Dual Flow And Pediatric/Low Flow Options - AirSep Newlife Intensity 10 User Manual

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Dual Flow and Pediatric/Low Flow Options

The following information will explain the 10 liter dual flow and pediatric/low flow options for the NewLife
Intensity 10 Oxygen Concentrator.
Dual Flow Application
The NewLife Intensity 10 unit's 10-liter dual flow option allows a single concentrator to meet
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the high flow requirements of a 10 lpm patient or the needs of two patients, in any combination of
flows up to 10 lpm (Figure I.3). Excellent for use in the home, extended care facility, hospital or
physician's waiting room.
Pediatric/Low Flow Application
The pediatric flowmeter (available for use with the dual flow NewLife
flow requirements up to 2 lpm in 1/8 liter (125 ccm) increments.
Setting the Pediatric Flowmeter
When using a pediatric flowmeter, the unit will not reach concentration at the pediatric setting (less than
2 lpm) until a portion of the oxygen is bled off by opening the primary flowmeter (on the left side of the unit).
Follow the procedure below when using the pediatric flowmeter.
1. Follow the start-up instructions.
2. Set the pediatric flowmeter to the prescribed flow.
3. Set the primary flowmeter to 2 lpm to bleed off excess product, and allow the unit to
achieve maximum concentration.
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PRIMARY
FLOWMETER
NewLife
SECONDARY FLOWMETER
(OPTIONAL PEDIATRIC
DUAL FLOW OUTLETS
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Intensity 10
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FLOWMETER)
Intensity 10 unit) meets low
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