CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort Manuel D'utilisation page 11

Operating Instructions
1. Locate and position the FreeStyle
location for use.
a. The concentrator should be well-ventilated so that
the air intake filters and air outlet are not obstructed.
b. The concentrator should be positioned so that all
audible and visual indicators and alarms can be
easily seen and heard.
c. Be sure the air intake filters are in place before
operating the unit. If the unit is missing a filter,
contact your equipment provider.
2. Install a Battery Pack in the concentrator.
a. Align the battery with the bottom housing from the
center of the FreeStyle
b. Slide the battery inward until you hear a click to
confirm that it has locked in place.
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3. Insert the AC or DC power supply into the power port
receptacle on the front, bottom right side of the unit.
4. Connect a nasal cannula to the oxygen outlet barb.
Ensure the connection is secure before operation.
NOTE: Any cannula(s) used other than the recommended
may affect performance.
Note: To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen
administration accessories are recommended for use with
the Oxygen Concentrator:
• Nasal Cannula with 7 feet (2.1 m) of tubing (1 to 6 LPM):
PN 5408-SEQ
• For any additional recommended accessories, please see
the Accessories Catalog (PN ML-LOX0010) available on
www.CAIREmedical.com.
A firebreak is required for use with any cannula.
• CAIRE offers the OxySafe™. This is intended to be used in
conjunction with the oxygen concentrator. The OxySafe™ is
a thermal fuse to stop the flow of gas in the event that the
downstream cannula or oxygen tubing is ignited and burns
to the OxySafe. It is placed in-line with the nasal cannula or
oxygen tubing between the patient and the oxygen outlet of
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the FreeStyle Comfort .
For proper use of the OxySafe, always refer to the
manufacturer's instructions (included with each OxySafe kit).
CAIRE offers an OxySafe™ kit that includes a cannula
headpiece, OxySafe™, and 7' tubing: PN 20628867.
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