VisionAire™ Oxygen Concentrator Patient Manual AirSep Corporation • 401 Creekside Drive • Buffalo, New York 14228-2085 USA Telephone: (716) 691-0202 • 24-Hour Fax (716) 691-4141
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT; OTHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. Smoking while using oxygen is the number one cause of fire, injury, and death. You must follow these safety warnings: Do not allow smoking, candles, or open flames within the same room of the device or the oxygen-carrying accessories.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Important Safety Rules Page 1-4 Section 1 Introduction Why Your Physician Prescribed Oxygen What is an Oxygen Concentrator? Operator Profile Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Section 2 Concentrator Components 2.1 Front of Concentrator 2.2 Back of Concentrator 2.3 Humidifier Bottle 2.4 Accessories 2.5 Materials in direct or indirect contact with the patient 2.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Important Safety Rules Carefully review and familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the VisionAire™ Oxygen Concentrator. This device supplies high-concentration oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open flames within the same room of (1) this device, or (2) any oxygen-carrying accessory.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Use only voltage specified on back panel label. Do not use your oxygen concentrator in the presence of flammable gases. This can result in rapid burning causing property damage, bodily injuries or death. Care should be taken to prevent unit from getting wet or allowing water to enter the unit. This can cause the unit to malfunction or shut down, and cause an increased risk for electrical shock or burns.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 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. 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. Ensure concentrator is operated in an upright position.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] The concentrator should be located as to avoid pollutants or fumes. If oxygen does not seem to flow, first verify that the flowmeter ball is registering a flow. Then, place the tip of the cannula into a glass of water; if bubbles come out of the cannula, oxygen is flowing. If bubbles do not appear, refer to Section 5.0. Troubleshooting. To prevent a voided AirSep warranty, follow all manufacturers’ instructions.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 1.0 Introduction This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep’s VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all of the information contained in this guide before operating your concentrator. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy to answer them for you.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Operator Profile: AirSep’s Stationary Concentrators are intended to supply supplemental Oxygen to users suffering from discomfort due to ailments which affect the efficiency of ones lungs to transfer the oxygen in air to their bloodstream. Users can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy for respiratory care at home, in the hospital, or at a medical facility.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 2.0 Concentrator Components Review the figures below and become familiar with the important parts of your VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator. 2.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Ø Top and Side Handles: o Enables convenience in carrying the unit. Ø On/Off (I/0) Power Switch: o Starts and stops the operation of the unit. Ø Oxygen Outlet o Provides connection for a humidifier (if required) or cannula. Ø Circuit Breaker Reset Button: o Resets the unit after electrical overload shutdown Ø Flowmeter Adjustment Knob: o Controls the oxygen flow rate in liters per minute (LPM).
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 2.2 Back of Concentrator Humidifier Bottle Recess Power Cord Figure 2 Ø Power Cord: o Allows connection of the unit to an electrical outlet. Ø Humidifier Bottle Recess: o Area to place the optional humidifier bottle.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 2.3 Humidifier Bottle (optional) Humidifier Bottle Fitting Humidifier Bottle Oxygen Outlet Humidifier Bottle Tubing Humidifier Bottle Oxygen Tubing/Cannula Figure 3 Ø Humidifier Bottle (optional): o Humidifies the oxygen before it reaches the patient. Ø Humidifier Bottle Oxygen Outlet: o Connection for oxygen tubing/cannula. 2.4 Accessories: Recommended for use with VisionAire 2 and VisionAire 3.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 2.5 Materials in direct or indirect contact with the patient o Concentrator Cabinet (all parts) …………. NOVA PS6201 Super High Impact Polystyrene o Gas Outlet, Nozzle ………………………. Aluminum, Black Anodized o On / Off Switch ……………………….. DuPont FR50 o Hour Meter …………………………......... Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic & Acrylic o Flowmeter ……………………………….. ABS (STAT-TECH AS1000) o Gas outlet ……………………………........
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 3.0 How To Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator Review the following information before you operate your oxygen concentrator. The concentrator releases warm air out the bottom of the unit which can permanently discolor temperature sensitive flooring surfaces such as vinyl. The concentrator should not be used over flooring that is sensitive to heat staining. AirSep is not responsible for flooring that becomes discolored. 3.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 1. Locate the unit near the electrical outlet in the room where you spend most of your time. 2. Insert the power cord plug into the electrical outlet. 3. Set the I/0 power switch to the “I” position to turn the unit on. An audible alarm will loudly sound for approximately 5 seconds. 4.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 4.0 Care and Cleaning Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before you clean the unit to prevent accidental electrical shock hazards. Only your Equipment Provider or a qualified service technician should remove the covers or service the unit. Do not use liquid directly on the unit.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 5.0 Troubleshooting If your concentrator fails to operate properly, consult your Equipment Provider, and refer to the troubleshooting chart on the following pages for probable causes and solutions. Do not attempt any maintenance other than the possible solutions listed below. If the unit has not been used for an extended time period, it needs to operate for several minutes before power failure alarm can become activated.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Problem Condensation collects in the oxygen tubing when you use a humidifier bottle Intermittent alarm sounds at one second intervals. Probable Cause Unit not properly ventilated. Elevated operating temperatures. Make sure unit is positioned away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers or heaters, Be certain to place the unit so all sides are at least 1 foot (30 cm) away from a wall or other obstruction.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 6.0 Product Specifications VisionAire™ Oxygen Concentrator 1 lpm – 5 lpm Flow Specifications(1) ±10% of indicated setting, or 200 mL, whichever is greater(1) Oxygen Concentration(1) 90% (+ 5.5% / - 3%) Electrical Requirements 115 VAC / 60 Hz, 3.0A 230VAC /50 Hz, 1.5A 230VAC / 60 Hz, 1.5A 290 Watts Power Consumption Sound 40 dBa Dimensions 14.1 in. W x 11.5 in. D x 20.8 in. H (35.8 cm W x 29.2 cm D x 52.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Specifications continued” Medical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this section. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ± electromagnetic immunity The VisionAire is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ± electromagnetic immunity The VisionAire is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VisionAire should assure that it is used in such an electromagnetic environment.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the VisionAire The VisionAire is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 7.0 Symbols/Abbreviations Symbols are frequently used on equipment in preference to words with the intention of lessening any possibility of misunderstanding caused by language differences. Symbols can also permit easier comprehension of a concept within a restricted space. The following table is a list of symbols and definitions that may be used with AirSep’s VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] Method of disposing of waste: All waste from AirSep’s VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator must be disposed using the appropriate methods specified by local authorities Method for disposing of the device: In order to preserve the environment, the concentrator must be disposed using the appropriate methods specified by local authorities. Cet appareil produit de l’oxygène à concentration élevée, favorisant une combustion rapide.
[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.] 8.0 Conformity with EN 60-601 (§ § 6.8.
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