AirSep MN179-1 B - Manual (Page 16)

MN179-1 _ 02/14 AirSep Corp. - FreeStyle 5 Service Manual Rev B
2.3.6 Battery Fully Charged
When FreeStyle 5 is connected to an AC or DC outlet and is either in
operation or is off, the green 100% battery gauge/indicators displays to
indicate that the battery is fully charged.
2.3.7 Cannula Disconnect (No inspiration detected)
When FreeStyle 5 is operating and does not sense breathing within 15,
consecutive minutes, a constant alarm (beep) sounds, and the yellow alarm
light illuminates
simultaneously . If this occurs, check the connection from
the cannula to the FreeStyle 5 unit, make sure that the nasal cannula is
positioned properly on your face, and ensure that you are breathing
through your nose.
(Your
physician
may
recommend
the
use
of
a
chin
strap
if
needed.)
If the alarm continues to sound, the patient should change to an alternate
source of oxygen and contact the Equipment Provider.
2.3.8 Performance Warning
The performance of FreeStyle 5 can be affected by two conditions.
1) If the user’s breathing rate causes the FreeStyle 5 unit’s capacity to be exceeded.
The amount of oxygen that FreeStyle 5 supplies is dependent on the flow control switch
setting and the breathing rate. If the breathing rate is too fast for the flow selector setting,
the capacity of FreeStyle 5 can be exceeded. The patient should reduce activity or consider
locating another source of oxygen.
2) The second condition that can result in decreased performance is a general malfunction
(i.e. High temperature, High or Low pressure).
If either of these events occurs, an alarm sounds every five seconds. If
breathing is too fast for the flow selector setting and FreeStyle 5 capacity is
exceeded, the yellow light flashes. If a general malfunction occurs,
a continuous red alarm light appears
2.3. 9 FreeStyle 5 Capacity Exceeded
When the patient’s breathing rate has caused the capacity of FreeStyle 5
to be exceeded, a rapid intermittent beep, beep, beep alarm sounds with
an intermittent yellow alarm light. When this occurs, oxygen
concentration is outside specifications. The patient should reduce activity,
then if necessary use another source of oxygen as available. Contact your
Equipment Provider.