Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance - CAIRE eQuinox User Manual

Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Servicing of the internal components inside the cabinet of the
eQuinox must be conducted by a CAIRE trained and qualified
service technician as needed.
Preventative Maintenance (PM) to be completed on an annual
or yearly basis. Consult your provider to arrange PM schedule.
inspections of the alarms, internal 9-volt battery, battery, internal
Note: If three beeps sound after the power ON self-test, this indicates the
9v battery is low in power. Contact your home care provider if you hear
three beeps.
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
Ambient air is drawn into the device through the air inlet located
most important maintenance activity you will perform as a user.
Cleaning the air inlet filter will keep your eQuinox performing
properly. Check this air inlet filter daily and clean it at least once
a week using the following procedure:
1. Remove the air inlet filter
2. Wash the filter in warm tap water using a mild soap
detergent solution
3. Rinse the filter thoroughly with clear tap water and squeeze
out the excess water
4. Allow the filter to air dry
5. Reinsert the filter in the cabinet
Air inlet
Filter
CAUTION: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator with-
out the air intake filter in place. If a second filter is pro-
vided, insert the "replacement" filter before you clean the
dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and water solution
then dry thoroughly prior to use.
Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the sterilization of this
equipment.
Note: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator without the air intake
filter in place. If a second filter is provided, insert the "replacement" filter
before you clean the dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and
water solution then dry thoroughly prior to use.
The air inlet filter should be replace annually. If the eQuinox is
used in a dusty environment, the filter may need to be replaced
more frequently. You should not operate the eQuinox without an
air inlet filter installed for more than 5 minutes.
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