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- Page 1 NewLife Elite / NewLife ® ® Oxygen Concentrator Service Manual 0459 AirSep Corporation • 401 Creekside Drive • Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA Telephone: (716) 691-0202 • 24-Hour Fax: (716) 691-4141...
- Page 2 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Expedited Product Warranty Check service is always at your fingertips with AirSep: http://www.airsep.com/Support/Warranty_Information.aspx In the US or Canada, dial 866-873-9277 AirSep is a registered trademark of AirSep Corporation. ® NewLife Elite and NewLife are registered trademarks of AirSep Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Routine Maintenance 4.1.1 Air Intake Gross Particle Filter/GPF 4.1.2 Product Filter Replacement 4.1.3 Optional Filter Replacement 4.1.4 Battery Replacement 4.1.5 Recording Maintenance Cleaning and Infection Control 4.2.1 Preparing for New Patient Use AirSep Corporation i – table of contents ®... - Page 4 High or Low Pressure Switch Replacement (In Equipped Units) 5-13 5.10 Circuit Breaker Replacement 5-14 5.10.1 Circuit Breaker Removal 5-14 5.10.2 Circuit Breaker Installation 5-14 5.11 ON/OFF Power Switch Replacement 5-14 5.11.1 ON/OFF Power Switch Removal 5-14 AirSep Corporation ii – table of contents ®...
- Page 5 Figure 1: Control Panel Assembly Figure 2: Main Structure Assembly Figure 3: Base and Cabinet Components Figure 4: Test Block Assembly Figure 5: Valve Block Assembly Figure 6: Compressor Assembly Figure 7: Adsorption Bed Assembly AirSep Corporation iii – table of contents ®...
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Page 7: Equipment Provider Responsibility
Be available to service each patient at any time. Maintain the NewLife in accordance with Section 4.0. Repair components and replace parts only as outlined in this manual. Use only AirSep parts for replacement in NewLife Oxygen Concentrators. AirSep Corporation... -
Page 8: Important Notice And Symbol Explanations
Describes a hazard or unsafe practice that can result in WARNING: severe bodily injury or death. Describes a hazard or unsafe practice that can result in CAUTION: minor bodily injury or property damage. Provides information important enough to em phasize or NOTE: repeat. AirSep Corporation ®... - Page 9 No smoking within five feet of this device, oxygen- carrying tubing, or accessories. No open flames within five feet of this device, oxygen- carrying tubing, or accessories. No oil, grease or petroleum-based products on or near the unit. Oxygen outlet Oxygen alarm Nebulizer option AirSep Corporation ®...
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Page 10: Functional Specifications
5 liters per minute at 90% + 5.5/ - 3% Response Time: Allow 5 minutes to attain maximum oxygen concentration. Operate the unit in an upright position, maintaining Positioning: at least six inches of open space on all sides for ventilation. 0459 AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 11: Description Of Operation
The NewLife unit delivers up to 95.5% pure oxygen at flow rates from 1–5 lpm. NOTE: NewLife Elite OxiSilent™ option incorporates an additional felt intake filter prior to air entering the compressor. Operation Check AirSep tests every NewLife Oxygen Concentrator thoroughly after manufac- ture. -
Page 12: Alarm System
To test the power failure alarm, take the following step: Unplug the unit, and set the ON/ OFF switch to the ON position. This should immediately activate the audio alarm. If it does not, refer to the troubleshooting chart in Section 6.0 of this manual. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 13: Oxygen Concentration Test And Specification
The interval established may be longer or shorter than 90 days, which is AirSep’s default time period for providers who do not choose to establish their own protocol. -
Page 14: General Instructions
3.0 Patient Instructions General Instructions It is important that patients thoroughly understand how to operate the AirSep NewLife unit. This enables proper treatment as prescribed by a qualified, licensed physician. You must explain that the purpose of this therapy is to alleviate symptoms. -
Page 15: Checking The Alarm System Battery
ON position. A continuous alarm sounds for approxi mately five seconds to indicate a good battery. If the alarm does anything other than sound loudly for five seconds, instruct the patient to call the Equipment Provider immediately. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 16: Routine Maintenance
® Provider Maintenance Routine Maintenance The NewLife Elite unit has two or three filters and a 9-volt battery that require sched uled maintenance and replacement. To ensure that the unit’s output of oxygen is within specification, you must perform a test of oxygen concentration. Test the unit upon delivery to a patient and at periodic intervals. -
Page 17: Optional Filter Replacement
To replace the battery, take the following steps: Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the power cord. Remove the left side panel. Lift the battery out of the battery holder. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 18: Recording Maintenance
“host” cell. Both of these organisms are usually passed on by person-to-person contact, and both need to be in the human body to survive. Once outside the body, viruses do not survive. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 19: Preparing For New Patient Use
Clorox) with 99 parts cold tap water. To measure the solution easily, take 1/4 cup of household bleach, and mix it with a gallon of cold tap water. Allow the mixture to sit on potentially contaminated surfaces for 10 minutes. AirSep Corporation... -
Page 20: Components
Elite Service Manual ® 5.0 Service Components The design of the AirSep NewLife Oxygen Concentrator allows for easy access and removal of most components. This allows you to perform scheduled maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts with minimal time and effort. CAUTION... -
Page 21: Caster Replacement
You can continue a patient’s therapy on the NewLife unit as long as that unit’s oxygen concentration level at the prescribed liter flow rate is within AirSep’s specifications. Refer to Section 2.4. Sound Level The condition of the compressor’s bearings mainly determine its sound level. -
Page 22: Compressor Replacement
To install the rebuilt compressor assembly, follow the steps listed below: Perform the compressor removal procedure in reverse or der. Make sure to position the compressor’s lead wires behind the braided suction tube. Leak test all connections. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 23: Capacitor Replacement
Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the power cord. Remove the side and back panels. Remove the retaining cap from the appropriate valve with a slotted-head screwdriver. Lift off the solenoid coil. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 24: Feed Or Waste Valve Reassembly
Remove the retaining cap with a slotted-head screwdriver. Disconnect the solenoid leads, and lift off the solenoid coil. Replace with the new coil. Reinstall the retaining cap back on top of the coil, and reconnect the solenoid leads. Reconnect the back and side panels. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 25: Sieve Bed Replacement
Remove the 9/16-inch compression fitting on the bottom of each sieve bed. Cut the tie-wraps, and remove the sieve beds. Proper removal of the sieve beds includes the product tubes. Plug the opening on the top and bottom of the sieve beds. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 26: Sieve Bed Installation
Remove the two screws that hold the fan to the superstructure, and remove the fan. Disconnect the fan leads. Position the new cabinet fan so that the air flow arrow points toward the compressor and the electrical connections are in the bottom right corner. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 27: Circuit Board Replacement
Store PCBs only in anti-static bags. 5.7.1 Circuit Board Removal Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the power cord. Remove the side and back panels. Disconnect the main power 10-pin connector from the circuit board. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 28: Circuit Board Installation
Push the circuit board on to the support tabs. Firmly plug in the 6-pin connector to the circuit board so that the connector’s locking tab locks against the circuit board. Plug in the 10-pin connector. Reconnect the back and side panels. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 29: Product Regulator Check And Setting
5.5 lpm line (clockwise to increase). Push in the regulator knob to lock it. Reconnect the side panel. 5.8.2 Product Regulator Lockout Take the following steps to limit the maximum flow of oxygen concentrator: 5-10 AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 30: Back Pressure Correction At 5 Lpm
In some cases, additional lengths of oxygen tubing with a humidi fier bottle can increase back pressure and limit oxygen flow below 5 lpm. To achieve 5 lpm, use the following procedure: Plug in the unit. 5-11 AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 31: Product Regulator Cleaning Or Rebuilding
1/4 of a liter or if the regulator cannot be adjusted for lockout. Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the power cord. Remove the right side panel. Use large pliers to unscrew the bonnet of the product regulator, which contains a large spring. 5-12 AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 32: High Or Low Pressure Switch Replacement (In Equipped Units)
Remove it first to gain access to the low pressure switch. Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the power cord. Remove the right side panel. Disconnect the leads to the pressure switch. Unscrew the pressure switch from the pressure test block. AirSep Corporation 5-13 ®... -
Page 33: Circuit Breaker Replacement
Cut off the two white tie-wraps from the terminal strip leads. Disconnect the ON/OFF switch leads from the back of the switch. Push on the back of the power switch, while holding in its retaining tabs, and remove the switch through the front panel. AirSep Corporation 5-14 ®... -
Page 34: Buzzer Replacement
Install the new hour meter into the control panel, making sure that the “hourglass” icon displays on the bottom. Reconnect the hour meter leads. Reconnect the side panel. Plug unit in and set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to ON. Hourglass icon should flash showing it is functioning correctly. 5-15 AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 35: Flowmeter Replacement
Use a slotted-head screwdriver to break the receptacle seal. Pull the receptacle forward until the back of the strain relief is visible. Press both ends of the strain relief together with needle-nose pliers to remove and save it for reuse. 5-16 AirSep Corporation ®... - Page 36 Reconnect the power cord leads, close the plastic twist clamps, and reattach the tie-wraps. Reconnect the power cord receptacle to the base of the unit with the two Phillips-head screws. Reconnect the side and back panels. 5-17 AirSep Corporation ®...
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Page 37: High Operating Pressure
Higher than normal operating pressure may indicate any of the following: A restrictive blowdown muffler, which does not allow the waste (purge) gas to exit the system freely. Operate the unit with the blowdown muffler disconnected to see if the operating pressure returns to normal. AirSep Corporation ®... -
Page 38: Low Operating Pressure
Leak test the unit. A compressor with reduced output. Ensure that the oxygen concentration level at the desired liter flow is within AirSep’s specifications. If it is below specifications, replace or repair the compressor. An obstructed or vertically positioned (ECOnomy mode) EcoCheck valve. - Page 39 Set the concentrator at 5 lpm and connect pressure test gauge to unit. Determine pressure parameters by observing high and low pressure points on the gauge. If pressures are high or low, refer to Section 6.1. Review troubleshooting chart to isolate and repair any other malfunctions. AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 40 Defective capacitor. Replace capacitor. Defective circuit board. Check circuit board for two-light rotation/replace circuit board. Faulty electrical connection for Check electrical connections for compressor. compressor. Defective high temperature Replace high temperature switch. switch. AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 41 Alarm does not sound. Dead battery. Replace battery. Incorrectly installed battery. Reinstall battery with correct polarity. Faulty electrical connection. Repair electrical connection. Defective ON/OFF switch. Replace ON/OFF switch. Defective buzzer. Replace buzzer. Defective pressure switch. Replace and test pressure switch. AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 42 Defective solenoid valve. Repair or replace solenoid valve. Restriction in exhaust muffler. Replace or clean exhaust muffler. Restriction in suction resonator. Check suction resonator and suction tube for obstruction and remove. Restriction in EcoCheck valve. Clean EcoCheck valve. AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 43 In addition, channel locks and a small slotted-head screwdriver may be recom- mended for some service procedures. A pressure test gauge to read operating system pressures on the NewLife unit should be kept available at all times. AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 45 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Appendix Exploded Drawings Control Panel Assembly Main Structure Assembly Base and Cabinet Components Test Block Assembly Valve Block Assembly Compressor Assembly Adsorption Bed Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 46 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Figure A.1: Control Panel Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 47 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Figure A.2: Main Structure Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 48 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Figure A.3: Base and Cabinet Components AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 49 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Figure A.4: Test Block Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 50 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Figure A.5: Valve Block Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 51 Valve, plug ¼ (EcoCheck only) F0006-4 Fitting, Brass, DBL Barb ¼” x ½” CO006-1R(T/N) Compressor Assy, Complete 120/60 CO006-4R(T/N) Compressor Assy, Complete 220/50 CO006-9R(T/N) Compressor Assy, Complete 220/50 Dual 6 CO006-10R(T/N) Compressor Assy, Complete 120/60 Dual 6 Figure A.6: Compressor Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...
- Page 52 NewLife Elite Service Manual ® Figure A.7: Adsorption Bed Assembly AirSep Corporation ®...