NewLife Patient Manual Rev A Oct 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen

AirSep® NewLife® Intensity What Is an Oxygen Concentrator? Oxygen Concentrator Important Safety Rules

How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator

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Filters Oxygen Without Humidifier

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Oxygen With Humidifier Nasal Cannula

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Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter

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Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance Cabinet Filters

Reserve Oxygen Supply Troubleshooting Product Specifications

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Classification

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Symbols

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Oxygen Monitor Option

Dual Flow and Pediatric/ Low Flow Options

Function of the Oxygen Monitor Alarm Signal

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Dual Flow Application

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Pediatric/Low Flow Application

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AirSep® NewLife® Intensity Oxygen Concentrator This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s NewLife Oxygen Concentrator with Intensity/ 8-Liter option. 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. In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately. This unit is not to be used for or with any life-supporting applications. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort while using this machine may require additional monitoring. Consult your physician immediately if you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort. This device manufactures high purity oxygen, which promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within 5 feet of: (1) this device or (2) any oxygencarrying accessory. Use no oil, grease, or petroleum-based products on or near the unit. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean or service the unit.

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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. Our bodies depend on a steady supply to function properly. Your physician has prescribed supplemental oxygen therapy because your body is not able to get enough oxygen from room air. Oxygen is a non-addictive drug, and your physician prescribed a flow sufficient to improve your condition. Please keep in mind that unauthorized oxygen therapy can be dangerous. You must seek medical advice before you use this unit. The Equipment Provider who supplies your oxygen equipment will demonstrate how to set the prescribed flow rate. It is very important to follow the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow until you first consult your physician.

What Is an Oxygen Concentrator? Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970s and have become the most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today. Without an oxygen concentrator, the average patient would require a delivery of 12 bottles/cylinders of oxygen each month. Your oxygen concentrator produces all the oxygen you need, with no deliveries required.

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The air we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gases. In the NewLife Intensity 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. There is never a danger of depleting the oxygen in a room when you use your NewLife Intensity unit.

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Important Safety Rules Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator: In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your physician immediately. This unit is not to be used for or with any life-supporting applications. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort while using this machine may require additional monitoring. Consult your physician immediately if you are experiencing any signs of patient discomfort. Do not leave a nasal cannula under bed coverings or chair cushions. If the unit is turned on but not in use, the oxygen will make the material flammable. Set the I/0 power switch to the 0 (off) position when the NewLife Intensity unit is not in use. Electrical shock hazard. Do not remove covers while the unit is plugged in. Only your Equipment Provider should remove the covers.

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This device manufactures high purity oxygen, which promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within 5 feet of: (1) this device or (2) any oxygencarrying accessory. Use no oil, grease, or petroleum-based products on or near the unit. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean or service the unit. 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. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician. Use unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s Patient Manual.

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How to Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator First, become familiar with the important parts of your NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator (Figures 1a and 1b). A. On/Off (I/0) Power Switch: D Starts and stops the operation of the unit. B. Circuit Breaker Reset Button: Resets the unit after electrical overload shutdown. C C. Digital Hour Meter: B Records the unit’s total hours of operation. A D. Flowmeter/Adjustment Knob (Primary on Dual Option): Controls and indicates the oxygen flow rate in liters per minute (lpm). Main flowmeter (left side) on units with dual flow option. E. Oxygen Outlet (Primary on Dual Option): Provides connections for a humidifier (if required), cannula, or catheter. On units with dual flow option, controlled by primary flowmeter. F. Top and Side Handles: Enables convenience in carrying the unit. G. Operating Instructions: Explains procedures to operate the unit. H. Secondary Flowmeter (Dual Option): Flowmeter (right side) on units with dual flow option. I. Secondary Oxygen Outlet (Dual Option): Oxygen outlet (right side) on units with dual flow option. Controlled by secondary flowmeter.

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J. Air Intake Gross Particle Filter: Prevents dust and other airborne particles from entering the unit. K. Storage Pocket: Handy accessory pocket with Velcro attachments to hold user manual, extra air intake filter, and oxygen adapter. L. Power Cord: Allows connection of unit into an electrical outlet.

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Do not use extension cords with this unit. 1. Locate the unit near an electrical outlet in the room where you spend most of your time. 2. Position the unit away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers, heaters, and fireplaces. Be certain to place the unit so all sides are at least 12 inches away from a wall or other obstruction. Do not place the unit in a confined area.

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Figure 1b

3. Turn the unit so that the operating controls are within easy reach and the air intake on the back of the unit is not obstructed. 4. Connect oxygen accessories such as a humidifier (if required), cannula, catheter, and/or extension tubing to the oxygen outlet. 5. Remove the power cord completely from around the concentrator, if wrapped around (Figure 1b).

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6. Insert the power cord into the electrical outlet. 7. Locate the power switch on the front of the unit, and switch it to the I position (on). (Figure 2.) A battery-operated audible alarm must loudly sound for a 5-second test to indicate a good battery and alarm.

On/Off Power Switch

If the alarm is weak or does not sound at all, consult your Equipment Provider immediately. The standard NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator accommodates high pressure/high flow prescriptions from 2 to 8 lpm. 8. Dual Flow and High Flow Applications: Set the flowmeter adjustment knob(s) to the prescribed lpm, in any combination of flows up to a total of 8 lpm for 8 liter dual flow units. (Figure 3). or Pediatric/Low Flow Applications: See page B-3 for details. The concentrator is now ready for use.

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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 Intensity unit fails to operate properly, refer to the Troubleshooting section for a list of probable causes and solutions.

For easier reference, store this Patient Manual and the additional air intake gross particle filter (if provided) in the pocket.

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Filters Air enters the NewLife Intensity 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 Intensity unit, make sure this filter is clean and positioned correctly (Figure 4). The supplemental oxygen produced by the NewLife Intensity unit receives additional filtration from a product filter located within the oxygen concentrator. Your Equipment Provider performs maintenance on the product filter in addition to other maintenance on the unit.

Figure 4

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The use of some oxygen administration accessories not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair its performance. Oxygen Without Humidifier 1. If your physician did not prescribe a humidifier, connect the oxygen tubing directly to the unit’s oxygen outlet. A separate outlet fitting is supplied for this type of connection (Figure 5). Figure 5

Oxygen With Humidifier Follow these steps if your physician prescribed an oxygen humidifier as part of your therapy: 1. Remove or unscrew the reservoir bottle from the humidifier. (If you have a pre-filled unit, do not perform this step. Proceed directly to step 4.) 2. Fill the reservoir with cool or cold water (distilled water is preferred) to the fill line indicated on the bottle. DO NOT OVERFILL. 3. Screw the reservoir bottle back together. 4. On the top of the humidifier, turn the threaded nut counterclockwise while you connect the humidifier to the oxygen outlet, and tighten securely (Figure 6). 5. Connect oxygen tubing from the cannula or catheter to the humidifier outlet fitting (Figure 7).

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The use of certain humidifiers not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair its performance. Figure 7

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To Equipment Provider: The following humidifier bottle is recommended for use with the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator: •AirSep Part No. HU003-1.

Nasal Cannula Your physician has prescribed either a nasal cannula or catheter (Figure 8). In most cases, the manufacturer has already connected the oxygen supply tubing to the cannula or catheter. If not, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper connection. Connect the oxygen tubing to the oxygen outlet adapter or humidifier. To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen administration accessories are recommended for use with the NewLife Intensity Oxygen Concentrator: •Nasal Cannula with 7 feet of tubing: AirSep Part No. CU002-1. •Oxygen Outlet Adapter: AirSep Part No. F0025-1.

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Figure 8

Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter To set the proper flow of supplemental oxygen, turn the flowmeter adjustment knob left or right until the ball inside the flowmeter centers on the flow line number prescribed by your physician (Figure 9). To view the flowmeter at the proper angle, note that the back line and the front numbered line must give the appearance of just one line. It is very important to follow the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow until you first consult your physician. Normally, you should not need to adjust the flowmeter on your unit. 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 flowmeter is marked in 1/2 lpm increments from 2 to 8 lpm flow settings. For units with the pediatric flowmeter option, the flowmeter is marked in 1/8 lpm increments for flow settings up to 2 lpm.

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Figure 9

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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. 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).

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Filters Do not operate the unit without the air intake gross particle filter in place. On a weekly basis, wash the air intake gross particle filter, located on the back of the unit. Your Equipment Provider may advise you to clean it more often depending on your operating conditions. Follow these steps to properly clean the air intake gross particle filter: 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. 3. Replace the filter.

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AirSep does not recommend the sterilization of this equipment.

Reserve Oxygen Supply Your Equipment Provider should provide or suggest an alternative source for supplemental oxygen therapy in case there is a mechanical failure or a power outage. During a power outage, alarm condition, or mechanical failure, use your reserve oxygen supply (if provided), and consult your Equipment Provider immediately.

Troubleshooting If your NewLife Intensity 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.

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Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below.

If you cannot get the unit to operate, connect your cannula or catheter to the reserve supplemental oxygen supply (if provided). Problem Unit does not operate. Power failure condition causes a continuous alarm to sound.

Probable Cause Power cord not connected into electrical outlet.

Solution Check power cord plug at the electrical outlet for a proper connection.

No power at electrical outlet. Check power source, wall switch, fuse, or circuit breaker in-house. Oxygen concentrator circuit breaker is activated.

Press (Do not hold in) the circuit breaker reset button on the front of the unit. Contact your Equipment Provider for service.

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