Oxygen cylinders

Oxygen cylinders contain medical grade oxygen and come in different sizes.

Type of oxygen cylinder: B10

Type of oxygen cylinder: B10 This is the largest oxygen cylinder available and is provided mainly as a back-up supply for use in the event of a power cut or concentrator failure. This oxygen cylinder is not intended for use as a portable cylinder.

The duration of this oxygen cylinder varies according to the flow rate setting and whether or not a conserver is used. The duration without a conserver varies from 2 hours 21 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 70 hours, 44 minutes (at 0.5 litres per minute). This increases greatly with a conserver, lasting 17 hours (at 6 litres per minute) to 100 hours (at 1 litre per minute).

Technical Data
Weight full	15 kg
Height	71 cm
Diameter	18.2 cm
Capacity	2122 litres

There are two types of valve on a B10 cylinder:

There are two types of valve on a B10 cylinder:

Note:
As a back up cylinder, your B10 should be within easy reach. It should only be used in the event of a power cut or machine breakdown, not for general use.

Type of oxygen cylinder: Freedom ® 400

This is our standard portable cylinder for those who need to get out and about.

Type of oxygen cylinder: Freedom ® 400 The duration of this oxygen cylinder without a conserver varies from 28 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 71 hours, 40 minutes (at 0.1 litres per minute). This increases greatly with a conserver, lasting 3 hours (at 6 litres per minute) to 21 hours (at 1 litre per minute).

Technical Data
Weight full	3.2 kg
Height	53 cm
Diameter	10 cm
Capacity	430 litres
Accessories	Bag and Trolley Available

Cylinder valve

Type of oxygen cylinder: Freedom ® 300

This is our lightweight oxygen cylinder, only for use by children and frail adults available after a professional medical assessment for ‘ambulatory’ oxygen has been undertaken.

Type of oxygen cylinder: Freedom ® 300 The duration of this oxygen cylinder without a conserver varies from 20 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 10 hours, 16 minutes (at 0.5 litres per minute). This increases greatly with a conserver, lasting 1 hour (at 8 litres per minute) to 15 hours (at 1 litre per minute).

Technical Data
Weight full	2.1 kg
Height	43 cm
Diameter	8.5 cm
Capacity	308 litres

Cylinder safety instructions

Please advise oxygen users of the following:

do not adjust the oxygen flow rate on the cylinder without consulting your doctor
do not smoke or let others smoke in the presence of oxygen
keep the cylinder away from open flames, cigarettes, stoves or any source of heat
never use oil or grease on the cylinder valve (On/Off valve) or equipment - this can greatly increase fire risk
do not let children or untrained persons tamper with a cylinder
do not cover or hang clothes or dusters on a cylinder
close the cylinder valve (on/off valve) when not in use
store the cylinder below 50ºC in a well-ventilated place
do not place cannula or mask on upholstery or bedding - oxygen may be absorbed increasing fire risk
follow the technician’s advice on where to store your cylinders safely

Transporting oxygen cylinders

Oxygen cylinders can be transported by car provided this advice is followed:
always display a warning sticker in the back (offside rear) window and remove it when oxygen cylinders are not been carried; these can be obtained by calling Air Products’ Homecare Helpline: 0800 373580 between 8.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
the user needs to inform their insurance company that oxygen cylinders will be carried
ensure that the oxygen cylinders are secured safely in the boot of the vehicle, behind the front seats or on the back seat with a secure fastening
never transport oxygen cylinders in the front passenger seat
if transporting several portable oxygen cylinders always carry them in a green safety box; we can provide this if needed
individual portable oxygen cylinders should be kept in the carry bag
never use oxygen cylinders in a fuel station and never smoke while using oxygen in the car
do not store oxygen cylinders in the car
for further advice on travelling with oxygen cylinders at home or abroad, please call our Homecare Helpline on 0800 373580

Please also refer to our general safety advice.

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