Troubleshooting - DeVilbiss PulseDose PD1000I Instruction Manual

TROUbLESHOOTING

WARNING
Do not attempt to open the device for maintenance or repair. The device contains no user-serviceable
parts. Do not attempt any other maintenance. Contact your oxygen provider if service is required. If
you do not have a healthcare provider, refer to the DeVilbiss contact information on the back of this
guide.
SYMPTOMS
Oxygen is not being delivered
even though the PulseDose
indicator is flashing every
time I breathe.
Use times are different from
those stated in the literature.
PulseDose will not pulse
PulseDose works fine for a
couple of minutes, then
sensitivity seems to drift and
may stop working altogether.
Green and Red LED's do not
illuminate and no "Beep"
when the unit is turned "ON".
Unit begins to "beep" about
15 seconds after being turned
"ON".
Red light flashes when breath
is detected.
Red light stays on
continuously. Unit will not
pulse.
EN - 10
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Oxygen supply is empty.
2. Oxygen supply is not turned
on.
1. PulseDose responds to your
breath rate. Your breath rate
may vary, which causes the
operation time to vary.
2. Leak in system
1. Cannula is not attached
properly.
2. Unit is not turned on.
3. Batteries discharged or not
installed.
4. Mouth breathing with closed
soft palates.
5. Unit did not reset while
changing batteries (red light
stays on).
1. Using pediatric cannula or
any cannula that restricts
continuous flow capacity of 10
lpm.
1. Batteries discharged or not
installed.
2. Unit defective.
1. Cannula is not attached
properly.
2. Unit defective.
1. Battery charge is low.
1. Battery charge is depleted.
REMEDIES
1. Check contents indicator on the device.
If empty, switch cylinders.
2. Open the compressed oxygen cylinder
valve by following the directions given by
your service representative.
1. PulseDose is operating correctly.
2. Check connection to cylinder. It may
need a new regulator seal.
1. Check all cannula connections to make
sure they are tight, and adjust the cannula
to fit comfortably in your nose. Ensure
tubing is not kinked.
2. Turn the rotary selector to the
appropriate setting.
3. Install new batteries.
4. Breathe through the nose (cannula).
5. Turn the unit off and back on using the
rotary selector.
1. Replace with standard nasal cannula.
1. Install new batteries.
2. Contact your DeVilbiss Provider.
1. Check all cannula connections to make
sure they are tight, and adjust the cannula
to fit comfortably in your nose. Ensure
tubing is not kinked.
2. Contact your DeVilbiss Provider.
1. Replace/recharge (when applicable)
batteries.
1. Replace/recharge (when applicable)
batteries.
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