AirSep Focus Portable User manual

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AirSep Corporation
401 Creekside Drive
Buffalo, New York 14228 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
0459

GB Focus™
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU
ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT;
OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed in the
home or wherever Focus is in use. Proper information about the
dangers of smoking in the presence of medical oxygen should be
provided.

Focus™ GB
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AirSep®Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator
AirSep’s Focus™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator GB1
Symbols GB1-2
Why Your Doctor Prescribed Oxygen GB3
What is the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator? GB3
Important Safety Rules GB4-8
Getting Started with Your Focus Portable
Oxygen Concentrator GB8-13
Battery Charging GB14
Optional AirBelt / Charging the Optional AirBelt GB15-17
Nasal Cannula GB18-19
Focus Unit Components GB19-20
Operating Instructions GB21
Power Supplies GB22
Audible Alarm and Indicator Lights GB23-25
How to Respond to Focus’s Audible Alarm
and Indicator Lights GB25-26
Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance GB27
Cabinet GB27
Carrying Bag GB28
Focus Accessories GB28
Reserve Oxygen Supply GB29
Troubleshooting GB29-30
Focus Specifications GB31
Classification GB32
Limited Warranty GB33

GB Focus™
GB-1 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
AirSep’s Focus™Portable Oxygen Concentrator
This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s Focus™ Portable Oxygen
Concentrator (POC). Make sure you read and understand all the information
contained in this manual before you operate your Focus unit. Should you have
any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
Symbols
Symbols are frequently used on equipment and/or in the manual in preference to
words with the intention of reducing the possibility of misunderstanding caused
by language differences. Symbols can also enable easier understanding of a
concept within a restricted space.
The following table is a list of symbols and definitions used with the Focus
Portable Oxygen Concentrator.
Symbol Description Symbol Description
ON (power switch on)
OFF (power switch off)
Warning – Describes a
hazard or unsafe
practice that if not
avoided can result in
severe bodily injury,
death or property
damage
Class II Equipment,
double insulated
Caution – Describes a
hazard or unsafe
practice that if not
avoided can result in
minor bodily injury or
property damage
Complies with the
93/42/EEC directive
drawn up by the
approved organisation
No. 0459
Note – Provides
information important
enough to emphasise or
repeat
Safety agency for
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
601.1 M90 for medical
electrical equipment

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-2
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Consult the
accompanying
documents
Keep unit and
accessories dry
Do not use any oil or
grease
Proper disposal of
waste of electrical and
electronic equipment
required
No smoking
Do not disassemble
Type BF equipment
Consult instructions for
use
Oxygen outlet
connection to the
cannula
Do not expose to open
flames
Caution: Federal law
(USA) restricts this for
sale or rental by or on
the order of a doctor or
licensed health care
provider.
Do not block fan
Method of disposing of waste: All waste from AirSep’s Focus Oxygen
Concentrator must be disposed of using the appropriate methods specified by
local authorities.
Method of disposing of the device: In order to preserve the environment, the
concentrator must be disposed of using the appropriate methods specified by
local authorities.

GB Focus™
GB-3 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Why Your Doctor Prescribed Oxygen
Many people suffer from a variety of heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases.
A significant number of these patients can benefit from supplemental oxygen
therapy at home, when travelling, or while participating in daily activities away
from home.
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 doctor prescribed a flow or
setting to address your particular respiratory condition.
Although oxygen is a non-additive drug, unauthorised oxygen therapy can be
dangerous. You must seek medical advice before you use this oxygen
concentrator. The Equipment Provider who supplies your oxygen equipment will
demonstrate how to operate the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator.
What is the Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator?
Oxygen concentrators were introduced in the mid-1970s and have become the
most convenient, reliable source of supplemental oxygen available today.
Oxygen concentrators are the most cost-effective, efficient, and safest alternative
to using high-pressure oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen. An oxygen
concentrator provides all the oxygen you need with no cylinder or bottle
deliveries required.
The air we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1%
other gases. In the Focus unit, room air passes through a regenerative,
adsorbent material called molecular sieve. This material separates the oxygen
from the nitrogen. The result is a flow of high-concentration oxygen delivered to
the patient.
Focus combines advanced oxygen concentrator technology with oxygen
conserving technology for the world’s smallest and lightest portable oxygen
concentrator at just 0.8 kg. The unit efficiently produces its own oxygen, and
quickly delivers it as a pulse of oxygen at the very beginning of your inhalation.
This eliminates the waste associated with a continuous flow oxygen device that
delivers oxygen even while you are exhaling. Focus produces the equivalent of 2
LPM (litres per minute) continuous flow oxygen in a lightweight package that
patients can wear easily away from the home.
Focus operates from four different power sources. (Refer to the Power Supplies
section of this manual.)

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-4
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
Important Safety Rules
Carefully review and familiarise yourself with the following important safety
information about the portable Focus Oxygen Concentrator.
This device supplies high-concentration oxygen that promotes
rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within 1.5 m
(five feet) of this device, or any oxygen-carrying accessory.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire, property
damage, and/or cause physical injury or death.
If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency,
seek medical assistance immediately.
This unit is not to be used for life support. Geriatric, paediatric,
or any other patients unable to communicate discomfort while
using this unit may require additional monitoring. Patients with
hearing and/or sight impairment(s) may need assistance with
monitoring alarms.
Do not use oil, grease, or petroleum-based or other flammable
products on the oxygen carrying accessories or the Focus unit.
Oxygen accelerates the combustion of flammable substances.
The incorrect use of the Focus battery can cause the battery to
get hot, ignite, and may cause serious injury. Be sure not to
pierce, strike, step on, or drop the battery, or otherwise subject
the battery to strong impacts or shocks.
While using the Focus unit outdoors with the AC power supply,
connect the power supply only into an RCD safety adaptor to
prevent accidental electrical shock hazard.

GB Focus™
GB-5 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the
electrical socket before you clean the unit to prevent accidental
electrical shock hazard. Only your Equipment Provider or a
qualified service technician should remove the covers or service
the unit.
Care should be taken to prevent Focus from getting wet or
allowing water to enter the unit. This can cause the unit to
malfunction or shut down.
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale or rental by order
of a physician or other licensed health care provider.
In the event of an alarm or you observe that Focus is not working
properly; consult the Troubleshooting section in this manual. If
you cannot resolve the problem, consult your Equipment
Provider.
The Focus Portable Oxygen Concentrator may be used during
sleep under the recommendation of a qualified clinician.
Operating the Focus unit outside its normal operating
temperature range can affect performance and decrease battery
run time and/or increase battery charge time. (Refer to the
Specifications section in this manual.)
Do not allow either the air intake or the air outlet vents to become
blocked. This can cause the Focus unit to overheat and affect
performance.
Do not operate unit in a restricted or confined space (i.e., a small
case or handbag) where ventilation can be limited. This can
cause the Focus unit to overheat and affect performance.

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-6
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Storing the Focus unit outside its temperature specifications may
affect performance. (Refer to the Specifications section of this
manual.)
When using Focus in a car, boat, or on other DC sources with the
DC power supply, make sure that the vehicle is started and
running before connecting the Focus unit. If the DC power supply
does not illuminate and requires resetting, disconnect the DC
power supply from the DC socket, restart your vehicle, and then
reconnect your DC power supply to the DC socket. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in the power supply not
supplying power to Focus.
When the car in which you are using the Focus unit is turned off,
disconnect and remove the unit from the car. Do not store Focus
in a very hot car or in other similar, high- or low-temperature
environments. Operating or storing the unit outside the normal
temperature range can affect the performance of the Focus.
(Refer to the Specifications section in this manual.)
If the Focus has been stored for an extended period of time
outside its normal operating temperature range, the unit should
be allowed to return to normal operating temperature before
being turned on. (Refer to the Specifications section in this
manual.)
Storing your Focus battery for extended periods of time at high
temperatures or with a fully charged/completely discharged battery
can degrade its overall battery life.
Depending upon the temperature of the Focus battery, it can take
several minutes for the charging cycle to start after connecting to
power. This is a normal condition and is intended for safe
charging.

GB Focus™
GB-7 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
The Focus battery does not need to be fully discharged before
recharging. It is recommended to charge the Focus battery after
each use.
If the Focus power supply remains connected when the battery is
fully charged, the four LEDs will turn off within half an hour.
Cannula tubing must be non-kinking, and can be used for a total
length of up to 7.6 m (25 ft) maximum.
NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed in the
home or wherever Focus is in use. Proper information about the
dangers of smoking in the presence of medical oxygen should be
provided.
Important Safety Rules for Optional AirBelt
The incorrect use of AirBelt can cause the battery to get hot,
ignite, and can cause serious injury. Be sure not to pierce,
strike, step on, or drop the battery, or otherwise subject the
battery to strong impacts or shocks.
Replace safety cap on AirBelt cord when not in use.
Do not attempt to charge the optional AirBelt with the Focus
power supply or AirBelt can be damaged. Use only the AirBelt
power supply provided to charge AirBelt.

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-8
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Do not allow Focus or AirBelt to be stored in a very hot car or in
other similar, high- or low-temperature environments. Operating
AirBelt outside the normal temperature range can affect the
performance. (Refer to the Specifications section in this manual.)
Storing your AirBelt for extended periods of time at high
temperatures or with a fully charged or completely discharged
battery can degrade its overall battery life.
Depending upon the temperature of the Focus battery, it can take
several minutes for the charging cycle to start after connecting to
power. This is a normal condition and is intended for safe
charging.
AirBelt does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. It is
recommended to charge AirBelt after each use.
If the AirBelt power supply remains connected when AirBelt is fully
charged, the four LEDs will turn off within half an hour.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
Getting Started with Your Focus Portable Oxygen
Concentrator
The Focus packaging contains the following items, as shown below. If any items
are missing, contact your Equipment Provider.
1) Focus unit with carrying bag.
2) Coil Cord w/Switch, connects battery to Focus
3) Battery Pack, Lithium Ion/Rechargeable (2 supplied)
4) Battery case
5) Universal Power Supply (AC/DC)
6) AC Power Cord
7) DC Power Cord

GB Focus™
GB-9 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
8) Coil Cord without switch, connects battery to power supply only
9) Focus Belt
10) Focus shoulder strap
11) Patient Manual (not shown)
Figure 1: Focus with Battery
2
4
3
1
7
6
5
8
Figure 2: Focus Power Supply with
DC Input Cord and adapter

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-10
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Before operating Focus for the first time, familiarise yourself with the major
components. These are illustrated in the Figures on the following pages and
discussed later in the manual.
Connecting to the Focus Power Inlet:
Locate the arrow marking at the top of the connector. Insert connector (Figure 5)
into the Focus power inlet (Figure 6) with the arrow on the side of the connector
facing outward. Do not force the connector into the power inlet, as it can be
inserted only one way. This ensures that neither the unit nor the power
accessories are damaged.
Focus operates from four different power sources.
NOTE: Always connect to the Focus power inlet first before connecting to a
power supply.
Figure 3: Focus belt
9
Figure 4: Focus shoulder
10
Focus unit’s
power inlet
Figure 6
Focus unit’s
power
connector
Figure 5

GB Focus™
GB-11 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
1) Connecting Focus to AC electrical power:
When you are near an AC socket, you may choose to operate Focus with
the universal power supply rather than the battery. Connect the cord on the
power supply labelled as DC OUT to Focus into the Focus unit’s power inlet,
as shown in Figure 7. Do not force the plug, as it should be inserted only one
way. From the other end of the power supply, connect the 3-pin AC cord
from the power supply into any standard socket.
Figure 7
DC OUT
to Focus
Focus unit’s
power inlet

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-12
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
2) Connecting Focus to a DC power source:
The universal power supply can also be used to operate the Focus unit from
any 12-Volt DC power source. For example: to a car, (boat, motor home,
etc.) with a 12-Volt DC socket. Connect the power supply cord labelled DC
OUT to Focus into the Focus unit’s power inlet, as shown in Figure 8. Place
the DC accessory adapter on the end of the DC power cord. Connect the
other end into the power supply input connection labelled Accessory DC IN.
You can then connect the DC power cord (with adapter attached) into the
12-Volt DC power source. Do not force the cords, as they can be inserted
only one way.
3) Connecting Focus with the Battery, as shown:
Before using the battery, check that it has a sufficient charge. The battery is
equipped with a gauge (Figure 9) to indicate the level of battery charge (25-
100%). To check the level of charge of the battery, press the button on the
battery’s keypad. The battery gauge/indicator(s) LEDs to the left of the
button illuminate to indicate the level of battery charge (25-100%). Connect
the switch end of the battery cord into the Focus unit’s power inlet only, as
shown in Figures 5 and 6. Connect the other end into the battery. Do not
force the cords, as they can only be properly inserted one way. Refer to the
instructions on charging the battery in the Battery Charging section.
Connect to
Focus
A
ccessory
DC IN
Figure 8
DC OUT
to Focus
DC accessory
adapter
Connect
to Focus

GB Focus™
GB-13 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Focus is very lightweight and easy to wear using the AirSep-supplied shoulder
strap (Figure 4), or belt (Figure 3). You may clip the battery on to either the strap
or belt. Focus can be worn on the waist by feeding the AirSep-supplied waist belt
(Figure 10) or the optional AirBelt, (Figure 11) through the loops on the back of
the Focus unit’s carrying bag. Focus can also be worn over the shoulder with the
use of the AirSep-supplied shoulder strap as shown (Figure 12).
Focus unit
Power Inlet
Battery
Gauge
Belt / Shoulder
Strap clip
Figure 9
Figure 10: Focus unit
worn on the waist
Figure 12: Focus unit
worn with the shoulder
strap
Figure 11: Focus unit
worn with AirBelt

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-14
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Battery Charging
Check to make sure your unit’s battery is fully charged before venturing out with
Focus for the first time or upon subsequent use. To check the level of charge of
the battery, press the button on the battery’s keypad. The battery
gauge/indicator(s) illuminate to indicate the level of battery charge (25-100%).
To charge the Focus battery while using Focus:
1a) Using AC Power: Follow the instructions in the Connecting Focus to AC
electrical power section.
1b) Using DC Power: Follow the instructions in the Connecting Focus with the
Battery section.
2) Connect the coiled battery cord (no on/off switch) into the power supply
socket labelled DC OUT to Battery. Connect the other end to the battery.
Note: The battery is charging whenever the unit operates on AC or DC power.
•The Focus battery will completely recharge from its fully depleted state in
approximately 4 hours, whether the unit is in use on AC or on DC power.
•While charging a fully discharged battery, the LED will continue to blink until
25% capacity is reached. The LED will then turn solid.
•Each of the four LEDs, 25% -100%, will blink as stated above, then turn solid
when the battery reaches its capacity.
•When all LEDs illuminate solid, the battery is fully charged and the LEDs will
remain solid for a period of time, then all four LEDs will turn off.
Figure 13
D
C
OU
T
to
F
ocus
DC OUT To Battery
CD032-2
Cord for recharging only (no on/off switch)

GB Focus™
GB-15 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Optional AirBelt
Optionally, you may also have an AirBelt for extended use of Focus.
The optional AirBelt (Figure 14), can power the Focus unit for up to 4 hours.
Before using AirBelt, check that it is sufficiently charged. It requires
approximately 3½ hours to completely charge. AirBelt is equipped with a
battery gauge/indicator to indicate the level of battery charge (25-100%). To
check the level of charge, press the button on the AirBelt keypad. The
battery gauge/indicator(s) illuminate to indicate the level of battery charge
(25-100%). Connect the interface cable (Figure 15) into the AirBelt, then
plug the other end of the interface cable into the Focus, as shown in Figure
16. For correct orientation of the connector, see Connecting to the Focus
Power Inlet section.
Figure 14:
AirBelt battery
AirBelt battery
charge level
(25-100%)
Figure 16: AirBelt battery
with Focus
AirBelt to
Focus
connection
Figure 15:
AirBelt to Focus cord

Focus™ GB
AirSep®Corporation GB-16
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
Charging the Optional AirBelt
To charge the AirBelt battery for extended use:
1) Release safety cap from end of the AirBelt cord.
2) Connect the AC/DC power supply (included with AirBelt Accessory kit)
to the end of AirBelt’s power cord, as shown in Figure 17.
3) Connect the AirBelt power supply to an AC electrical socket to recharge.
Replace safety cap on AirBelt cord when not in use.
Do not attempt to charge the optional AirBelt with the Focus
power supply or the AirBelt may be damaged. Use only the
AirBelt power supply provided to charge AirBelt.
•The Focus AirBelt will completely recharge from its fully depleted state in
approximately 3½ hours.
•While charging a fully discharged battery, the LED will continue to blink until
25% capacity is reached. The LED will then turn solid.
Figure 17: AirBelt Battery Charging set-up
AirBelt
AC/DC
Power
Su
p
p
l
y
Connecting the
AirBelt cord to the
power supply cord

GB Focus™
GB-17 AirSep®Corporation
MN172-1 rev. - 03/11
•Each of the four LEDs, 25% -100%, will blink as stated above, then turn solid
when the battery reaches its capacity.
•When all LEDs illuminate solid, the battery is fully charged and the LEDs will
remain solid for a period of time, then all four LEDs will turn off.
The incorrect use of AirBelt can cause it to get hot, ignite, and
may cause serious injury. Be sure not to pierce, strike, step on,
or drop the battery, or otherwise subject the battery to strong
impacts or shocks.
Do not store Focus or AirBelt in a very hot car or in other similar,
high- or low-temperature environments. Operating or storing the
AirBelt outside the normal temperature range can affect its
performance. (Refer to the Specifications section in this manual.)
Storing your AirBelt for extended periods of time at high
temperatures or with a fully charged or completely discharged
battery can degrade its overall battery life.
Depending upon the temperature of the Focus battery, it can take
several minutes for the charging cycle to start after connecting to
power. This is a normal condition and is intended for safe
charging.
AirBelt does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. It is
recommended to charge it after each use.
If the AirBelt power supply remains connected when it is fully
charged, the four LEDs will turn off within half an hour.