LifeChoice XYC276 User manual

Operator’s Manual

XYC276 REV J Oct 2012 | i
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Austin,TX 7 744 USA
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Intro uction 2
Application 2
Warnings 3
User Controls 4
LifeChoice POC Mobility Package 5
LifeChoice POC Part Names 5
Operating Instructions 6
Powering the LifeChoice POC 7
Resetting the External Battery 9
Battery Charging 9
Operating Proce ure 10
Alarms/Light In icators 13
Routine Maintenance 16
Specifications 17
Warranty 21
Accessories 23
Disposal 25

This patient manual will familiarize you with the LifeChoice Portable Oxygen Concentrator
(POC) an its accessories. Be sure to thoroughly rea all of the information in this manual in
its entirety before using the LifeChoice POC. The LifeChoice POC is an internally powere ,
type BF evice when powere by the internal battery an a Class II, Type BF evice when
connecte to the external AC power supply, DC power supply or rechargeable battery. The
essential performance of the LifeChoice POC is to provi e oxygen at a volume that remains
within tolerance (the tolerance was efine base on technical ju gement from within the
manufacturer’s expertise in this specific me ical application). In a ition, the evice’s ability
to etect certain error con itions (such as low concentration or no breath) an create an
alarm is also consi ere a part of essential performance.
APPLICATION
This manual applies to the LifeChoice POC XYC100.
INDICATIONS FOR USE: The LifeChoice Oxygen Concentrator is use on a prescriptive basis by
patients who are iagnose as requiring supplemental oxygen. This oxygen concentrator will provi e
supplemental, high concentration oxygen to these patients. It is not life supporting nor life sustaining. It
may be use continuously in a home, institution or travel environment. The LifeChoice is also portable.
The LifeChoice POC is FAA approve for air travel. The require FAA
sticker is locate on the bottom of the LifeChoice POC. FAA approval
is liste as Inova Labs LifeChoice. Every airline has specific information
require for traveling with oxygen. Before traveling, review your airline’s
specific requirements.
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Caution,
Risk of Danger
Danger, No Smoking
or Open Flame
Waste Disposal
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Type BF
Applie Part
Device that has
con uctive contact
with patient
Class II Equipment
Gas Flow
DC Power
Ra io
Frequency
I N T R O D U C T I O N
SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS
GAS FLOW
Manufacturer
Catalogue Number CE Marking
of Conformity
EU Authorize
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1. This evice is NOT INTENDED to be life-sustaining or life-supporting.
2. This evice shoul be use only when prescribe by a physician.
3. In certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazar ous. Please seek me ical a vice before
using the LifeChoice POC.
4. U.S. Fe eral law restricts this evice to sale by or on the or er of a physician.
5. The LifeChoice POC is esigne to provi e a flow of high purity oxygen. Patients with a
fast breathing rate or requiring high oxygen flow may require more oxygen than the LifeChoice
POC can pro uce an , therefore, may not be a suitable can i ate.
6. This evice is not suitable for patients who are unable to hear or see alarms or communicate iscomfort.
If the patient shows any signs of iscomfort, a physician shoul be consulte imme iately.
7. It is the responsibility of the patient an /or provi er to make back-up arrangements for an
alternative oxygen supply when traveling; Inova Labs Inc. assumes no liability for persons
choosing not to a here to manufacturer recommen ations.
8. Availability of an alternate source of oxygen is require in case of power
outage or mechanical failure. Consult your physician or me ical equipment
supplier for the type of back-up system require .
9. The LifeChoice POC is esigne to be use in the provi e /approve
carry case.
10. The LifeChoice shoul be locate so as to avoi pollutants or fumes.
11. Do not use oil, grease or petroleum-base pro ucts on or near the LifeChoice
POC. Do not use power supplies/a apters, carry bags or accessories
other than those which come with the LifeChoice POC. The use of
non-specifie accessories may impair equipment performance an
will voi all warranties.
12. The LifeChoice POC pro uces enriche oxygen gas which accelerates
combustion. DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES
within 10 feet (3 meters) of this evice while in use. Cigarette/cigar/pipe
SMOKING while using the LifeChoice POC will VOID all warranties.
13. Never operate the LifeChoice POC in the accessory bag.
14. Do not submerge the LifeChoice POC or any of the accessories in liqui . Do not
expose to water or precipitation. Do not operate in rain. This coul lea to amage.
15. Portable an mobile RF communications equipment can effect me ical electrical equipment.
16. The LifeChoice POC shoul not be use a jacent to or stacke with other equipment. If
a jacent or stacke use is necessary, the POC shoul be observe to verify normal operation
in the configuration in which it will be use .
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W A R N I N G S
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DANGER No smoking or
open flame.
Carry Case
Accessory Bag

U S E R C O N T R O L S
The user controls on the LifeChoice POC are specifically esigne to be presse by a finger.
Never press any of the buttons with a pen, screw river, stylus or any other object. Pressing the
buttons with any har , sharp an /or small object can amage the user controls an voi all warranties.
Indicator Li hts: Colore lights in icate either
a change in operating status or a con ition that
may nee response (alarm).
Audible Si nals: An au ible signal (beep) in icates
either a change in operating status or a con ition
that may nee response (alarm).
Gross Particle Filter: A filter mesh is in place
insi e the intake vents on the front an back of
the concentrator uring operation to keep large
particles an ebris out of the intake air. See
Section Air Intake Filter Cleaning for cleaning
instructions.
Nasal Cannula: A stan ar single lumen nasal
cannula or equivalent must be use with the
LifeChoice POC to provi e oxygen from the
concentrator. A stan ar single lumen type cannula,
7-foot (2 meter), is recommen e for use. An A ult
Nasal Cannula like # 1107 by Ventlab Corporation
is supplie with each LifeChoice POC purchase.
For replacement cannulas, please contact your local
me ical equipment supplier.*
Cannula Nozzle Fittin : The nasal cannula
connects to the oxygen output nozzle at the top
of the LifeChoice POC. Do not place cannula
into nasal passages until the LifeChoice POC is
fully powere on. Breathing through the cannula
uring start-up will prevent the system from
powering on.
Breath Auto Mode LED: There are two inhalation
sensitivity mo es on the control panel: Active-High
an Sleep-Low, which automatically a just base on
oxygen requirements.
Pulse Settin Controls: There are three in ivi ual
pulse flow controls on the panel: 1, 2 an 3 which
are equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 liters per minute settings
on a continuous flow evice.
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LifeChoice
Portable
Oxy en
Concentrator
with 2-hour
internal battery
AC power adapter
(universal 100v – 240v;
50hz – 60hz)
DC power adapter
(12v) with standard “car”
adapter plug
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4-Way Carry Case
Use as a convertible
backpack, over the
shoulder strap, briefcase
or waist pack
(1) Three-hour
external battery
with carry case
(1) Standard sin le
lumen 7-foot
(2 meter) lon
nasal cannula
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L I F E C H O I C E P O C M O B I L I T Y P A C K A G E ( X Y C 1 0 0 )
The LifeChoice POC can be operated using AC power, DC power or battery power
during transport while inside the approved carry case.
* Cannula may not be included in XYC100 packages in all countries based on local international requirements.
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Battery Char e
Level Gau e
Battery Check
Pulse Settin s
1, 2, 3
Intake Vents
Vents located on
front and back
FAA Approval
Sticker
(located on bottom)
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Cannula Nozzle
Fittin
Power
Alarm Indicator
Li ht
Breath Auto Mode
Active-Hi h
Breath Auto Mode
Sleep-Low
Exhaust/Fan
Vents
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LIFECHOICE POC PART NAMES
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
BEFORE USING THE LIFECHOICE POC FOR THE FIRST TIME
The LifeChoice POC an external battery
shoul be charge for a minimum of 6 hours
before initial use. Connect the external battery
to the LifeChoice POC, connect the AC
a apter to the external battery an plug the
AC a apter into an electrical outlet.
Make sure to verify the green LED light above
the Battery Check is soli green. This in icates
the system recognizes the external power source.
If the external battery is plugge into the Life-
Choice POC an the green LED light above the
Battery Check oes not turn soli , the source is
not recognize . If charging the unit through the
external battery when this occurs, the charge will
not reach the internal battery. This may be an
in ication the external battery nee s to be reset.
Instructions for resetting the battery are provi e in the Powerin the LifeChoice POC section.
When more than two hours battery operation is nee e , the LifeChoice POC shoul be
powere using the external battery first an then the internal battery. The LifeChoice POC
will automatically switch to the internal battery once the external battery has been eplete .
The LifeChoice POC is recommen e an
esigne to be operate an store in its carry
case at all times.
Verify that the intake vents are clean an free
from obstruction.
Connect the nasal cannula securely to the
LifeChoice POC cannula nozzle fitting.
Carry Case

POWERING THE LIFECHOICE
The LifeChoice POC can be powere in four ifferent ways – the internal battery, an AC power supply,
DC power supply or the external battery. The rechargeable batteries are maintenance-free an can
only be exchange at the factory.
1. Internal Battery: A rechargeable internal
battery is locate within each LifeChoice
POC unit. When it is fully charge , it supplies
power to the Life Choice POC for up to 2
hours. When using internal battery power,
the green LED light above the Battery Check
will illuminate an flash slowly.
When the AC, DC or external battery is plugge into the LifeChoice POC, whether powere
on or off, the green LED light above the Battery Check will illuminate soli green. This is
verification that the external source has been recognize . When using an external source to
power the LifeChoice POC, verify that the green LED light above the Battery Check is soli
green in icating the system is being powere by the external source. If not connecte to an
AC or DC a apter, the internal battery will slowly ischarge over time even when not in use.
Always check the battery level prior to use to ensure a equate charge level.
2. AC Power Supply: An AC power supply
allows the LifeChoice POC to be connecte
to a 100-240 volt, 50/60 Hz outlet. The
power supply converts 100-240 volt AC to a
DC voltage for the LifeChoice POC unit.
When the unit is operate with the AC power
supply, power from the AC outlet powers the
unit an recharges the internal an /or the
external battery simultaneously.
When using an external source to power
the LifeChoice POC, verify that the green LED light above the Battery Check is soli green
in icating the system is being powere by the external source.
3. DC Power Supply: A DC power supply can
be connecte from the LifeChoice POC unit
to an automobile’s (boat, motor home, etc.) 12-volt
DC outlet. When the system is connecte
to the automobile’s/vehicle’s DC outlet,
power from the automobile/vehicle
battery powers the LifeChoice POC unit
an recharges the internal an /or external
battery simultaneously.
When using an external source to power the
LifeChoice POC, verify that the green LED
light above the Battery Check is soli
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green in icating the system is being
powere by the external source. The AC,
DC an external battery are each connecte
to the receptacle on the top of the
LifeChoice POC. (External battery shown as
example.) If the external battery is connecte
to the LifeChoice POC, the AC or DC
a apter can be connecte to the external battery an will charge both batteries an operate the
LifeChoice POC simultaneously.
4. External Battery: A rechargeable external
battery is inclu e with every LifeChoice
POC XYC100 unit. When fully charge , it
supplies power to the Life Choice POC for
up to 3 hours.
When using external battery power, the green
LED light above the Battery Check will
illuminate soli green. When using the external
battery to power the LifeChoice POC, the
system will automatically switch to internal
battery power when the external battery has
been eplete - approximately 3 hours. When
this occurs, the green LED light above the
Battery Check will turn from soli green to
flashing green. When the external battery is
require for exten e time away from an AC
or DC power source, it is recommen e to
power the LifeChoice POC with the external
battery first an then the internal battery for
maximum combine battery time.
Charge time for a eplete external battery is
a minimum of 6 hours with either the AC or
DC a apter. To check charge level on the
external battery, isconnect from AC or DC
a apters, press an hol yellow button on the
top of the external battery. LED lights will
illuminate in icating charge level.
When the LifeChoice POC is in use an the
external battery is plugge into the unit,
verify that the green LED light above the
Battery Check turns soli green. If the LED
light oes not illuminate soli green when the external battery is connecte to the LifeChoice
POC, this in icates that the LifeChoice POC is not being powere by the external battery, an
the external battery may have “trippe ” ue to a power surge.
To prolong the level of charge when not in use, it is hi hly recommen e that the external
battery be plugge into itself. This is one by inserting the male en of the plug into the female
receptacle on the battery pack.
Reset the external battery as indicated in the following steps.
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