Test Procedures - CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort Technical Manual

FreeStyle Comfort

Test procedures

VERIFY GENERAL OPERATION
1. Locate and position the FreeStyle
Comfort in a proper location for use.
a. The concentrator should be well-
ventilated so that the air intake filters
and air outlet are not obstructed.
b. The concentrator should be positioned
so that all audible and visual indicators
and alarms can be easily seen and heard.
c. Be sure the air intake filters are in place
before operating the unit. If the unit is
missing a filter, contact your equipment
provider.
2. Install a Battery Pack in the concentrator
a) Align the battery with the bottom
housing from the center of the FreeStyle
Comfort.
b) Slide the battery inward until you hear a
click to confirm that it has locked in
place.
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3. Insert the AC or DC power supply into the
power port receptacle on the front, bottom
right side of the unit.
4. Connect a nasal cannula to the oxygen
outlet barb. Ensure the connection is secure
before the operation.
NOTE: Any Cannula(s) used other than the
recommended may affect performance.
5. Turn on the FreeStyle Comfort by pressing
the power button and select your
prescribed flow setting utilizing the
increase (+) or decrease (-) flow buttons.
A brief audible alarm will sound to indicate the
device has powered on. A start-up screen will
appear showing the current firmware revision in
the bottom right corner.