Starting-Up / Installation; 1. Use In Direct Oxygen Therapy - AirSep ELITE User Manual

NewLife ® Elite
II. STARTING UP / INSTALLATION
II. 1.
Use in direct oxygen therapy.
a - Ensure that the switch (1) is in the 0 position.
b - If used with a humidifier:
Unscrew the flask and fill it with water up to the line (see the humidifier instruc-
tions). Then screw the humidifier flask onto its lid until there are no leaks from
it.
c - Connect the oxygen administration tube to the
humidifier outlet nozzle or
connect the administration nasal cannulas onto the
concentrator. The
tube between the patient and the NEWLIFE ELITE
should be less than 15 metres long, in order to
ensure that the oxygen flow rate remains satisfactory.
d - Ensure that all of the parts are connected correctly so as to avoid leaks.
e - Plug the power cable into a mains socket.
f - Press the switch to the start position - I . An alarm
operating test is carried out automatically when the
machine is switched on (this test lasts about 5
seconds).
g - Turn the flow adjustment knob (6) to the prescribed
value. The prescribed valve line should appear to split
the middle of the flowmeter knob.
h - Check that the oxygen flows out of the administration device (nasal cannu-
las or other) by placing the orifice(s) on the surface of a glass of water. The flow
should disturb the surface of the water.
i - Adjust the nasal cannulas or mask to suit your face.
Remark: the optimal oxygen concentration is obtained about ten minutes after
the device is switched on (90 % of the concentration is obtained after around 5
minutes).
At the end of the treatment, press the push button (1) to place it in the O
position to stop the device. The oxygen enriched air flow continues for approxi-
mately 1 minute after the device is stopped.
For the technician or medical staff:
The flow adjustment knob may be locked to limit it to a given range of values or
released. (See procedure in the maintenance manual).
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