- The purchase of a portable concentrator can be an very costly proposition for most, there are some things you can do to help keep it in portable concentrator running in top shape.
Here are some basic tips:The unit and supplemental battery must be immediately charged after each use. Do not allow the unit or batteries to remain uncharged for any length of time.
The unit must not be exposed to any environment with tobacco smoke, wood smoke, or chemical fumes. The unit and its filters will pick up the odors and it is next to impossible to clean the order out!
Portable Concentrators are fragile. Do not drop or handle roughly! Take particular care in plugging in the AC adapter and your cannula, as these connection points are easy to break!
Review your manual to see where the filter is located, and if the filter is able to be cleaned or replaced. In either case, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on cleaning and replacement. Replacement filters a an inexpensive cost rather than replacing a unit.
The most common things that go wrong with concentrators are:
- Batteries. The batteries are only good for a certain number of charges before they start to lose their capacity. If your batteries are not lasting as long as they once did, it is time to consider replacing them. External batteries can be purchased from your original supplier or elsewhere on the internet. Most Batteries are Lithium Ion can be very expensive, so it might be a good idea to start putting aside some money for their eventual replacement. As most portable concentrator companies provide only a one-year warranty on batteries.
- Keeping the batteries charged when not in use, you will greatly increase their lifespan!
- Broken connections: As mentioned earlier, the nozzle where your hose plugs in is often easy to break, as is the plug for the AC adapter. Take your time plugging in!
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