VisionAire 5 User Controls & System Status Indicators ISO 7000 Warning. Reg. # W001 Read user’s manual before operation. Reg. # 1641 Council Directive 93/42/EEC Authorized representative in the Keep away from rain, keep dry. Reg. European Community # 0626...
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This User Manual will acquaint you with CAIRE’s ment owners to return it to a recycling VisionAire 5 Oxygen Concentrator (both 120 V and facility at the end of its life, per Waste 230 V versions), and all variations available. Make...
VisionAire 5 Why Your Physician Operator Profile Prescribed Oxygen Concentrators are intended to supply supplemental oxygen to users suffering from discomfort due to Many people suffer from a variety of heart, lung, ailments which effect the efficiency of one’s lungs and other respiratory diseases.
VisionAire 5 Safety Features • Oxygen Monitor: The oxygen monitor detects The following information will acquaint you with any drop in concentration below 82%. If this oc- safety features of the VisionAire Oxygen Concen- curs the low oxygen concentration warning light trator.
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VisionAire 5 Unpacking Your VisionAire Verify that all of the components listed are included in the package. If any items are missing, contact your oxygen provider immediately. • Stationary Oxygen Concentrator Getting to Know Your VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator First, become familiar with the important parts of WARNING: DO NOT USE EXTENSION your VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator.
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VisionAire 5 Figure 1a Figure 1b PN MN238 E | User Manual US - 7...
WARNING: CAREFULLY REVIEW AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE Intended Use FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFETY The CAIRE VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator is INFORMATION ABOUT THE VISIONAIRE intended for the administration of supplemental ox- INTENSITY OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR. ygen. The device is not intended for life support nor WARNING: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SELECT does it provide any patient monitoring capabilities.
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VisionAire 5 WARNING: IF YOU SMOKE, YOU MUST WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. TURN ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE THREE (3) IM- OFF THE UNIT AND DISCONNECT THE POWER PORTANT STEPS FIRST: TURN OFF THE CORD FROM THE ELECTRIC OUTLET BEFORE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, TAKE OFF...
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VisionAire 5 WARNING: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDI- WARNING: USE ONLY ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE TIONS CAN AFFECT PERFORMANCE AS SPECIFIED ON THE SPECIFICATION LABEL OF DEVICE. LOCATE IN CLEAN, PEST- AFFIXED TO THE DEVICE. FREE ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS WITH WARNING: DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED...
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VisionAire 5 CAUTION: The Manufacturer recom- Note: Cannula must be non-kinking, which can be mends an alternate source of supple- used for a total length of 25 ft. (7.6 m) max. mental oxygen in the event of a power Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and secure. You...
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A firebreak is recommended/required for use with any cannula. WARNING: IN THE EVENT THERE IS A SERIOUS • CAIRE offers a firebreak intended to be used in con- INCIDENT OCCURRING WITH THIS DEVICE, THE junction with the oxygen concentrator. The firebreak is...
VisionAire 5 Specifications VisionAire 5 Outlet Pressure 9 PSIG Max. Flow Rates* 1 LPM – 5 LPM ±10% of indicated setting, or 200 mL, whichever is greater* Dimensions 14.1 in. W x 11.5 in. D x 20.8 in. H (35.8 cm W x 29.2 cm D x 52.8 cm H) Weight 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
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VisionAire 5 Operating Instructions Review the following information before you oper- outlet, or to the optional humidifier’s oxygen outlet. ate your oxygen concentrator. Note: Cannula must be non-kinking, which can be used for a total length of 50 ft. (15,2 m) max.
VisionAire 5 CAUTION: Do not operate this unit in a restricted Note: Optimal oxygen concentration is obtained with- or confined space where ventilation can be limited. in 10 minutes after the device is switched on (90% This can cause the device to overheat and affect of the concentration is obtained after approximately performance.
VisionAire 5 Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet WARNING: CLEAN THE CABINET, CONTROL PANEL, AND POWER CORD ONLY WITH A MILD DISINFECTANT APPLIED WITH A DAMP (NOT WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK WET) CLOTH OR SPONGE, AND THEN WIPE ALL HAZARD. TURN OFF THE UNIT AND SURFACES DRY.
VisionAire 5 Alarm Conditions All alarms are low priority alarms. Alarm Indicates Action General malfunction high product tank pressure Ensure flowmeter is open to minimum flow rate or higher. Ensure cannula is not kinked or obstructed. Remove any yellow light devices connected downstream of the outlet of the device.
VisionAire 5 Troubleshooting If your VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator fails to operate properly, refer to the chart on the following pages for possible causes and solutions and, if needed, consult your Equipment Provider. If you cannot get the unit to operate, connect your nasal cannula, face mask, or other accessories to a reserve supplemental oxygen supply.
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Note: Additional options may be available for coun- VisionAire Family Standard Accessories try-specific power cords where noted above. Contact CAIRE or your oxygen provider if alternate options are Humidifier Bottle Part Number – HU003-1 needed for order.
VisionAire 5 EMC Testing Medical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into ser- vice according to the EMC information provided in this section. Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration —Electromagnetic Emissions The VisionAire is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VisionAire should assure that it is used in such an environment.
VisionAire 5 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration—Electromagnetic Immunity The VisionAire is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VisionAire should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment –...
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VisionAire 5 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration–Electromagnetic Immunity The VisionAire is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VisionAire should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment –...
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Disposal of Waste Type of protection against electric shock: Class II Protection from electric shock is All waste from CAIRE’s VisionAire Oxygen Con- achieved by double insulation. centrator must be disposed using the appropriate Protective earthing or reliance upon methods specified by local authorities installation conditions are not required.