Maintenance; Service Life; Cleaning The Cabinet; Disinfecting The Cabinet - Invacare Platinum P5NXG1 User Manual

Invacare® Platinum® 5NXG Oxygen Concentrator

6 Maintenance

6.1 Service Life

The expected service life of this product is five years of operation when used in accordance with the safety
instructions, maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary
according to frequency and intensity of use. Refer to the procedures in this chapter.

6.2 Cleaning the Cabinet

DANGER!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Invacare oxygen concentrators are specifically designed to minimize routine preventative maintenance.
To prevent injury or damage:
-Only qualified personnel should perform preventative maintenance on the oxygen concentrator.
-DO NOT remove cabinet.
DANGER!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Liquid will damage the internal components of the concentrator. To avoid damage or injury from
electrical shock:
-Turn Off the concentrator and unplug the power cord before cleaning.
-DO NOT allow any cleaning agent to drip inside the air inlet and outlet openings.
-DO NOT spray or apply any cleaning agent directly to the cabinet.
-DO NOT hose down the product.
CAUTION!
Risk of Damage
Harsh chemical agents can damage the concentrator. To avoid damage:
-DO NOT use products that contain ammonia on the brass patient outlet fitting.
At a minimum, preventative maintenance MUST be performed according to the maintenance record
guidelines. In places with high dust or soot levels, maintenance may need to be performed more often.
Refer to 1.1 preventative Maintenance Checklist, page 1.
Periodically clean the concentrator's cabinet as follows:
1. Use a damp cloth, or sponge, with a mild detergent such as Dawn dish washing soap to gently clean the
exterior case.
2. Allow the concentrator to air dry, or use a dry towel, before operating the concentrator.

6.3 Disinfecting the Cabinet

The following disinfectants have been evaluated and may be used to disinfect the concentrator's cabinet:
Barbacide
l
Virex II 256
l
MadaCide-FD
l
Ethyl Alcohol (Up to 95%)
l
Isopropyl Alcohol (Up to 99%)
l
Follow the manufacturer's disinfecting instructions for each disinfectant.
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