First Time Equinox Operation - CAIRE eQuinox User Manual

eQuinox

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 are not obstructed.
Position the eQuinox so that all
audible and visual indicators or
alarms can be easily seen and
heard.
place before operating your
eQuinox. If the air inlet filter is
missing, contact your home care
dirty, wash with warm soapy
water, rinse with clear water and
allow it to dry before placing the
If necessary, replace it with a new,
Plug the device into a grounded
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 one (1) second to power
ON your eQuinox. A brief visual power-on self-test will occur.
Note: If there are three beeps at start-up, 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.
The eQuinox has an oxygen concentration status indicator
(OCSI) built in to the device. The OCSI continually monitors
the oxygen output of the device and incorporates a green light
(normal), yellow light (alert), red light (alarm) and a buzzer.
These indicators will all illuminate during the power-on self-test
at start-up. After initially powering ON the device, please allow
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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. Consult your home care provider for cannula and
Air inlet Filter
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 select the desired mode. Pressing
this button repeatedly will toggle you back and forth between
Pulse Dose Mode and Continuous Flow Mode. The proper
mode and proper setting should be prescribed for you by your
physician.
Continuous Flow Mode Operation:
When operating in the Continuous Flow Mode, a continuous
Exhaust Vent
when in Continuous Flow Portable Concentrator Mode.
Pulse Dose Mode Operation:
When operating in Pulse Mode, a bolus of oxygen, measured
in milliliters (mL), is delivered upon inspiration. Remove the
the Pulse Dose Mode. DO NOT lay the eQuinox down while
To ensure proper saturations, secure a prescription for pulse dose
from your physician with consideration to your needs at rest,
during exercise, and when traveling at altitude. Contact your care
provider for prescription and boarding forms.
When operating in pulse dose mode, the eQuinox supplies a
will continually check for an inspiratory effort every 15 seconds.
Once an inspiration is detected, the device reverts to measured
bolus delivery. To exit Pulse Dose Mode and engage Continuous