AirSep NewLife Elite User manual

Patient Manual
OxygenConcentrator

TABLE OF CONTENTS
AirSep® NewLife® Elite
Oxygen Concentrator
WhyYourPhysician PrescribedOxygen 2
WhatIsan Oxygen Concentrator? 2
ImportantSafety Rules 4
HowtoOperateYour Oxygen Concentrator 6
Filters 10
Oxygen Without Humidifier 10
Oxygen With Humidifier 11
Nasal Cannula 12
Proper Setting of Oxygen Flowmeter 13
Cleaning,Care, andProper Maintenance 14
Cabinet 14
Filters 15
ReserveOxygen Supply 16
Troubleshooting 16
ProductSpecifications 19
Classification 21
Symbols 22

AirSep®NewLife® Elite Oxygen Concentrator
This Patient Manual will acquaint you withAirSep’s NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure
youreadandunderstand all the information contained inthisguidebeforeyouoperateyourunit.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 oxygen-
carrying 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 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.
Thereis never adanger ofdepleting theoxygen ina roomwhen youuse yourNewLife
Elite unit.
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Important Safety Rules
Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the
NewLife Elite 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 Elite 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 oxygen-
carrying 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 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.
C. Digital Hour Meter:
Records the unit’s total hours of operation.
D. Flowmeter/Adjustment Knob:
Controls and indicates the oxygen flow rate in liters per
minute (lpm).
E. Oxygen Outlet:
Provides connections for a humidifier (if required),
cannula, or catheter.
F. Top and Side Handles:
Enables convenience in carrying the unit.
G. Operating Instructions:
Explains procedures to operate the unit.
H. Air Intake Gross Particle Filter:
Prevents dust and other airborne particles from entering the unit.
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Figure 1b
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I. Storage Pocket:
Handy accessory pocket with Velcro attachments to hold user
manual, extra air intake filter, and oxygen adapter.
J. Power Cord:
Allows connection of unit into an electrical outlet.
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.
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, as
shown (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 Iposition (on). (Figure 2.)
A battery-operated audible alarm must loudly sound for a 5-second
test to indicate a good battery and alarm.
If the alarm is weak or does not sound at all,
consult your Equipment Provider immediately.
ThestandardNewLifeEliteOxygen Concentrator
accommodates prescriptions from 1 to 5 lpm.
8. Set the flowmeter adjustment knob to your prescribed lpm
(Figure 3).
The concentrator is now ready for use.
On/Off
Power Switch
Figure 2
Figure 3
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9. To turn the concentrator off, press the I/0 switch to the 0position.
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.
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 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).
The supplemental oxygen produced by the NewLife Elite unit receives
additional filtration from a bacteria filter located within the oxygen
concentrator.Your EquipmentProvider performs maintenanceon the bacteria
filter in addition to other maintenance on the unit.
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
Figure 4
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OxygenWithHumidifier
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).
The use of certain humidifiers not specified for use
with this oxygen concentrator may impair its
performance.
Figure 6
Figure 7
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To Equipment Provider: The following
humidifier bottle is recommended for use with
the NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator:
•AirSep Part No. HU003-1.
NasalCannula
Yourphysicianhasprescribedeitheranasalcannulaorcatheter(Figure8).
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
administrationaccessories are recommendedfor usewith
the NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator:
•NasalCannulawith7feetoftubing:AirSepPartNo.CU002-1.
•Oxygen Outlet Adapter: AirSep Part No. F0025-1.
Figure 8
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ProperSettingofOxygenFlowmeter
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 1 to 5
lpm flow settings.
Figure 9
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Figure 10
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
householdcleaner appliedwithadampcloth or sponge,
and then wipe them dry (Figure 10).
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Filters
Donotoperatetheunitwithout 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. Figure 11
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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.
Reserve Oxygen Supply
Your Equipment Provider should provide or suggest an alternative source for supplemental oxygen
therapyincase there is amechanical failure or apower outage. During apower outage, alarm condition,
or mechanical failure, use your reserve oxygen supply (if provided), and consult your Equipment
Provider immediately.
Troubleshooting
IfyourNewLife Elite OxygenConcentrator fails to operateproperly, consult yourEquipment 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).
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