Cleaning, care & routine maintenance – AirSep 20626704-C1 User Manual

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Routine Maintenance

Servicing of the internal components inside the cabinet of the

Eclipse must be conducted by a CAIRE trained and qualified

service technician as needed.

Preventative Maintenance (PM) to be completed on an annual

or yearly basis. Consult your provider to arrange PM schedule.

Your home care provider or qualified technician will perform

inspections of the alarms, internal 9-volt battery, battery, internal

filters and other internal parts only as needed.

User Care and Cleaning of the Device

Cannula Replacement

Replace your supply tubing and cannula on a regular basis as

recommended by your home care provider. Your physician or

home care provider will provide you with cleaning, disinfection

and replacement information.

The air inlet filter should be replaced annually. If the Eclipse is

used in a dusty environment, the filter may need to be replaced

more frequently. You should not operate the Eclipse without an

air inlet filter installed for more than 5 minutes.

Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance

CAUTION: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator with-
out the air intake filter in place. If a second filter is pro-
vided, insert the “replacement” filter before you clean the

dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and water solution
then dry thoroughly prior to use.

Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the sterilization of this
equipment.
Note: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator without the air intake
filter in place. If a second filter is provided, insert the “replacement” filter
before you clean the dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and
water solution then dry thoroughly prior to use.

Note: Always follow the cannula manufacturer’s instructions for proper
use. Replace the disposable cannula as recommended by the cannula
manufacturer or your Equipment Provider. Additional supplies are avail-
able from your Equipment Provider.

Air Inlet Filter

Ambient air is drawn into the device through the air inlet located

on the top rear of the device. Cleaning the air inlet filter is the

most important maintenance activity you will perform as a user.

Cleaning the air inlet filter will keep your Eclipse performing

properly. Check this air inlet filter daily and clean it at least once

a week using the following procedure:
1. Remove the air inlet

filter

2. Wash the filter in

warm tap water using

a mild soap detergent

solution

3. Rinse the filter

thoroughly with clear

tap water and squeeze

out the excess water

4. Allow the filter to air

dry

5. Reinsert the filter in

the cabinet

Cleaning tip: Keep a clean second filter as a replacement for use

when one filter is drying.

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