AirSep FreeStyle Patient Manual
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- Page 1 AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE AT HOME (800) 545-6026 Patient Manual ™ FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Rules Getting Started with your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator Battery Charging Nasal Cannula FreeStyle Unit Components Operating Instructions Power Supplies Filter Setting of the Flow Selector for Prescribed Oxygen Concentration Alarm/Light Indicators How to Respond to FreeStyle’s Alarm/Light Indicators... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance AirSep ® Freestyle ™ Portable Cabinet Oxygen Concentrator Filters Carrying Bag Alarm/Service Indicator FreeStyle Accessories Reserve Oxygen Supply Troubleshooting FreeStyle Specifications Classification Symbols Limited Warranty...
- Page 5 Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you. If you observe that the FreeStyle unit is not working properly, if you feel ill or uncomfortable, or if you are unable to hear and/or feel the oxygen pulse, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately.
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Page 6: Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen
It is very important to select the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow until you first consult your physician. Use the FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator during sleep only under the recommendation of a qualified clinician. -
Page 7: What Is The Freestyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator
The air we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gases. In the FreeStyle unit, room air passes through a regenerative, adsorbent material called "molecular sieve." This material separates the oxygen from the nitrogen. - Page 8 FreeStyle delivers a flow of oxygen up to an equivalent flow of 3 LPM (liters per minute) in this lightweight package that can be easily carried and used away from home. FreeStyle operates from four different power sources. (Refer to the Power Supplies section of this manual.)
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Page 9: Important Safety Rules
When using FreeStyle in an automobile, boat, or other vehicle with the DC power supply, make sure that the vehicle is started and running before connecting the FreeStyle unit. If the FreeStyle unit is connected to the vehicle while starting it, jumping or charging the vehicle may cause a need to reset the FreeStyle unit's DC power supply. - Page 10 When the automobile in which you are using FreeStyle is turned off, disconnect and remove the unit from the automobile with you. Never allow FreeStyle to be stored in a very hot automobile or in other similar, high- or low-temperature environments. (Refer to the Specifications section in this manual.) Do not leave a nasal cannula under bed coverings or chair cushions.
- Page 11 Consult your physician or Equipment Provider for the type of reserve system required. Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by order of a physician. Use FreeStyle in accordance with AirSep’s FreeStyle Patient Manual.
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Page 12: Getting Started With Your Freestyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Getting Started with Your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator The FreeStyle packaging contains the following items, as shown in Figures 1-3. If any are missing, contact your Equipment Provider. • FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator with carrying case • Patient manual (not shown) •... - Page 13 Figure 4: AirBelt and AC Power Supply/Power Cord Before operating FreeStyle for the first time, familiarize yourself with the locations of the major components. These are illustrated in the figures on the following pages and discussed later in the manual.
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Page 14: Battery Charging
Battery Charging Check to make sure your unit’s battery is fully charged before venturing out with FreeStyle for the first time or upon subsequent use. To check the level of charge of the internal battery, press the BATT button on FreeStyle's keypad. -
Page 15: Nasal Cannula
Nasal Cannula A nasal cannula and tubing are used to deliver oxygen from the FreeStyle unit to the user. The tubing is connected to the unit’s oxygen outlet. (See Figure 7.) Figure 7: Connecting Cannula to FreeStyle's Oxygen Outlet AirSep recommends a nasal cannula with 7 ft (2.1 m) of tubing, AirSep Part No. -
Page 16: Freestyle Unit Components
Inlet for Power Connections Air Intake/Filter Cover Label/Patient Instructions Figure 8: FreeStyle Exterior View - Front Figure 10: FreeStyle Exterior View - Back Now that you are familiar with FreeStyle’s components, review the instructions on the following page to operate the FreeStyle unit. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
4. Lift the dust cover on the unit. 5. Turn the FreeStyle unit on by pressing the 1, 2, or 3 button on the unit's keypad for the liter flow prescribed by your physician. The green LED above the button selected illuminates. Each time you turn on the FreeStyle unit, a brief alarm sounds. -
Page 18: Power Supplies
Power Supplies FreeStyle can be powered in four different ways – the internal battery, an AC power supply, DC power supply, and an optional AirBelt battery belt in combination with the unit’s internal battery. 1. Internal Battery: A rechargeable, internal battery is located within each FreeStyle unit. When it is fully charged, it supplies power to the FreeStyle unit for up to 3 ½... -
Page 19: Filter
Filters Air enters FreeStyle through an air intake filter located under the cover on the lower front of the oxygen concentrator. (See Figures 11 and 12.) This filter prevents dust and other large particles in the air from entering the unit. Before you operate FreeStyle, make sure this filter is clean and positioned correctly. -
Page 20: Setting Of The Flow Selector For Prescribed Oxygen Concentration
Setting of the Flow Selector for Prescribed Oxygen Concentration The FreeStyle unit has three pulse flow settings: 1, 2, and 3, providing flows equivalent to 1–3 LPM oxygen. Lift the dust cover on the unit's keypad, and press the 1, 2, or 3 button, which corresponds to the oxygen pulse flow that your physician has prescribed. -
Page 21: Alarm/Light Indicators
An audible alarm sounds if FreeStyle has a low battery, if the cannula is disconnected, or if performance of the unit is outside specifications. The light and audible alarm conditions are explained in detail below and summarized on the chart later in this section of the manual. - Page 22 Equipment Provider. • FreeStyle’s capacity is exceeded If your breathing rate causes the capacity of FreeStyle to be exceeded, a rapid alarm sounds, and the red alarm/service light illuminates intermittently. When this occurs, the concentration of oxygen that FreeStyle is supplying is outside of the unit specifications.
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Page 23: How To Respond To Freestyle's Alarm/Light
How to Respond to FreeStyle's Alarm/Light Indicators Status Action Audible Alarm Light Indicates Indicator You may begin to operate your Brief, continuous, at (Green) pulse; FreeStyle has been FreeStyle unit. start-up continuous light turned on. Indicator Continue using FreeStyle normally. - Page 24 Beep nose. If the alarm persists, contact your time period. Equipment Provider. Alarm Connect the FreeStyle unit into a DC 25% (Yellow) BATT; Battery voltage is too low Intermittent: battery indicator outlet or an AC outlet immediately.
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Page 25: 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. Do not use liquid directly on the FreeStyle unit to clean it. A list of undesirable chemical agents includes, but is not limited to, the following, according to the plastics manufacturer: alcohol and alcohol-based products (isopropyl alcohol), concentrated chlorine-based products (ethylene chloride), and oil-based products (Pine-Sol, Lestoil). -
Page 26: Filters
3. Replace the dry filter. Do not operate FreeStyle without the air intake filter in place. If a second filter is provided, insert the "replacement" filter before you clean the dirty filter. AirSep does not recommend the sterilization of this equipment. -
Page 27: Carrying Bag
Figure 15: Indicator of Required Inspection/Service Alarm/Service Indicator When the alarm service/indicator illuminates (yellow), it is time for your FreeStyle unit to be inspected serviced by your Equipment Provider. After any necessary service and the performance is verified by the Equipment Provider, the alarm service/indicator light will be reset. -
Page 28: Freestyle Accessories
FreeStyle Accessories In addition to the nasal cannula, AirSep recommends that you do not use accessories with FreeStyle other than those listed below as supplied by AirSep through your Equipment Provider. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of the FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
The FreeStyle product is designed for years of trouble-free use. If your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator 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 Connect to a DC or an AC outlet Rapid alarm condition, FreeStyle unit. and the (yellow) BATT light illuminates immediately, or connect to the optional intermittently, and FreeStyle shuts down. AirBelt. Breathing rate has exceeded the capacity Intermittent alarm condition Change to another source of oxygen, and of the FreeStyle unit.
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Page 31: Freestyle Specifications
Temperature range: Operational temperature: 41 F to 104 F (5 C to 40 Storage temperature: F to 140 F (-20 C to 60 *Based on an atmospheric pressure of 14.7 psi (101 kPa) at 70°F (21°C) FREESTYLE PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR... -
Page 32: Classification
Tested by Ultratech Group of Labs to be in compliance with EN60601-1-2: 2001 Edition (EMC) Method of cleaning and infection control allowed: Please refer to the “Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance” section of this FreeStyle Patient Manual. Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable anesthetic gases: Equipment not suitable for such application. -
Page 33: Symbols
Symbols are frequently used on equipment in preference to words with the intention of decreasing the possibility of misunderstanding caused by language differences. Symbols can also permit easier comprehension of a concept within a restricted space. The following table is a list of symbols and definitions used with the FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Symbol... -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
The battery is warrantied for 90 days. AirSep Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement of any such item of equipment (or part thereof) shown to be defective or, at AirSep Corporation’s option, to refund the purchase price of any such defective item of equipment. - Page 35 For European representative: Gavin Ayling E-mail: eurorepcontact@airsep.com...
- Page 36 For service on your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator, please contact your local Equipment Provider at: Manufactured by: AirSep Corporation Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA MN123-1 Rev- 01/27/06...