CAIRE Spirit Manuel D'utilisation page 12

Spirit
Troubleshooting
The following information is intended to help you troubleshoot and solve simple operational problems that you
may experience when using your Spirit.
Issue
The Portable makes a hiss-
ing sound.
The Portable does not pulse
after filling.
The Portable stops pulsing
during use.
The Portable does not fill.
The Portable vent valve
does not close properly
at the end of the filling
process.
The Portable does not
disengage easily from the
Reservoir after filling. The
Portable and Reservoir
fill connectors may have
become frozen.
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Solution
• Hissing can occur to maintain the correct operating pressure within the Portable. It is
most likely to hiss after filling or when the position of the Portable is changed. Hissing
can last for approximately 10 minutes after filling. Additionally, it can occur when the
flow control valve is at a low setting.
• If the portable has been laid in an improper position return the portable to an upright
position and allow several minutes for the unit to stabilize
• If during the filling process, the Portable is disengaged with the vent valve lever
down, pressure may be reduced within the Portable causing a delay in the conserving
device function. It may require as long as 60 minutes to restore adequate pressure for
accurate oxygen flow.
• Additionally, improper filling or lower than normal operating pressure in the Reservoir
will contribute to the unit not pulsing.
• Ensure that cannula is firmly attached to the Oxygen Outlet barb
• Change the cannula if water droplets are present from humidified exhaled gas.
Replacing the cannula with a dry one enhances the ability of the portable to pulse.
• Ensure that the cannula is not kinked.
• Ensure that the cannula tips remain in your nostrils and do not slide to one side.
• Check the contents indicator/level gauge and fill the portable if needed.
• With the cannula on, close your mouth and breathe only through your nose to verify
that the Portable has stopped pulsing.
• Verify that there is oxygen in the Reservoir.
• Ensure that the Portable and Reservoir fill connectors are fully engaged throughout
the filling process.
• If the vent valve fails to close and the hissing sound and oxygen vapor cloud continue,
carefully remove the Portable by depressing the release.
• If the vent valve fails to close and the hissing sound and oxygen vapor cloud continue,
carefully remove the Portable by depressing the release button on the Reservoir.
Venting from the bottom of the Portable will stop in a few minutes. Allow the unit
to warm until you can close the vent valve. The Portable may require as much as 60
minutes to restore adequate pressure for accurate oxygen flow. If needed, use an
alternate source of oxygen such as a flow control valve attached to the Reservoir.
• DO NOT USE FORCE. Allow a few minutes for the frozen parts to warm, then
disengage the Portable when the ice has melted. To prevent the units from freezing
together, always wipe the male fill connector on the Reservoir and the female fill
connector on the Portable with a clean, dry cloth before filling.