Preventive Maintenance-Provider; Introduction; Maintenance Check List; Maintenance Schedule - CAIRE Companion 5 Provider Technical Manual

Preventive Maintenance—
Provider

Introduction

Properly maintaining the Companion 5 will ensure longer
life and higher performance.
CAUTION
The Companion 5 contains electrostatic sensitive
components. Do not open or handle except at a
static free workstation. Do not remove cover without
electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.

Maintenance Check List

Perform the following maintenance procedures at least every
two years or more often, as needed. The frequency of the
periodic maintenance should be based on the environment in
which the Companion 5 is used.
• Inspect AC Power cord and plug for damage
• Read and record hour meter
• Check flow rate, concentration, and alarm
functions
• Replace air intake filter

Maintenance Schedule

Handle Gross Particle Filter
(Optional)
Patient should clean the handle gross particle filter weekly if
installed. The frequency of the maintenance should be based
on the environment in which the Companion 5 is used. Harsh
environments may require more frequent filter cleaning and/or
replacement.

Bottom Gross Particle Filter

Patient should clean bottom gross particle filter weekly. The
bottom gross particle filter should be replaced as needed. The
frequency of the maintenance should be based on the
environment in which the Companion 5 is used. Harsh
environments may require filter replacement more frequently
than every 2 years.
Oxygen Concentrator

Air Intake Filter (Cartridge)

The air intake filter should be replaced at least once every 2
years or as needed. The frequency of the maintenance should
be based on the environment in which the Companion 5 is
used. Harsh environments may require air intake filter
replacement more frequently than every 2 years.

Internal HEPA Disc Filter

The internal HEPA Filter does not have a requirement for
replacement. It is designed to last the life of the unit.

Oxygen Concentration Check

Oxygen concentration should be tested upon delivery to a
patient and at periodic intervals determined by the equipment
provider. Equipment providers should establish and
implement a protocol to check oxygen concentration.
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