Owlstone Medical BREATH BIOPSY CASPER User manual

01-0931
01-0937
CASPER®Portable Air Supply
User Manual
CC-950006-TM-4

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Symbol Key
Manufacturer
Reference number
Serial number
Date of manufacture
Consult instructions for use
CE mark
DO NOT dispose of in household waste
Use-by date

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Storage Temperature Limit
Humidity Limit
Fragile, handle with care
Do not use if package is damaged

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Contents
1General Information 5
2Introduction to the CASPER Portable Air Supply 10
3Setup of the CASPER Portable Air Supply 12
4Operating Instructions 17
5Indications 20
6Troubleshooting 22
7Servicing 25
8Cleaning 25

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1General Information
Introduction
It is essential that this user manual be read and understood before
commencing any work with the CASPER Portable Air Supply. If the
CASPER Portable Air Supply is used in a way that is not specified in
this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
The CASPER Portable Air Supply is for professional research and
development use only. The CASPER Portable Air Supply is only to
be used in the presence of a trained user who is capable of
removing the ReCIVA® Breath Sampler from the test subject. It is
the responsibility of the user to monitor the test subject’s wellbeing at
all times while using the CASPER Portable Air Supply.
The CASPER Portable Air Supply is not a medical device and should
not be used to deliver concentrated oxygen, or to support the
breathing of individuals unable to breath independently, or for any
other life supporting application.

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Safety
Only connect to an earthed supply socket
Use only the supplied mains cord
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer
Always disconnect the equipment from the mains supply before
moving
Ensure mains cord and Air Supply Tubing does not present a trip
hazard
Do not use in a condensing environment
Do not use near to open containers of liquids
Do not use near to sources which can contaminate the air
supply, such as solvents and biologically hazardous materials
Ensure that the system is correctly assembled before use
Do not place any objects directly on the CASPER Portable Air
Supply
Do not block the inlet or outlet ports of the system, nor seal any
tubing during operation; If there is any doubt as to the operation
of the system, such as a drop in the air flowrate, it should be
powered down and disconnected
Do not cover the CASPER Portable Air Supply while in use
Wear clean nitrile examination gloves when assembling and
handling the system
The test subject must be monitored at all times when using the
CASPER Portable Air Supply
The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be used to deliver
concentrated oxygen

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The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be used to provide
a life sustaining air supply
If the pump sound stops, the ReCIVA breath sampler must be
immediately removed from the test subject
It is the responsibility of the operator of the CASPER Portable Air
Supply to assess the impact of air supply failure and provide
adequate mitigations should this occur
The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be used at altitudes
above 2km in subjects who have not acclimatised
The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be used for longer
than 1 hour by a single test subject in a 24 hour period

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Warranty Statement
Owlstone Medical is proud of our quality, reliability and our after-
sales service. We continuously strive to improve our service to our
customers.
Warranty provisions necessarily vary to comply with differences in
national and regional legislation. Specific details can be found in the
delivery documentation or from your dealer or representative.
Please note that your warranty may be invalidated if:
this instrument is modified in any way, or not used as intended
by Owlstone Medical
accessories and reagents which have not been approved by
Owlstone Medical are used.
the instrument is not operated or maintained in accordance with
instructions.

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Recycling and Disposal
This Product has been designed and
manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
As a responsible manufacturer Owlstone Medical
Ltd has chosen to voluntarily adhere to the
European Union's Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU
guidelines for this product so it should not be
disposed of in normal waste.
Please consult Owlstone Medical Ltd for details of our recycling and
disposal program for this product. For users outside the European
Union consult local authorities for correct disposal or contact
Owlstone Medical Ltd.
The Air Filter contains activated carbon and cannot be recycled as
part of your recycling collection scheme nor at household waste
recycling centres. Used filters can be disposed of with your normal
rubbish collection or in the landfill container at household waste
recycling centres. Alternatively, used filters can be returned to
Owlstone for processing. Please contact Owlstone for details.

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2Introduction to the CASPER Portable Air Supply
Intended Use
The intended use of the CASPER Portable Air Supply is to provide a
supply of filtered, ambient air in which environmental Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) have been reduced to low levels. It is
only for use with the ReCIVA Breath Sampler in order to collect
samples of breath for subsequent laboratory analysis. It is supplied
only on a professional business-to-business basis for the purpose of
research and development.
Technical Specifications
Operating Condition
Description
Input Voltage
230V AC, 50Hz (standard)
115V AC, 60Hz (US variant)
Equipment Rating
350W 230V 1.5A (standard)
350W 115V 3A (US variant)
Storage Temperature range
-20oC –+50oC (unit off)
Operating Temperature range
10oC –30oC
Operating Humidity range
10% –90%RH
Noise Level
<60dBA typical at 1m
Weight of CASPER Portable Air
Supply
13.4 kg
Weight of Air Filter
2 kg
Size of CASPER Portable Air Supply
L = 415 mm
W = 383 mm
H = 230 mm
Size of Air Filter
L = 272 mm
W = 85 mm
H = 114 mm

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Note: The performance of the air filter will be reduced at
temperatures above the recommended operating temperature range
Identification of Parts
The CASPER Portable Air Supply is supplied with the following
parts:
01-0931 CASPER Unit (230V Variant)
01-0937 CASPER Unit (115V variant)
01-0862 Air Filter
01-0924 Air Supply Tubing
50-1869 Mains Power Cord, UK
50-1870 Mains Power Cord, EU
50-1871 Mains Power Cord, US

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3Setup of the CASPER Portable Air Supply
Wear clean nitrile examination gloves when
setting up the CASPER Portable Air Supply in
order to keep parts as clean as possible.
1. Remove CASPER from box and foam packaging and place on a
clean, dry surface away from open solvent sources.
Note: Please retain all packaging during the warranty period.
The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be
used if it is visibly damaged.

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2. Remove the plastic cover from inside the unit.
3. Remove the Air Supply Tubing and the Air Filter from the box.
Note: The ‘use by’ date on the Air Filter is the date by which the
Air Filter should have started to be used.
The Air Filter and Tubing should not be used if
packaging is damaged.

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4. Remove the Air Filter from the foam packaging.
5. Remove the Air Filter from the plastic case and place in the
CASPER unit.
Note: The Air Filter should be stored in the CASPER unit until
end of life.

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6. Remove the Air Supply Tubing from the sealed plastic bag and
attach to the valve connector of the CASPER unit.
7. Connect the Mains Power Cord to the IEC connector on the back
of the CASPER unit and plug in to mains power.
Note: Avoid positioning the system in a corner or close to walls
which may restrict airflow away from the back of the system.

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The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be
used near to sources which can contaminate the
air supply, such as solvents and biologically
hazardous materials.
8. Following assembly, the complete system must be run
continuously for 1 hour to allow it to settle and for the air quality
to stabilise.

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4Operating Instructions
Figure 1: CASPER User Interface
1. Attach the Air Supply Tubing to the ReCIVA Breath Sampler

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2. Power on the system using the rocker switch on the back of the
system. On start-up, the system status indicator will flash red, a
buzzer will briefly sound, and the fans will pulse.
The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be
used if either the buzzer does not sound, or the
red warning LED does not illuminate.
The remaining lifetime of the scrubber will be shown by the filter
status indicators. On first use of the scrubber, five green LEDs
should be visible.

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3. To provide flow, press the on/off switch. The system status
indicator will flash green for ten seconds then stay solid green,
indicating the system is delivering the required flow and is ready
to use.
Note: When the CASPER Portable Air Supply is not in use, seal
the air supply pipe using the attached bung.
The CASPER Portable Air Supply should not be
used if the LEDs turn off during operation

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5Indications
System status indicator
Flashing green
System starting up.
Solid green
System operating within specified limits for air flow
and air temperature.
Solid amber
WARNING.
System unavailable for use.
Flashing red
ALARM.
Remove air supply from test subject, an audible alarm
will be present. Once the air supply has been
removed from the test subject, press the on/off switch
to turn off the audible alarm.