C-Aire Companion 5 User manual

CAIRE Companion 5™
5 LPM Compact Stationary with ultraSILENT™and autoFLOW™Technology
Flow Rates
0.5 LPM – 5.0 LPM
Weight
36.0 lb (16.3 kg)
Sound Level
40 dB(A) at 2.0 LPM
Power Consumption
250 Watts at 2.0 LPM,
350 Watts Maximum
ON/OFF
With the unit plugged in, press the power switch upward in the ON (I) position. The audible alarm will sound briefly and all LED lights will be
illuminated for 4 seconds. Then only the Green Light will remain on to show normal operation. If the unit has OCSI (Oxygen Monitoring), its
alarm (yellow light) is disabled for up to 10 minutes while the concentrator warms up.
To turn the unit off, press the power switch downward in the OFF (0) position. All lights will turn off and oxygen flow will cease.
Nasal Cannula and Tubing
Standard oxygen tubing and nasal cannulas can be used with the Companion 5. Maximum tubing length is 50 ft (15.2 m) to be used in
addition to a 7’ (2.1m) nasal cannula.
Humidifier Bottle
A humidifier bottle may be used with the Companion 5 at all flow settings. It sits on the stand underneath the outlet barb on the humidifier
stand and is secured with an elastic strap.
Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance (PM) should be performed every 2 years. It can be performed more frequently as required by the provider based on
their requirements or dirty operating environments. Preventative Maintenance consists of:
 •ReplacetheAirIntakeFilter
 •ReplacetheHEPAFilter
Maintenance should not be performed by patients. Note: Step-by-step instructions for these maintenance procedures can be found in the
Provider Technical Manual.
Air Flow and Placement
Ambient air is drawn into the Companion 5 at 2 different locations. The vents on the back draw in air for cooling purposes. Air enters the flow
path underneath the Companion 5 through the intake filter.
Exhaust air exits the Companion 5 through the vents on the lower sides of the case.
Quick RefeRence Guide

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All intake and exhaust locations should remain un-obstructed. Ensure the Companion 5 is located at least 12 in (30.5 cm) away from all walls,
draperies, furniture, etc.
Air Intake Filter
The air intake filter is located underneath the Companion 5. It should be replaced once every 2 years as part of preventative maintenance
or more frequently as needed. It is accessed through a filter door on the bottom of the unit. A single screw must be removed with a Phillips
screwdriver to unlock the filter door.
HEPA Filter
TheHEPAlterislocatedinsideoftheCompanion5onthefrontcasehalfoftheunit.Itshouldbereplacedonceevery2yearsormore
frequently as needed.
Oxygen Concentration
The Companion 5 will produce oxygen at 90% (+5.5/-3%) at all flow rates.
CAIRErecommendsthattheoxygenconcentrationbecheckedbytheproviderevery6monthsonunitswithoutOCSI(OxygenMonitoring).
This is not required on units with OCSI (oxygen monitor). The provider may check the concentration more frequently as required.
Hour Meter
The LCD hour meter is clearly visible to the right of the flow meter on the front of the Companion 5. It displays the cumulative hours to the
nearest tenth and cannot be re-set.
The hour meter will display a diagnostic alarm code if the Companion 5 is in an alarm condition.
Alarms
Condition Visual Indicator Audible Indicator Alarm Code
None Green Solid Light None None
System Malfunction RedSolidLight Continuous Alarm AL-P01
Power Loss RedSolidLight Continuous Alarm AL-P02
Low Flow RedFlashingLight Beeping AL-P20
HighFlow RedFlashingLight Beeping AL-P40
Low O2 Concentration (<85%)** Yellow Flashing Light Beeping AL-P08
Low O2 Concentration (<70%)** Yellow Solid Light Continuous AL-P04
**Only for OCSI units**.
ultraSILENT™Technology
Companion 5 is designed to produce the quietest air intake and exhaust (purge) cycles.
 •Apatent-pendingintakelteriscombinedwitha2-chambermufertoreducetheintakesound.
 •Apurgemufertoquiettheexhaustgasproducesanindustry-leadingquietestpurgecyclethatvirtuallyeliminatestheexhaustnoise.
autoFLOW™Technology
Companion 5 features a patent-pending variable valve timing system that adjusts the valve cycle timing based on flow rate.
 •Reducespowerby20%to250W@2.0LPM
 •Reducedoperatingtemperatures,systempressures,soundlevels,andcomponentstrainatlowerowrates.