Portable oxygen concentrators are delicate machines, just like cell phones and tablets must be cared for and maintained in order to sustain the life-span it was built for. Filter replacement, weekly cleaning and battery replacement are all crucial tasks that must be tentatively sustained. Although this is another piece of technology, portable oxygen concentrators assist directly with your health, making it more important than any piece of technology you own. With respect to any worst-case scenario that may occur, the importance of proper maintenance of your portable oxygen concentrator will only benefit you in that time of need.
Cleanliness
Dirt, dust, or grime will be the most common issue when it comes to maintaining cleanliness. It’s as simple as taking a damp cloth or paper towel and wiping down your device, daily. Most importantly is cleaning around the filter vent. The more you take care of the outside of your portable oxygen concentrator, the longer it will extend the heart of the machine on the inside.
Proper Handling
You are handling an electronic device, do your best to avoid any contact with water. Additionally, the cannula tube and AC adapter must be handled gently as well, since they are not built as sturdy as the device itself.
Battery Charging and Replacement
One of the most important pieces of your portable oxygen concentrator is the battery. Depending on whether it has an internal battery or one that can be removed, they will eventually need to be replaced altogether. Batteries for oxygen concentrators last about two years or three hundred charges. Unfortunately, for devices that have internal batteries, they must be replaced by a professional when the time comes. Removeable batteries, most common with portable devices, give you the ability to order a new replacement when necessary.
Power outages, broken down cars, flight delays – these types of things happen, which is why it is important that you properly charge your batteries and the replacements, as well. When you are stuck in a bad situation, you never know how long it will take until you get power back. A charged back-up battery can be the difference from a bad situation turning into the worst situation.
Filter Replacement
Like your batteries, the filter is just as important. Even with proper care, strict cleaning, and routine maintenance of a portable oxygen concentrator, the filter will need to be replaced every two years. It is highly recommended that you read your owner’s manual, which will provide you with the best information for proper care of your filter. For some devices, the filter may need to be replaced sooner or last longer. No matter how long it lasts, anticipate the time for when it will need to be replaced. The reason you have a portable oxygen concentrator is for pure, clean oxygen; a dirty filter will destroy the entire process right from the start, which is why having a replacement filter handy is vital to your health.
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