AirSep MN078-1 F User Manual
Patient Manual
Oxygen Concentrator
Includes
Oxygen Monitor, Air Outlet,
Dual Flow, and Pediatric Flow
Options
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR EQUIPMENT
PROVIDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT; OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY
RESULT.
Smoking while using oxygen is the number one cause of fire, injuries and related
deaths.
You must follow these safety warnings:
Do not allow smoking, candles, or open flames in the same room with the device or within 5 feet
(1.52 meters) of the oxygen-carrying accessories.
Smoking while wearing an oxygen cannula may cause facial burns and possibly death.
Removing the cannula and putting it on bedding, sofas, or other cushion material will cause a
flash fire when exposed to a cigarette, heat source, or flame.
If you smoke, these 3 steps may save your life: turn off the oxygen concentrator, take off the
cannula, and leave the room where this device is located.
English: A multilingual version of the manual is available through your equipment provider
.
Español
: Una versión multilingüe del manual está disponible a través de su proveedor d
e equipo.
Français:
Une version multilingue du manuel est disponible par l'intermédiaire de votre fournisseur de matériel.
Deutsche:
Eine mehrsprachige Version des Handbuchs ist in Ihrer Geräte-Anbieter.
³No Smoking
±
Oxygen in Use
´ signs must be prominently displayed in the home, or where the
oxygen concentrator is in use. Patients and their caregivers must be informed about the dangers of
smoking in the presence of, or while using, medical oxygen.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AirSep
®
NewLife
®
Elite
Oxyge
n Concentrator
AirSep NewLife Elite
Oxygen Concentrator 1
Important Safety Rules
1
Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen 6
What is an Oxygen Concentrator? 7
How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator 8
Filters
12
Ox
ygen Without Humidifier
12
Oxygen With Humidifier
13
Nasal Cannula
14
Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter
15
Cleaning, Ca
re, and Proper Maintenance
16
Cabinet
16
Filters
17
Reserve Oxygen Supply 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AirSep® NewLife® Elite
Oxygen Concentrator
Troubleshooting 18
Product Specifications 20
Classification 21
Oxygen Monitor Option
22
Function of the Oxygen Monitor 22
Alarm Signal 22
Air Outlet Option
23
Operating the NewLife Elite Air Outlet 23
Dual Flow and Pediatric/
Low Flow Options
30
Dual Flow Application 31
Pediatric/Low Flow Application 31
Setting the Pediat
ric Flowmeter 32
Symbols/Abbreviations
33
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[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
AirSep®
NewLife® Elite Oxygen Concentrator
This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep¶s NewLife
Elite 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.
Important Safety Rules
Carefully review an
d familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the NewLife Elite Oxygen
Concentrator.
³No Smoking
±
Oxygen in Use
´ signs must be prominently displayed in the home, or where the oxygen
concentrator is in use. Patients and
their caregivers must be informed about the dangers of smoking in the
presence of, or while using, medical oxygen.
This device supplies high
-concentration oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open
flames within the same room
of (1) this device, or (2) any oxygen-carrying accessory. Failure to observe
this warning can result in severe fire, property damage and / or cause physical injury or death.
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. Patients with hearing and/or sight
impairment(s) may need assistance with monitoring alarms.
If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency, seek medical assistance immediately
Use no oil, grease, or petroleum
-based or other flammable products on or near nasal end of cannula or the
NewLife Elite unit. Oxygen accelerates the combustion of flammable substances.
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Electrical
shock hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the electric outlet before you clean the unit to
prevent accidental electrical shock and burn hazard. Only your Equipment Provider or a qualified service
technician should remove the covers or service the unit.
Do not leave a nasal cannula under bed coverings or chair cushions. If the unit is turned on but not in use,
the oxygen will make the material flammable. Set the
I/0
power switch to the 0 (off) position when the
NewLife Elite unit is not in use.
Do not use extension cords with this unit or connect too many plugs into the same electrical outlet. The use
of extension cords could adversely affect the performance of the device. Too many plugs in one outlet can
result in an overload to the electric
al panel causing the breaker/fuse to activate or fire if the breaker or fuse
fails to operate.
Use only voltage specified on back panel label.
Do not use your oxygen concentrator in the presence of flammable gases. This can result in rapid burning
causing property damage, bodily injuries or death.
Care should be taken to prevent NewLife Elite from getting wet or allowing water to enter the unit. This can
cause the unit to malfunction or shut down, and cause an increased risk for electrical sh
ock or burns.
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 prod
ucts (Pine
-Sol, Lestoil). These are NOT to be used to clean the plastic
housing on NewLife Elite, as they can damage the unit¶s plastic.
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Clean the cabinet, control panel, and power cord only with a mild household cleaner applied with a damp
cloth or
sponge, and then wipe all surfaces dry. Do not allow any liquids to enter the concentrator.
Ensure concentrator is operated in an upright position.
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 or rental by order of a physician or other licensed health care
provider.
It
is very important to follow the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow until
you first consult your physician.
In the event of an alarm or you observe the NewLife Elite is not working properly; consult the
troubleshooting
section of this manual. If you cannot resolve the problem, consult your Equipment
Provider.
Do not operate this unit in a restricted or confined space where ventilation can be limited. This can cause
the device to overheat and affect performance.
Storing the device outside of its temperature specifications may affect performance (refer to the
specification section of the manual).
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If the alarm is weak or does not sound at all, consult your Equipment Provider immediately.
Position the unit away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers or heaters. Be certain to place the unit on a
flat surface and make sure all sides are at least 1 foot (30 cm) away from a wall or other obstruction. Do
not place the unit in a confined area. Choose a d
ust and smoke free
-location away from direct sunlight. Do
not operate the unit outdoors unless the unit is plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI
)
protected outlet.
If the humidifier bottle tubing is not properly connected to the humidifier bottle fitting or the oxygen outlet,
an oxygen leak can occur.
Normally, you should not need to adjust the flowmeter on your unit. If you turn the flowmeter adjustment
knob clockwise, you will decrease and can shut off the flow of oxygen from you
r unit. For your
convenience, the flowmeter is marked in ½ lpm increments from 1 to 5 lpm. For units with the pediatric
flowmeter option, the flowmeter is marked in 1/8 lpm increments for flow settings up to 2 lpm.
To prevent a voided AirSep warranty,
follow all manufacturers¶ instructions.
Replace the disposable cannula periodically following normal usage according to your Equipment Providers
recommendations.
AirSep does not recommend the sterilization of this equipment.
Do not attempt
any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below.
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Always follow the cannula manufacturer¶s instructions for proper use. Consult your licensed health care
provider to determine how often the cannula should be replaced.
The standard NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator accommodates prescriptions from 1 to 5 lpm.
For prescriptions levels below 1 lpm, you must operate the NewLife Elite unit for at least 5 minutes at 2
lpm
.
The use of some oxygen administration accessories not
specified for use with this oxygen concentrator
may impair its performance.
The use of certain humidifiers not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair its performance.
To Equipment Provider:
The following humidifier bottle is recommended for use with the NewLife Elite Oxygen
Concentrator:
AirSep Part No.
HU003-1
To Equipment Provider:
The following oxygen administration accessories are recommended for use with the
NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator:
•
Nasal Cannula w
ith 7 feet (2.1 m) of tubing: AirSep Part No.
CU002-1.
•
Oxygen Outlet Adapter: AirSep Part No.
F0025-1
.
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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 ox
ygen 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.
Although
Oxygen i
s a non-additive drug,
unauthorized oxygen therapy can be
dangerous. You must seek medical advice before you
use this oxygen concentrator. The Equipment Provider who supplies your oxygen equipment will demonstrate how to set the
prescribed flow rate.
It is very important to select the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow until you
fi
rst consult your physician.
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What i
s 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 l
iquid oxygen. An oxygen
concentr
ator provides all the oxygen you need with no cylinder or bottle deliveries
required.
The air we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gases. In the
NewLife Elite unit, room air passes
through a regenerative, adsorbent mate
rial called ³molecular sieve.´ This material separates the oxygen from the nitrogen
. The result is
a flow of high-concentration oxygen delivered to the patient.
There is never a danger of depleting the oxygen in a room when you use your NewLife
Elite
unit.
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