Whole Health Network LiveO2 User manual

Setup Guide
Setup Guide
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Table of Contents
Choose a Location for Your LiveO2 System...........................................................
Unpacking Your LiveO2 Shipment.........................................................................
Set Up the Oxygen Reservoir..................................................................................5
Prepare Your Oxygen Mask....................................................................................6
Make the Connections............................................................................................. 7
About Masks and Head Gear..................................................................................7
Wearing the Oxygen Mask While Exercising.........................................................8
Getting to Know the Air Separator.........................................................................8
Initial Startup Procedure........................................................................................ 8
Initial Startup......................................................................................................... 8
Before Each Exercise Session.................................................................................9
Using Your LiveO2 System...................................................................................10
Important Points to Remember While Exercising...............................................10
About the Pulse Oximeter..................................................................................... 10
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................. 11
Warranty............................................................................................................... 12
Disclaimer............................................................................................................. 13
Glossary................................................................................................................. 1
Technical Support................................................................................................. 1
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Thank you for purchasing the LiveO2 training system. This manual contains
important information about safe installation and use of the LiveO2 system.
Please read and follow these instructions carefully and keep this manual for
future reference.
Choose a Location for Your LiveO2 System
Before setting up your LiveO2 system, choose an appropriate location for it. The
location should be clean, dry and free of dust and fumes. The suggested
minimum floor space is 8 square feet ( .5 square meters), or an area at least 6
feet (1.8 meters) by 8 feet (2.5 meters). If you plan to hang the oxygen reservoir
on the wall, you will need an area about six feet (1.8 meters) wide. An electrical
outlet must be available near by, close enough that an extension cord is not
required.
CAUTION: Do NOT use an extension cord or electrical adapters with the
LiveO2 system.
Your LiveO2 system is shipped in two boxes. These may be
delivered to you a day or more apart. Wait until both boxes
arrive before setting up your LiveO2 system.
The larger, heavier box contains the air separator (also
known as an oxygen generator). The smaller box contains
the oxygen reservoir, mask, hoses and accessories.
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Unpacking Your LiveO2 Shipment

To unpack the air separator with minimal effort, follow these simple steps:
1) Turn the box on its side
2) Open both ends of the box and fold open the flaps
3) Turn the box right side up, making
sure the flaps remain open
) Lift the box away from the unit.
The oxygen reservoir may be mounted on a wall, a
special frame or suspended from the ceiling. The
mounting method you choose is not critical, as
long as the oxygen reservoir has room to expand.
For your convenience, the LiveO2 system includes
two self-adhesive hooks for wall mounting. If you
choose to use these, you will need an area about 5
feet (1.5 meters) wide and 7 feet (2.1 meters) high.
The wall must have a smooth, non-porous
surface.
Mark the locations for the two hooks, placing
them 5 inches (137 centimeters) apart. This is
slightly narrower than the width of the oxygen reservoir and provides ample
room for expansion.
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2Set Up the O ygen Reservoir

Important: Before attaching the hooks to the wall, clean each mounting
location with alcohol and allow time to dry completely. Do not skip this step!
If you do, the adhesive will fail and the oxygen reservoir will detach from the
wall while filling.
Your oxygen mask will need to be inflated so that it fits comfortably. Locate the
syringe included with your LiveO2 system.
1) Draw back the plunger on the
syringe.
2) Insert the tip of the syringe into
the check valve as shown at right.
3) Slowly push the plunger all the
way down.
Repeat these steps until the mask is
about 2/3 full. Hold the mask to your
face and apply light pressure. The mask
should make positive contact at all points. Add or release air from the mask until
it fits comfortably and securely on your face.
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3Prepare Your O ygen Mask

The LiveO2 system uses two hoses:
About Masks and Head Gear
The mask and head gear you receive may vary from those shown in the photos
below. This is usually due to changes in availability from our manufacturers. The
masks are functionally equivalent and operate in exactly the same way.
Depending on which style of head gear is included with your LiveO2 system, you
may first have to remove the corrugated hose from the mask before
incorporating it into the head gear. Once the mask is situated in the head gear,
you can re-attach the hose.
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4Make the Connections
The smaller, clear 1/ ”
(6.35mm) ID clear
hose connects to the
air separator’s oxygen
output to the reservoir.
The corrugated hose
connects the reservoir
to the top port of the
oxygen mask.

Wearing the O ygen Mask While E ercising
In some cases, you may wish to simply hold the mask to your face while
exercising. However, it is recommended that you use the head gear in
combination with the mask for hands-free operation. The photos below show
how the mask and head gear may be worn.
Getting to Know the Air Separator
IMPORTANT: The air separator includes its own product manual. Please read
and understand the material contained in the air separator manual and
familiarize yourself with the product safety, operational and maintenance
information it contains.
WARNING: Keep all sources of open flame at least five feet (1.5 meters) away
from the air separator at all times.
Initial Startup
Turn on the air separator and allow it to run for five hour before your first
exercise session. All materials used in the LiveO2 system are free of volatile
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5Initial Startup Procedure

organic chemicals. Any outgassing of fine particulate matter that may be
released due to elevated operating temperatures will be expelled during the five
hour run-in period. This ensures that the oxygen you are breathing is as clean
and pure as possible.
Before Each E ercise Session
Turn on the air separator one hour before exercising.
This allows ample time to fill the reservoir. After turning
on the unit, adjust the flow meter so that the center of the
float meter’s ball is at the 10 liter mark.
Note: You cannot overfill the oxygen reservoir, no
matter how long the air separator is left running.
Leaving the air separator on for extended periods of
time will not damage the oxygen reservoir.
When full, the reservoir will provide enough oxygen for a
typical 15-minute exercise session.
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IMPORTANT
Please be aware that it may take more than one hour to fill the oxygen
reservoir at high altitudes. Due to the decreased available oxygen levels at
higher elevations, you may have to reduce the oxygen flow rate to avoid
overdriving the air separator. This is described in detail in the Frequently
sked Questions section.
In the event of a power failure or for any other reason you turn off the air
separator before your session is finished, you must allow the air separator to
vent any excess oxygen before restarting the unit. You will know the unit has
vented the excess oxygen when the flow meter reading is zero.

Your LiveO2 system is now ready for use.
Important Points to Remember While E ercising
The LiveO2 system will not force oxygen to you. While exercising, you must
actively and intentionally inhale.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a humidifier with your LiveO2 system.
About the Pulse O imeter
The Pulse Oximeter included with your LiveO2
system measures both heart rate (bottom
number) and oxygen saturation levels (top
number). The unit requires two AAA batteries,
included with your LiveO2 system.
You should consult with your health care
practitioner to determine your optimum heart
rate and oxygen levels during your exercise
sessions.
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6Using Your LiveO2 System
IMPORTANT: Consult with your health care professional before
incorporating the LiveO2 system into your personal exercise program. While
using the LiveO2 system, if you experience shortness of breath or discomfort
of any kind, discontinue use immediately and contact your health care
professional for advice.