CAIRE Companion 5 User Manual
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- Page 1 Companion 5 User Manual (English)
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Page 2: User Controls & System Status Indicators
Fragile, handle with care. Reg. # essential performance 0621 Drip Proof Equipment-IPX1: The Keep away from rain, keep dry. Reg. Companion 5 provides protection # 0626 IPX1 against the harmful effects of the ingress of liquids. (IPX1, per IEC Read user’s manual before operation. - Page 3 2 Getting to Know Your Companion 5 Review all Warnings, Cautions and additional de- vice information in the rest of this manual. Become Companion 5 familiar with the key features of the Companion 5 and the User Control Panel. FRONT Outer...
- Page 4 The ON position is indicated to the Companion 5 outlet barb. Connect oxygen by the “l” symbol, and the OFF tubing and/or a nasal cannula to the outlet barb on position is indicated by the “O”...
- Page 5 THE FLOW SELECTION UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A LICENSED CLINICIAN. THE When the Companion 5 is powered on properly, OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR MAY BE the green power indicator on the LED Display will USED DURING SLEEP UNDER THE light up.
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Page 6: Contraindications For Use
Indications for Use STANCES, THE USE OF NON-PRE- SCRIBED OXYGEN CAN BE HAZARD- The Companion 5 is intended for the administration OUS. THIS DEVICE SHOULD ONLY of supplemental oxygen. The device is not intended BE USED WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A for life support, nor does it provide any patient PHYSICIAN. - Page 7 Companion 5 WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN A RE- WARNING: USE NO OIL, GREASE, OR PETRO- STRICTED OR CONFINED SPACE (I.E., A SMALL LEUM-BASED OR OTHER FLAMMABLE PROD- CASE OR HANDBAG) WHERE VENTILATION CAN UCTS WITH THE OXYGEN-CARRYING ACCESSO- BE LIMITED.
- Page 8 Companion 5 WARNING: ONLY ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED WARNING: SMOKING WHILE USING OXYGEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. USE OF ANY OTHER IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF FIRE INJURIES MAY BE HAZARDOUS, CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND RELATED DEATHS. YOU MUST FOLLOW TO YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR AND WILL THESE SAFETY WARNINGS: VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Page 9: Specifications
Companion 5 Specifications For proper use of the device, the following chart Proper Placement of the Companion 5 provides important information concerning the Select a location for the device that avoids the recommended operating environments, or operating intake of smoke, fumes and pollutants. Correct conditions. -
Page 10: Before Operating
Air Intake on the device and in the Users Manual. In order to Location reduce the risk of fire, personal injury and serious damage to the Companion 5, please observe all of the safety precautions. Cooling Air Intake The CAIRE Companion 5 does not create its own... - Page 11 Proceed to step 4. Step 4: Power On and Warm Up a. Plug the electrical cord of the CAIRE Compan- ion 5 into an AC outlet. WARNING: INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CORD FOR DAMAGE BEFORE USE.
- Page 12 Properly position your nasal cannula and breathe normally through the nasal cannula. Step 7: Turn Off a. Press the power switch in the “OFF” (O) position when the CAIRE Companion 5 is no longer in use. CAUTION: Use only accessories rec- ommended by the manufacturer. Use...
- Page 13 Accessories Catalog (PN ML- LOX0010) available on www.CAIREmedical.com. • A firebreak is required for use with any cannula. CAIRE offers the OxySafe™ as an optional acces- sory. This is intended to be used in conjunction with the Companion 5 concentrator.
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Page 14: Alarm Conditions
Companion 5 Alarm Conditions Your CAIRE Companion 5 uses a combination of Green two or three (for models with OCSI) LED lights and an audible alarm to alert you when there is a malfunction with your concentrator. 1) Green LED - Indicates normal operation. - Page 15 1. Ensure that the cannula is not kinked or blocked. If used with a humidifier bottle, ensure that it is filled properly and not creating a blockage. 2. Ensure that the Companion 5 has proper ventila- Product Flow Rate Too Beeping tion.
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Page 16: User Troubleshooting Table
6. Internal failure. healthcare provider immediately. Note: If your Companion 5 is still alarming after using the Alarm Conditions and Troubleshooting tables, please contact Technical Service at 1-800-482-2473 with the alarm code displayed on the LCD Display. 16 - ENG... -
Page 17: Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance
Equipment Provider. Additional sup- plies are available from your Equipment Provider. Cleaning Procedure: Turn OFF the Companion 5 and disconnect from AC power before any cleaning or disinfecting Air Intake Filter (Cartridge) activity. DO NOT spray the outer case directly. - Page 18 Companion 5 WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. WARNING: CLEAN THE CABINET, CONTROL DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE PANEL, AND POWER CORD ONLY WITH A MILD ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE YOU CLEAN THE HOUSEHOLD CLEANER APPLIED WITH A DAMP UNIT TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL (NOT WET) CLOTH OR SPONGE, AND THEN WIPE SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD.
- Page 19 Companion 5 NOTES: PN 15062781 F | User Manual 19 - ENG...
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