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Page 1: Oxygen Concentrator
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen AirSep NewLife ® Elite ® What Is an Oxygen Concentrator? Oxygen Concentrator Important Safety Rules How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator Filters Oxygen Without Humidifier Oxygen With Humidifier Nasal Cannula Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter... -
Page 3: Airsep Newlife Elite Oxygen Concentrator
Elite Oxygen Concentrator ® This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this guide before you operate your unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you. -
Page 4: Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen
Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen Many people today suffer from a variety of heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. A significant number of these patients can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy for respiratory care at home, in the hospital, or at a medical facility. Oxygen is a gas that makes up 21% of the room air we breathe. - Page 5 The air we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gases. In the NewLife Elite unit, room air passes through a regenerative adsorbent material called molecular sieve. This material separates the oxygen from the nitrogen and other gases. The result is a constant supply of concentrated high purity supplemental oxygen that is delivered to the patient.
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Page 6: Important Safety Rules
Set the I/0 power switch to the 0 (off) position when the NewLife Elite unit is not in use. Electrical shock hazard. Do not remove covers while the unit is plugged in. Only your... - Page 7 Do not use extension cords with this unit. AirSep recommends an alternate source of supplemental oxygen in the event of a power outage, alarm condition, or mechanical failure. Consult your physician or Equipment Provider for the type of reserve system required.
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Page 8: How To Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator
How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator First, become familiar with the important parts of your NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator (Figures 1a and 1b). A. On/Off (I/0) Power Switch: Starts and stops the operation of the unit. B. Circuit Breaker Reset Button: Resets the unit after electrical overload shutdown. -
Page 9: Power Cord
Connect oxygen accessories such as a humidifier (if required), cannula, catheter, and/or extension tubing to the oxygen outlet. Remove the power cord completely from around the concentrator, if wrapped around, as shown (Figure 1b). NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR... - Page 10 If the alarm is weak or does not sound at all, consult your Equipment Provider immediately. The standard NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator Figure 2 accommodates prescriptions from 1 to 5 lpm. 8. Set the flowmeter adjustment knob to your prescribed lpm (Figure 3).
- Page 11 9. To turn the concentrator off, press the I/0 switch to the 0 position. Always operate the unit in an upright position. 10. If the NewLife Elite unit fails to operate properly, refer to the Troubleshooting section for a list of probable causes and solutions.
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Page 12: Filters
Filters Air enters the NewLife Elite unit through an air intake gross particle filter located on the back of the oxygen concentrator. This filter removes dust particles and other impurities from the air. Before you operate the NewLife Elite unit, make sure this filter is clean and positioned correctly (Figure 4). -
Page 13: Oxygen With Humidifier
(Figure 6). 5. Connect oxygen tubing from the cannula or catheter to the humidifier outlet fitting (Figure 7). The use of certain humidifiers not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair its performance. Figure 7 NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR... -
Page 14: Nasal Cannula
To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen administration accessories are recommended for use with Figure 8 the NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator: •Nasal Cannula with 7 feet of tubing: AirSep Part No. CU002-1. •Oxygen Outlet Adapter: AirSep Part No. F0025-1. -
Page 15: Proper Setting Of Oxygen Flowmeter
If you turn the flowmeter adjustment knob clockwise, you will decrease and can shut off the flow of oxygen from your unit. For your convenience, the Figure 9 flowmeter is marked in 1/2 lpm increments from 1 to 5 lpm flow settings. NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR... -
Page 16: Cleaning, Care, And Proper Maintenance
Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean the cabinet. Do not use liquid directly on the unit. Do not use any petroleum-based solvents or cleaning agents. Figure 10 Clean the cabinet and power cord only with a mild household cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge, and then wipe them dry (Figure 10). -
Page 17: Filters
1. Remove the filter and wash in a warm solution of soap and water (Figure 11). 2. Rinse the filter thoroughly, and remove excess water with a soft absorbent towel. Figure 11 3. Replace the filter. NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR... -
Page 18: Reserve Oxygen Supply
(if provided), and consult your Equipment Provider immediately. Troubleshooting If your NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator fails to operate properly, consult your Equipment Provider, and then refer to the troubleshooting chart on the following pages for probable causes and solutions. - Page 19 . t e l t u . t e t i u t i u t i u i t c t t u . t i NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR...
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Page 21: Product Specifications
. y r 0 / I o i t f i ( t l u . y l Product Specifications Oxygen Concentration:* 1–3 lpm: 95.5%–92.0% 4 lpm: 92% ±3% 5 lpm: 90% ±3% NEWLIFE ELITE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR... - Page 22 Dimensions: 28.5 in. high x 15.7 in. wide x 14.5 in. deep (72.4 cm high x 40 cm wide x 36.8 cm deep) Weight: 54 lb (24.5 kg) Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 4.0 amps 350 watts Two-prong polarized plug Double-insulated cabinet CSA-approved to IEC 601-1 Export Models:...
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Page 23: Classification
Method of cleaning and infection control allowed: Please refer to the Maintenance section in the NewLife Elite Service Manual. Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable anesthetic gases: Equipment not suitable for such application. -
Page 24: Symbols
Symbols can also permit easier comprehension of a concept within a restricted space. The following table is a list of symbols and definitions used with the NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator. These symbols referenced from the appropriate International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) - Page 25 Manufactured by: AirSep Corporation Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA...