Stroller
P AT I E N T O P E R ATI N G
I N S T R U C T I O N S
S T R O L L E R
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Sprint
S P R I N T
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• In the event of an accidental tip-over, immediately but
cautiously return unit into an upright position.
If any liquid oxygen is escaping, leave the area
immediately and call your health care provider.
• Do not touch the frosted parts of any unit.
• Do not store or operate the
Stroller/Sprint coupled to the
stationary unit.
• Applicable EMC information can be found in the
Stroller/Sprint Service Manual at www.cairemedical.com.
Explanation of Other Symbols
Name and address of manufacturer
Authorized representative in the European Community
Caution, consult accompaning documents
Non-flammable gas
Oxidizing substances
Type B Applied Part (degree of protection against
electric shock)
Warning Information
Read this page carefully before using your unit.
• The unit contains liquid oxygen which is extremely
cold; almost 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
Exposure to such a low temperature can cause
severe frostbite.
• Liquid and gaseous oxygen, though nonflammable,
cause other materials to burn faster than normal.
This hazard, along with the low temperature of
liquid oxygen, warrants certain safety precautions.
• Do not use or store your unit in an area where
combustible materials such as oils, greases, aerosol
sprays, lotions or solvents are present.
• Do not smoke while operating unit.
• Do not use or store your unit within five feet of
electrical appliances, especially stoves, heaters,
toasters, and hair dryers.
• Keep your unit in a well-ventilated area.
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Patient’s Records
Patient’s Name
Prescribed Oxygen Flow Setting
Doctor’s Telephone Number
Distributor’s Name
Person to Contact
Distributor’s Emergency Telephone Number
Special Instructions
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Important: Read this manual thoroughly before
operating the Stroller/Sprint.
Rx only.
Warning: This device is not intended for life sustaining
use.
Caution: Use the Stroller/Sprint only as directed by your
doctor.
Warning: If you feel the equipment is not working
properly, call your health care provider. Do not attempt to
repair or adjust the units yourself.
Stroller/Sprint
Table Of Contents
Introduction 4
Controls 5-6
Filling Instructions 7-10
Operating Instructions 11-15
Additional Information 16
Specifications:
• Mode of Operation: Continuous
• Type of Protection Against Electric Shock: Internally
Powered Equipment
• Degree of Protection Against Electric Shock: Type B
Applied Part
• Classification according to the degree of protection
against ingress of water: IPX0 - Ordinary Equipment
• Equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of
flammable mixtures
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Introduction
The liquid oxygen system includes a stationary unit and the
Stroller/Sprint, which provides supplementary oxygen as
prescribed by your physician. This POI contains the
instructions for using the Stroller/Sprint. Refer to the POI
supplied with the stationary unit for its operation.
The Liberator is the larger container and is intended for
stationary use. You may take oxygen directly from the
Liberator. The unit is filled by your health care provider.
The Stroller/Sprint provides an ambulatory source of oxygen
for an extended period of time. They are filled from the
Liberator.
Side fill Stroller and Sprint shown.
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Controls
1. Electronic Liquid Level Gauge
2. Electronic Liquid Level Switch
3. Mechanical Liquid Level Gauge
4. Flow Control Knob
5. Oxygen Tube Connector
6. Vent Valve
7. Fill Connections (see next page for QDV Identification)
8. Carrying Strap with Shoulder Pad
9. Condensation Pad
10. Condensation Cup
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Portable
Connector:
Stationary
Connector:
QDV Style: CAIRE LINCARE CRYO2 LIFE-OX PENOX TAEMA PB
Side Fill (UC)
SF Locking TF Locking TF Push-on
Quick Disconnect Valve (QDV) Identification
To Fill the Top Fill Stroller/Sprint
1. Clean the fill connectors on both the stationary and the
Stroller/Spirit with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
Caution: The fill connectors must be dry, because
moisture can cause your Stroller/Sprint and stationary
unit to freeze together.
2. Make sure the flow control knobs on
both the Stroller/Sprint and
reservoir are in the off (0) position.
3. Position the fill connector in the
upright position over the stationary
unit’s connector.
4. a. If your connector is a push-on:
Lower the Stroller/Sprint unit on to the stationary
until you feel the connector engage.
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b. If your connector is Cryo2:
Rotate Stroller/Sprint until you feel the connectors
engage. Then, carefully and firmly, rotate the
Stroller/Sprint counterclockwise ( ) while pressing
downward.
c. If the connector is a Penox, Life-Ox, or Lincare:
Rotate Stroller/Sprint until you feel the connector
engage. Then, carefully and firmly, rotate the
Stroller/Sprint clockwise ( ) while pressing downward.
Note: Continued on step 6 (page 9).
Step 3
Step 4a Step 4b Step 4c
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To Fill the Side Fill Stroller/Sprint
1. Clean the fill connectors on both the stationary and
the Stroller/Sprint with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
Caution: The fill connectors must be dry, because
moisture can cause your Stroller/Sprint and stationary
unit to freeze together.
2. Make sure the flow control knobs on both the
Stroller/Sprint and reservoir are in the off (0) position
3. Make the Stroller/Sprint fill connector is in the upright
position to the stationary connector.
4. Rotate the Stroller/Sprint counterclockwise ( ) until
you feel the pin and slot engage.
5. Carefully and firmly rotate the Stroller/Sprint back to
the upright position. Now the units are locked
together.
Note: Continued on step 6.
Step 3
Step 4 Step 5
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Note: For push-on style connector, hold the unit in place
throughout the fill.
6. Open the vent valve to begin filling your Stroller/Sprint.
You should hear some oxygen escaping; do not worry.
The hissing sound you hear is perfectly normal.
Note: Liquid level gauge readings are most accurate 30
seconds or more after the Stroller/Sprint is filled.
7. You may also see vapor around the connection. This is
normal and is due to the great difference in temperature
between the liquid oxygen and the warm air surrounding
the units.
8. When the unit is full, close the vent valve. You can tell
that the unit is full when the hissing sound changes in
tone, and some liquid comes out of the vent line.
Step 6
Note: Closing the valve after a nearly continuous
stream of liquid is discharging fills the Stroller/Sprint
most completely, but wastes some liquid oxygen.
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Warning: Do not operate Stroller/Sprint while
attached to the stationary unit.
Warning: Should the leakage be excessive to the
point that a stream of liquid is present, leave the area
and call your health care provider immediately.
Caution: If the Stroller/Sprint is being refilled
immediately after a period of use, fill it, and then
wait 10 minutes after filling with the FCV set at zero
for the pressure to stabilize. Then operate as
normal.
Warning: Liquid or cold gaseous oxygen can frostbite
the skin. Oxygen will result in increased fire hazard.
Portable
Release
Button
(push-on
style only)
Closing the valve at the first sign of liquid discharge
does not fill the Stroller/Sprint as completely, but saves
liquid oxygen.
9. For the push-on style connectors, push the release
button down until the units separate. For all other
connectors rotate the unit until it separates from the
stationary unit.
Caution: Check liquid level gauge only after the vent
valve is closed.
Caution: If the Stroller/Sprint does not separate easily,
do not use force. The units may be frozen together.
Wait until the units warm up — then they’ll separate
easily. Do not touch any frosted parts. Should there be
any liquid leakage from the stationary unit or
Stroller/Sprint after separation, reattach the
Stroller/Sprint immediately. Again separate the units. If
the problem persists, leave units coupled and call your
health care provider.
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Stroller/Sprint
Operating Instructions
1. Push the cannula breathing tube firmly on to the
oxygen tube connector.
2. Adjust your cannula breathing tube to the proper
position so that you will be able to breathe the oxygen
comfortably.
3. Turn the flow control knob on top of the Stroller/Sprint
clockwise until the prescribed flow rate (numeral) is
visible in the knob “window” and a positive detent is
felt.
Warning: Out-of-specification oxygen flow will result if the
flow control knob is set between flow rates.
4. You should be receiving oxygen now. To stop flow of
oxygen, turn the flow control knob counterclockwise to
the off (0) position.
*Cannula is not included
Caution: Always turn the
flow control knob off (0)
when not in use.
FCV Setting
Model Off .25 .5 .75 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Sprint Nominal 30:00 20:50 12:55 9:25 7:20 5:10 4:00 3:10 2:40 2:05 1:40 1:25
Stroller Nominal 60:00 41:40 25:55 18:45 14:45 10:20 8:00 6:25 5:25 4:05 3:20 2:45
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5. Use the following chart as a guideline to determine the length of time the Stroller/Sprint will operate:
Note: Times are in hours and minutes (format 00:00).
Note: The “Nominal” times are for ideal conditions, i.e. maximum fill, exact flow rates, good loss rate, unit not being moved, etc.
These times are the maximum expected.
Note: Your individual results will vary.
6a. To verify the level of liquid oxygen in the unit with the
electronic liquid level gauge:
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Gen 3 Gauge: Depress the push button (liquid level
switch) on top of the unit for two seconds minimum.
Read across the top of the light bar to indicate contents
level.
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Gen 4 Gauge: Press the green operate button on the
face of the gauge. Read the arc of LEDs, which indicates
content level.
Caution:
The Stroller/Sprint is empty if only the last
segment of the light bar is lit.
If the Low Battery indicator lights up when the button
is depressed, notify your health care provider.
Note: The Stroller/Sprint will continue to supply oxygen
even if the Low Battery Indicator lights up, as long as
there is liquid oxygen in the unit.
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GEN 3 Gauge
GEN 4 Gauge
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6b. To verify the level of liquid oxygen in unit with the
mechanical liquid level gauge:
• Support the unit, by the fabric strap, directly above
the black contents indicator spring scale chamber.
• Allow the unit to stabilize (i.e. not bounce up and
down), then read the exposed colored scale for
approximate liquid oxygen contents.
Note: If the unit is empty, only the red colored band of
the scale will be exposed. If this is the case, the unit
must be filled prior to use.
7. Under certain environmental conditions, with
continuous use, and especially with the portable not
being moved, it may develop excessive frost around
the vaporizer coil and on the case. You may reduce
this frost by tapping the unit and/or wiping any
accumulated frost off the case.
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Remove the pad from the cup and wring out any
absorbed moisture. Allow the pad to dry completely
before replacing it in the cup.
Note: If heavily soiled, the pad can be machine washed
(with bleach to disinfect).
• For hard case
To replace the cup, center it over the round opening
at the bottom of the unit and press the knob in one
click to engage the cup and then a second click to
lock the cup in place.
• For soft case
To replace, simply insert pad into bottom cover and
rezip the bottom zipper.
Note: If the knob will not push in and engage the cup,
hold the cup and pull the knob out until it clicks into the
open position. Now replace the cup as previously
described.
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8. After the unit is empty and has warmed up to room
temperature, remove any moisture from the
condensation cup:
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For hard case
Tilt the unit to one side. Grasp the knob at the
center of the condensation cup (at the bottom of the
unit) and pull straight out. This will release the cup.
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For soft case
Unzip the bottom zipper and pull back the bottom
cover.
Knob
Cup
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Warning: Clean only after unit is empty and vented.
• Clean by applying household glass cleaner to a
lint-free cloth and wipe external surfaces – do not
get glass cleaner on any internal components or
valves.
• Allow unit to dry thoroughly before using.
Note: Note to health care provider – for reprocessing
procedure, see applicable
service manual.
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This symbol is to remind the equipment
owners to return it to a recycling facility at
the end of its life, per Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
Our products will comply with the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. They will not
contain more than trace amounts of lead or other
hazardous material content.
Accessories
The lightweight Stroller
carrying cart weighs only
3-1/4 lbs. The cart
accommodates both the
Stroller or the Sprint.
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