User Troubleshooting Table - Equinox Systems 4000 User Manual

User Troubleshooting Table

Do Not Ignore Alarms
WARNING: The MANUFACTUReR ReCOMMeNDS AN ALTeRNATe SOURCe OF SUPPLeMeNTAL OXYGeN IN The eVeNT OF A POWeR OUT-
AGe, ALARM CONDITION, OR MeChANICAL FAILURe. CONSULT YOUR PhYSICIAN OR eQUIPMeNT PROVIDeR FOR The TYPe OF ReSeRVe
SYSTeM ReQUIReD.
Symptom
The yellow light is on solid. The
alarm is giving 1 beep every 30
seconds.
The yellow light is flashing. The
battery icon is flashing. The
alarm is giving 1 beeps every 2
minutes.
The yellow light is flashing. The
battery icon is flashing. The
alarm is giving 2 beeps every
30 seconds.
The yellow light is flashing. The
alarm is giving 1 beep every 2
minutes.
The yellow light is flashing.
There is no audible alarm.
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Yellow Light
Possible Cause Your Action
1) Remove battery pack and re-install to ensure that it is secure in the concentrator.
The eQuinox has detected a
problem with the connec- 2) If possible, install a separate battery pack in the eQuinox.
tion to the battery pack.
3) If this problem persists, contact healthcare provider.
1) Re-attach the eQuinox to external power or install a fully-charged battery pack in the
eQuinox. Allow warm battery pack to cool outside the concentrator for 30 minutes.
The eQuinox battery pack
2) Re-charge the battery pack using AC power
is warm.
3) Replace the battery pack if another is available.
4) If the condition persists, contact your healthcare provider.
1) Plug eQuinox into AC power supply and recharge or replace battery pack with fully
The eQuinox battery pack charged battery pack.
voltage is low.
1) Clean and replace cabinet inlet filter
2) Ensure that the cannula is not kinked or blocked. If used with a humidifier bottle,
ensure that it is filled properly and not creating a blockage.
The eQuinox has detected a
flow restriction causing low
3) Ensure that the eQuinox has proper ventilation. It needs to be at least 3 inches from
or blocked flow.
any surface to ensure the vents aren't blocked.
4) If the problem persists, switch to an alternate source of oxygen and contact health-
care provider for assistance.
1) Ensure the air intake filter is not clogged or restricted. Clean and replace the filter if
necessary.
2) Ensure the eQuinox is in a well ventilated area. Make sure there are at least 3 inches
The eQuinox has detected
between the back of the eQuinox and any obstructions (furniture, curtain, etc.)
low oxygen levels.
3) If operating in the car, be sure the back of the eQuinox is facing outward in the seat.
4) If the condition persists, switch to an alternate source of oxygen and contact your
healthcare provider immediately.