Alarm Conditions; Troubleshooting - CAIRE NewLife Series User Manual

Alarm Conditions

All alarms are low priority alarms.
Alarm
General malfunction yellow
light and intermittent
audible alarm
Oxygen monitor yellow light
and intermittent
audible alarm
Power failure yellow light
and intermittent
audible alarm

Troubleshooting

If your NewLife Oxygen Concentrator fails to operate properly, refer to the chart on the following pages
for possible causes and solutions and, if needed, consult your Equipment Provider.
If you cannot get the unit to operate, connect your nasal cannula, face mask, or other accessories to a
reserve supplemental oxygen supply.
Note: Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed within this manual.
Note: To prevent a void warranty, follow all manufacturers' instructions.
Problem
Unit does not operate. Pow-
er failure condition causes
an alarm to sound.
Indicates
High Product Tank Pres-
sure OR Low Product
Tank Pressure OR High
Device Temperature OR
No Flow (10 LPM Single
Flow Meter Only)
Low Oxygen Concen-
tration
Power Failure
Probable Cause
Power cord not connected
into electrical outlet.
No power at electrical outlet. Check power source, wall switch, fuse, or
Oxygen concentrator circuit
breaker is activated.
NewLife Family
Action
Ensure flowmeter is open to minimum flow
rate or higher. Ensure cannula is not kinked or
obstructed. Remove any devices connected down-
stream of the outlet of the device. Ensure device
has at least 12" of clearance on all sides and
intakes are not obstructed. Ensure external gross
particle intake filter is clean and not clogged. En-
sure unit is within operating temperature range.
If issue persists, contact equipment provider for
service.
Contact equipment provider for service.
Ensure device is plugged into a known, working
outlet. Ensure breaker switch is pushed in. If issue
persists contact equipment provider for service.
Solution
Check power cord plug at the electrical outlet
for a proper connection.
circuit breaker in-house.
Contact your Equipment Provider for service.
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