Product Manual
Companion 5 User Manual — 15
Routine Maintenance
Servicing of the Companion 5 must be conducted by your
equipment provider. CAIRE recommends routine maintenance
every 2 years. Your equipment provider will arrange and conduct
maintenance on your Companion 5.
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 avail-
able from your Equipment Provider.
Air Inlet Filter
The Air Inlet Filter should only be accessed or changed by your
healthcare provider. The Air Inlet Filter should be replaced
every 2 years as part of the preventative maintenance schedule.
Replacement schedules and procedures are located in the CAIRE
Companion 5 Technical Manual.
Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the sterilization of this
equipment.
Note: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator without the air intake lter
in place.
Humidier Bottle (if Applicable)
You should check your humidier bottle daily to ensure that its
water level is between the specied minimum and maximum
levels. Rell the bottle as necessary using distilled water. Clean
the humidier bottle in accordance with the manufacturers’
instructions.
Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance
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
®
Brand II disinfectant (or 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 ELEC TRICAL 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. 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 TECHNI
CIAN SHOULD REMOVE THE COVERS OR SERVICE THE UNIT.
WARNING: CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE OXYGEN CON
CENTRATOR FROM GETTING WET OR ALLOWING FLUIDS TO ENTER
THE UNIT. THIS CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR SHUT DOWN, AND
CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR BURNS.
WARNING: CLEAN THE CABINET, CONTROL PANEL, AND POWER
CORD ONLY WITH A MILD HOUSEHOLD CLEANER APPLIED WITH A
DAMP NOT WET CLOTH OR SPONGE, AND THEN WIPE ALL SURFACES
DRY. DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIQUID TO GET INSIDE THE DEVICE. PAY
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE OXYGEN OUTLET FOR THE CANNULA
CONNECTION TO MAKE SURE IT REMAINS FREE OF DUST, WATER,
AND PARTICLES.
WARNING: DO NOT USE LIQUID DIRECTLY ON THE UNIT. A LIST OF
UNDESIRABLE CHEMICAL AGENTS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO
THE FOLLOWING: ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLBASED PRODUCTS, CON
CENTRATED CHLORINEBASED PRODUCTS ETHYLENE CHLORIDE,
AND OIL BASED PRODUCTS PINESOL®, LESTOIL®. THESE ARE NOT
TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC HOUSING ON OXYGEN CONCEN
TRATOR, AS THEY CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT’S PLASTIC.