Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance - CAIRE Companion 5 Manuel D'utilisation

Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance consists of changing the
handle gross particle filter once per week (if
installed).
User Care and Cleaning of the Device
Cannula Replacement
Replace your supply tubing and cannula on a
regular basis as recommended by your home care
provider. 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 available from your Equipment Provider.
Air Intake Filter (Cartridge)
The Air Intake Filter should only be accessed or
changed by your healthcare provider.
Gross Particle Filter (Optional):
Your equipment provider may choose to install a
gross particle (foam) filter on your Companion 5.
If so, this is located inside the device handle at the
upper back of the Companion 5.
If this filter is installed, you should inspect and
clean it once weekly. To clean the filters, use the
following process:
1) Remove the gross particle 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.
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.
Humidifier Bottle (if Applicable)
You should check your humidifier bottle daily
to ensure that its water level is between the
specified minimum and maximum levels. Refill
the bottle as necessary using distilled water.
Clean the humidifier bottle in accordance with the
manufacturers' instructions.
Cleaning Procedure:
Turn OFF the Companion 5 and disconnect from
AC power before any cleaning or disinfecting
activity. DO NOT spray the outer case directly.
Use a damp (not wet) cloth or sponge. Spray the
cloth or sponge with a mild detergent solution to
clean the cabinet and power cord. To disinfect the
Companion 5, use Lysol
equivalent). Dilute as directed by the manufacturer
of the cleaning product, but do not spray liquid
directly on the Companion 5.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD. TURN OFF THE UNIT AND
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD
FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE YOU CLEAN THE UNIT TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD. ONLY
YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER OR
A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
SHOULD REMOVE THE COVERS OR
SERVICE THE UNIT.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. TURN
OFF THE UNIT AND DISCONNECT THE POWER
CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE
YOU CLEAN THE UNIT TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD. ONLY
YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER OR A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN SHOULD REMOVE THE
COVERS OR SERVICE THE UNIT.
PN 15062781-C4 H | User Manual 17 - ENG
Companion 5
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