AirSep MN164-1 User Manual

Patient Manual

for NewLife 8-Liter and

NewLife 10-Liter
Oxygen Concentrator

Includes

Pediatric/Low Flow Options

Oxygen Monitor, Dual Flow, and

English: A multilingual version of the manual is available through your equipment provider.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

®

AirSep
Oxygen Concentrator

NewLife® Intensity

AirSep NewLife Intensity
Oxygen Concentrator 1

Symbols 1
Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen 3
What is an Oxygen Concentrator? 4
Important Safety Rules 5
How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator 7
Filters 11

Oxygen Without Humidifier 11
Oxygen With Humidifier 12
Nasal Cannula 13
Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter 14

Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance 15
Cabinet 15
Filters 16

Reserve Oxygen Supply 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AirSep® NewLife® Intensity
Oxygen Concentrator

Troubleshooting 17

Product Specifications 19

Classification 20

Oxygen Monitor Option 21

Function of the Oxygen Monitor 21

Alarm Signal 21

Dual Flow and Pediatric/
Low Flow Options

Dual Flow Application 22

Pediatric/Low Flow Application 22
Setting the Pediatric Flowmeter 23

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AirSep® NewLife® Intensity Oxygen Concentrator

This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator (both 8-liter and 10-liter models). 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.

Symbols

Symbols are frequently used on equipment and/or the manual 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 that may be used with the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator.

Symbol

Description

Warning – Describes a hazard or

unsafe practice that can result in severe
bodily injury or death

Caution – Describes a hazard or

unsafe practice that can result in minor
bodily injury or property damage

Note – Provides information
important enough to emphasize or
repeat

Refer to Patient Manual Instructions

No oil or grease

Symbol

Description

No smoking

CE Mark

Safety agency for CAN/CSA C22.2 No.

601.1 M90 for medical electrical
equipment. (10-liter only)

Safety agency for CAN/CSA C22.2 No.

601.1 M90 for medical electrical
equipment. (8-liter only)

Do not disassemble

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Symbol

Description

Proper disposal of waste of electrical
and electronic equipment required

Type BF Equipment

Symbol

Description

Class II

Keep unit and accessories dry

In the event of an alarm, you observe the unit is not working properly, or if you feel 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. Patients with hearing and/or sight impairment(s) may
need assistance with monitoring alarms.

This device supplies high-concentration oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smokin g or open flames
within five feet (1.5 m) of (1) this device, or (2) any oxygen-carrying accessory.

Use no oil, grease, or petroleum-based products on or near unit.

Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean or service the unit.

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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 oxygen 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 is 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 first
consult your physician.

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What is 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 liquid oxygen. An oxygen concentrator 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 Intensity unit, room air
passes through a regenerative, adsorbent material called “molecular 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 Intensity unit.

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Important Safety Rules

Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following im portant safety information about the NewLife Intensity Oxygen
Concentrator.

In the event of an alarm, you observe the NewLife Intensity is not working properly, or if you feel 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. Patients with hearing and/or sight impairment(s) may need
assistance with monitoring alarms.

Do not leave the 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 Intensity unit is not in
use.

Electrical shock hazard. Do not remove covers while the unit is plugged in. Only your Equipment Provider should
remove the covers.

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