Recommended Operating Environments - CAIRE Companion 5 Manuel D'utilisation

Recommended Operating Environments

For proper use of the device, the following chart provides
important information concerning the recommended operating
environments, or operating conditions.
Specifications
Operating 41º F to 104º F (5° to 40°C)
Temperature
Operating 10% - 95% at an 82.4° F (28° C) dew point
Humidity
Transport/ -40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C)
Storage
Humidity: 10% - 95% Non-Condensing
Temperature
Electrical Use no extension cords. Use no electrical outlets
controlled by a switch.
Operating
-1253–9879 feet (-382–3011 meters)
Altitude
Placement DO NOT block the air intake locations (top rear or
underneath) or the exhaust vent (back bottom left and
right). Place device a minimum of 12 inches (30 cm) away
from walls, draperies, furniture, etc.
Environment Must be smoke, pollutant, and fume free.
Operating up to 24-hours a day
Time
Note: If the Oxygen Concentrator has been stored for an extended period
of time outside its normal operating temperature range, the unit should
be allowed to return to normal operating temperature before being turned
on. (Refer to the Specifications section in this manual.)
Proper Placement of the Companion 5
Select a location for the device that avoids the intake of smoke,
fumes and pollutants. Correct placement of the device should
allow intake of air through the three air intake locations at the top
rear and underneath the cabinet, and also allow for exhaust air to
freely leave the exhaust vent at the bottom left of the device.
Air intakes are located on the upper back and bottom of the
concentrator. Locate the unit so that there is at least 12 inches (30
cm) of space between the concentrator and any walls, furniture,
curtains, or other obstructions.
Place the device such that the alarms can be heard.
Position the oxygen supply tubing in such a way that it does not
kink or occlude.
WARNING: THIS DEVICE SUPPLIES HIGH-CONCENTRATION
OXYGEN THAT PROMOTES RAPID BURNING. DO NOT ALLOW
SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES WITHIN THE SAME ROOM
OF (1) THIS DEVICE, OR (2) ANY OXYGEN-CARRYING ACCESSORY.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE FIRE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: Do not operate unit in a restricted or confined space (i.e.,
a small case) where ventilation can be limited. This can cause the
Oxygen Concentrator to overheat and impair performance. Do not
allow either the air intake or the air outlet vents to become blocked.
This can cause the Oxygen Concentrator to overheat and impair
performance.
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