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  • Page 1 User Manual eQuinox eQuinox...

  • Page 2: User Controls & System Status Indicators

    CE marking as shown. This symbol is to remind the equipment owners Drip Proof Equipment-IPX1: The eQuinox Power to return it to a recycling facility at the end of its Cartridge (Battery), AC and DC Power Supplies...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contraindications for Use .........................7 Safety Guidelines ............................7 Recommended Operating Environments ....................9 Operating Instructions ..........................10 First Time eQuinox Operation .........................14 User Troubleshooting Table ........................16 Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance ....................17 General Airline Travel Information ......................19 Power Cartridge & Airline Travel Table ....................19...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Unpack Your eQuinox Getting to Know Your eQuinox Review all Warnings, Cautions and additional device information in the rest of this manual. Become familiar with the key features of the eQuinox and the User Control Panel. FRONT Control Handle...
  • Page 5 • C or P – “C” indicates Continuous Flow mode and “P” indicates Pulse Dose mode. • Time on battery – indicates estimated time remaining 3LPM When the battery is properly installed and the eQuinox is ON, the on battery Power Cartridge Status Gauge will appear.
  • Page 6 Universal Cart. Align the large threaded screw to the insert at Pulse Dose Mode Display the back of the eQuinox. Then hand-tighten the knob on the cart until the Universal Cart is tightly secured to the device. Depress the push-button on the telescoping Universal Cart handle to adjust the height of the handle.

  • Page 7: Indications For Use

    WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUINOX AND AMBULATE WHILE A HUMIDIFIER IS ATTACHED. REMOVE THE HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE BEFORE WARNING: IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE USE OF WALKING. DO NOT LAY THE EQUINOX DOWN WHILE ATTACHED TO A NON-PRESCRIBED OXYGEN CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THIS HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE.
  • Page 8 WARNING: IF YOU FEEL DISCOMFORT OR ARE EXPERIENC- WARNING: SMOKING WHILE USING OXYGEN IS THE NUM- ING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BER ONE CAUSE OF FIRE INJURIES AND RELATED DEATHS. IMMEDIATELY. YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE SAFETY WARNINGS:...

  • Page 9: Recommended Operating Environments

    Recommended Operating Environments For proper use of the device, the following chart provides Proper Placement of the eQuinox important information concerning the recommended operating Select a location for the device that avoids the intake of smoke, environments, or operating conditions.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Please follow all of the operating instructions. Please observe all Warnings on the device and in the Users Manual. In order to The eQuinox includes a universal AC Power Supply for use at eQuinox, please observe all of the safety precautions.
  • Page 11 Note: While operating the device from a 12VDC Cable, the Battery may not charge. 12VDC Cable Note: When operating the eQuinox from a 12VDC Cable, it is recommend- ed that the Pulse Dose Mode be used if prescribed to use a pulse dose device.
  • Page 12 * Batteries are recyclable. * as indicated. In the event of an AC or DC power interruption, the eQuinox will beep and automatically switch to Battery operation, as long as the Battery is present and charged. When AC power is restored, the eQuinox will beep and the Battery will automatically start recharging, if not fully charged or too warm.
  • Page 13 12-cell 24-cell Continous Mode is fully charged, the battery gauge will cease cascading. The battery can be charged in the unit when the eQuinox is turned off 1 LPM 1.96 hrs 4.4 hrs and plugged into the portable oxygen concentrator.

  • Page 14: First Time Equinox Operation

    Step 1: Positioning Your eQuinox for Use Cannula to the Oxygen Outlet Place the eQuinox in a well-ventilated, well lit area. Be sure the air inlet and exhaust vents are not obstructed. Replace the cannula and oxygen supply tubing regularly, as recommended by your home care provider.
  • Page 15 OFF your eQuinox. PROVIDER TO CHECK THE SENSITIVITY SETTING. Store the eQuinox in a cool and dry location for a period no Note: To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen administration acces- longer than 1 month. The eQuinox must run for a minimum of 2 sories are recommended for use with the Oxygen Concentrator: hours per month to ensure proper function of the unit.

  • Page 16: User Troubleshooting Table

    Plug into external power external power is present eQuinox does not power AC Power Supply or 12v Check connections at outlet, Power Supply box, and at the eQuinox to ensure secure on when ON/OFF button is DC cable is not plugged in connections.

  • Page 17: Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance

    filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm soap and water solution then dry thoroughly prior to use. The air inlet filter should be replace annually. If the eQuinox is used in a dusty environment, the filter may need to be replaced more frequently.
  • Page 18 AC Power Supply, 12VDC Cable, Power Cord and Outer Case: WARNING: DO NOT USE LIQUID DIRECTLY ON THE UNIT. Turn OFF the eQuinox and disconnect from AC or DC power A LIST OF UNDESIRABLE CHEMICAL AGENTS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: ALCOHOL AND before any cleaning or disinfection activity.

  • Page 19: General Airline Travel Information

    Contact your airline at least 48 hours prior to departure to inform aircraft supplemental oxygen. them you will be traveling with the eQuinox. Prior to travel, the user needs to inspect the eQuinox to ensure it Continuous Flow is in good operational condition.
  • Page 20 Ball Ground, GA 30107 USA 1-800-482-2473 Worldwide: www.CAIREmedical.com Medical Product Services GmbH Borngasse 20 35619 Braunfels, Germany Worldwide: www.CAIREmedical.com SeQual and eQuinox and autoSAT are trademarks of ® ® ® Chart SeQual Technologies Inc., Ball Ground, GA 30107 Salter Labs is a registered mark of Salter Labs, Arvin, CA 92303 Chart SeQual Technologies Inc.

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