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AirSep FreeStyle Patient manual
Summary of FreeStyle
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Patient manual freestyle ™ portable oxygen concentrator.
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Table of contents airsep ® freestyle ™ portable oxygen concentrator why your physician prescribed oxygen 2 what is the freestyle portable oxygen concentrator? 3 important safety rules 5 getting started with your freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 8 battery charging 10 nasal cannula 11 freestyle ...
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Table of contents airsep ® freestyle ™ portable oxygen concentrator cleaning, care, and proper maintenance 21 cabinet 21 filters 22 carrying bag 23 alarm/service indicator 23 freestyle accessories 24 reserve oxygen supply 24 troubleshooting 25 freestyle specifications 27 classification 28 symbols 29...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 1 airsep’s freestyle ™ portable oxygen concentrator this patient manual will acquaint you with airsep’s freestyle™ portable oxygen concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your freestyle uni...
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2 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...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 3 what is the freestyle 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 ...
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4 freestyle delivers a flow of oxygen up to an equivalent flow of 3 lpm (liters per minute) in this lightweight package that can be easily carried and used away from home. Freestyle operates from four different power sources. (refer to the power supplies section of this manual.).
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 5 important safety rules carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the portable freestyle oxygen concentrator. In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of discomfort, consult your equipm...
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Never use freestyle with the device itself located in the trunk of an automobile. Do not allow either the air intake filter or the air outlets to become blocked during use. When the automobile in which you are using freestyle is turned off, disconnect and remove the unit from the automobile with you...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 7 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 ...
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8 getting started with your freestyle portable oxygen concentrator the freestyle packaging contains the following items, as shown in figures 1-3. If any are missing, contact your equipment provider. • freestyle portable oxygen concentrator with carrying case • patient manual (not shown) • ac power s...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 9 optionally, you may also have an airbelt for extended battery life. That packaging contains the following, as shown in figure 4: • airbelt battery belt • ac power supply (100-240 volts, 50/60 hz) with power cord (alternate power cords available for use in var...
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10 battery charging check to make sure your unit’s battery is fully charged before venturing out with freestyle for the first time or upon subsequent use. To check the level of charge of the internal battery, press the batt button on freestyle's keypad. The battery gauge/indicator(s) leds above the ...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 11 nasal cannula a nasal cannula and tubing are used to deliver oxygen from the freestyle unit to the user. The tubing is connected to the unit’s oxygen outlet. (see figure 7.) figure 7: connecting cannula to freestyle's oxygen outlet airsep recommends a nasal ...
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Figure 9: close-up of keypad/alarm display dust cover alarm/service indicator pulse flow indicator(s) flow selection button (internal) battery button 12 handle oxygen outlet figure 8: freestyle exterior view - front freestyle unit components figure 10: freestyle exterior view - back label/patient in...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 13 operating instructions 1. Locate and position freestyle so that the air inlets and air outlets are not obstructed. The unit, particularly the air intake area, should be located in a well-ventilated space. 2. Power the unit from (a) the internal battery; (b) ...
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14 power supplies freestyle can be powered in four different ways – the internal battery, an ac power supply, dc power supply, and an optional airbelt battery belt in combination with the unit’s internal battery. 1. Internal battery: a rechargeable, internal battery is located within each freestyle ...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 15 filters air enters freestyle through an air intake filter located under the cover on the lower front of the oxygen concentrator. (see figures 11 and 12.) this filter prevents dust and other large particles in the air from entering the unit. Before you operat...
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16 setting of the flow selector for prescribed oxygen concentration the freestyle unit has three pulse flow settings: 1, 2, and 3, providing flows equivalent to 1–3 lpm oxygen. Lift the dust cover on the unit's keypad, and press the 1, 2, or 3 button, which corresponds to the oxygen pulse flow that ...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 17 alarm/light indicators when the freestyle unit senses inhalation, a pulse of oxygen is sent through the nasal cannula. The green light above the selected pulse flow setting displays intermittently each time a breath is detected. Additionally, when the unit i...
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18 • cannula disconnected when freestyle is operating but does not sense breathing within a predetermined time period, a constant alarm sounds, and the red alarm/service light illuminates. If this occurs, check the connection from the cannula to the freestyle unit, make sure that the nasal cannula i...
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Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator 19 audible alarm brief, continuous, at start-up no no no light (green) pulse; continuous light (green) pulse; intermittent light level indicator (yellow) continuous light indicates freestyle has been turned on. Freestyle is delivering oxygen as a pulse flow. Ba...
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20 audible alarm continuous: beep intermittent: beep, beep, beep... Rapid intermittent: beep, beep, beep... Rapid intermittent: beep, beep, beep... Light (red) alarm; continuous light 25% (yellow) batt; battery indicator (red) alarm; intermittent light (red) alarm; continuous light indicates no brea...
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21 cabinet turn off the freestyle unit, and disconnect the power cord from freestyle before you clean the cabinet. Keep the freestyle 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 da...
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22 filter air intake filter at least one time each week, remove the cover on the lower front of the unit, and wash the air intake filter, which is positioned on the inside of the cover. Your equipment provider may advise you to clean it more often, depending upon your operating conditions. Follow th...
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23 carrying bag to clean the carrying bag and strap, brush only with warm soapy water (do not saturate the bag.), then allow to air dry. Do not machine wash or dry the bag. Alarm/service indicator when the alarm service/indicator illuminates (yellow), it is time for your freestyle unit to be inspect...
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24 freestyle accessories in addition to the nasal cannula, airsep recommends that you do not use accessories with freestyle other than those listed below as supplied by airsep through your equipment provider. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of...
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25 problem freestyle does not operate when a pulse flow selection button is pressed. A continuous alarm sounds and the (red) alarm light illuminates continuously. Probable cause battery is discharged. Malfunction. Freestyle has not detected a breath for a predetermined time period. Solution power th...
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26 solution connect to a dc or an ac outlet within 2 minutes, or connect to the optional airbelt. Connect to a dc or an ac outlet immediately, or connect to the optional airbelt. Change to another source of oxygen, and contact your equipment provider. Change to another source of oxygen, and contact ...
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27 freestyle specifications oxygen concentration:*] 1-3 pulse settings; equivalent to a continuous flow of 90% oxygen dimensions: 8.6 in. High x 6.1 in. Wide x 3.6 in. Deep (21.8 cm high x 15.5 cm wide x 9.1 cm deep) weight: 4.4 lb (2.0 kg); 1.8 lb (.8 kg) optional airbelt power: ac power supply: 10...
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28 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 curr...
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Symbol description symbol description warning class ii caution ce mark refer to patient manual instructions type bf equipment 29 symbols symbols are frequently used on equipment in preference to words with the intention of decreasing the possibility of misunderstanding caused by language differences...
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30 limited warranty airsep corporation warrants the freestyle oxygen concentrator to be free from defect in parts for three 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...
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31 for european representative: gavin ayling e-mail: eurorepcontact@airsep.Com.
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Manufactured by: airsep corporation buffalo, ny 14228-2085 usa for service on your freestyle portable oxygen concentrator, please contact your local equipment provider at: mn123-1 rev- 01/27/06.