Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance - CHART CAIRE AirSep SeQual eQuinox 4000 Manuel D'utilisation

Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Only a service technician trained and qualified by CAIRE should
work on the internal parts of the eQuinox.
Preventative Maintenance (PM) should be done every year.
Talk to your provider to arrange a PM schedule. Your home
care provider or qualified technician will inspect the following
parts only when needed: alarms, internal 9-volt battery, battery,
internal filters and other internal parts.
Note: If three beeps sound after the power ON self-test, this indicates the
9v battery is low in power. Contact your home care provider if you hear
three beeps.
User Care and Cleaning of the Device
Cannula Replacement
Replace your supply tubing and cannula as often as your
home care provider recommends. Your physician or home
care provider will provide you with cleaning, disinfection and
replacement information.
Note: Always follow the cannula manufacturer's instructions for proper
use. Replace the disposable cannula as recommended by the cannula
manufacturer or your Equipment Provider. Additional supplies are avail-
able from your Equipment Provider.
Air Inlet Filter
Ambient air is drawn into the device through the air inlet located
on the top rear of the device. Cleaning the air inlet filter is the
most important maintenance activity you will perform as a user.
Cleaning the air inlet filter will keep your eQuinox performing
properly. Check this air inlet filter daily and clean it at least once
a week using the following procedure:
1. Remove the air inlet filter
2. Wash the filter in warm tap water using a mild soap
detergent solution
3. Rinse the filter thoroughly with clear tap water and squeeze
out the excess water
4. Allow the filter to air dry
5. Reinsert the filter in the cabinet
Cleaning tip: Keep a clean second filter as a replacement for use
when one filter is drying.
Air inlet
Filter
CAUTION: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator
without the air intake filter in place. If a second filter is
provided, insert the "replacement" filter before you clean
the dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and water
solution then dry thoroughly prior to use.
Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the sterilization of this
equipment.
Note: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator without the air intake
filter in place. If a second filter is provided, insert the "replacement" filter
before you clean the dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and
water solution then dry thoroughly prior to use.
The air inlet filter should be replaced annually. If the eQuinox is
used in a dusty environment, the filter may need to be replaced
more frequently. You should not operate the eQuinox without an
air inlet filter installed for more than 5 minutes.
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