Oxygen Concentration Test - CAIRE FreeStyle Manual

OXYGEN CONCENTRATION TEST AND SPECIFICATION
To ensure that FreeStyle or FreeStyle 5 oxygen output is within specification, the provider must
perform an oxygen concentration test. Test the unit upon delivery to a patient and at periodic
intervals.
1. Connect the POC using the supplied AC power supply to a 100-240 volt, 50/60 Hz
electrical outlet.
Turn unit on by pressing setting 2 on keypad.
2.
Simultaneously press and hold settings [1] and [3] for ten seconds if using a
3.
FreeStyle. Simultaneously press and hold settings [1] and [5] for ten seconds if
using a FreeStyle 5. After apporximately ten seconds, the alarm will sound and the
LEDs above each flow setting will illuminate verifying auto pulse mode (Test
Mode).
Allow the unit to warm-up for 5 minutes before recording oxygen concentration.
4.
5. Connect a calibrated oxygen analyzer to the oxygen outlet and record the unit's
concentration, a 12" tube is recommended. The specification in test mode is 87%
or higher.
Do not connect external power without a battery pack installed in the
FreeStyle or FreeStyle 5
The FreeStyle or FreeStyle 5 must be off and disconnected from external
power before removing the battery pack.
Equipment Providers, based upon their own expertise and documentation,
may establish and implement their own protocol to check oxygen
concentration.
Portable Oxygen Concentrator
MN220-1 B 21