Operating Instructions - AirSep FreeStyle Patient Manual

FreeStyle
™
Label/Patient
Instructions
Now that you are familiar with FreeStyle's components, review the instructions in
the following section to operate the FreeStyle unit.
VI. Operating Instructions
1. Locate and position FreeStyle so that the air inlets and air outlets are not
obstructed. The unit, particularly the air intake area, should be located in a well-
ventilated space.
2. Power the unit from (a) the internal battery; (b) AirBelt; (c) DC outlet; or (d) an AC
outlet. (Refer to the Power Supplies section of this Patient Manual.)
a. Use the internal battery only; or
b. Use the AirBelt by connecting it to the FreeStyle unit's inlet.
c. If you are in a car, connect one end of the DC power supply into the FreeStyle
unit's inlet and the other end into the DC outlet; or
d. If you are near an AC outlet, connect one end of the AC power supply into
the FreeStyle unit's inlet and the other end into the AC outlet.
3. Connect your cannula to the oxygen outlet.
4. Lift the dust cover on the unit.
5. Turn the FreeStyle unit on by pressing the 1, 2, or 3 button on the unit's keypad
for the litre flow prescribed by your doctor. The green LED above the button selected
illuminates. Each time you turn on the FreeStyle unit, a brief alarm sounds. This
indicates that FreeStyle is powered for use.
6. To change the pulse flow setting, press the appropriate button. You will observe
a change in compressor speed, which is normal.
7. To turn FreeStyle off, press the button corresponding to the pulse flow setting
light that is illuminated.
When FreeStyle senses inhalation, oxygen is supplied to you through your cannula.
The duration of this pulse flow is dependent upon the flow setting.
The time required to reach maximum oxygen concentration after turning on the
FreeStyle unit is approximately two minutes.
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Figure 10: FreeStyle Exterior View - Back
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