Routine Maintenance - AirSep NewLife Elite Service Manual

NewLife Elite Service Manual
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4.0 Provider Maintenance
4.1

Routine Maintenance

The NewLife Elite unit has two or three filters and a 9-volt battery that require
sched uled maintenance and replacement.
To ensure that the unit's output of oxygen is within specification, you must
perform a test of oxygen concentration. Test the unit upon delivery to a patient
and at periodic intervals. Equipment Providers, based on their expertise and
documentation, may establish and implement their own protocol to check
oxygen concentration. The interval established may be longer or shorter than
90 days, which is AirSep's default time period for providers who do not choose
to establish their own protocol.
AirSep does not require preventative maintenance on the concentrator. You
do not need to perform any maintenance as long as the NewLife unit remains
within specifications at the desired flow rate.
4.1.1 Air Intake Gross Particle Filter/GPF
4.1.2 Product Filter Replacement
4-1
The external air intake gross particle filter is located on the back of the
unit. You can easily remove it by hand. Instruct the patient to clean
this filter weekly. (Refer to Section 3.2.1.)
NOTE
The filter may require more frequent cleaning if
the NewLife unit operates in a harsh environ ment
such as a house heated by wood, kerosene, or oil,
or one with excessive cooking or cigarette smoke.
The product filter must be replaced after every 25,000 hours of use.
Set the unit's ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
1
the power cord.
Remove the side panels to locate the product filter.
2
Cut the tie-wraps, and separate the green tubing from both
3
sides of the filter.
NOTE
Observe the position of the filter before
removal.
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