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AirSep FreeStyle Patient Manual

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  • Page 1 Patient Manual FreeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator...
  • Page 2 English: A multilingual version of the manual is available through your equipment provider. Español: Una versión multilingüe del manual está disponible a través de su proveedor de equipo. Français: Une version multilingue du manuel est disponible par l'intermédiaire de votre fournisseur de matériel. Deutsche: Eine mehrsprachige Version des Handbuchs ist in Ihrer Geräte-Anbieter.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AirSep’s FreeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Symbols Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen What is the FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator? FreeStyle for Airline Travel – FAA-Approved Important Safety Rules Getting Started with Your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator Battery Charging Nasal Cannula FreeStyle Unit Components...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS AirSep® FreeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Alarm/Light Indicators How to Respond to FreeStyle’s Alarm/Light Indicators Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet Filter Carrying Bag Alarm/Service Indicator FreeStyle Accessories Reserve Oxygen Supply Troubleshooting FreeStyle Specifications Classification Limited Warranty...

  • Page 5: Oxygen Concentrator

    This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s FreeStyle™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC). Make sure you read and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your FreeStyle unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
  • Page 6 Category M Compliant FAA SFAR 106 requirement In the event of an alarm, you observe the FreeStyle is not working properly, or if you feel discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately. This unit is not to be used for life support. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patients unable to communicate discomfort while using this machine may require additional monitoring.

  • Page 7: Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen

    It is very important to select the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow until you first consult your physician. The FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator may be used during sleep under the recommendation of a qualified clinician.

  • Page 8: What Is The Freestyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    FreeStyle combines advanced oxygen concentrator technology along with oxygen conserving technology for the world’s smallest and lightest portable oxygen concentrator at just 4.4 lb (2 kg). The FreeStyle efficiently produces its own oxygen, and quickly delivers it as a pulse of oxygen when you breathe at the very beginning of your inhalation. This eliminates the waste associated with a continuous flow oxygen device that flows oxygen while you are exhaling.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Rules

    Never use FreeStyle with the device itself located in the trunk of an automobile. Do not allow either the air intake or the air outlets to become blocked. This may affect the performance of the FreeStyle during use, such as under an automobile or airline seat, or in a carrying bag or case that is not supplied through AirSep.
  • Page 10 When the automobile in which you are using the FreeStyle unit is turned off, disconnect and remove the unit from the automobile with you. Never allow FreeStyle to be stored in a very hot automobile or in other similar, high-or low- temperature environments.

  • Page 11: Getting Started With Your Freestyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator

    Getting Started with Your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator The FreeStyle packaging contains the following items, as shown in Figures 1-3. If any are missing, contact your Equipment Provider. • FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator with carrying case. • Patient manual (not shown) •...
  • Page 12 Other optional accessories include a harness to easily convert the FreeStyle carrying bag to a backpack (part number MI284-1), as shown in Figure 5. The FreeStyle can also be worn on the waist if desired by feeding the AirBelt or other belt you are wearing throught the loops on the FreeStyle carrying case.

  • Page 13: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging Check to make sure your unit’s battery is fully charged before venturing out with FreeStyle for the first time or upon subsequent use. To check the level of charge of the internal battery, press the BATT button on FreeStyle’s keypad. The battery gauge/indicator(s) LEDs above the BATT button illuminate to indicate the level of internal battery charge (25-100%).
  • Page 14 If the internal battery fully depletes and the FreeStyle unit shuts down, the unit cannot be restarted with the AirBelt. Should this occur, connect your FreeStyle to its AC or DC power supply for a short period of time in order to provide sufficient internal battery power to start the unit.

  • Page 15: Nasal Cannula

    Nasal Cannula A nasal cannula and tubing are used to deliver oxygen from the FreeStyle unit to the user. The tubing is connected to the unit’s oxygen outlet (See Figure 9). Figure 9: Connecting Cannula to FreeStyle’s Oxygen Outlet AirSep recommends a nasal cannula with 7 ft (2.1 m) of tubing, AirSep Part No. CU002-1. Other lengths of tubing up to 25 ft (7.6 m) maximum, including nasal cannula, may be used.

  • Page 16: Freestyle Unit Components

    Instructions standards. Figure 10: FreeStyle Exterior View - Front Figure 12: FreeStyle Exterior View - Back Now that you are familiar with FreeStyle’s components, review the instructions on the following pages to operate the FreeStyle unit. MN123-1 rev B 01/10...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    2. Lift the dust cover on the unit. 3. Turn the FreeStyle unit on by pressing 1, 2, or 3 button on the unit’s keypad for the liter flow prescribed by your physician. The green LED above the button selected illuminates. Each time you turn on the FreeStyle unit, a brief alarm sounds.

  • Page 18: Power Supplies

    FreeStyle for up to 10 hours. The belt pack connects to the FreeStyle unit’s power inlet, and it can be recharged by connecting it to the battery belt’s own AC power supply.

  • Page 19: Filters

    Filters Air enters FreeStyle through an air intake filter located under the cover on the lower front of the oxygen concentrator. (See Figures 13 and 14.) This filter prevents dust and other large particles in the air from entering the unit. Before you operate FreeStyle, make sure this filter is clean and positioned correctly.

  • Page 20: Setting Of The Flow Selector

    Setting of the Flow Selector The FreeStyle unit has three pulse flow settings: 1, 2, and 3, providing flows equivalent to 1-3 LPM oxygen. Lift the dust cover on the unit’s keypad, and press the 1, 2, or 3 button, which corresponds to the oxygen pulse flow that your physician has prescribed.

  • Page 21: Alarm/Light Indicators

    An audible alarm sounds if FreeStyle has a low battery, if the cannula is disconnected, or if performance of the unit is outside specifications. The light and audible alarm conditions are explained in detail below and summarized on the chart later in this section of the manual.
  • Page 22 When FreeStyle is operating but does not sense breathing, a constant alarm sounds, and the alarm light illuminates after 15 minutes. If this occurs, check the connection from the cannula to the FreeStyle unit, make sure that the nasal cannula is positioned properly on your face, and ensure that you are breathing through your nose.

  • Page 23: How To Respond To Freestyle's Alarm/Light Indicators

    How to Respond to FreeStyle’s Alarm/Light Indicators Status Audible Alarm Light Indicates Action Indicator Brief, continuous at (Green) pulse; FreeStyle has been You may begin to operate your start–up continuous light turned on FreeStyle unit. Indicator (Green) pulse; FreeStyle is delivering Continue using FreeStyle normally.
  • Page 24 If the alarm persists, contact your Equipment provider. Alarm Intermittent: 25% (Yellow) Battery voltage is too low Connect the FreeStyle unit into a DC Beep, beep, beep… BATT; battery indicator to operate FreeStyle. outlet or an AC outlet immediately. Alarm Rapid intermittent: (Red) alarm;...

  • Page 25: Cleaning, Care, And Proper Maintenance

    Turn off the FreeStyle unit, and disconnect the power cord from FreeStyle before you clean the cabinet. Do not use liquid directly on the FreeStyle unit to clean it. A list of undesirable chemical agents includes but is not limited to, the following, according to the plastics manufacturer: alcohol and alcohol-based products, concentrated chlorine-based products (ethylene chloride), and oil-based products (Pine-Sol, Lestoil).

  • Page 26: Filter

    3. Replace the dry filter. Do not operate FreeStyle without the air intake filter in place. If a second filter is provided, insert the “replacement” filter before you clean the dirty filter. AirSep does not recommend the sterilization of this equipment.

  • Page 27: Carrying Bag

    Figure 16: Indicator of Required Inspection/Service Alarm/Service Indicator When the alarm service/indicator illuminates (yellow), it is time for your FreeStyle unit to be inspected/serviced by your Equipment Provider. After any necessary service and the performance is verified by the Equipment Provider, the alarm service/indicator light will be reset.

  • Page 28: Freestyle Accessories

    FreeStyle Accessories In addition to the nasal cannula, AirSep recommends that you do not use accessories with FreeStyle other than those listed below as supplied by AirSep through your Equipment Provider. Use of accessories not listed below could adversely affect the performance and/or safety of the FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    The FreeStyle product is designed for years of trouble-free use. If your FreeStyle Portable 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.
  • Page 30 Connect to DC or an AC outlet immediately. and the (yellow) BATT light illuminates FreeStyle unit. intermittently and FreeStyle shuts down. Intermittent alarm condition, Breathing rate has exceeded the capacity Reduce activity, and then turn unit off and back on and the (red) alarm light illuminates of the FreeStyle unit.

  • Page 31: Freestyle Specifications

    FreeStyle Specifications Oxygen Concentration:* 1-3 pulse settings; equivalent to a continuous flow of 90% oxygen ± 3% Dimensions: 8.6 in. high x 6.1 in. wide x 3.6 in. deep (21.8 cm high x 15.5 cm wide x 9.1 cm deep) Weight: 4.4 lb (2.0 kg);...

  • Page 32: Classification

    Tested by Ultratech Group of Labs to be in compliance with RTCA/DO160D Section 21 Category M. Method of cleaning and infection control allowed: Please refer to “Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance” section of this FreeStyle Patient Manual. Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable anesthetic gases: Equipment not suited for such application.

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    Each item of equipment for which a warranty claim is asserted shall, at the request of AirSep Corporation, be returned on a prepaid basis with proof of purchase date to the AirSep factory at the expense of the purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for return freight charges.
  • Page 35 For European representative: Gavin Ayling 9 Bungham Lane Penkridge Stafford Staffordshire ST19 5NH England E-mail: eurorepcontact@airsep.com...
  • Page 36 For service on your FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator, please contact your local Equipment Provider at: Manufactured by: AirSep Corporation Buffalo, NY 14228-2085 USA |MN123-1_B8~ MN123-1 Rev B...

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