOT drop oxygen cylinders. Use two hands when handling/transporting oxygen cylinders. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT use a liquid leak detector to test for leaks.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 13.
1.Install a conserver or regulator onto the cylinder according to the device manufacturer instructions.
2.Ensure cylinder valve is open. Open the cylinder valve by rotating counterclockwise.
3.Examine the gauge on the connected conserver or regulator. Perform one of the following:
•If the cylinder pressure is less than 1500 psig, fill the cylinder. Connect the cylinder to the compressor. Refer to Filling the Cylinder on page 13.
•If the cylinder pressure is greater than 1500 psig., DO NOT attempt to fill this cylinder. It may not fill. Use cylinder as normal.
