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AirSep FreeStyle User Manual

Manual is about: Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Summary of FreeStyle

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    Table of contents airsep ® freestyle™ portable oxygen concentrator airsep’s freestyle™ portable oxygen concentrator en1 symbols en1-2 why your physician prescribed oxygen en2 what is the freestyle portable oxygen concentrator? En3 operator profile en3 freestyle for airline travel – faa-approved en4 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents airsep ® freestyle™ portable oxygen concentrator cleaning, care, and proper maintenance en29 cabinet en29 filter en30 carrying bag en31 alarm/service indicator en31 freestyle accessories en32 materials in direct or indirect contact with the patient en33 reserve oxygen supply en33 t...

  • Page 3: Airsep’S Freestyle

    Mn131-1 rev c en-1 airsep’s freestyle ™ portable oxygen concentrator this patient manual will acquaint you with airsep’s freestyle™ portable oxygen concentrator (poc). Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your freestyle unit. Should you ha...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-2 symbol description symbol description no smoking do not disassemble type bf equipment consult instructions for use rtca/do-160 section 21 category m compliant rtca do160 section 21 category m compliant. Faa sfar 106 requirement safety agency for can/csa c22.2 no. 60601-1-08 m90 fo...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-3 what is the freestyle portable oxygen concentrator? Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970’s and has become the most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today. Oxygen concentrators are the most cost-effective, efficient, and safest alternativ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-4 freestyle for airline travel – faa-approved freestyle has received the us federal aviation administration’s (faa) acceptance for onboard in- flight use by oxygen passengers on commercial airlines via a 2006 amendment to sfar 106. In addition, as of may 13, 2009, a new department o...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-5 [read the important safety rules section before operating this equipment.] important safety rules carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the portable freestyle oxygen concentrator. “no smoking – oxygen in use” signs must be ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-6 warning do not use liquid directly on the unit. A list of undesirable chemical agents includes but is not limited to the following: alcohol and alcohol-based products, concentrated chlorine-based products (ethylene chloride), and oil- based products (pine-sol ® , lestoil ® ). Thes...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-7 warning properly secure, belt or otherwise restrain the oxygen concentrator when in a vehicle during transport to prevent damage or injury. If the oxygen concentrator has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to water, please contact your home care provider for inspection or possible ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-8 caution the manufacturer 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. It is very important to select only the pres...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-9 note charging of the battery may take several minutes after connecting the power to initiate, depending on the battery’s internal operating temperature. This is a normal condition and is intended for safe battery charging. This circumstance is more likely when the battery has been...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-10 important safety rules for optional airbelt warning for oxygen concentrators equipped with the optional airbelt : 1. The incorrect use of airbelt can cause the battery to get hot, ignite, and can cause serious injury. Be sure not to pierce, strike, step on, or drop the battery, o...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-11 [read the important safety rules section before operating this equipment.] 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. • freest...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-12 warning the incorrect use of airbelt can cause the battery to get hot, ignite, and can cause serious injury. Be sure not to pierce, strike, step on, or drop the battery, or otherwise subject the battery to strong impacts or shocks. All airbelt warnings, cautions and notes should ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-13 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...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-14 [read the important safety rules section before operating this equipment.] note charging of the battery may take several minutes after connecting the power to initiate, depending on the battery’s internal operating temperature. This is a normal condition and is intended for safe ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-15 [read the important safety rules section before operating this equipment.] 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 9). Figure 9: connecting cannula to ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-16 freestyle unit components figure 11: close-up of keypad/alarm display figure 10: freestyle exterior view - front figure 12: freestyle exterior view - back now that you are familiar with freestyle’s components, review the instructions on the following pages to operate the freestyl...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-17 [read the important safety rules section before operating this equipment.] operating instructions 1. Locate and position the freestyle so that the air inlets and air outlets are not obstructed. 2. Power the unit from (a) the internal battery; (b) airbelt; (c) dc outlet (i.E. Auto...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-18 warning operating outside of the operational specifications can limit the concentrator's ability to meet oxygen concentration specification. Refer to the specifications section of this manual for storage and operating temperature limits. The oxygen concentrator should not be used...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-19 power supplies freestyle can be powered in four different ways – the internal battery, a universal ac/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 ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-20 freestyle ™ universal ac/dc power supply (instructions for use) connections for removable ac or dc power cord connects to freestyle unit figure 13 airsep’s new universal power supply for the freestyle portable oxygen concentrator (poc) is an all- in-one way to keep you fully powe...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-21 start with the universal ac/dc power supply and freestyle connection for all procedures below, it is recommended that you first connect the universal power supply to the freestyle poc inlet, as shown in figure 14. Be sure to properly connect to the unit by ensuring that the carry...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-22 caution: when using freestyle with the universal power supply in an automobile, boat, or other motor vehicle, make sure that the vehicle is started and running before turning on and operating the freestyle unit. If the power supply indicator light does not illuminate and requires...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-23 1. Make sure your power supply is securely connected to the freestyle inlet, as shown in figure 14. 2. Connect the proper dc power cord end to the accessory dc in inlet on the power supply, as shown in figure 19. 3. Remove the tip of the dc connector by pressing on the tab to exp...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-24 filters air enters freestyle through an air intake filter located under the cover on the lower front of the oxygen concentrator. (see figures 21 and 22.) this filter prevents dust and other large particles in the air from entering the unit. Before you operate freestyle, make sure...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-25 setting of the flow selector 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 your ph...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-26 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 is operating on and sim...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-27 o cannula disconnected when freestyle is operating but does not sense breathing, a constant alarm sounds, and the alarm light illuminates after 15 minutes. If this occurs, check the connection from the cannula to the freestyle unit, make sure that the nasal cannula is positioned ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-28 how to respond to freestyle’s alarm/light indicators status audible alarm light indicates action indicator brief, continuous at start–up (green) pulse; continuous light freestyle has been turned on you may begin to operate your freestyle unit. Indicator no (green) pulse; intermit...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-29 cleaning, care, and proper maintenance cabinet warning electrical shock hazard. Turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean the unit to prevent accidental electrical shock and burn hazard. Only your equipment provider or a qualified...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-30 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 cond...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-31 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. Figure 25: indicator of required inspection/service * alarm/service indicator when the alarm service/indicator ...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-32 freestyle accessories for proper performance and safety, use only these listed accessories supplied by airsep through your equipment provider. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of the freestyle portable oxygen concentrator de...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-33 warning no modification of this equipment is permitted. Use of cables and adapters other than those specified, with the exception of cables and adapters sold by the manufacturer of the medical electrical equipment as replacement parts for internal components, may result in increa...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-34 note 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....

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-35 problem probable cause solution rapid alarm condition, and the (yellow) batt light illuminates intermittently and freestyle shuts down. Battery voltage is too low to operate the freestyle unit. Connect to dc or an ac outlet immediately. Intermittent alarm condition, and the (red)...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-36 freestyle specifications oxygen concentration:* 1-3 pulse settings; equivalent to a continuous flow of 90% oxygen +5.5/-3% flow rate settings: 1 ,2 & 3 lpm (equivalent to continuous flow) settings 1 through 3 ±10% dimensions: 8.6 in. High x 6.1 in. Wide x 3.6 in. Deep (21.8 cm hi...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-37 “specifications continued” medical equipment needs special precautions regarding emc and need to be installed and put into service according to the emc information provided in this section. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ± electromagnetic immunity the freestyle is intend...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-38 guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ± electromagnetic immunity the freestyle is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the freestyle should assure that it is used in such an electromagnetic environment. Immunity test i...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-39 recommended separation distances between portable and mobile rf communications equipment and the freestyle the freestyle is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated rf disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the freestyle can help prev...

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    Mn131-1 rev c en-40 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) allow...