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Introduction
Welcome to the eQuinox, Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System with
autoSAT Technology. Setting up and training your patient to use the
eQuinox has never been easier! You can expect your patients and
care providers to easily learn how to use the device by following the
directions in this section. While setting up and training a patient, be
sure to point out the advantages of the eQuinox. For example:
• Slim and sleek appearance
• Easy-to-use controls
• Quiet operation
• Lower electric bills
• Self-monitoring alarm system
• More consistent FiO2 at higher breath rates
After completing each training procedure, ask your patient if he or she
has any questions. Proper training of your patients will result in fewer
service calls, improved compliance and increased patient satisfaction.
Pre-Delivery Check List
Before delivering the device, check and log the status of the following:
Parts Inventory – Verify that each eQuinox is provided to the patient
with the following items:
• Users Manual
• eQuinox Cart
• Cannula
• AC Power Cord
• AC Power Supply
• DC Power Cord
• 12 Cell or 24 Cell Battery Pack
• Air Inlet Filter and Spare
Power Sources – Insert and check the following for proper operation:
• AC Power Supply with Power Cord
• DC Power Cord
• 12-Cell Battery Pack
Electrical System – Use the Control Panel to check and/or adjust the
following:
• Pulse Dose Setting
• Continuous Flow Setting
• Hour meter
• Pulse Dose Sensitivity
• 9V Battery Status
• Rise Time
• Software Revision
• Battery Pack Status Gauge
The eQuinox is shipped from CAIRE at default flow settings of 2 LPM
Continuous Flow, 2.0 Pulse Dose, and 2 for Pulse Mode Sensitivity
Adjustment and Fast Rise Time. You may adjust these settings to your
patient's prescription when you deliver and set up the device.
Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Provider Technical Manual
Adjusting Rise Time
The adjustable Rise Time feature on the eQuinox was designed for
patient comfort. The Rise Time feature adjusts flow and speed of bolus
delivery, and determines how quickly the patient receives their bolus
volume while in Pulse Dose Mode. The eQuinox offers delivery settings
of FAST, MEDIUM, and SLOW. The factory default setting is FAST. A
MEDIUM or SLOW rise time may be appropriate for certain patients,
and should be determined and set by a trained clinician. Adjusting the
Rise Time will not affect the chosen volume of oxygen delivered to the
patient (16-192 mL).
Connecting the AC Power Supply
The eQuinox operates from external power when connected to a
power outlet.
To connect the eQuinox to the AC Power Supply, follow these steps:
1. Insert the AC supply plug tip into the eQuinox.
2. Insert the power cord into the AC Power Supply.
3. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
4. The power supply LED displays green to indicate that the AC
Power Supply is drawing power. The External Power Present Indi-
cator on the Control Panel illuminates.
If the Power Supply Status LED is not illuminated
after inserting the plug into a outlet, check to make
Note:
sure the Power Supply and power cords are securely
plugged into the eQuinox.
WARNING:
• Ensure adequate clearance around the AC Power
Supply.
• The AC Power Supply is universal input, but the
AC power cord is appropriate to specific coun-
try's electrical service. Ensure that power cord is
appropriate to country's electrical service.
CAUTION
• DO NOT connect the eQuinox to an extension
cord or electrical outlet controlled by a switch.
When removing the AC Power Supply from the
eQuinox, remove the plug from the AC outlet before
Note:
removing the AC Power Supply plug from the
eQuinox.
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