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Merits Health Products Pioneer Q150 Owner's Manual

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PIONEER
Q150 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
Merits Health Products Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 PIONEER Q150 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR OWNER’S MANUAL Merits Health Products Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 Read this manual before using concentrator and save for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 0. IEC SYMBOLS ………...………………………………………….…………………3 1. CAUTIONS …………………..……………………..…………….………………..3 2. WARNINGS …………………..……………………..…………….………………..4 3. PRECAUTIONS ………………….………………………………………………...5 4. INTENDED USE ……………………….…………………….………………….….5 5. DESCRIPTION ……………………….…………………...…………………….….6 6. SPECIFICATION ……………………….……………….…………………..….….7 7. HANDLING ………………………….…………………….……………………….9 7.1 Unpacking ……………………………………………………………….………………………….9 8. OPERATION ……………….,………………….…………………………..…...…10 8.1 Select a Location ……………………………………………………………..…….……...………10 8.2 Plug in Power Cord ……………………………………………………………..…………………10 8.3 Connect Humidifier (if prescribed by your physician) ……………………………….………...…10 8.4 Connect Oxygen Tubing ………………………………………………………………………..…11...

  • Page 4: Iec Symbols

    0. IEC SYMBOLS Caution, Attention or Consult accompanying documents. Alternating Current Type BF Equipment No Smoking or Naked Flames Use No Oil or Grease 1. CAUTIONS Federal Law restricts this device for sale or use on the order of a physician.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    2. WARNINGS Fire Hazard-Oxygen promotes rapid burning. No Smoking or Open Flames. Electrical Shock Hazard - do not remove the cabinet or open the cover. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or servicing. Do not place this equipment near hot, sparking or burning objects. Do not use oil or grease on or near this device.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    3. PRECAUTIONS Always plug in a 15 AMP, grounded circuit. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD Place the unit where sides and bottom are unobstructed to ensure proper airflow. (Be sure that the machine is placed away from drapes or other objects that might block the flow of incoming air and/or alarm indicators.) Only operate the concentrator in a upright position.

  • Page 7: Description

    5. DESCRIPTION The Merit Oxygen Concentrator operates using standard AC Power from a wall outlet. The concentrator takes in and processes room air through a Molecular Sieve filter system resulting in high purity oxygen at flow up to five liters per minute. Unlike liquid or cylinder oxygen, the concentrator does not require refilling and operates at low pressure.

  • Page 8: Specification

    6. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements Rated Current Input Sound Level Operating Altitude Oxygen Concentration Maximum Oxygen Delivery Pressure: Optional Oxygen Sensor Flow Range / Maximum Recommended Flow Average Power Consumption Pressure Relief Activation Filters: Alarms – (Visual/Audible) Dimensions Circuit Breaker & Fuse Weight Shipping Weight Operating Ambient...
  • Page 9 Cabinet Regulatory Listing Change in Max. Flow with 7 kpa Back Pressure Recommended Storage and Shipping Temperature (1). Conditions may vary based on altitude above sea level, barometric pressure and temperature. Specification subjects to change without notice. (2). This product complies with the following standards: C22.2 No 601.1-M90, UL Std.

  • Page 10: Handling

    7. HANDLING The concentrator should always be kept in the upright position to prevent cabinet damage while being transported. The shipping container has been designed to assure maximum protection of the concentrator. If the concentrator is to be reshipped by common carrier, additional cartons are available from Merits.

  • Page 11: Operation

    8. OPERATION 8.1 SELECT A LOCATION Select a location where sides and bottom are unobstructed to ensure proper airflow. Be sure that the machine is placed away from drapes or other objects that might block the flow of incoming air and/or alarm indicators.

  • Page 12: Connect Oxygen Tubing

    FIGURE 2 HUMIDIFIER COMPARTMENT FIGURE 3 ATTACHING THE HUMIDIFIER ADAPTER 8.4 CONNECT OXYGEN TUBING Attach the oxygen tubing to the oxygen outlet of the concentrator (or the humidifier bottle if prescribed). Attach the prescribed oxygen mask, nasal cannula or oxygen catheter to the oxygen tubing(FIG.4).

  • Page 13: Turn On Power Switch

    8.5 TURN ON POWER SWITCH Press the power switch to the ‡ 8.6 ADJUST FLOWRATE Turn the knob on the flowmeter to adjust the flowrate to that prescribed by your physician. The ball inside the flowmeter must be centered on the flowline for the desired flowrate. FIGURE 5 8.7 OXYGEN PURITY INDICATOR This feature monitors the purity of oxygen generated by the oxygen concentrator.

  • Page 14: Alarms

    9. ALARMS The concentrator is equipped with a visual and an audible indicator. POWER LOSS: An audible alarm will sound and the power indicator light will turn off. PRESSURE ALARM: Visual and audible alarms will occur when pressure is too low, indicating a possible problem with the concentrator or signaling that oxygen flow is beyond flow.

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Cabinet Filter

    The oxygen concentration should be checked every 90 days for units without optional oxygen sensors. The oxygen concentration should be checked every 6 months for units with optional oxygen sensors. 10.2 CLEANING THE CABINET FILTERS NOTE: All concentrator models have one cabinet filter located at rear side of the cabinet. (FIG. 6) FIGURE 6 Remove the cabinet filter and CLEAN AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK depending on environmental conditions.

  • Page 16: Humidifier

    10.4 HUMIDIFIER NOTE: To clean the oxygen humidifier, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. If none are provided, follow these steps Clean the humidifier every day. Wash it in soapy water and rinse it with a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part vinegar. Rinse again with hot water and refill with distilled water to the level shown on the humidifier.

  • Page 17: Warranty

    Merits Health Products Co., Ltd. warrants the Pioneer Oxygen Concentrator to be free from defective workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Check with your dealer for more details. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of the Oxygen Concentrator. Any defective part or assembly will be repaired or replaced, at the sole discretion and determination of Merits Health Products Co., Ltd., if the unit has been properly operated during the warranty period.

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