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AirSep Focus 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 MAY RESULT. Smoking while using oxygen is the number one cause of fire injuries and related deaths.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AirSep’s Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Symbols Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen What is the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator? Operator Profile Focus for Airline Travel - FAA Approved Important Safety Rules 5-10 Getting Started with Your Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator 11-14 Battery Charging...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ® AirSep Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights How to Respond to Focus’s Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights 23-25 Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet Carrying Bag Focus Accessories Materials in direct or indirect contact with the patient...

  • Page 5: Airsep's Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC). Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your Focus unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.

  • Page 6: Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen

    This side up requirement 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

    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 Focus unit, room air passes through a regenerative, adsorbent material called molecular sieve.

  • Page 8: Focus For Airline Travel - Faa Approved

    Focus for Airline Travel – FAA-Approved Focus has received the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) acceptance for onboard in-flight use by oxygen passengers on commercial airlines via a 2012 amendment to SFAR 106. In addition, as of May 13, 2009, a new Department of Transporation (DOT)/FAA ruling has determined that US-based carriers, as well as international flights with origination or destination in the US, must allow passengers with FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrators to use them on board, and in flight, as medically necessary.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Rules

    The incorrect use of the Focus battery can cause the battery 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.
  • Page 10 Only your Equipment Provider or a qualified service technician should remove the covers or service the unit. Care should be taken to prevent Focus from getting wet or allowing water to enter the unit. This can cause the unit to malfunction or shut down.
  • Page 11 Do not allow either the air intake or the air outlet vents to become blocked. This can cause the Focus unit to overheat and affect performance. Do not operate unit in a restricted or confined space (i.e., a small case or handbag) where ventilation can be limited.
  • Page 12 Cannula tubing must be non-kinking, which can be used for a total length of up to 25 ft. (7.6 m) maximum. If the Focus power supply remains connected when the battery is fully charged, the four LEDs will turn off within ½...
  • Page 13 If the Focus power supply remains connected when the battery is fully charged, the four LEDs will turn off within 15 minutes. The lithium ion rechargeable battery that is used with the Focus unit does not need to be fully depleted before recharging.
  • Page 14 Replace safety cap on AirBelt cord when not in use. Do not attempt to charge the optional AirBelt with the Focus power supply or AirBelt can be damaged. Use only the AirBelt power supply provided to charge AirBelt.

  • Page 15: 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 16 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. Do not force the connector into the power inlet, as it can be inserted only one way.
  • Page 17 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. Place the DC accessory adapter on the end of the DC power cord.
  • Page 18 Focus. The Focus shoulder strap (Item 9) can be used with either the Focus in the carrying bag (Item 1) or with the Focus with carrying bag (Item 1) placed in the Focus bag with battery pockets (Item 10).

  • Page 19: 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 20 (25-100%). Connect the interface cable (Figure 15) into the AirBelt, then plug the other end of the interface cable into the Focus, as shown in Figure 16. For proper orientation of the connector, see Connecting to the Focus Power Inlet section.
  • Page 21 Figure 17: AirBelt Battery Charging set-up Replace safety cap on AirBelt cord when not in use. Do not attempt to charge the optional AirBelt with the Focus power supply or the AirBelt can be damaged. Use only the AirBelt power supply provided to charge AirBelt.
  • Page 22 • the battery reaches it’s capacity Each of the four LEDs, 25% -100%, will blink as stated above, then turn solid when • When all LEDs illuminate solid, the battery is fully charged and the LEDs will remain solid for a period of time, then all four LEDs will turn off.

  • Page 23: Nasal Cannula

    [Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment] Nasal Cannula A nasal cannula with tubing are used to deliver oxygen from the Focus unit to the user. The tubing is connected to the unit’s oxygen outlet (See Figure 18).

  • Page 24: Focus Unit Components

    Figure 20: Focus Exterior View - Front Label/Patient Instructions Figure 21: Focus Exterior View - Back Now that you are familiar with Focus’s components, review the instructions on the following pages to operate the Focus unit. MN170-1 rev C 07/13...

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    AirBelt) 5. Turn the Focus unit on by pressing the power switch to the on position (l). The LEDs on the control panel will illuminate, alternating between green and red, momentarily. Also, each time you turn on Focus, a brief alarm sounds.

  • Page 26: Power Supplies (Overview)

    • Battery: Two rechargeable batteries are supplied with Focus. Each battery, when fully charged, supplies power to the Focus unit for up to 1 ½ hours. An audible alarm sounds when the battery power is getting low. The alarm is discussed in the Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights section of this manual.

  • Page 27: Audible Alarm And Indicator Lights

    Additionally, when the unit is operating and the battery is simultaneously being charged through the Universal AC / DC power supply, the battery for the Focus unit will display the charge level of the battery (25% to 100% state of charge) on the battery gauge/indicator(s) and when at 100%, LEDs (lights) remain on for approximately 15 minutes after reaching a full charge.
  • Page 28 • Focus’s capacity is exceeded If your breathing rate causes the capacity of Focus to be exceeded, an alarm sounds 3 times every ½ second with a 5 second pause, and the amber alarm light illuminates simultaneously. You should reduce any physical activity, reset alarm by turning unit off and back on, and then if necessary change to another source of oxygen as available, and contact your Equipment Provider.

  • Page 29: 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 (Green) and (Red) Focus has been turned You may begin to operate your Focus Indicator Brief, continuous at alternate; then (Green) unit. start–up continuous light Indicator (Green) flashes;...

  • Page 30: Cleaning, Care, And Proper Maintenance

    Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean or service the unit to prevent accidental electrical shock hazard. Do not use liquid directly on the Focus unit to clean it. A list of undesirable chemical agents includes but is not limited to the following: alcohol and alcohol-based products, concentrated chlorine-based products (ethylene chloride), and oil-based products (Pine-Sol, Lestoil).

  • Page 31: Carrying Bag

    Focus Accessories For proper performance and safety, use only these listed accessories supplied by AirSep through your Equipment Provider. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator. MI332-1 Focus Bag Set includes the following:...

  • Page 32: Materials In Direct Or Indirect Contact With The Patient

    Your Equipment Provider may recommend another source of supplemental oxygen therapy in case there is a mechanical failure or a power outage. In the event of an alarm or you observe Focus is not working properly; consult the Troubleshooting section in this manual. If you cannot resolve the problem, consult your Equipment Provider.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: Focus Specifications

    Focus Specifications Oxygen Concentration:* Pulse setting equivalent to a continuous flow of 90% oxygen - 3% / +5.5% Pulse Dose: 17.25ml ± 10% 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)
  • Page 35 EMC information provided in this section. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ± electromagnetic immunity The Focus is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Focus should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 36 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ± electromagnetic immunity The Focus is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Focus should assure that it is used in such an electromagnetic environment. IEC 60601...
  • Page 37 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The Focus is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Focus should assure that it is used in such an environment.

  • Page 38: Classification

    FCC Part 15, Subpart B – Class B Unintentional Radiators Method of cleaning and infection control allowed: Please refer to “Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance” section of this Focus Patient Manual. Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable anesthetic gases: Equipment not suited for such application.

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Each item of equipment for which a warranty claim is asserted shall, at the request of AirSep Corporation, be returned on a prepaid basis with proof of purchase date to the AirSep factory at the expense of the purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for return freight charges.
  • Page 40 For European representative: Gavin Ayling 9 Bungham Lane Penkridge Stafford Staffordshire ST19 5NH England E-mail: eurorepcontact@airsep.com MN170-1 rev C 07/13...
  • Page 41 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_CF~ MN170-1 Rev C MN170-1 rev C 07/13...

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