Summary of Companion 5
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Companion 5 tm oxygen concentrator user manual.
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2 — 15062781 e symbol definition symbol definition read user manual before operation. See user manual for instructions. I/o on/off switch no smoking icon: do not smoke near unit. Use no oil or grease. Warnings / alert (yellow) indicator no open or naked flames. Class ii equipment no serviceable part...
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Companion 5 user manual — 3 contents user controls & system status indicators ..............................................................................................2 quick start guide ...............................................................................................................
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4 — 15062781 e quick start guide companion 5 front led display power switch flow meter oxygen outlet barb humidifier bottle support stand (bottle optional) back exhaust vent cooling air intake location 1 unpack your companion 5 2 getting to know your companion 5 review all warnings, cautions and add...
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Companion 5 user manual — 5 the companion 5 components outer case durable plastic case that encloses and protects the inner components of the caire companion 5. Power switch on/off power switch used to initiate or stop power supply to the unit. The on position is indicated by the “l” symbol, and the...
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6 — 15062781 e use the flow control knob to select the flow prescribed by your physician. Warning: it is very important to select only the prescribed level of oxygen. Do not change the flow selection unless you have been directed to do so by a licensed clinician. The oxygen concentrator may be used ...
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Companion 5 user manual — 7 important! Safety instructions are defined as follows: indications for use the companion 5 is intended for the administration of supplemental oxygen. The device is not intended for life support, nor does it provide any patient monitoring capabilities. Contraindications fo...
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8 — 15062781 e warning: operating the oxygen concentrator outside of the operational temperature specifi- cations can limit the concentrator’s ability to meet oxygen concentration specification. Refer to the specification section of this manual for temperature limits. Warning: use no oil, grease, or...
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Companion 5 user manual — 9 recommended operating environments for proper use of the device, the following chart provides important information concerning the recommended operating environments, or operating conditions. Specifications operating temperature 41º f to 104º f (5° to 40°c) operating humi...
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10 — 15062781 e operating instructions before operating this user manual serves as your reference to help you operate and maintain the device. If you have any questions or concerns please call your home care provider. Important! Do not attempt to operate the companion 5 without first reading the saf...
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Companion 5 user manual — 11 e. Connect the threaded end of the humidifier tube to the lid of the humidifier bottle. F. Connect the other end of the humidifier tube to the outlet barb of the caire companion 5. G. Place the bottle in its designated space on the humidifier bottle support stand. H. Sec...
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12 — 15062781 e step 5: adjust flow control rate a. Turn the flow control knob to the oxygen flow rate (lpm) prescribed by your physician. To adjust flow rate: turn counter-clockwise to increase flow. Turn clockwise to decrease flow. The middle of the ball indicates flow rate. The image below indica...
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Companion 5 user manual — 13 alarm conditions your caire companion 5 uses a combination of two or three (for models with ocsi) led lights and an audible alarm to alert you when there is a malfunction with your concentrator. 1) green led - indicates normal operation. 2) red led - indicates system mal...
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14 — 15062781 e alarm conditions table audible alarm colored led cause your action off green solid the concentrator is working properly. None continuous red solid the concentrator has lost power but the power switch is still in the “on” position. Verify that the concentrator’s electrical cord is plu...
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Companion 5 user manual — 15 routine maintenance servicing of the companion 5 must be conducted by your equipment provider. Caire recommends routine maintenance every 2 years. Your equipment provider will arrange and conduct maintenance on your companion 5. User care and cleaning of the device cannu...
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Companion 5 ® is a trademark of caire inc., ball ground, ga 30107 lysol ® is a registered trademark of reckitt benckiser, uk. Caire inc. 2200 airport industrial drive, ste. 500 ball ground, ga 30107 usa 1-800-482-2473 worldwide: www.Cairemedical.Com medical product services gmbh borngasse 20 35619 b...