CAIRE NewLife Series User Manual page 22

NewLife Family
Limited oxygen flow.
Condensation collects in the
oxygen tubing when you
use the humidifier bottle.
Intermittent alarm sounds.
NewLife Family displays
alarm and produces inter-
mittent beep.
Oxygen concentrator does
not turn on.
All other problems.
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Dirty or obstructed humidifi-
er bottle.
Defective nasal cannula,
face mask, catheter, and/
or oxygen delivery tube, or
other accessory.
Other leak or restriction.
Unit not properly venti-
lated. Elevated operating
temperature.
Equipment malfunction.
Refer to Alarm Conditions
table.
Not connected to external
power.
General malfunction.
Remove the humidifier bottle (if used) from
the oxygen outlet. If flow is restored, clean or
replace with a new humidifier bottle.
Remove nasal cannula, face mask, or other
accessories from oxygen tubing. If proper flow
is restored, replace with new nasal cannula,
face mask, or other accessories.
Disconnect delivery tubing at oxygen outlet
(front of unit). If proper flow is restored,
check oxygen tubing for kinks or obstructions.
Replace if needed.
Contact your Equipment Provider.
Make sure unit is positioned away from
curtains or drapes, hot air registers, heaters,
and fireplaces. Be certain to place the unit so
all sides are at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) away
from a wall or other obstruction. Do not place
the unit in a confined area.
Allow oxygen tubing to dry out, or replace
with new tubing. Refill humidifier bottle with
COLD water. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Set I/0 power switch to 0 position, use your
reserve oxygen supply and consult your Equip-
ment Provider immediately.
Refer to Alarm Conditions table.
Power the unit through the AC or DC outlet.
Ensure that external connects are secure.
Contact your Equipment Provider, and change
to another source of oxygen as necessary.
Set I/0 power switch to the 0 position, use
your reserve oxygen supply and consult your
Equipment Provider immediately.