AirSep NewLife Elite User manual

Patient Manual

Oxygen Concentrator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AirSep® NewLife® Elite	Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen	2
	What Is an Oxygen Concentrator?	2
Oxygen Concentrator
	Important Safety Rules	4
	How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator	6
	Filters	10
	Oxygen Without Humidifier	10
	Oxygen With Humidifier	11
	Nasal Cannula	12
	Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter	13
	Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance	14
	Cabinet	14
	Filters	15
	Reserve Oxygen Supply	16
	Troubleshooting	16
	Product Specifications	19
	Classification	21
	Symbols	22

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 guide before you operate your unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.

In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately.

This unit is not to be used for or with any life-supporting applications. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort while using this 1 machine may require additional monitoring. Consult your physician immediately if

you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort.

This device manufactures high purity oxygen, which promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within 5 feet of: (1) this device or (2) any oxygencarrying accessory. Use no oil, grease, or petroleum-based products on or near the unit. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean or service the unit.

NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen

Many people today suffer from a variety of heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. A significant number of these patients can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy for respiratory care 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 has prescribed supplemental oxygen therapy because your body is not able to get enough oxygen from room air. Oxygen is a non-addictive drug, and your physician prescribed a flow sufficient to improve your condition.

Please keep in mind that unauthorized oxygen therapy can be dangerous. You must seek medical
advice before you use this unit. The Equipment Provider who supplies your oxygen equipment will
demonstrate how to set the prescribed flow rate.		2
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.

What Is an Oxygen Concentrator?

Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970s and have become the most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today. Without an oxygen concentrator, the average patient would require a delivery of 12 bottles/cylinders of oxygen each month. Your oxygen concentrator produces all the oxygen you need, with no 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 material called molecular sieve. This material separates the oxygen from the nitrogen and other gases. The result is a constant supply of concentrated high purity supplemental oxygen that is 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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NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

Important Safety Rules

Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator:

In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately.

This unit is not to be used for or with any life-supporting applications. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort while using this machine may require additional monitoring. Consult your physician immediately if 4 you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort.

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.

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

This device manufactures high purity oxygen, which promotes rapid burning. Do not
allow smoking or open flames within 5 feet of: (1) this device or (2) any oxygen-
carrying accessory. Use no oil, grease, or petroleum-based products on or near the
unit. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean or service
the unit.
Do not use extension cords with this unit.
AirSep recommends an alternate source of supplemental oxygen in the event of a
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power outage, alarm condition, or mechanical failure. Consult your physician or
Equipment Provider for the type of reserve system required.
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician. Use unit in
accordance with the manufacturer’s Patient Manual.

NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator

First, become familiar with the important parts of your NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator (Figures 1a and 1b).

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A.On/Off (I/0) Power Switch:

Starts and stops the operation of the unit.

B.Circuit Breaker Reset Button:

Resets the unit after electrical overload shutdown.

C.Digital Hour Meter:

Records the unit’s total hours of operation.

D.Flowmeter/Adjustment Knob:

Controls and indicates the oxygen flow rate in liters per minute (lpm).

E.Oxygen Outlet:

Provides connections for a humidifier (if required), cannula, or catheter.

F.Top and Side Handles:

Enables convenience in carrying the unit.

G.Operating Instructions:

Explains procedures to operate the unit.

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Figure 1a

H.Air Intake Gross Particle Filter:

Prevents dust and other airborne particles from entering the unit.