Patient Manual NewLife 8-Liter and NewLife 10-Liter Oxygen Concentrator for Includes Oxygen Monitor, Dual Flow, and Pediatric/Low Flow Options
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AirSep® NewLife® Intensity Oxygen Concentrator AirSep NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator 1 Symbols 1 Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen 3 What is an Oxygen Concentrator? 4 Important Safety Rules 5 How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator 7 Filters 11 Oxygen Without Humidifier 11 Oxygen With Humidifier 12 Nasal Cannula 13 Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter 14 Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance 15 Cabinet 15 Filters 16 Reserve Oxygen Supply 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS AirSep® NewLife® Intensity Oxygen Concentrator Troubleshooting 17 Product Specifications 19 Classification 20 Oxygen Monitor Option 21 Function of the Oxygen Monitor 21 Alarm Signal 21 Dual Flow and Pediatric/ Low Flow Options 22 Dual Flow Application 22 Pediatric/Low Flow Application 22 Setting the Pediatric Flowmeter 23
AirSep® NewLife® Intensity Oxygen Concentrator This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator (both 8-liter and 10-liter models). Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
Symbol Description Symbol Proper disposal of waste of electrical and electronic equipment required Type BF Equipment Description Class II Keep unit and accessories dry In the event of an alarm, you observe the unit is not working properly, or if you feel discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately. This unit is not to be used for life support.
Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen Many people suffer from a variety of heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. A significant number of these patients can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy at home, in the hospital, or at a medical facility. Oxygen is a gas that makes up 21% of the room air we breathe. Our bodies depend on a steady supply to function properly. Your physician prescribed a flow or setting to address your particular respiratory condition.
What is an Oxygen Concentrator? Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970’s and have become the most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today. Oxygen concentrators are the most cost-effective, efficient, and safest alternative to using high-pressure oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen. An oxygen concentrator provides all the oxygen you need with no cylinder or bottle deliveries required.
Important Safety Rules Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator. In the event of an alarm, you observe the NewLife Intensity is not working properly, or if you feel discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately. This unit is not to be used for life support.
This device manufactures high concentration oxygen, which promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within 5 feet (1.5 m) of: (1) this device or (2) any oxygen carrying accessory. Do not use extension cords with this unit. AirSep recommends an alternate source of supplemental oxygen in the event of a power outage, alarm condition, or mechanical failure. Consult your physician or Equipment Provider for the type of reserve system required.
F E How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator First, become familiar with the important parts of your NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator (Figures 1a and 1b). D G A. On/Off (I/0) Power Switch: Starts and stops the operation of the unit. C B B. Circuit Breaker Reset Button: A Resets the unit after electrical overload shutdown C. Digital Hour Meter: Records the unit’s total hours of operation. D.
J. Air Intake Gross Particle Filter: Prevents dust and other airborne particles from entering the unit. K. Power Cord: Allows connection of unit into electrical outlet. J K Do not use extension cords with this unit. 1. Locate the unit near an electrical outlet in the room where you spend most of your time. Figure 1b 2. Position the unit away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers, heaters, and fireplaces. Be certain to place the unit so all sides are at least 12 inches (30.
6. Insert power cord into the electrical outlet. On/Off Power Switch 7. Locate the power switch on the front of the unit, and switch it to the I position (on). (Figure 2.) A battery-operated audible alarm must sound for a 5-second test to indicate a good battery and alarm. If the alarm is weak or does not sound at all, consult your Equipment Provider immediately. Figure 2 The standard NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator accommodates high pressure/high flow prescriptions. 8.
9. To turn the concentrator off, press the I/0 switch to the 0 position. Always operate the unit in an upright position. 10. If the NewLife Intensity unit fails to operate properly, refer to the Troubleshooting section for a list of probable causes and solutions.
Filters Air enters the NewLife Intensity unit through an air intake gross particle filter located on the back off the oxygen concentrator. This filter removes dust particles and other large particles from the air. Before you operate the NewLife Intensity unit, make sure this filter is clean and positioned correctly (Figure 4). The supplemental oxygen produced by the NewLife Intensity unit receives additional filtration from a product filter located within the oxygen concentrator.
Operating With Humidifier Following these steps if your physician prescribed an oxygen humidifier as part of your therapy: 1. Remove or unscrew the reservoir bottle from the humidifier (If you have a pre-filled unit, do not perform this step. Proceed directly to step 4.) 2. Fill the reservoir with cool or cold water (distilled water is preferred) to the fill line indicated on the bottle. DO NOT OVERFILL. 3. Screw the reservoir bottle back together. Figure 6 4.
Nasal Cannula Your physician has prescribed either a nasal cannula, face mask, or other accessories (Figure 8). In most cases the manufacturer has already connected the oxygen supply tubing to the nasal cannula, face mask, or other accessory. If not, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper connection. Connect the oxygen tubing to the oxygen outlet adapter or humidifier.
Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter To set the proper flow of supplemental oxygen, turn the flowmeter adjustment knob left or right until the ball inside the flowmeter centers on the flow line number prescribed by your physician (Figure 9). To view the flowmeter at the proper angle, note that the back line and the front numbered line must give the appearance of just one line. It is very important to follow the prescribed level of oxygen.
Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet Turn off the NewLife Intensity unit, and disconnect the power cord from unit before you clean the cabinet. Do not use liquid directly on the NewLife Intensity unit to clean it. A list of undesirable chemical agents includes but is not limited to, the following, according to the plastics manufacturer: alcohol and alcohol-based products, concentrated chlorine-based products (ethylene chloride), and oil-based products (Pine-Sol, Lestoil).
Filters At least one time each week, wash the air intake gross particle filter, which is located in the back of the unit. Your Equipment Provider may advise you to clean it more often, depending upon your operating conditions. Follow these steps to properly clean the air intake filter: 1. Remove the filter and wash it in a warm solution of soap and water. 2. Rinse the filter thoroughly, and remove excess water with a soft, adsorbent towel. Ensure that the filter is dry before replacing it. 3.
Troubleshooting If your NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator fails to operate properly, refer to the chart on the following pages for possible causes and solutions and, if needed, consult your Equipment Provider. If you cannot get the unit to operate, connect your nasal cannula, face mask, or other accessories to the reserve supplemental oxygen supply (if provided). Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below. Problem Probable Cause Solution Unit does not operate.
Problem Probable Cause Solution Condensation collects in the oxygen tubing when you use the humidifier bottle. Unit not properly ventilated. Elevated operating temperature. Make sure unit is positioned away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers, heaters, and fireplaces. Be certain to place the unit so all sides are at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) away from a wall or other obstruction. Do not place the unit in a confined area. Allow oxygen tubing to dry out, or replace with new tubing.
Product Specifications Oxygen Concentration: * Dimensions: 8-Liter Concentrators 10-Liter Concentrators 2-7 lpm: 92% ± 3% 8 lpm: 90% ± 3% 2-9 lpm: 92% ± 3% 10 lpm: 90% ± 3% 27.5 in. high x 16.5 in. wide x 14.5 in. deep (69.9 cm high x 41.9 cm wide x 36.8 cm deep) Weight: 54 lb (24.5 kg) 58 lb (26.4 kg) Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 4.0 amps Two-prong polarized plug Double insulated cabinet 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6.
Classification Type of protection against electric shock: Class II Protection from electric shock is achieved by double insulation. Protective earthing or reliance upon installation conditions are not required. Degree of protection against electric shock: Type B Equipment providing a particular degree of protection against electric shock particularly regarding: 1) allowable leakage current; 2) reliability of protective earth connection (if present). Not intended for direct cardiac application.
Oxygen Monitor Option The following information will acquaint you with Oxygen Monitor option of the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
Dual Flow and Pediatric/Low Flow Options The following information will acquaint you with the dual flow and pediatric/low flow options of the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator (See Figure 11). Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
Setting the Pediatric Flowmeter When using the pediatric flowmeter, the unit will not reach proper concentration at the pediatric setting (less than 2 lpm) until you bleed off a portion of the oxygen by opening the primary flowmeter (on the left side of the unit). Follow the procedure below when using the pediatric flowmeter. 1. Follow the start-up instructions 1-7 as outlined on page 8 & 9. 2. Set the pediatric flowmeter to the prescribed flow. 3.
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