First Time Equinox Operation - Equinox Systems 4000 User Manual

First Time eQuinox Operation

Step 1: Positioning Your eQuinox for Use
Place the eQuinox in a well-ventilated, well lit area. Be sure the
air inlet and exhaust vents in the back are not blocked.
Position the eQuinox so that all
audible and visual indicators or
alarms can be easily seen and
heard.
Be sure the air inlet filter is in
place before operating your
eQuinox. If the air inlet filter is
missing, contact your home care
provider. If the air inlet filter is
dirty, wash with warm soapy
water. Then rinse it with clear
water and allow it to dry before
placing the air inlet filter back in
the device. If necessary, replace it
with a new, clean air inlet filter.
Plug the device into an AC Power
outlet, a DC Power source, or be sure there is a fully charged
Battery installed.
Step 2: Power ON the Device and Allow it to
Warm-Up
Press and hold the "ON/OFF" Button for two (2) seconds to
power ON your eQuinox. A brief visual power-on self-test will
occur.
Note: If there are three beeps when the device is first connected to power
or powered on, this indicates a low battery condition for the 9-volt battery
inside the cabinet of the eQuinox. Please contact your home care provider
and request that the 9-volt battery be replaced. If three beeps continue
intermittently after the unit has been power on and running for several
minutes, this is not a low 9V battery condition. Contact your healthcare
provider for service.
The eQuinox has an oxygen concentration status indicator
(OCSI) built in to the device. The OCSI continually monitors
the oxygen output of the device. It uses a green light (normal),
yellow light (alert), red light (alarm) and an audible alarm.
These indicators will all illuminate during the power-on
self-test at start-up. After first powering ON the device,
please allow up to five (5) minutes for the device to reach its
performance specifications. When only the green indicator
light is illuminated, the device has reached its performance
specifications.
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Step 3: Connect the Oxygen Supply Tubing or Nasal
Cannula to the Oxygen Outlet
Replace the cannula and oxygen supply tubing regularly, as
recommended by your home care provider. Ask your home care
Air inlet Filter
provider for cannula and supply tubing cleaning and replacement
information.
Note: Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and secure. This ensures that the
Oxygen Concentrator can properly detect inspiration for oxygen delivery.
During inhalation, you should hear or feel oxygen flow to the prongs of
the nasal cannula.
Step 4: Select the Flow Mode
Press the Flow Mode button to choose the mode. Pressing this
button more than once will switch you back and forth between
Pulse Dose Mode and Continuous Flow Mode. The correct mode
and setting should be prescribed for you by your physician.
Continuous Flow Mode Operation:
When running in the Continuous Flow Mode, a constant supply
Exhaust Vent
of oxygen will flow through your tubing and nasal cannula. The
oxygen is measured in measured in liters per minute (LPM). You
may use a humidifier when in Continuous Flow mode only. DO
NOT tilt, transport, or lay the eQuinox down while a humidifier
bottle is attached.
Pulse Dose Mode Operation:
When running in Pulse Mode, a bolus of oxygen, measured in
milliliters (mL), is delivered upon inhalation. DO NOT use a
humidifier in the Pulse Dose Mode.
When operating in pulse dose mode, the eQuinox supplies a
continuous flow of oxygen every 15 seconds if a breath is not
detected. The device will stop continuous flow and repeatedly
check for an inspiratory effort every 15 seconds. Once an
inspiration is detected, the device will deliver a measured bolus
again. To leave Pulse Dose Mode and start Continuous Flow
Mode, push the flow mode button.
Have your physician prescribe you the correct pulse dose to make
sure you receive the proper oxygen saturation. Take into account
your needs at rest, when you exercise, and when you travel at
high elevation. Contact your care provider for prescription and
boarding forms.