AirSep Freestyle Manuel Du Patient page 107

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FreeStyle
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X. Alarm/Light Indicators
When the FreeStyle unit senses inhalation, a pulse of oxygen is sent through
the nasal cannula. The green light above the selected pulse flow setting displays
intermittently each time a breath is detected.
Additionally, when the unit is operating on and simultaneously being charged
through the AC or DC power supply, the FreeStyle unit's battery gauge/indicator(s)
display the charge level of the battery and remain on for approximately one hour
after reaching a full charge.
An audible alarm sounds if FreeStyle has a low battery, if the cannula is disconnected,
or if performance of the unit is outside specifications. The light and audible alarm
conditions are explained in detail below and summarised on the chart later in this
section of the manual.
• Start-Up
A brief alarm sounds at start-up. FreeStyle begins to operate when the alarm
stops.
• Low battery
As the battery power approaches a low level, a brief alarm sounds intermittently,
and the yellow 25% BATT light also illuminates intermittently. When this occurs,
connect FreeStyle into a DC power outlet or an AC power outlet, or change to
another source of oxygen within two minutes. When FreeStyle is connected to
a DC power outlet or to an AC power outlet, the unit operates while recharging
FreeStyle's battery simultaneously. The level of battery charge is indicated by the
battery gauge/indicator(s).
• Cannula disconnected
When FreeStyle is operating but does not sense breathing within a predetermined
time period, a constant alarm sounds, and the red alarm/service light illuminates.
If this occurs, check the connection from the cannula to the FreeStyle unit, make
sure that the nasal cannula is positioned properly on your face, and ensure that you
are breathing through your nose. (Your doctor may recommend the use of a chin
strap if needed.) If the alarm continues to sound, change to an alternative source
of oxygen, and contact your Equipment Provider.
• FreeStyle's capacity is exceeded
If your breathing rate causes the capacity of FreeStyle to be exceeded, a rapid
alarm sounds, and the red alarm/service light illuminates intermittently. When this
occurs, the concentration of oxygen that FreeStyle is supplying is outside the unit
specifications. You should reduce any activity, change to another source of oxygen,
and contact your Equipment Provider.
• General malfunction
If FreeStyle has a general malfunction, a rapid alarm sounds, and the red alarm
light illuminates continuously. When this occurs, the concentration of oxygen that
FreeStyle is supplying is outside the unit specifications. You should change to another
source of oxygen and contact your Equipment Provider.
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