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Companion 5 User Manual — 9
Recommended Operating Environments
For proper use of the device, the following chart provides
important information concerning the recommended operating
environments, or operating conditions.
Specications
Operating
Temperature
41º F to 104º F (5° to 40°C)
Operating
Humidity
up to 95% at an 82.4° F (28° C) dew point
Transport/
Storage
Temperature
-40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C)
Humidity: up to 95% Non-Condensing
Electrical Use no extension cords. Use no electrical outlets con-
trolled by a switch.
Operating
Altitude
-1253–9879 feet (-382–3011 meters)
Placement DO NOT block the air inlets (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
Time
up to 24-hours a day
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 Specications 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 air inlets 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 inlets 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 conned 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.