Operator Maintenance & Service; Cleaning The Saros; Routine Maintenance; Table 2-1. Routine Maintenance - CAIRE SAROS 4000 Service Manual

Use mild detergent solution to clean the sleeve, control panel and power supplies. Turn OFF the SAROS and disconnect from AC
or DC power before any cleaning or disinfection activity. DO NOT spray the sleeve, control panel or power supplies. Use a damp
(not soaking wet) cloth or sponge. Spray the cloth or sponge with mild detergent solution to clean the sleeve, control panel or
power supplies. To disinfect the SAROS, use only Lysol Brand II disinfectant (or equivalent). Proceed as directed by the manu-
facturer.
WARNING: USE ONLY SPARE PARTS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION AND
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS.
Cleaning the SAROS Battery
The Battery in the SAROS requires special care to assure a longer life and the highest level of performance. The CAIRE Inc. Bat-
tery is the only approved Battery recommended for use with the SAROS.
Use a damp (not soaking wet) cloth or sponge. First spray the cloth or sponge with a mild detergent and then clean the Battery
case and the latch.
Cannula Replacement
Replace your supply tubing and cannula on a regular basis as recommended by the cannula manufacturer's instructions.
Maintenance Step
Clean Air Inlet Filter
Run device and fully drain SAROS battery
Replace 9-volt battery
Air Inlet Filter Replacement
HEPA Filter
Performance Verification Check**
*Three month recommendation is based on a climate-controlled storage environment.
** Contact Distributor to schedule
Tools Required
The following section lists procedures that are necessary to maintain the SAROS. Service should only be performed by a qualified
technician. To perform periodic maintenance, the only tools that should be necessary are:
• #1 Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" open end wrench
• Oxygen Analyzer that includes the capability to measure both flow rate (LPM and mL) and Oxygen concentration/purity %.
• Tubing to connect the SAROS to the Oxygen Analyzer for testing.
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2.0 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE & SERVICE

2.1 CLEANING THE SAROS

2.2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Frequency
weekly (If in use, not required if in storage.)
3 months*
as needed
6 months, or as needed
6 months, or as needed
6 months, or when a problem is suspected

Table 2-1. Routine Maintenance

Service Manual
Performed By
User
User, Distributor, or Authorized Service
Center
User, Distributor, or Authorized Service
Center
User, Distributor, or Authorized Service
Center
User, Distributor, or Authorized Service
Center
Distributor or Authorized Service Center