Cleaning and Maintaining an Oxygen Concentrator

Cleaning and Maintaining an Oxygen Concentrator

Like all machines, oxygen concentrators require cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis in order to prevent damage to the machine. Since oxygen concentrators can be a big investment, it is worth the time to keep yours well maintained instead of waiting until it is damaged and needs to be replaced.

Oxygen concentrator batters are rechargeable, like the battery in your phone or laptop. They are typically lithium ion batteries and their life expectancy can be greatly increased by charging them twice per month, even when not in use. Batteries should also be stored in an area that is cool and dry.
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Preventative Maintenance for your Oxygen Concentrator

It is now 2011 and the team at American Medical wants to pass on a friendly reminder that your oxygen concentrators need some cleaning. Replacing the internal hepa filter annually and washing the side filters will improve the operation and increase the life of your unit. The preventative maintenance procedures recommended by each supplier are as follows:

Respironics EverGo: Rinse and completely dry the side gross particle filter weekly/bi-weekly depending on the use of the machine

Respironics EverFlo: Change internal hepa filter annually/bi-annually depending on the environment and use of he machine

SeQual Eclipse: A Preventative Maintenance (PM) service is recommended by the manufacturer.   This includes replacing the 9-volt internal alarm battery, and bacteria, internal hepa and gross particle filters.   This procedure can only be completed by an authorized service center because it involves opening up the unit. 

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