AirSep LifeStyle User manual

Patient Manual
LifeStyle
™
Portable
Oxygen Concentrator

TABLE OF CONTENTS
AirSep®LifeStyle™Portable
Oxygen Concentrator
Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen 2
What Is the LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator? 3
Important Safety Rules 5
Getting Started with your LifeStyle Portable Oxygen
Concentrator 8
Battery Charging and Installation 9
Nasal Cannula 10
LifeStyle Unit Components 11
Operating Instructions 13
Power Supplies 14
Filters 15
Setting of the Flow Selector for Prescribed
Oxygen Concentration 16
Alarm/Light Indicators 17
How to Respond to LifeStyle's Alarm/Light Indicators 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS
AirSep®LifeStyle™Portable
Oxygen Concentrator
Cleaning, Care, and Proper Maintenance 22
Compressor 22
Cabinet 23
Filters 24
Carrying Bag 25
LifeStyle Accessories 26
Reserve Oxygen Supply 26
Troubleshooting 27
LifeStyle Specifications 29
Classification 30
Symbols 31
Limited Warranty 32

AirSep’s LifeStyle™Portable Oxygen Concentrator
This Patient Manual will acquaint you withAirSep’s LifeStyle™Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read
and understand all the information contained in this manual before you operate your LifeStyle unit. Should you have
any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
If you observe that the LifeStyle unit is not working properly, if you feel ill or uncomfortable, or if
you are unable to hear and/or feel the oxygen pulse, consult your Equipment Provider and/or your
physician immediately.
This unit is not to be used for life support. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patient unable to
communicate discomfort or hear or see the alarms while using this concentrator may require additional
monitoring.Aphysician should be consulted immediately if the patient is experiencing any signs of
patient discomfort.
This device supplies high-purity oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or
open flames within five feet of (1) this device, or (2) any oxygen-carrying accessory. Use no oil,
grease, or petroleum-based products on or near LifeStyle. Disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet before you clean or service the unit.
While using the LifeStyle outdoors with theAC adapter, connect the adapter into a Ground Fault
Interrupted (GFI) outlet only. LifeStyle should not be used in the rain when used outside with the
AC adapter.
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Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen
Many people suffer from a variety of heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. Asignificant number of these patients
can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy at home, when traveling, 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 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 oxygen concentrator. The Equipment Provider who supplies your oxygen equipment will demonstrate how to
set the prescribed flow rate.
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.
Use the LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator during sleep only under the recommendation of a
qualified clinician.
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What Is the LifeStyle 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 cost-effective, efficient, and safe alternative to
using high-pressure oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen. An oxygen concentrator produces 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 LifeStyle 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-purity oxygen delivered to the patient.
The size and weight of traditional oxygen concentrators have limited their portability. A person who needs oxygen
away from home or a hospital has used high-pressure oxygen cylinders and/or liquid oxygen. Oxygen conserving
devices (OCDs) have been used to increase the length of time that cylinders last. OCDs deliver oxygen only at the
beginning of inhalation, when oxygen is most beneficial. This time period represents one-third of the breathing cycle.
Using this technique, OCDs conserve oxygen.
LifeStyle uses traditional oxygen concentration technology and combines it with oxygen conserving technology. This
combination enables a significant reduction in the size of the oxygen concentrator and makes LifeStyle truly portable.
A typical oxygen concentrator weighs more than 50 pounds. In contrast, your LifeStyle concentrator weighs less than
10 lbs (4.5 kg).
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LifeStyle delivers a flow of oxygen up to an equivalent flow of 5 lpm (liters per minute) in this lightweight package that
can be easily carried and used away from home. While LifeStyle is operating, it produces oxygen continuously; but
oxygen is delivered only during the beginning of inhalation, when it is most beneficial.
There are three ways to supply power to the LifeStyle unit:
1. From a power supply that connects to the LifeStyle unit and to a 100-250 volt, 50/60 Hz, AC outlet. The
power supply also recharges the battery.
2. From an automobile’s 12-volt DC auto adapter outlet. A cord with the correct receptacle connects to the
LifeStyle unit and to the DC auto adapter outlet to supply continuous power and recharge the battery. (Many
boats also have a 12-volt DC auto adapter outlet.)
3. From an internal battery pack. A single, rechargeable battery pack can supply power for up to 50 minutes.

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Important Safety Rules
Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the portable LifeStyle
Oxygen Concentrator.
In the event of an alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of 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. Patients with hearing and/or
sight impairment(s) need assistance with monitoring alarms.
When LifeStyle is in an automobile, disconnect it from the DC auto adapter outlet when the automobile
is turned off. Do not allow LifeStyle to be connected to the auto adapter outlet while starting the
automobile normally or while you are starting the automobile with battery-recharging cables. Wait until
the automobile starts before connecting LifeStyle to the DC power outlet. (The same caution applies
if using the DC adapter outlet on a boat.)

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Never use LifeStyle with the device itself located in the trunk of an automobile. Do not allow either
the air intake/gross particle filter or the air outlet to become blocked during use.
When the automobile in which you are using LifeStyle is turned off, disconnect and remove the unit
from the automobile. Never allow LifeStyle to be stored in a very hot automobile or in other similar,
high-temperature environments.
Although LifeStyle is a low-voltage device, do not remove its housing. Only your Equipment Provider
should remove the unit covers.
The battery pack must be in place in the unit when operating LifeStyle. If LifeStyle will remain unused
for more than five consecutive days, remove the battery pack from the device, and store it in a cool,
dry place.
Do not leave a nasal cannula under bed coverings or chair cushions. If LifeStyle is turned on but not
in use, the oxygen could make the material flammable. Set the flow selector to the OFF position when
LifeStyle is not in use.

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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 (USA) law restricts this device to sale by order of a physician. Use LifeStyle in accordance
with AirSep’s LifeStyle Patient Manual.

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Getting Started with your LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator
The LifeStyle box contains the following items. If any are missing, contact your Equipment Provider.
• LifeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator
• Patient manual
• Air intake/gross particle filter
• Rechargeable battery pack
• AC adapter/power pack (100-250 volts, 50/60 Hz)
• Automobile DC adapter
• Adjustable shoulder strap
• Carrying bag
Before operating LifeStyle for the first time, allow the battery to charge for 12 hours. (Refer to the Battery Charging
and Installation section.) Familiarize yourself with the locations of the major components. These are illustrated in the
figures on the following pages and discussed later in this manual.

Battery Charging and Installation
The battery must be charged before using LifeStyle. To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter to the 12 VDC inlet
on the side of the LifeStyle unit (Figure 1) and into a 100-250 volt AC outlet. Allow two and one-half hours for
charging the battery, unless the battery is being charged for the first time, then the battery should remain in the unit for
12 hours with the unit connected into an AC supply.
The figures below show how to install and remove the battery. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment
with the arrow on top of the pack pointing away from the LifeStyle unit's handle. (See Figure 1.) To remove the battery
pack, push the pack in the direction of the arrow, and lift the battery out of the battery compartment. (See Figure 2.)
The battery pack must be in place in the unit when operating LifeStyle. If LifeStyle will remain unused
for more than five consecutive days, remove the battery pack from the device, and store it in a cool, dry
place.
Figure 1: Battery Insert Figure 2: Battery Removal
12 VDC Inlet
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Nasal Cannula
Anasal cannula and tubing are used to deliver oxygen from the LifeStyle unit to the user. The tubing is connected to the
unit's oxygen outlet. (See Figure 3.)
AirSep recommends a nasal cannula with 7 ft (2.1 m) of tubing, AirSep Part No. CU002-1.
Use of some administration accessories not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may
impair performance.
Figure 3: Connecting Cannula to
LifeStyle's Oxygen Outlet

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LifeStyle Unit Components
Air Inlet
Cover
Power Connection
(12 VDC inlet)
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
Figure 4: LifeStyle Exterior View

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Now that you are familiar with the LifeStyle’s components, review the instructions on the following page to operate the
LifeStyle unit.
Battery Compartment
Compressor Filter
Hour Meter
Figure 6: Additional Components
Figure 5: LifeStyle Components
ALARM Light
BATTERY Light
PULSE Light
Flow Selector
Handle
Rechargeable
Battery
Oxygen
Outlet
Air Intake/
Gross Particle Filter

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Operating Instructions
1. Locate and position LifeStyle so that the air inlets and air outlet are not obstructed. The unit, particularly
the intake area, should be located in a well-ventilated space to avoid airborne pollutants or fumes.
2. Make sure that a battery pack is in place in the unit. Then power the unit through (a) the battery; (b) a
DC outlet; or (c) an AC outlet. (Refer to the "Power Supplies" section of this Patient Manual.)
a. Use the battery only; or
b. If you are in an automobile, connect one end of the DC auto adapter into the DC outlet and the other
end into LifeStyle’s 12-volt DC connector; or
c. If you are near an AC outlet, connect one end of the AC adapter into the LifeStyle’s 12-volt DC
connector and the other end into the AC outlet.
3. Connect your cannula to the oxygen outlet.
4. Turn the flow selector from OFF to the setting prescribed by your physician. When you turn on the
LifeStyle unit, a brief alarm sounds. This indicates that LifeStyle is powered for use.
When LifeStyle senses inhalation, oxygen is supplied to you through your cannula. The duration of this
pulse flow is dependent upon the flow setting.
The time required to reach maximum oxygen purity after turning on the LifeStyle unit is three minutes.

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Power Supplies
LifeStyle can be powered using three different kinds of power supplies – an AC adapter, AirSep Part No. PW005-1;
an automobile DC adapter, AirSep Part No. EL204-1; and a battery pack, AirSep Part No. BT007-1.
1. AC Adapter: An AC adapter allows LifeStyle to be connected to a 100-250 volt, 50/60 Hz outlet. The
adapter converts 100-250 volts AC to 13.5 volts DC for the LifeStyle unit. When LifeStyle is operated with
the AC adapter, power from the AC outlet powers the unit and recharges LifeStyle’s battery simultaneously.
2. DC Auto Adapter: A DC auto adapter can be connected from the LifeStyle unit to an automobile (boat,
motor home, etc.) 12-volt DC outlet. When LifeStyle is connected to the automobile’s outlet, power from the
automobile battery powers the LifeStyle unit and recharges the LifeStyle’s battery simultaneously.
3. Battery Pack: Arechargeable battery pack is included with LifeStyle. When it is fully charged, it supplies
power to the LifeStyle unit for approximately 50 minutes. Two different audible alarms sound when the battery
power is getting low. The alarms are discussed in theAlarm/Light Indicators section of this manual.
To charge the battery, connect LifeStyle to either the AC adapter and a 100-250 volt, 50/60 Hz AC power outlet or
to a DC power outlet in an automobile (boat, motor home, etc.). It takes a minimum of two and one half hours for a
discharged battery to fully charge. To increase the length of time that the user can be away from another power source,
AirSep recommends that fully charged, spare batteries be kept with LifeStyle. When the battery begins to lose power,
the user can change to a spare battery if needed. Initially, a battery must charge in the unit for 12 hours. (Refer to the
Battery Charging Installation section.)
The battery pack must be in place in the unit when operating LifeStyle. If LifeStyle will remain
unused for more than five consecutive days, remove the battery pack from the device and store it in
a cool, dry place.

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Filters
Air enters LifeStyle through an air intake/gross particle filter located on the front of the oxygen concentrator, under the
unit's cover. This filter removes dust particles and other impurities from the air. Before you operate LifeStyle, make sure
this filter is clean and positioned correctly.
The supplemental oxygen produced by LifeStyle 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
of LifeStyle.
The compressor filter, positioned beneath the air intake/gross particle filter, further filters the air as it enters the compressor.
This filter is also maintained by your Equipment Provider.
The use of some oxygen administration accessories not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator
may impair its performance.

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Setting of the Flow Selector for Prescribed Oxygen Concentration
The flow selector provided has six positions – OFF, and 1 through 5 for equivalent flows of 1-5 lpm oxygen. When
operating LifeStyle, turn the flow selector to the setting that your physician has prescribed.
It is very important to select the prescribed level of oxygen flow. Do not increase or decrease the flow
of your prescription until you first consult your physician.
Figure 7: Flow Selector Setting
Flow Selector