Record Hours Of Operation; Hour Meter; Cleaning The Companion 5; Shipping And Transporting The Companion 5 - CAIRE Companion 5 Technical Manual

Record Hours of Operation

To help maintain the Companion 5, you may obtain the total
hours of operation.

Hour Meter

A digital hour meter is mounted on the PCB and is displayed on
the concentrator's front panel. Its purpose is to continually count
and display the hours that the concentrator has been in operation.
The hour meter cannot be re-set and displays time to the nearest
tenth of an hour.
Oxygen Concentrator

Cleaning the Companion 5

Clean inside the unit, as needed, using a small vacuum cleaner or
brush to remove any accumulation of dust or debris prior to at-
taching the covers.
Use mild detergent solution to clean the cabinet. Turn OFF the
Companion 5 and discon nect from AC power before any clean-
ing or disinfection activity. DO NOT spray the cabinet. Use a damp
(not soaking wet) cloth or sponge. Spray the cloth or sponge with
a mild detergent solution to clean the cabinet and power supplies.
To disinfect the Companion 5, use Lysol® Brand II disinfectant or
equivalent. Proceed as directed by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Disconnect and remove ALL power supply con-
nectors before cleaning the exterior cabinet. DO
NOT use denatured alcohol or apply liquid spray or
aerosol cleaners.
Shipping and Transporting the
Companion 5
When shipping the Companion 5, use original packaging if pos-
sible. If original packaging material is not available, then place the
Companion 5 in a plastic bag and surround the concentrator with
a minimum of two inches of soft foam packing material or bubble
wrap. Place the Companion 5 in an appropriate cardboard box for
shipping.
WARNING:
DO NOT expose the Companion 5 to water.
Electrical shock or damage to the unit may result.

Storing the Companion 5

Heat and humidity may degrade performance or severely damage
the Companion 5. Store the device in a cool, dry, protected area
away from high temperatures, moisture and humidity.

Discarding

Local environmental laws may prohibit disposal of electrical and/
or electronic equipment such as the Companion 5. Contact the
local city or town offices for instructions on proper disposal of
electrical or electronic equipment. Alternately, CAIRE Inc. may be
contacted for disposal information.
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