Product Manual

MN166-1 rev A 11/12
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This unit is not to be used for life support. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patients unable to communicate discomfort while
using this unit may require additional monitoring. Patients with hearing and/or sight impairment(s) may need assistance with
monitoring alarms.
How to Respond to FreeStyle 5’s Alarm/Light Indicators
Status Audible Alarm Light Indicates Action
Indicator Brief, continuous at
start–up
(Green) pulse;
continuous light
FreeStyle 5 has been
turned on
You may begin to operate your
FreeStyle 5 unit.
Indicator No (Green) pulse;
intermittent light
FreeStyle 5 is delivering
oxygen as a pulse flow.
Continue using FreeStyle 5 normally.
Indicator No Level indicator Battery charge level. Charge as indicated.
Alarm Continuous:
Beep
(Yellow) alarm;
continuous light
No breath detected by the
unit for a predetermined
time period.
Check the cannula connection. Ensure
that you are breathing through your
nose. If the alarm persists, contact
your Equipment provider.
Alarm Intermittent:
Beep
25% (Yellow) alarm
BATT; battery indicator
intermittent light
Battery voltage is too low
to operate FreeStyle.
Connect the FreeStyle 5 unit into a DC
outlet or an AC outlet immediately.
Alarm Intermittent:
Beep, beep
25% (Yellow)
BATT; battery indicator
intermittent light
Battery shutdown due to
low voltage.
Connect the FreeStyle 5 unit into a DC
outlet or an AC outlet immediately.
Alarm Rapid intermittent:
Beep, beep, beep…
(Yellow) alarm;
intermittent light
Breathing rate is
exceeding the capacity of
the FreeStyle 5 unit.
Reduce activity, then if necessary use
another source of oxygen as available.
Contact your Equipment Provider.
Alarm Rapid intermittent:
Beep, beep, beep…
(Red) alarm;
continuous light
General malfunction of the
FreeStyle unit has
occurred.
Turn off the unit. Change to another
source of oxygen, and contact your
Equipment Provider.