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Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System
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  • Page 1 Eclipse ® Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System USERS MANUAL www.sequal.com 800.826.4610...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbols used in Users Manual and on the Eclipse Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System INDICATIONS FOR USE CONTRAINDICATIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES 7-10 Oxygen Therapy Safety Operating Safety Power Cartridge Safety INTRODUCTION TO YOUR ECLIPSE 11-12 UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLS AND FRONT PANEL 13-15 Description of the Eclipse Control Panel Features...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Under the following headings: notE: SeQual Technologies Inc. (SeQual) recommends that this Users Manual be ® given to each user receiving an Eclipse Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System. This Users Manual provides all of the necessary information needed for a user, or caregiver, to successfully operate the Eclipse.
  • Page 5 IPXO drip proof Equipment-IpX0: The Eclipse enclosure does not provide protection against the harmful effects of the ingress of liquids. (IPX0, per IEC 60529) IPX1 drip proof Equipment-IpX1: The Eclipse AC and DC Power Supplies provide protection against the harmful effects of the ingress of liquids. (IPX1, per IEC 60529) IEc Icon for dc power (Input) “type b Equipment”:...

  • Page 6: Indications For Use

    Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Indications for Use THE ECLIPSE IS INDICATED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. THE DEVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFE SUPPORT NOR DOES IT PROVIDE ANY PATIENT MONITOR- ING CAPABILITIES.

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    Eclipse should be located in a well-ventilated area to allow for adequate air intake. avoid the intake of airborne pollutants, smoke and fumes. only use this device with accessories specified by, or recommended by, SeQual technologies Inc. If the Eclipse has been dropped, damaged or exposed to water please contact your home care provider for inspection or possible repair of the device.

  • Page 8: Operating Safety

    ElEctRIcal poWER coRdS fRom WaRnIng ShaRp EdgES. ElEctRIcal ShocK and SERIoUS phySIcal InjURy may occUR. only USE thE SEQUal SUpplIEd ac poWER SUp- WaRnIng ply and dc poWER SUpply WIth yoUR EclIpSE. USE of any othER ac oR dc poWER SUpply...
  • Page 9 thE poWER caRtRIdgE may EXplodE and WaRnIng caUSE potEntIal InjURy If EXpoSEd to a fIRE, oR dISpoSEd of In a fIRE. do not ShoRt-cIRcUIt thE poWER caRtRIdgE’S WaRnIng mEtal contactS WIth mEtallIc objEctS, SUch aS KEyS oR coInS. thIS may caUSE SpaRKS oR EXcESSIvE hEat to bE gEnERatEd.

  • Page 10: Power Cartridge Safety

    Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Power Cartridge Safety do not dISaSSEmblE, pUnctURE, oR cRUSh WaRnIng thE poWER caRtRIdgE. poWER caRtRIdgE ElEctRolytES may bE toXIc If SWalloWEd and can bE haRmfUl to SKIn and EyES. KEEp thE poWER caRtRIdgE aWay fRom chIldREn. USE of a damagEd poWER caRtRIdgE may WaRnIng caUSE pERSonal InjURy.

  • Page 11: Introduction To Your Eclipse

    IntRodUctIon TO YOUR...
  • Page 12 AN INSTITUTION, A MOTOR VEHICLE OR IN A COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE. THE USE OF THE ECLIPSE IN HOSPITALS SHOULD INCLUDE THE USE OF THE OPTIONAL SEQUAL HOSPITAL GRADE POWER CORD. YOUR PHYSICIAN HAS PRESCRIBED SPECIFIC OXYGEN FLOW SETTINGS TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL CLINCIAL NEEDS.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Controls And Front Panel

    Understanding the Controls and Front Panel dEScRIptIon of thE EclIpSE 2 Become familiar with the key features of the Eclipse and the user control panel. Control Panel Service Port Handle (Not for Patient Use) External Power Receptacle Inlet Filter Oxygen...

  • Page 14: Control Panel Features

    Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Understanding the Controls and Front Panel (continued) USER contRolS and SyStEm StatUS IndIcatoRS The Eclipse user control panel displays important operating information. This section will help you understand this operating information. green, yellow, and Red Indicators on the front panel indicate the operating condition of the device.
  • Page 15 alERt (yellow) Indicator - low and medium priority alerts: When illuminated, this indicates a low priority awareness condition or Caution. Continue to use your system and refer to the Alerts, Alarms, and Troubleshooting Table for the proper response. A flashing yellow indicates a medium priority alert.

  • Page 16: Recommended Operating Environments

    Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Recommended Operating Environments The following chart provides important information concerning the recommended operating environments, or operating conditions, for proper use of the device. operating 50º F to 104º F (10º C to 40º C) temperature operating humidity 10% - 95% at an 82.4°...

  • Page 17: The Proper Location

    thE pRopER placEmEnt Select a location for the device that avoids the intake of smoke, fumes and pollutants. Correct placement of the device should allow intake of air through the air inlet filter at the back and rear of the cabinet and allow exhaust air to freely leave the exhaust vent at the bottom of the device.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    This users manual serves as your reference to help you operate and maintain the device. If you have any questions or concerns please call your home care provider, qualified representative, or SeQual Technologies Inc. Important! do not attempt to operate the Eclipse without first reading the Safety Guidelines section of this manual.

  • Page 19: Powering On Your Eclipse

    poWERIng on yoUR EclIpSE The Eclipse is a lightweight portable and stationary source of supplemental oxygen. The device is capable of being operated directly from three different power sources: (1) ac power Supply, (2) dc power Supply and (3) Rechargeable power cartridge (battery). (1) AC Power Supply (2) DC Power Supply (3) Rechargeable...
  • Page 20 WhERE thE dEvIcE IS USEd. USE only WIth a gRoUndEd, 3-pIn REcEptaclE. caUtIon do not REmovE thE gRoUndIng pIn fRom thE poWER coRd. USE only WIth SEQUal SUpplIEd poWER coRdS. do not connEct thE EclIpSE to an EXtEnSIon caUtIon coRd oR to an ElEctRIcal oUtlEt contRollEd by a SWItch.
  • Page 21 alWayS UnplUg thE ac poWER coRd fRom thE caUtIon Wall bEfoRE dISconnEctIng thE plUg fRom thE EclIpSE. dc poWER SUpply: A DC Power Supply allows the system to operate from DC outlets, such as those found in motor vehicles. you will need to determine the fuse rating in your motor vehicle.
  • Page 22 Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Operating Instructions (continued) dEvIcE floW SEttIngS avaIlablE foR Each fUSE SEttIng floW avaIlablE WIth 10 amp avaIlablE WIth 15 amp Setting Continuous Pulse Continuous Pulse Not Available Not Available notE: Actual performance may vary depending upon usage conditions and the motor vehicle.
  • Page 23 To remove the Power Cartridge, push up on the release lever on the Power Cartridge. The Power Cartridge will slide out as you grasp it for removal. power cartridge duration-of-Use: The duration-of-use of the Power Cartridge is displayed at the top of the user control panel. A variety of factors, such as flow setting, Pulse or Con- tinuous Flow Mode will impact the duration-of-use.
  • Page 24 SERvIcEablE paRtS InSIdE thE poWER caRtRIdgE. only REplacE thE SEQUal poWER caRtRIdgE caUtIon SUpplIEd WIth thE dEvIcE WIth a SEQUal poWER caRtRIdgE. REtURn thE poWER caRtRIdgE to yoUR homE caUtIon caRE pRovIdER, oR SEQUal tEchnologIES foR pRopER dISpoSal.
  • Page 25 typIcal poWER caRtRIdgE REchaRgE tImE The typical time to recharge your Power Cartridge, in order to achieve 80% capacity, from a fully discharged Power Cartridge is between 1.4 hours and 5.0 hours, depending upon the device flow setting. If the Power Cartridge becomes too warm during discharging, recharging will not begin until the Power Cartridge sufficiently cools.
  • Page 26 StoRagE tEmpERatURE RangE foR thE dEvIcE IS -4°f (-20°c) to +140°f (+60°c) and 95% non-condEnSIng hUmIdIty. thE EclIpSE WIll only opERatE WIth a SEQUal caUtIon poWER caRtRIdgE. USE of any anothER poWER caRtRIdgE oR battERy, may damagE thE dE- vIcE, may pRESEnt a RISK of fIRE oR EXploSIon and WIll voId thE dEvIcE WaRRanty.

  • Page 27: Operating Your Eclipse For The First Time

    opERatIng yoUR EclIpSE foR thE fIRSt tImE Step 1: Locating your Eclipse. Place the Eclipse in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the air inlet and exhaust vent are not obstructed. Position the Eclipse so that all audible and visual indicators or alarms can be easily seen and heard.
  • Page 28 Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Operating Instructions (continued) Step 3: CONNECT THE OXYGEN SUPPLY TUBING TO THE OXYGEN OUTLET AND CONNECT THE OXYGEN CANNULA PER THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVID- ED WITH THE CANNULA, OR PER THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOUR HOME CARE PROVIDER.
  • Page 29 pUlSE floW modE and aUtoSat tEchnology fEatURES Your Eclipse has a feature, called AutoSat Technology that provides a consistent bolus of ™ oxygen for higher breath rates during exercise, while you are ambulating or operating the Eclipse from the DC Power Supply. AC Power SuPPly oPerATIoN 10 AMP SeTTING - Power CArTrIDGe oPerATIoN...
  • Page 30 Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Step 5: ADJUST THE FLOW SETTING TO THE PRESCRIBED LEVEL Using the flow Setting buttons, adjust the flow setting to the prescribed setting sup- plied by your physician. do not changE fRom pREScRIbEd floW SEt- WaRnIng...

  • Page 31: Alerts, Alarms And Troubleshooting

    This table shows the possible audible and visual alerts and alarms, their conditions and sug- gests appropriate troubleshooting responses. If you are unsure about any alerts or alarm condi- tions, or responses please contact your home care provider or go to www.sequal.com. gREEn...
  • Page 32 Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual avaIlabIlIty of a bacK-Up SoURcE of oXygEn WaRnIng IS REcommEndEd In caSE of poWER oUtagE oR a dEvIcE faIlURE. conSUlt yoUR pRovIdER foR bacK-Up oXygEn SyStEm. do not Ignore Alarms. Symptom pRobablE caUSE REmEdy...

  • Page 33: Standard Components And Optional Accessories

    Eclipse Standard Components (Supplied with each Eclipse) USE of cERtaIn accESSoRIES not SpEcIfIEd WaRnIng foR USE WIth thIS EclIpSE may ImpaIR thE pERfoRmancE. only USE SEQUal REcom- mEndEd accESSoRIES. EclIpSE MODEL 1000A mobIlE CART ac poWER SUpply poWER caRtRIdgE dc poWER SUpply mobile cart –...
  • Page 34 Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Users Manual Eclipse Optional Accessories Check with your home care provider,or visit us at www.sequal.com for more information about optional accessories. There are many different types of oxygen tubing, cannulae, and humidi- fiers. The following items are recommended by SeQual Technologies for use with your Eclipse.
  • Page 35 When using the Power Compartment, your Eclipse will ONLY operate from external AC and DC Power sources. SeQual desktop charger, part number 7112: Recharges the Power Cartridge in less than three hours. USE of an oXygEn maSK, othER than thE...

  • Page 36: Cleaning, Care And Routine Maintenance

    RoUtInE maIntEnancE Servicing of the internal components inside the cabinet of this device must be conducted by a SeQual trained and qualified service technician as needed. Your home care provider or qualified technician will perform inspections and maintenance of the compressor, alarms, internal 9-volt battery, Power Cartridge and other internal parts only as needed.
  • Page 37 thE aIR InlEt fIltER ShoUld bE fREE of lIQUId caUtIon WatER and dRy to thE toUch bEfoRE REInStal- latIon. EXcESS moIStURE In thE fIltER may ImpaIR thE pRopER opERatIon of thE EclIpSE. WhEn thE aIR InlEt fIltER IS REmovEd notE caUtIon that thE SERvIcE poRt...
  • Page 38 Your Power Cartridge is rechargeable and can be recycled. Always return it to your home care provider for proper disposal. Or, contact us at www.sequal.com. You can also contact your local city or town offices for instructions on proper disposal of the Power Cartridge.
  • Page 39 Emergency contact Name, Address and Telephone Number: SeQual ® and Eclipse ® and AutoSat ™ are trademarks of SeQual Technologies Inc., San Diego, CA 92121 Salter Labs ® is a registered mark of Salter Labs, Arvin, CA 92303 Southmedic , OxyCannula and OxyMask are registered trademarks of Southmedic, Inc., Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M5K3...
  • Page 40 …to outshine and surpass manufactured by: SeQual Technologies Inc. 11436 Sorrento Valley Road San Diego, CA 92121 USA Toll-Free: 1-800-826-4610 in the U.S., or 1-858-202-3100 Toll-Free Fax: 877-786-9943 Worldwide: www.sequal.com pn: 4112 Rev: A...

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