AirSep FreeStyle Patient Manual - page 29
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Troubleshooting
The FreeStyle product is designed for years of trouble-free use.
If your FreeStyle Portable 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.
Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below.
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
FreeStyle does not operate when a pulse
flow selection button is pressed.
Battery is discharged.
Malfunction.
Power the unit through the DC outlet, or an AC
outlet.
Contact your Equipment Provider, and change to
another source of oxygen as necessary.
A continuous alarm sounds and the (red)
alarm light illuminates continuously.
FreeStyle has not detected a breath for 15
minutes.
Check the cannula connection.
Ensure that cannula tubing is not kinked.
Make sure that the cannula is positioned properly
and that you are breathing through your nose. For
mouth-breathing your clinician may recommend a
chin strap.
Intermittent alarm condition,
and the (yellow) BATT light illuminates
intermittently.
Battery requires charging.
Connect to a DC or an AC outlet within 2 minutes,
or connect to the optional AirBelt.