Installation · Lying Chamber
How to Install a Lying Oxygen Chamber: 10 Steps, 40–60 Minutes
A lying chamber arrives folded, in four cartons. Assembly has more in common with pitching a small tent than with installing equipment — but the order matters, and four details decide whether the first session goes cleanly.
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Before You Start
Three things decide whether the install goes smoothly: the floor, the space behind the chamber, and having a second person. Everything else is sequence. Confirm these before the cartons are open, because two of them cannot be fixed afterward.
| Requirement | Figure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| People on site | 2 | The body and frames are bulky rather than heavy. One person alone tends to twist the fabric at the seam. |
| Equipment zone | 420 mm behind the chamber | The oxygen concentrator and refrigerated air dryer sit side by side here. It is where the tubing runs, not spare space. |
| Wall gap | 100 mm | Heat dissipation. Pushing the chamber flush to the wall traps heat around the equipment zone. |
| Walkway | 350 mm on any open side | Entry and exit clearance for the person using the chamber. |
| Floor | Flat, clean, debris-free | Anything under the base telegraphs through the lying mat. |
| Power | Off until step 10 | Do not switch on the concentrator or the dryer until every tube is connected and seated. |
| Pressure configuration | 1.3 ATA standard 1.5 ATA built to order |
1.3 ATA is the standard build and the configuration held in stock. A 1.5 ATA configuration is produced to order and confirmed in writing before production. |
Reference planning figures, not a site-approval drawing. Confirm electrical requirements and local installation rules before ordering.
What Ships in the Cartons
The YCDR-HL050 ships as four cartons — 50.4 kg net, 55.2 kg gross, 0.52 m³ total. Eight items come out of them, and each one belongs to a specific step.
| Item | Used in | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chamber base | Step 1 |
| 02 | Chamber body (soft shell) | Step 1 |
| 03 | Inner frames (set) | Steps 5–6 |
| 04 | Equipment connection tubes | Step 2 |
| 05 | Pressure gauges (inner and outer) | Step 3 |
| 06 | Oxygen concentrator | Steps 2, 10 |
| 07 | Refrigerated air dryer | Steps 2, 9, 10 |
| 08 | Lying mat and air inlet silencer | Steps 7–8 |
Final packing, weights and accessory list are confirmed in the written quotation. Packing data for the other three configurations is in our soft shell vs hard shell comparison.
The Ten Steps
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Unfold the chamber body
Lay the base flat, then unfold the body along its length, working from one end to the other.
Working end to end keeps the fabric from twisting. Keep the entry zipper on the side you can reach — you will need it again in step 7.
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Connect the equipment tubes
Match each tube to its port by aperture diameter, then push it on until it stops. Chamber port first, oxygen concentrator second, refrigerated air dryer last.
The fittings are size-specific. A tube will not seat on the wrong port, and forcing it damages the collar rather than making it fit.
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Install the pressure gauges
Fit the inner gauge inside the chamber and the outer gauge on the exterior panel. Hand-tighten only.
Both gauge faces should sit upright and stay readable through the viewing window once the chamber is closed.
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Tighten the pressure relief valve
Seat the valve and tighten until snug.
Snug, not torqued. The seal should compress evenly — an over-tightened valve deforms and will not release at the right point.
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Place the frames into the chamber
Slide the inner frames in one at a time, in order, starting from the head end.
Each frame seats into the one before it. Keep the arcs aligned before pushing further; a frame that goes in at an angle binds on the fabric.
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Tighten the frame connection screws
Once every frame is in place, tighten the connection screws along the joints in a cross pattern.
Cross-pattern tightening keeps the frame from pulling to one side and leaving a gap at the far end.
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Place the lying mat inside
Lay the mat in and smooth it from the center outwards, textured side up.
Check that the mat does not cover the inner gauge or the air inlet before you close up.
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Install the air inlet silencer
Press the silencer fully onto the air inlet port.
It is the part that keeps airflow quiet. A partially seated silencer is audible the moment the chamber starts to pressurize.
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Install the dryer water collection device
Attach the water collection cup to the drain outlet on the refrigerated air dryer.
Seat it fully and confirm it is empty before the first run. This is the most commonly skipped step, and the most annoying to discover later.
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Power on and check
Switch on the refrigerated air dryer and the oxygen concentrator together. Let both run for a few minutes.
Confirm the chamber holds pressure and both gauges read steady before the first session. A gauge that drifts upward with nothing changing is a seal that is not seated.
Post-Installation Checklist
Run through this once, before the chamber's first session. It takes two minutes and catches almost everything.
- All tubes fully seated on the correct ports
- Inner and outer gauges reading steady
- Relief valve snug, no hissing
- Frames aligned, all screws tightened
- Mat flat, inlet and inner gauge clear
- Silencer seated, airflow quiet
- Water cup empty and in place
- Equipment zone clear, ventilation gap kept
Room Planning: Three Area Figures
Space is where most quotes go wrong, because three different numbers get used interchangeably. They are not the same thing, and the difference between the smallest and the largest is roughly one square meter.
| Area | Lying HL050 (M) Ø 750 × L 2000 mm |
Lying HL050 (L) Ø 800 × L 2250 mm |
What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber footprint | 1.50 m² / 16.1 sq ft | 1.80 m² / 19.4 sq ft | The chamber alone, as a rectangular envelope |
| Install footprint | 1.89 m² / 20.3 sq ft | 2.22 m² / 23.9 sq ft | Chamber plus the 420 mm equipment zone and 100 mm wall gap |
| Planning zone | 3.16 m² / 34.0 sq ft | 3.59 m² / 38.6 sq ft | Install footprint plus 350 mm walkway on the open side |
Use the planning zone when laying out a room. Use the install footprint when checking whether a specific corner works.
For an island layout, where both sides stay open, add 350 mm on each side instead of one: 4.16 m² for the M size and 4.68 m² for the L.
Where Installs Go Wrong
Four issues account for most of the support calls in the first week after delivery. None of them is a fault in the unit.
- Forcing a tube onto the wrong port. The tubes are sized by aperture. If it does not slide on, it is the wrong port — check the diameter rather than pushing harder.
- Powering on before the water cup is seated. The dryer will run, and it will drain onto the floor.
- Frames out of order. They are sequential. A frame inserted out of sequence will not seat, and pulling it back out risks a tear at the seam.
- Skipping the wall gap. 100 mm is a ventilation requirement, not a suggestion. Pushing the chamber flush to the wall traps heat around the equipment zone.
Time and Manpower
| Scenario | People | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First unit in a room | 2 | 40–60 min | Most of the time goes into the frames and the tubing |
| Second unit, same room | 2 | 30–40 min | Sequence is already familiar |
| Single-person install | 1 | 60–90 min | Possible, but the fabric tends to twist without a second pair of hands |
| Relocation (disassemble and reinstall) | 2 | 60–90 min | Treat as a fresh install and run the checklist again |
Figures are for the standard soft shell configuration. Timings assume the room is already prepared and the equipment zone is clear.
Maintenance Schedule
| Interval | Task |
|---|---|
| After each session | Wipe the mat and inner surfaces with a soft damp cloth. Leave the chamber open to air-dry. |
| Weekly | Empty the dryer water cup. Check tubes and fittings for cracks or loose connections. |
| Monthly | Inspect the zipper, relief valve and gauge seals. Confirm both gauges return to zero when idle. |
| As required | Replace the silencer filter and any worn tubing with genuine HEAOCEAN parts. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to install a lying oxygen chamber?
Plan on 40–60 minutes for the first install with two people. Most of that time goes into the frames and the tubing. A second unit in the same room typically takes 30–40 minutes, because the sequence is already familiar.
Can one person install it?
It can be done, but it is not recommended. The chamber body needs to be held open along its length while the frames go in, and a single person working alone tends to twist the fabric at the seam.
How much room does a lying oxygen chamber need?
3.16 m² of planning zone for the M size (Ø 750 × L 2000 mm) and 3.59 m² for the L (Ø 800 × L 2250 mm), measured against a wall. That figure already includes the 420 mm equipment zone, the 100 mm ventilation gap and a 350 mm walkway on the open side.
What working pressure does it run at?
1.3 ATA as standard. A 1.5 ATA configuration is available as a built-to-order specification, confirmed in writing before production.
Is a lying oxygen chamber a medical device?
No. HEAOCEAN mild hyperbaric chambers are wellness and recovery products intended for general relaxation and personal wellness use. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Can the chamber be moved after installation?
Yes, but it is a disassembly rather than a slide. Deflate, disconnect the tubes, pull the frames, and move it flat. Treat a relocation as a fresh install and run the post-installation checklist again.
Does the installation void the warranty?
Self-installation is the intended process for soft shell configurations, so no special installer is required. Warranty scope, included spare items and the support process for overseas customers should be confirmed in writing at the time of order.
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