CAIRE SAROS 3000, Service Manual

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Service Manual
3.1 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
SAROS does not power on
when ON/OFF button is pressed
(constant tone)
No Battery installed Install Battery or plug into external power
Battery is discharged or no external
power is present
Plug into external power
Other Contact an authorized Service Technician
No Oxygen
Air Inlet or HEPA Filter Blocked Clean Air Inlet Filter or replace HEPA Filter
SAROS not ON Power SAROS ON
Tubing or cannula is not properly con-
nected or is kinked
Check tubing, cannula and connections
Other Contact an authorized Service Technician
Low Oxygen Concentration
Restriction in tubing Repair or replace tubing.
Air Inlet or HEPA Filter restricted
Clean air inlet filter or replace HEPA Filter. Place
your SAROS so there is adequate air flow.
Inadequate Ventilation
Place your SAROS so that there is adequate air
flow, i.e. not covered by a blanket or a poncho.
Hot environment Allow SAROS to cool
Other Contact an authorized Service Technician
Low Oxygen Flow
Restriction tubing Repair or replace tubing.
Air Inlet or HEPA Filter Blocked Clean Air Inlet Filter or replace HEPA Filter
Other Contact an authorized Service Technician
No Oxygen delivered in
Pulse Flow Mode
Tubing/cannula longer than 7 feet (2.1m) Attach 7 foot (2.1m) tubing/cannula
No inspiration detected Contact an authorized Service Technician
Battery Status Gauge never indi-
cates fully charged
Battery is aging
Contact an authorized Service Technician to
replace Battery
Heat related failures, i.e.
Compressor too hot
Ambient condition is too hot
Place unit in cool environment or out of direct
sunlight, if possible.
Battery will not latch onto SAROS
Battery Latching Pin Release is stuck in
the wrong position Press the Latching Pin Release Button inward to
free the latch mechanism and re-install Battery
Oxygen production is limited due to
power limitations
External power source cannot supply
enough power Check air inlet filter and check the external
power source
Table 3-2. System Troubleshooting Guide