PN 21360547 B

RELEASE DATE:January 03, 2019

REVISION DATE(S):March 08, 2022 (Rev B)

MODEL:

Companion 5™

ISSUE:

Companion 5™ Hose Clamp Change

NOTES:

Effective Dec. 17th, 2018, all CAIRE Companion 5 Oxygen
Concentrators are now being manufactured using new hose clamps(CAIRE PN CL036-1 and 21496797). The new ratcheting clamp (PNCL036-1) is meant to be taken on and off for service and can be reused. The pinch clamp (CAIRE PN 21496797) does not need to be
removed for service and if needed to, it will need to be replaced. The
previous design clamps required special pliers (CAIRE PN 20852060)
to remove for service work. See figures below for updated partnumbers and pictures.
Figure 3 indicates the removal of the ratcheting clamp. Each side of theratchet mechanism can be grasped with a separate set of standard
pliers, and the two sections of the clamp moved opposite one anotheruntil the clamp releases.
It is recommended to only remove and re-install the ratcheting clamp if
possible, but if a pinch clamp needs to be replaced (to repair adamaged section of tubing, for example) a pinch clamp tool is required.
A pinch clamp tool can be sourced from various hardware supply
companies. See figures 5 and 6 below that illustrate how to apply anoetiker clamp.

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Fig. 1: New Racheting Clamp PN: CL036-1

Fig. 2: New Style Pinch Clamp PN: 21496797

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Fig. 3: Ratcheting Clamp RemovalFig. 4: Precious Design Clamp Removal

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Fig. 5: Crimping Pinch Clamp

Fig. 6: Pinch Clamp Installed

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CONTACT:

For technical questions or concerns, contact Technical Service:
USA:
Europe:800-482-2473+44 (0) 118 936 7060

techservice.global@caireinc.com
For ordering information or general inquires, contact Customer Service:USA:

800-482-2473

customerservice.usa@caireinc.com
Europe:+44 (0) 118 936 7060

customerservice.europe@caireinc.com

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CAIRE Inc. reserves the right to discontinue its products, or change the prices, materials, equipment, quality, descriptions, specifications and/or
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are reserved by us, as applicable.
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