DeVilbiss 525 Series 5-Liter Compact Oxygen Concentrator Service Manual.pdf

Service Manual DeVilbiss ® 5-liter CompaCt oxygen ConCentrator

Danger - no SMoking

CAUTION-Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

TaBle o F c o n T e n T S

Table Caption: This table of contents outlines a service manual for a medical device, covering general information, setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, component testing and repair, diagrams, warranty, ordering information, and specifications. It details sections from initial inspection and safety precautions to detailed component replacement and system diagrams.

inTroDucTion

This service manual was designed to provide DeVilbiss Healthcare qualified service technicians and homecare providers with the proper maintenance, service, safety, and repair procedures for the DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator.

Read and understand all the information contained in this service manual before attempting to operate or perform any maintenance on the concentrator.

An oxygen concentrator is a device that delivers highly concentrated oxygen for therapeutic applications.

Room air is a mixture of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% argon and other gases. The concentrator draws in room air, separates the nitrogen from the oxygen, and delivers concentrated oxygen to the patient through an oxygen port.

For more in-depth classroom type training, DeVilbiss holds oxygen concentrator service schools. For service school information, contact the Respiratory T echnical Service Department at 1-800-338-1988 (814-443-4881).

noTe -DeVilbiss reserves the right to alter or change the design of the DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator series. Hence, slight differences in construction or components may exist between the unit in hand and what is described in this manual.

iMPorTanT SaFeguarDS

Read all instructions before operating the oxygen concentrator. Important information is highlighted by these terms:

Warning: Safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury or death.

cauTion - Information for preventing damage to the product.

noTe - Information to which you should pay special attention.

SaFeTy PrecauTionS anD general WarningS

• A. CAUTION-Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• B. Warning: oxygen promotes rapid burning. Do not smoke when using this unit or when near a person receiving oxygen therapy. Do not operate the oxygen concentrator within a minimum of five feet (1.6m) from hot, sparking, or burning objects or naked flames. Do not use in rooms heated by paraffin or portable gas heaters.
• C. Do not place a humidifier with an oxygen patient unless prescribed by a physician and then only a bubble-type humidifier should be used.
• D. Do not connect the oxygen concentrator to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch; the outlet should be independent of other appliances.
• E. Do not use an electrical adapter or extension cord with the oxygen concentrator.

6. F . Only operate the oxygen concentrator with all filters in place; do not operate if the air filter is wet.

• g. Warning: electric shock hazard. Do not remove cabinet. The cabinet should only be removed by a qualified Devilbiss homecare provider.
• H. Warning: Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before attempting repairs on the unit. extra care should be taken if it is necessary to operate the unit with the cabinet removed.
• i. Warning: Do not use oils, greases, or any petroleum-based solvents/cleaners on or near the unit. use only materials that are compatible with oxygen.
• J. Warning: electric Shock Hazard. When replacing the capacitor, do not touch the terminals or allow metal objects to come in contact with the terminals on the capacitor. The capacitor may hold a charge for several days after the unit is turned off. The capacitor is located in the base of the unit next to the cooling fan.
• K. Use only DeVilbiss concentrator replacement parts and accessories.
• L. Do not use regenerated sieve material.

g e n e r a l i n F o r M a T i o n

iniTial inSPecTion

It is suggested that an initial inspection be performed upon receiving the oxygen concentrator.

1. After removing the DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator from the carton, examine it for any external damage. If shipping damage has occurred, contact the DeVilbiss Customer Service Department at 1-800-338-1988 (814-443-4881) for specific instructions. Save the carton for possible later return; note the position of the unit and placement of the packing material.
2. Open the filter door and record the number of hours on the hour meter. Check to make sure the air filter is in place.
3. Check to be sure the intake bacteria filter is in place.
4. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet, turn the unit 'On,' and check the audible and visible alerts.
5. Set the flow meter to maximum recommended liter flow and let the unit run for at least 20 minutes.
6. Use an oxygen analyzer to check the concentration.

noTe Iftheunitfailstooperateproperly(oxygenconcentrationnotwithinspecification)orifinternaldamageisfound,contacttheDeVilbiss CustomerServiceDepartmentat1-800-338-1988(814-443-4881).

PaTienT SeTuP

1. Position the unit near an electrical outlet in the room where the patient spends most of his or her time.

noTeDo not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch. The outlet should be independent of other appliances.

2. Position the unit at least 6 inches (16 cm) from walls, draperies, or any other objects that might prevent the proper flow of air in and out of the oxygen concentrator.
3. Locate the unit a minimum of 5 feet (1.6 meters) from fireplaces, radiators, heaters, and hot-air registers.

Warning

oxygen promotes rapid burning. Do not smoke when using this unit or when near a person receiving oxygen therapy. Do not operate the oxygen concentrator within a minimum of 5 feet (1.6 meters) from hot, sparking, or burning objects or naked flames. Do not use in rooms heated by paraffin or portable gas