Aerti 5 Litre Medical-Grade Oxygen Concentrator (Built-In Nebuliser)

The Aerti AE-5-S is a 5 litre continuous-flow oxygen concentrator with a built-in nebuliser, built for heavy-duty use and rated for continuous 24-hour operation. It draws in room air, filters it and concentrates the oxygen, so there are no cylinders to refill and no delivery to wait for — you plug it in and it runs.

Supplied and supported in South Africa by Oxymed, with nationwide delivery from Johannesburg and a branch in Cape Town.

Key features

• 5 litres per minute continuous flow, adjustable for prescribed oxygen therapy at home.
• Built-in nebuliser — nebulised medication can be given from the same unit, without a separate machine.
• Rated for 24-hour operation, so it suits long-term daily use rather than occasional top-ups.
• Large LCD display showing total accumulated working hours and current session hours at a glance.
• Service interval indicator that tells you when the unit is due for a service, instead of guessing.
• Timer function for setting a fixed session length.
• Two-stage filtration — an efficient particle filter plus a bacterial filter on the air path.
• Intelligent self-diagnosis with on-screen alarms for low oxygen purity and other fault conditions.
• Large-displacement compressor, specified by the manufacturer as giving around 30% longer service life.

Specifications

• Model: Aerti AE-5-S
• Type: stationary home oxygen concentrator, continuous flow
• Maximum flow: 5 litres per minute
• Nebuliser: built in
• Duty cycle: suitable for 24-hour continuous operation
• Display: LCD with total and session hour meter, service interval indicator and timer
• Filtration: efficient particle filter and bacterial filter
• Monitoring: self-diagnosis system with low-purity and fault alarms

Who it suits

A stationary concentrator like this is the usual choice where oxygen is needed at home for several hours a day or overnight — for people on long-term oxygen therapy, for step-down and home-based care, and for frail-care and sub-acute facilities that need a dependable unit running around the clock. Because it is mains-powered and stays in one place, most people pair it with a portable oxygen concentrator or a small cylinder for trips out of the house.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 5 litre and a 10 litre concentrator?
The number is the maximum continuous flow in litres per minute. A 5 litre unit covers the great majority of home prescriptions. A 10 litre machine is for prescriptions above 5 LPM, or where two outlets need to be run from one unit.

Can it run all day and night?
Yes. It is rated for continuous 24-hour operation. Keep it in an open space with at least 30 cm clearance around the air intake so it can breathe and stay cool.

What maintenance does it need?
The external filter should be rinsed and dried regularly, and the unit serviced at the interval shown by the service indicator. Oxymed services and repairs concentrators in-house.

Do I need a prescription?
Supplemental oxygen should be used at the flow rate prescribed by your doctor. Speak to your treating doctor or pulmonologist before starting or changing oxygen therapy.

Do you deliver and install?
Oxymed delivers nationwide by courier from our Johannesburg head office, with a Cape Town branch, and can talk you through setup by phone.

Questions about flow rates, rental options or servicing? Call Oxymed on (010) 006 5651.