CAIRE Companion 5 Provider Technical Manual page 27

The table below shows all of the alarm conditions that can be experienced by the CAIRE Companion 5:
Alarm Audible
Code Alarm
None Off
AL-P01 Itermittent
AL-P02 Itermittent
AL-P20 Itermittent
AL-P40 Itermittent
AL-P04 Itermittent
AL-P08
Itermittent
AL-P80 Itermittent
Note: The alarm codes will be additive if more than one code is active. For example, if the unit is undergoing a high
product flow rate alarm and a poor O2 alarm condition, the alarm code will be P40 + P08 = P48.
Note:
The concentrator will continue normal operation even though an alarm condition is in effect.
The power failure alarm will have the ability to sound for a period after power has been disrupted to the device. The audible
alarm is powered by a super capacitor that is charged by the PCB while the concentrator is in operation. It takes the audible
alarm approximately 30 minutes to fully charge. The capacitor has a set of contacts that is activated when the power switch is in
the "ON" position and no AC power is being supplied. The alarm is stopped by resupplying power to the concentrator.
All other alarms will continue until the alarm condition has been corrected. Service to the concentrator by authorized personnel
is recommended anytime an alarm condition is experienced. Procedures for servicing and testing the unit are outlined in the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Oxygen Concentrator
Colored Possible Cause
LED
Green Solid The Companion 5
is working properly
System Malfunction Turn the power switch to the "OFF" position immediately.
Red Solid
The concentrator
Red Solid
has lost power but
the power switch is
still in the
"ON" (I) position.
Red Solid
Low Product
Flow Rate
Red Solid High Product
Flow Rate
Yellow Solid Failed O2 Alarm
Condition (O2
Levels Less
Than 70%)
Poor O2 Alarm
Yellow Solid
Condition (O2
Levels Between
70% and 85%)
Ambient
Red Solid
pressure reading
unstable or out of
range.
None
Disconnect the AC Power from the wall outlet. Wait 5
minutes. Connect the AC Power back into the wall outlet
and turn the concentrator back on again. If the alarm
continues, service is required. Connect to a backup oxygen
supply and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Verify that the concentrator's electrical cord is plugged into an
outlet and that the outlet has power. Try a different outlet. If the
problem continues, connect to a back-up oxygen supply and
contact your healthcare provider.
1. Ensure that the cannula is not kinked or blocked. If used with
a humidifier bottle, ensure that it is filled properly and not
creating a blockage.
2. Ensure that the Companion 5 has proper ventilation. Make
sure there are at least 12 inches between the back and sides of
the Companion and any obstructions (furniture, curtain, etc.)
3. If the problem persists, switch to an alternate source of
oxygen and contact healthcare provider for assistance.
1. Ensure the air intake filter is not is not clogged or restricted.
2. Ensure the Companion 5 is in a well ventilated area. Make
sure there are at least 12 inches between the back and sides of
the Companion 5 and any obstructions (furniture, curtain, etc.)
3. If the condition persists, switch to an alternate source of
oxygen and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Turn the power switch in the "OFF" position immediately.
Disconnect the AC Power from the wall outlet. Wait 5
minutes. Connect the AC Power back into the wall outlet
and turn the concentrator back on again. If the alarm
continues, service is required. Connect to a backup oxygen
supply and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
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