Patient Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance - CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort Technical Manual

Patient Cleaning, Care &
Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Servicing of internal components inside of the
cabinet of the FreeStyle Comfort must be
performed by the oxygen provider.
The operator of the unit is responsible for the
following maintenance procedures.
• Weekly – Clean the Air Intake Filters
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPEN OR REMOVE THE PLASTIC
COVERS OF THE OXYGEN CONCEN-
TRATOR. THE UNIT SHOULD ONLY BE
OPENED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
AIR INTAKE FILTERS
Air enters the FreeStyle Comfort through air intake
filters located on the front, bottom of the oxygen
concentrator. These filters prevent dust and other
large particles in the air from entering the unit.
At least once per week, the air intake filters should
be cleaned. Your oxygen provider may advise you
to clean them more frequently, depending upon the
operating conditions. Follow these steps to clean
the air intake filters properly.
1. Remove the filters from the front of the
FreeStyle Comfort by pushing up on the
corresponding tab and pulling outward.
2. Wash the filters in a warm solution of soap and
water.
3. Rinse the filters thoroughly and remove excess
water with a soft, lint-free cloth. Ensure the filters
are completely dry before reattaching.
4. Re-install the clean, dry filters.
FreeStyle Comfort
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR WITHOUT
THE AIR INTAKE FILTER IN PLACE.
BATTERY PACK CARE
Do not allow the battery pack to be exposed to
liquids.
Do not attempt to disassemble or open the battery
pack.
Do not expose the battery to open flames. Do not
drop the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack away from children.
If your battery pack appears damaged, contact
your oxygen provide before use.
Do not place the battery in or near a microwave or
other cooking appliances.
BATTERY PACK DURATION
Setting Single (8-cell)
Battery Duration
1 Up to 8 hours
2 Up to 4.25 hours 8.50 hours
3 Up to 3 hours
4 Up to 2.25 hours 4.5 hours
5 Up to 2 hours
BATTERY SERVICE LIFE
The FreeStyle Comfort batteries are designed to
last 300 charge/discharge cycles.
Double (16-cell)
Battery Duration
16 hours
6 hours
4 hours
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