AirSep Eclipse 5 20631679 - Manual (Page 34)

Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System Provider Technical Manual
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PN 20631679 Rev C
TRAVELING By AIR
TRAVEL APPROVED
The Eclipse 5 is an FAA approved portable concentrator.
A new US Department of Transportation regulation regarding portable oxygen concentrators took effect on May 13, 2009.
Under this regulation, every FAA approved portable concentrator is now authorized for use during any commercial flight that
departs or arrives in the USA, regardless of whether the airline itself has approved the device or not.
When traveling by air, instruct your patient to remove the Power Cartridge from the Eclipse 5 before checking the unit as
checked baggage or cargo. Transport of the Eclipse 5 as cargo or checked baggage with the Power Cartridge installed is
prohibited by international air cargo regulations.
The Power Cartridge may be installed if the patient is using the Eclipse 5 as a carry-on item.
If the airline allows use of the Eclipse 5 Oxygen System, only operate the Eclipse 5 from the Power Cartridge. DO NOT use DC
or AC Power Adapters on an aircraft. The patient must ensure that they have an adequate number of spare Power Cartridges
to last for the duration of their trip.
During taxi, take-off and landing the Eclipse 5 must be turned off and stowed under the seat or in another approved stow-
age location as to not block the aisle way or the entry way into the row if the Eclipse 5 will not be used.
During taxi, take-off and landing the user must be in a seat location that does not restrict any other passenger’s access to, or
use of any required emergency or regular exit, or the aisle(s) in the passenger compartment of the aircraft if the Eclipse 5 is
used.
User’s are not permitted to be seated in an exit row if using the Eclipse 5.
If the Eclipse 5 is used when decompression of the cabin occurs and the oxygen cabin oxygen system deploys, then the user
is to use discontinue use of the Eclipse 5 and use the aircraft supplemental oxygen. The Eclipse 5 unit is to be turned off after
securing the aircraft supplemental oxygen.
Prior to travel the user needs to inspect the Eclipse 5 to ensure in good operational condition.
Visit our website, www.sequal.com to the Travel Approved section, for helpful travel tips, forms used to assist with traveling
and estimated number of Power Cartridges (batteries) needed for flights.
Each airline has their own requirements and SeQual recommends checking those requirements prior to making a trip.
TRAVELING By CRuISE SHIP
When traveling by watercraft, instruct your patient to inform the cruise line that the Eclipse 5 will be used onboard. Each
cruise line has a Special Needs coordinator that can answer any questions regarding travel and the cruise line’s individual
requirements. Have your patient contact the cruise ship Special Needs Coordinator directly.
TRAVELING By TRAIN
When traveling by train, instruct your patient to inform the rail line in advance that the Eclipse 5 will be used onboard.
Operate the Eclipse 5 only from the Power Cartridge. The patient must ensure that they have an adequate number of spare
Power Cartridges to last for the duration of their trip.