CAIRE HELiOS U36 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

HELiOS
5. Turn the knob on the external flow control valve
until your prescribed continuous flow rate (nu-
meric in LPM) is displayed in the window and a
positive detent is felt.
NOTE: The knob should not be set higher than the
maximum flow rate prescribed by a physician.
NOTE: Out-of-specification oxygen flow will result if
the flow control knob is set between flow rates.
6. Properly position your nasal cannula and adjust
it for comfort.
NOTE: Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and secure.
During inhalation, you should hear or feel oxygen
flow to the prongs of the nasal cannula. The proper
placement and positioning of the prongs of the
nasal cannula in your nose is critical to the amount
of oxygen delivered to the respiratory system of the
end user.
7. You should be receiving oxygen now. Check
to make sure you feel oxygen flow into your
nose and that there are bubbles in the humidifier
bottle (if used).
8. Turn the flow control knob to the off (0) position
when the reservoir is not in use.
9. Under certain environmental conditions with
continuous use, the HELiOS reservoir may
develop an excessive amount of ice on the coils
visible under the shroud. You should defrost the
unit between uses to minimize this ice buildup.
To de-frost the unit:
• Fill a portable unit so that you can continue to
receive oxygen while the HELiOS reservoir
defrosts
• Set the knob on the external flow control
valve to the off (0) position and allow the
unit to warm to room temperature, as indi-
cated by the melting of all ice from under the
shroud.
• Check the moisture container frequently dur-
ing defrosting and empty as required.
• The container should be emptied whenever
the water reaches the (1/1) line visible on the
outside of the container. If the water is not
emptied, moisture may spill onto your floor.
• To empty the moisture container, pull out on
the container and pour the water into a sink
for disposal.
Moisture
Container
Emptying the Moisture Container
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Operating Instructions –
Using the HELiOS Supply Line
1. Thread the oxygen supply line nut onto the DISS
connection of your HELiOS reservoir. Make
sure to tighten the nut until no hissing sound is
heard.
Oxygen Outlet
Connection
Oxygen Supply
Line
Attaching the oxygen supply line to the reservoir
2. Connect the opposite end of the oxygen supply
line to an H300 Plus or H850 Marathon by
pushing the supply line into the connector on the
left-hand side of the unit.
Release Button
Oxygen Supply
Connector
Oxygen Supply
Line
Attaching the oxygen supply line to the H300 or H850 portable
3. Breathe from your portable as normal, following
the operating instructions provided with the
H300 or H850 unit. Use only in the demand
mode only for the H850.
NOTE: For H300's and H850's that have the CPC
connector installed, Retrofit Kit P/N 20748595 is
available.