Patient Manual LifeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator
TABLE OF CONTENTS AirSep® LifeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen 2 What Is the LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator? 3 Important Safety Rules 5 Getting Started with your LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator 8 Battery Charging and Installation Nasal Cannula 9 10 LifeStyle Unit Components 11 Operating Instructions 13 Power Supplies 14 Filters 15 Setting of the Flow Selector for Prescribed Oxygen Concentration 16 Alarm/Light Indicators 17 How to
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance AirSep LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator ® ™ 22 Compressor 22 Cabinet 23 Filters 24 Carrying Bag 25 LifeStyle Accessories 26 Reserve Oxygen Supply 26 Troubleshooting 27 LifeStyle Specifications 29 Classification 30 Symbols 31 Limited Warranty 32
AirSep’s LifeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s LifeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your LifeStyle unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
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, when traveling, or while participating in daily activities away from home. Oxygen is a gas that makes up 21% of the room air we breathe. Our bodies depend on a steady supply to function properly.
What Is the LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator? Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970s and have become the most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today. Oxygen concentrators are the cost-effective, efficient, and safe alternative to using high-pressure oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen. An oxygen concentrator produces all the oxygen you need with no cylinder or bottle deliveries required.
LifeStyle delivers a flow of oxygen up to an equivalent flow of 5 lpm (liters per minute) in this lightweight package that can be easily carried and used away from home. While LifeStyle is operating, it produces oxygen continuously; but oxygen is delivered only during the beginning of inhalation, when it is most beneficial. There are three ways to supply power to the LifeStyle unit: 1. From a power supply that connects to the LifeStyle unit and to a 100-250 volt, 50/60 Hz, AC outlet.
Important Safety Rules Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the portable LifeStyle Oxygen Concentrator. In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately. This unit is not to be used for life support. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patients unable to communicate discomfort while using this machine may require additional monitoring.
Never use LifeStyle with the device itself located in the trunk of an automobile. Do not allow either the air intake/gross particle filter or the air outlet to become blocked during use. When the automobile in which you are using LifeStyle is turned off, disconnect and remove the unit from the automobile. Never allow LifeStyle to be stored in a very hot automobile or in other similar, high-temperature environments. Although LifeStyle is a low-voltage device, do not remove its housing.
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. Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by order of a physician. Use LifeStyle in accordance with AirSep’s LifeStyle Patient Manual.
Getting Started with your LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator The LifeStyle box contains the following items. If any are missing, contact your Equipment Provider. • LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator • Patient manual • Air intake/gross particle filter • Rechargeable battery pack • AC adapter/power pack (100-250 volts, 50/60 Hz) • Automobile DC adapter • Adjustable shoulder strap • Carrying bag Before operating LifeStyle for the first time, allow the battery to charge for 12 hours.
Battery Charging and Installation The battery must be charged before using LifeStyle. To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter to the 12 VDC inlet on the side of the LifeStyle unit (Figure 1) and into a 100-250 volt AC outlet. Allow two and one-half hours for charging the battery, unless the battery is being charged for the first time, then the battery should remain in the unit for 12 hours with the unit connected into an AC supply. The figures below show how to install and remove the battery.
Nasal Cannula A nasal cannula and tubing are used to deliver oxygen from the LifeStyle unit to the user. The tubing is connected to the unit's oxygen outlet. (See Figure 3.) AirSep recommends a nasal cannula with 7 ft (2.1 m) of tubing, AirSep Part No. CU002-1. Use of some administration accessories not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair performance.
LifeStyle Unit Components Air Inlet Air Inlet Cover Power Connection (12 VDC inlet) Air Outlet Figure 4: LifeStyle Exterior View LIFESTYLE PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR 11
Battery Compartment Compressor Filter Hour Meter Air Intake/ Gross Particle Filter ALARM Light BATTERY Light PULSE Light Figure 6: Additional Components Rechargeable Battery Flow Selector Oxygen Outlet Handle Figure 5: LifeStyle Components Now that you are familiar with the LifeStyle’s components, review the instructions on the following page to operate the LifeStyle unit.
Operating Instructions 1. Locate and position LifeStyle so that the air inlets and air outlet are not obstructed. The unit, particularly the intake area, should be located in a well-ventilated space to avoid airborne pollutants or fumes. 2. Make sure that a battery pack is in place in the unit. Then power the unit through (a) the battery; (b) a DC outlet; or (c) an AC outlet. (Refer to the "Power Supplies" section of this Patient Manual.) a. Use the battery only; or b.
Power Supplies LifeStyle can be powered using three different kinds of power supplies – an AC adapter, AirSep Part No. PW005-1; an automobile DC adapter, AirSep Part No. EL204-1; and a battery pack, AirSep Part No. BT007-1. 1. AC Adapter: An AC adapter allows LifeStyle to be connected to a 100-250 volt, 50/60 Hz outlet. The adapter converts 100-250 volts AC to 13.5 volts DC for the LifeStyle unit.
Filters Air enters LifeStyle through an air intake/gross particle filter located on the front of the oxygen concentrator, under the unit's cover. This filter removes dust particles and other impurities from the air. Before you operate LifeStyle, make sure this filter is clean and positioned correctly. The supplemental oxygen produced by LifeStyle receives additional filtration from a product filter located within the oxygen concentrator.
Setting of the Flow Selector for Prescribed Oxygen Concentration The flow selector provided has six positions – OFF, and 1 through 5 for equivalent flows of 1-5 lpm oxygen. When operating LifeStyle, turn the flow selector to the setting that your physician has prescribed. Flow Selector 16 Figure 7: Flow Selector Setting It is very important to select the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow of your prescription until you first consult your physician.
Alarm/Light Indicators When the LifeStyle unit senses inhalation, a pulse of oxygen is sent through the nasal cannula. The green PULSE light displays intermittently each time a breath is detected. There are no audible alarms or other lights on during normal operation. An audible alarm sounds if LifeStyle has a low battery, senses no breathing, or if performance of the unit is outside specifications. If an alarm sounds, open the door covering the device controls to observe which lights are on.
• Battery charging The battery always charges in the unit when connected to an AC or DC power outlet, but the yellow BATTERY light illuminates only when LifeStyle is turned off. • Battery fully charged When LifeStyle is connected to an AC or DC outlet and the flow selector is turned to OFF, the yellow BATTERY light illuminates and displays continuously to indicate that the battery is fully charged.
If either of these events occur, a brief alarm sounds intermittently, and the red ALARM light illuminates intermittently also. During this time, LifeStyle is still producing high-purity oxygen, and you may continue to use the unit. You should reduce your activity level or consider locating another source of oxygen. Contact your Equipment Provider, as necessary.
How to Respond to LifeStyle's Alarm/Light Indicators Status Audible Alarm Light Indicates Action Indicator Brief, continuous, at startup (Green) PULSE; continuous light LifeStyle has been turned on. You may begin to operate your LifeStyle unit. Indicator No (Green) PULSE; intermittent light LifeStyle is delivering oxygen as a pulse flow. Continue using LifeStyle normally. Indicator No (Yellow) BATTERY; intermittent light Battery is charging.
Status Audible Alarm Light Indicates Action Alarm Continuous: Beep (Red) ALARM; continuous light No breath detected by the unit for a predetermined time period. Check the cannula connection. Ensure that you are breathing through your nose. If the alarm persists, contact your Equipment Provider. Alarm Intermittent: Beep, beep, beep... (Yellow) BATTERY; intermittent light Battery voltage is too low to operate LifeStyle.
Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Compressor The compressor must be replaced after approximately 3,000 hours of use. When you remove the air intake/gross particle filter for cleaning, take note of the reading on the hour meter positioned beneath this filter. (See Figure 8.) When the reading approaches 3,000 hours, contact your Equipment Provider for replacement of the compressor. At this time, the Equipment Provider should also replace the product filter and felt filter.
Cabinet Turn off the LifeStyle unit, and disconnect the power cord from the power supply before you clean the cabinet. Keep the LifeStyle unit clean and free from moisture and dust. Clean the plastic housing periodically by wiping with a lint-free cloth or with a mild household cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge. Pay special attention to the oxygen outlet for the cannula connection to make sure it remains free of dust, water, and particles.
Filters Air Intake/Gross Particle Filter At least one time each week, wash the air intake/gross particle filter, located under the panel covering the LifeStyle unit's controls. (See Figure 9.) 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/gross particle filter: 1. Remove the filter, and wash it in a warm solution of soap and water. 2.
Do not operate LifeStyle without the air intake/gross particle filter in place. If a second filter is provided, insert the "replacement" filter before you clean the dirty filter. AirSep does not recommend the sterilization of this equipment. Compressor (Felt) Filter and Product Filter The compressor (felt) filter and product filter must be replaced when the compressor is replaced every 3,000 hours. Your Equipment Provider will replace LifeStyle's filters and compressor.
LifeStyle Accessories AirSep does not recommend using accessories with LifeStyle other than those listed below. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of the LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Part No. Description BT007-1 CU002-1 EL204-1 FI109-1 MI192-2 MI194-1 MI210-1 PW005-1 Rechargeable Battery Pack Nasal Cannula with 7 ft (2.
Troubleshooting If your LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator fails to operate properly, consult your Equipment Provider, and then refer to the troubleshooting chart on the following pages for probable causes and solutions. Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below. Problem Probable Cause Solution LifeStyle does not operate when the flow selector is NOT in the OFF position. Battery is discharged.
Problem Probable Cause Solution Intermittent alarm condition (1-second warning sounds every 5 seconds), and the (yellow) BATTERY light illuminates intermittently. Battery requires charging. Replace battery or connect to a DC or an AC outlet within 5 minutes. Rapid alarm condition (½-second alarm sounds every ½ second), and the (yellow) BATTERY light illuminates intermittently. Battery voltage is too low to operate the LifeStyle unit. Replace battery or connect to a DC or an AC outlet immediately.
LifeStyle Specifications Oxygen Concentration:* Set at 1-5 lpm: equivalent to a continuous flow of 90% oxygen ± 3% Dimensions: 5.5 in. high x 7.25 in. wide x 16.31 in. long (13.9 cm high x 18.4 cm wide x 41.4 cm long) Weight: 9.75 lb (4.
Classification Type of protection against electric shock: Class II Protection from electric shock is achieved by double insulation. Degree of protection against electric shock: Type BF Equipment providing a particular degree of protection against electric shock regarding 1) allowable leakage current; 2) reliability of protective earth connection (if present). Not intended for direct cardiac application.
Symbols Symbols are frequently used on equipment in preference to words with the intention of decreasing the possibility of misunderstanding caused by language differences. Symbols can also permit easier comprehension of a concept within a restricted space. The following table is a list of symbols and definitions used with the LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator.
Limited Warranty AirSep Corporation warrants the LifeStyle Oxygen Concentrator to be free from defect in parts for two years (as specified on the original invoice provided) from the date of delivery to the original purchaser, under normal use and operation. The battery is warrantied for 90 days.
European Representative: GavinAyling 9 Bungham Lane Penkridge Stafford Staffordshire ST19 5NH England Tel/Fax: 44-1785-712636
For service on your LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator, please contact: Manufactured by: AirSep Corporation Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA MN104-1 Rev D 12/04
