AirSep Focus Portable Patient Manual
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- Page 1 Patient Manual ™ Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator...
- Page 2 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 CAN RESULT. NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed in the home or wherever Focus is in use. Proper information about the dangers of smoking in the presence of medical oxygen should be relayed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AirSep Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator AirSep’s Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Symbols Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen What is the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator? Important Safety Rules Getting Started with Your Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator 8-11 Battery Charging Optional AirBelt / Charging the Optional AirBelt... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ® AirSep Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights 20-21 How to Respond to Focus’s Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet Carrying Bag Focus Accessories Reserve Oxygen Supply Troubleshooting 25-26...
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Page 5: Airsep's Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Sym bols can also perm it easier com prehension of a concept within a restricted space. The following table is a list of symbols and definitions used with the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Symbol... -
Page 6: Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen
Method of disposing of waste: All waste from AirSep’s Focus Oxygen Concentrator must be disposed of using the appropriate methods specified by local authorities. Method for disposing of the device: In order to preserve the environment, the concentrator must be disposed of using the appropriate methods specified by local authorities. -
Page 7: What Is The Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator
What is the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator? Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970s and have become the most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today. Oxygen concentrators are th e most cost-effective, efficient, and safe st alternative to using high-pressure ox ygen cylinders or liquid oxygen. -
Page 8: Important Safety Rules
---- ---- [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 Focus Oxygen Concentrator. This device supplies high-concentration oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within five feet (1.5 m) of this device, or any oxygen-carrying accessory. - Page 9 If you cannot resolve the problem, consult your Equipment Provider. The Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator may be used during sleep under the recommendation of a qualified clinician. Operating the Focus unit outside of its normal operating temperature range can affect performance and decrease battery run time and/or increase battery charge time.
- Page 10 When the automobile in which you are using the Focus unit is turned off, disconnect and remove the unit from the automobile with you. Do not store Focus in a very hot automobile or in other similar, high-or low-temperature environments. Operating or storing the unit outside the normal temperature range can affect the performance of the Focus.
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Page 11: Important Safety Rules
Important Safety Rules for Optional AirBelt 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. Replace safety cap on AirBelt cord when not in use. -
Page 12: Getting Started With Your Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Getting Started with Your Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator The Focus packaging contains the following items, as shown below. If any items are missing, contact your Equipment Provider. 1) Focus unit with carrying bag. - Page 13 Before operating Focus for the first time, familiarize yourself with the major components. These are illustrated in the Figures on the following pages and discussed later in the manual. Connecting to the Focus Power Inlet: Locate the arrow marking at the top of the connector. Insert connector (Figure 5) into the Focus power inlet ( Figure 6) with the arrow on the side of the connector facing outward.
- Page 14 2) Connecting Focus to a DC power source: The universal power supply can also be used to operate the Focus unit from any 12-Volt DC power source. For example: to an automobile, (boat, motor home, etc.) with a 12-Volt DC outlet. Connect the power supply cord labeled DC OUT To Focus into the Focus unit’s power inlet, as shown in Figure 8.
- Page 15 Figure: 9 Strap clip Focus is very light weight and easy to wear using the AirSep-supplied shoulder strap (Figure 4), or belt (Figure 3). You may clip the battery on to either the strap or belt. Focus can be worn on the waist by feeding the AirSep-supplied waist belt (Figure 10) or the optional AirBelt, (Figure 11) through the loops on the back of the Focus unit’s carrying bag.
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Page 16: Battery Charging
Battery Charging Check to make sure your unit’s battery is fully charged before venturing out with Focus for the first time or upon subsequent use. To check the level of charge of the battery, press the button on the battery’s keypad. The battery gauge/indicator(s) illuminate to indicate the level of battery charge (25-100%). - Page 17 Optional AirBelt Optionally, you may also have an AirBelt for extended use of Focus. The optional AirBelt (Figure 14), can power the Focus unit for up to 4 hours. Before using AirBelt, check that it is sufficiently charged. It requires approximately 3 ½ hours to completely charge. AirBelt is equipped with a battery gauge/indicator to indicate the level of battery charge (25-100%).
- Page 18 Charging the Optional AirBelt To charge the AirBelt battery for extended use: 1) Release safety cap from end of the AirBelt cord. 2) Connect the AC/DC power supply (included with AirBelt Accessory kit) to the end of AirBelt’s power cord, as shown in Figure 17.
- Page 19 The incorrect use of AirBelt can cause it to get hot, ignite, and may 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. Do not store Focus or AirBelt in a very hot automobile or in other similar, high- or low-temperature environments. Operating or storing the AirBelt outside the normal temperature range can affect its performance.
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Page 20: Nasal Cannula
Figure: 18 AirSep recommends a nasal cannula with 7 ft (2.1 m) of tubing, AirSep Part No. CU002-1, or other suitable cannula. Other lengths of non-kinking/star channel cannula can be used for a total length of up to 25 ft (7.6 m) maximum. -
Page 21: Focus Unit Components
Cannula tubing must be non-kinking, which can be used for a total length of up to 25 ft (7.6 m) maximum. Focus Unit Components Focus Control Panel (Top view): Alarm Display and Power Inlet Focus Power Inlet Air Outlet Alarm Indicator Figure: 19 Bi-color LED Green light: On/ Pulse Flow Indicator... -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment] Operating Instructions 1. Locate and position Focus so that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed. 2. Power the unit f rom (a) the battery ; (b) DC outlet (i. e. automobile or motor boat); or (c) an AC outlet (i.e. norm household electric). -
Page 23: Power Supplies
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment] Power Supplies (Overview) Focus can be powered in four different ways – the battery, AC power, DC power, or an optional AirBe lt. The Focus power supply functions both as an AC power supply and a DC power supply. (Refer to Connecting to Focus’s Power Inlet section for... -
Page 24: Audible Alarm And Indicator Lights
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment] Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights When the Focus unit senses inhalation, a pulse of oxygen is delivered through the nasal cannula. The green light on the unit’s control panel blinks each time a breath is detected. Additionally, when the unit is ope rating and the battery is simultaneously being charged through the AC or DC power s upply, the battery for the Focus unit will displa y the charge level of the battery (25%... - Page 25 If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency, seek medical assistance immediately. Cannula disconnected When Focus is operating but does not sense breathing for 15 minutes, a constant alarm sounds, and the amber alarm light illuminates simultaneously. If this occurs, check the connection from the cannula to the Focus u nit, make sure that the nasal cannula is positioned properly on your face, and ensu re that you are breathing through your nose.
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Page 26: How To Respond To Focus's Audible Alarm And Indicator Lights
How to Respond to Focus’s Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights Status Audible Alarm Light Indicates Action Indicator Brief, continuous at (Green) and (Red) Focus has been turned You may begin to operate your Focus start–up alternate; then (Green) unit. continuous light Indicator (Green) flashes;... -
Page 27: Cleaning, Care, And Proper Maintenance
Pay special attention to the oxygen outlet for the cannula connection to make sure it remains free of dust, water, and particles. To prevent a voided AirSep warranty, follow all manufacturer’s instructions. AirSep does not recommend the sterilization of this equipment. -
Page 28: Carrying Bag
For proper performance and safety, use only these listed accessories supplied by AirS ep through your Equipment Provider. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Part Number / Description... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
The Focus product is designed for years of trouble-free use. If your Focus Portable Oxygen C oncentrator fails to operate properly, refer to the chart on the following pages for possible causes and solutions and, if needed, consult your Equipment Provider. - Page 30 Problem Probable Cause Solution Unit alarms, does not start in automobile while Focus power supply needs resetting. Turn off unit. Disconnect the DC power supply from connected to a properly functioning DC outlet. the automobile outlet, restart the automobile, and then reconnect the DC power supply into the automobile DC outlet to reset the DC power supply.
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Page 31: Focus Specifications
Focus Specifications Oxygen Concentration:* Pulse setting equivalent to a continuous flow of 90% oxygen - 3% / +5.5% Dimensions: 6.4 in. high x 4.8 in. wide x 2.5 in. deep (16.4 cm high x 12.2 cm wide x 6.1 deep) Weight: Concentrator 1.75 lb (0.8 kg) Battery 0.53 lb (0.2 kg) -
Page 32: Classification
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) allowable leakage current; 2) reliability of protective earth connection (if present). -
Page 33: Limited Warranty
Each item of equipm ent for which a warranty claim is ass erted shall, at the request of AirSep Corpora tion, be returned on a prepaid basis with proof of purchase date to the AirSep factory a t the expense of the purchaser. - Page 34 MN170-1 rev A 03/11...
- Page 35 For service on your Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator, please contact your local Equipment Provider at: Manufactured by: AirSep Corporation Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA |MN170-1_A4~ MN170-1 Rev A MN170-1 rev A 03/11...