Summary of Contents for O2 Concepts, LLC Oxlife Independence
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Oxlife INDEPENDENCE U S E R M A N U A L P O R T A B L E O X Y G E N C O N C E N T R A T O R USER: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS DEVICE.
Important information Important safety to prevent damage information to your Oxlife regarding hazards Independence that may cause personal injury THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL THE FOLLOWING GRAPHICS ARE USED TO DESCRIBE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
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PLEASE READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE. BE AWARE OF ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY O2 CONCEPTS AND REFERENCED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE WARNINGS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER OR PROVIDER FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
SYMBOLS REFERENCE MEANING ICON MEANING ICON On/Off Button Use No Grease or Oils Mode Button Type B Equipment Continuous Mode Do Not dispose of in household waste Pulse Mode Keep Dry in transport and storage Breath Detect Icon Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic Increase Flow Setting...
Additional monitoring may be required for patients using this device who are unable to hear or see alarms or communicate discomfort. The Oxlife Independence is not appropriate for any patient who would experience adverse health consequences as a result of a temporary interruption in oxygen therapy.
INDICATIONS FOR USE The O2 Concepts Oxlife Independence is indicated on a prescription basis for the administration of supplemental oxygen. It is not intended for life support, nor does it provide any patient monitoring capabilities. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Use only approved accessories as specified in this User Manual. Use of non-approved accessories may cause serious damage to the device and will void the warranty. DO NOT leave your Oxlife Independence or batteries in your vehicle or trunk. Extreme hot or cold maybe damage your device. Locate oxygen tubing and power cords away from hot surfaces and in a manner to prevent tripping hazards.
DO NOT operate the device on wet surfaces or in standing water, and do not submerge or expose to water. If the Oxlife Independence has been dropped, damaged or exposed to water please contact your authorized dealer for inspection and possible repair of the device.
BATTERY AND POWER SUPPLY SAFETY GUIDELINES Use of non-approved battery or power supply may cause serious damage to the device and will void the warranty. DO NOT use the battery or power supply for anything other than its intended purpose. DO NOT drop the battery or expose it to mechanical shock.
BATTERY AND POWER SUPPLY SAFETY GUIDELINES The battery may explode if exposed to or disposed of in a fire. Use only the supplied battery; AC and/or DC power adapters that were provided with the device. Keep the battery away from children. Use of a damaged battery or power supply may cause personal injury.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL 13. POWER 14. BATTERY STATUS 15. EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE 16. INCREASE/UP 17. DECREASE/DOWN 18. SYSTEM STATUS 19. BREATH DETECT 20. MODE SETTING 21. MODE...
DO NOT operate the Oxlife Independence without first reading the Safety Guidelines included in SECTION 2 of this manual. Please follow all operating instructions. If you are relocating your Oxlife Independence from an extreme environment, allow the device to return to the specified operating temperature and humidity ranges before use. Operating your device outside of specified ranges may damage your device, impact device performance and may void your warranty.
LOCATING YOUR DEVICE Place the Oxlife Independence in a well ventilated area free of smoke, fumes, pollutants, and away from direct sun light. Ensure that air intake and exhaust ports are not obstructed. The Oxlife Independence MUST be located so that alarms can be heard.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY Hold the battery vertically with the connection to the bottom, and install it into the back of the device as shown below. INSTALL REMOVE SLIDE INTO BACK OF DEVICE; LIFT BATTERY SLIGHTLY UP; THEN BATTERY WILL DROP DOWN SLIGHTLY SLIDE STRAIGHT OUT.
When fully charged it supplies power for up to 6.25 hours, depending on the setting used. The Oxlife Independence battery includes a battery charge status indicator located on the front of the battery. Simply press the “PUSH” button on battery to display the remaining battery life in 25% increments.
Using the AC power supply allows you to use your Oxlife Independence while simultaneously recharging the battery. To use the AC power supply, connect the power supply to the Oxlife Independence and wall outlet as shown below. The external power source icon will be displayed on the control panel.
The external power supply icon will be displayed on the control panel. When operating the Oxlife Independence in your vehicle, ensure that the device is securely stowed and will not get damaged during transport. Ensure that air inlet and exhaust ports are not blocked.
DEVICE SETTING Turn the device on by pressing the Power Button. Press the button to select Continuous or Pulse Flow Mode. Press the Increase or Decrease buttons to select the correct flow rate. THE PROPER FLOW MODE AND FLOW RATE ARE PRESCRIBED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN. DO NOT CHANGE THESE SETTINGS WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN.
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CONTINUOUS FLOW MODE CONTINUOUS In Continuous Flow Mode a continuous flow of oxygen will flow through the cannula and into your nose. The oxygen is measured in Liters per Minute or LPM. PULSE FLOW MODE PULSE In Pulse Flow Mode the device will detect your breath and supply a measured pulse of oxygen or bolus.
HANDLE OPERATION OPEN/CLOSE Press button to unlock handle. Begin rotating and release button, handle will re-lock in open/close position automatically. PULL HANDLE PRESS BUTTON CARRY HANDLE...
HANDLING DO NOT LEAN ON UNIT To prevent damage to the unit, avoid resting excessive weight on handle. STAIRS While transporting the unit down stairs, it is recommended to allow unit to travel down first.
CANNULA USE Use of a cannula not specified for use with oxygen may impair the performance of your device. DO NOT use cannula tubing longer than 7 feet when using Pulse Flow Mode. DO NOT use cannula tubing longer than 50 feet when using Continuous Flow Mode.
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Read and follow the instructions included with the cannula, and follow the instructions given by your authorized dealer. Place the cannula over your ears and position the cannula prongs in your nose. Clean and replace your cannula regularly as instructed by your authorized dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ALERT/ALARM CONDITION DEVICE STATUS SOLUTION When battery charge status reaches 10%, Plug into an external power source. the screen will turn yellow and “ALERT LOW BATTERY” will be displayed in the System Replace depleted battery (batteries) LOW BATTERY ALERT Status window.
ALERT AND ALARM SCREENS ALERTS AND ALARMS WILL BE INDICATED IN THE LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF THE LCD DISPLAY. ALARM SCREENS ALERT SCREENS (RED SCREEN) (YELLOW SCREEN) ALERT NO EXTERNAL LOW Purity FLOW POWER UNAUTHORIZED ALERT REQUIRES BATTERY NO Breath SERVICE ALERT OVER...
To keep your Oxlife Independence working properly, it is recommended you clean the Air Inlet Filter weekly. If the Oxlife Independence is used in a dusty environment, more frequent cleaning of the Air Inlet Filter may be required.
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AIR INLET FILTER CLEANING (CONT.) Follow these simple directions to clean the Air Inlet Filter: Remove the Air Inlet Filter 2. Wash the filter by running under warm tap water using a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly under warm, running water. Squeeze out excess water. 5. It is important to allow the filter to dry completely before reinserting into the device. Moisture from a wet or damp Air Inlet Filter may damage your device.
ACCESSORY BAG The Accessory Bag is designed to carry your Oxlife Independence accessories including batteries, AC charger and cable, and DC charger. CHARGING ACCESSORIES 2 BATTERIES...
BATTERY DISPOSAL Your battery is rechargeable and can be recycled. Always return to your authorized dealer for proper disposal. You can also contact your local city or town offices for proper disposal instructions for a lithium ion battery. DEVICE DISPOSAL This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in landfills that are inappropriate.
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do you put both batteries in at the same time??