Replacing the Outlet HEPA Filter
Check the Outlet HEPA Filter
NOTE: The outlet HEPA filter can be checked during preventive maintenance or between patients
by performing the following procedure.
1. Turn the concentrator on and adjust the flowmeter to the maximum flow of the unit.
2. Observe the flowmeter's flow indicator while connecting a 50 foot (15.2 meters)
cannula tube to the outlet barb of the concentrator (not shown).
3. If the flow indicator fluctuates, the outlet HEPA filter may need replacement. Refer to
Troubleshooting on page 20.
NOTE: To replace the Outlet HEPA filter, perform this procedure as needed depending on the
Outlet HEPA filter check results.
Replace the Outlet HEPA Filter
NOTE: Perform this procedure during preventive maintenance or between patients depending on
the outlet HEPA filter check results.
1. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit.
2. Remove the cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet on page 25.
3. Remove the tubing from both sides of the existing HEPA filter and discard old filter.
4. Connect tubing to both sides of the new HEPA filter as shown below.
5. Install cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet on page 25.
Part No 1118396
FIGURE 6.1 Cleaning the Cabinet Filter
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SECTION 6—PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Cabinet Filter
(located on both
sides of
concentrator)
Cabinet Filter
®
Platinum
Oxygen
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