Freemie Freedom User Manual
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1. Remove from water and allow to dry completely A Parts must be thoroughly dry before use Do NOT boil GG A these parts UR i 5 Do NOT wash i Saat P filter or get wet e Hand wash valve in hot soapy water and rinse Allow parts to cool and dry completely before use Do not boil steam sterilize or dishwash of any Freemie components Doing so may cause warpage e Quick Connector can be washed by hand when necessary O Assembling Freemie Cups Always wash hands prior to assembling Freemie All parts must be completely dry correctly positioned and secure Inspect the device before each use for signs of wear or damage and replace parts if signs of wear are noted 1 Keep stem aligned with tubing port Push S Ws i T together Place Valve onto Valve Base IMPORTANT See below for proper valve positioning Valve is turned to proper alignment and is on straight and pushed tightly on to valve base Correct Push Breast Funnel and Valve Base firmly together Gently tug on Valve to ensure it is secure Push to ensure tubing is securely Aii in port g i D Valve is not Ta Valve on 7 turned tothe base proper crooked alignment Or tilted Wrong O Positioning Within Your Bra The Perfect Bra Fit A Bra fit is critical to the proper use of this device Before choosing a bra pump with the Freemie using your hands to hold i2. WHERE IT CAN FALL OR BE PULLED INTO A TUB OR SINK DO NOT PLACE IN OR DROP INTO WATER OR OTHER LIQUID DO NOT REACH FOR A PRODUCT THAT HAS FALLEN INTO WATER UNPLUG THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electrocution fire or injury to persons 9 THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN PLACE PUMP MORE THAN 8 INCHES 20CM AWAY FROM THE WALL CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS USED NEAR INFANTS OR CHILDREN USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT IF IT HAS A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG IF IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED DROPPED INTO WATER OR IF ANY PARTS ARE BROKEN KEEP THE CORD AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES NEVER USE WHILE SLEEPING OR DROWSY DO NOT USE OUTDOORS OR OPERATE WHERE AEROSOL SPRAY PRODUCTS ARE BEING USED OR WHERE OXYGEN IS BEING ADMINISTERED THE POWER CORD SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE 10 DO NOT REMODEL THE DEVICE OD Preparing Freemie for First Use Disassemble and clean Freemie prior to first use Some parts must be boiled initially te bz W Unsnap cup from funnel Pull valve base off funnel Remove valve from valve base Sanitize Parts aa x aih Boil these parts f ah ba d 5 for 10 minutes i Poy ao A to sanitize 7 A w Dii h i Li te O e Do not let parts sit on the bottom of the boiling pot Parts should float freely e
3. e Filter turns pink when milk gets into filter Replace filter Need to Stop or Break Suction e Suction can be broken by stopping the pump or by inserting a finger between the breast and the breast funnel e Stop suction if you experience pain in your breast or nipple even if you think the pump is not the source of the pain C Warranty amp Specifications The Freemie Hands Free Concealable Breast Pump Collection System is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase with proof of purchase In the event of a verifiable defect that is not the result of misuse abuse or alteration Dao Health will replace or repair this product at Dao Health s discretion Returns will not be accepted without a return merchandise authorization which must be obtained from Dao Health s customer service All shipping costs are the responsibility of the shipper NOTE The included pump filter must be used in the tubing assembly as shown in the user manual to keep milk out of the pump Replace the filter as necessary Failure to use and maintain the filter in good condition may cause damage to your pump and will void your warranty If milk gets in the pump or the pump begins making an abnormal noise contact customerservice freemie com If milk flows into the tubing turn off the pump immediately Refer to the user manual for instructions on cleaning or replacing tubing Failure to turn off the pump wh
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6. Cc Freemie Freedom Pump Set With the Hands free Concealable Single or Double Breast Pump Collection System Pr r 7 i 7 User Manual IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE This Freemie Freedom Breast Pump and Hands free Concealable Collection System is a single user reusable system that you may use throughout the first year of your baby s life and beyond This manual contains important information for the proper sanitization use and care of your Freemie Freedom system Please visit our website www Freemie com for customer service and all your spare parts needs This is a single user product Use by more than one person may present a health risk and void the warranty READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions DO SANG DONS sesdiccsvnsdcanmiapesiccuineias ratersqereaonaeeeiamaauntsiannranmaeemcaanseenaionad 2 Freemie Collection System FOILS INC UCSC acte saciaraqsticassuuan eke uaae aabeaisnsnadsaanseteanicvans S 3 Freemie Freedom Double Electric Pump PUD FealiieS a steshctcneecedeete cae deeenacanonteevennnlase lt acaudsbanntaaddeatinedeacueusyorces 4 WG lt geteceetttiea nsestiontcaute aioe va E E samesee lt usaoeeee tanec eee 5 Preparing Freemie for First Use cccccccccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeneeeeees 6 Assembling Freemie Cups cceceeccccccesesseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaes T Positioning within Your Bra The Feneci Bra Fierros
7. ctric Breast Pump is intended to express breast milk from the breast of lactating women pump the freemie way pump efficiently pump and relax Single or double pumping Home Freemie can be used for single Simultaneously pump or passively or double pumping as desired collect milk while breastfeeding to catch and store every precious drop Work Pump discreetly at your work station without ever undressing Travel Travel with Freemie to express milk on the go whenever a private place can t be found pump while bonding Freemie can be used to pump Not made with BPA milk while breastfeeding Place DEHP or natural baby on one breast and Freemie on the other rubber latex Easy Pour e Spout Comfortable in Breast Funnel Spill Guard _ Finger Grip 8 Ounce Capacity gt e___ CSCSCS SSzpsilil Guard Flat Base Important Notice If you have any concerns about your health or experience any pain while nursing or using any breast pump consult your health care or lactation professional immediately Dr Dao Dao Health and Freemie User Manual do not give medical or lactation advice or make diagnoses O Important Safety Instructions WARNING USE ONLY WITH FREEMIE COMPATIBLE PUMPS USE WITH UNAPPROVED PUMPS MAY CAUSE INJURY TO YOU OR DAMAGE YOUR PUMP MISUSE MAY VOID WARRANTY Do e Use Freemie only with compatible pumps e Keep Freemie in an upright position while pumping e Transfer
8. e base 2 Handwashing in hot soapy water is recommended Rinse thoroughly gt 1 Do not steam or boil tubing or valves as it will cause damage Do not put any of Freemie components in dishwasher Do not steam sterilize as it will cause warpage Treat all parts with special care Avoid abrasives and excessive heat Clean as soon as possible after each use When not in use store parts out of reach from infants and children l A Dry parts completely before safely storing ated ANT Caring for Your Freemie System Tubing Care Inspect tubing for breast milk after each pumping session Soiled tubing that cannot be cleaned should be replaced Tubing cleaning options are listed below 1 If breast milk gets into tubing rinse thoroughly in hot water Shake excess water from tubing Wipe with a clean soft towel and allow to air dry completely while hanging vertically 2 Rinse tubing with isopropyl alcohol Hang tubing vertically Air dry completely Caution Be certain alcohol has completely evaporated before using 3 If unable to thoroughly clean tubing cut off any soiled portion of the tubing or replace it see Ordering Parts page 18 4 A Do not clean tubing in dishwasher microwave steam bag or by boiling Troubleshooting Tips Breast Not Emptying e Always center Breast Funnel over nipple If the Breast Funnel is off the center of the nipple you may impede milk release experience loss of suction or pr
9. east creating a seal around nipple and is properly seated in bra Check that no bra material or tubing is between the device and your skin The device should not be tilting upward downward or to the side see pages 9 11 e Make sure nipple is not bent or pinched inside the Breast Funnel see page 8 e Try a tighter fitting bra to ensure that the bra is able to support and maintain an adequate seal and hold Freemie in an upright position Consider trying a sports bra see page 8 e Check if the switch on the pump is turned on e Be sure air cap is on securely to close one port on the pump at all times see page 4 e Check if the fuse on the pump has become disconnected Replace fuse e Check that the filter is not clogged filter turns pink if milk gets into filter Replace filter Milk in Tubing e Always make sure device is placed in bra with tubing and pour spout at the 12 o clock position see page 9 e Incorrect assembly of the valve will cause milk to back up into tubing See Proper Valve Positioning page 7 e Avoid overfilling empty when full and remove immediately after pumping e Avoid excessive movement while pumping and only use in an upright position see page 11 e Never place full device on flat surface without first removing tubing see page 13 e f milk gets in tubing see cleaning instructions Replace tubing if you are unable to clean completely e Review your pump manual for pump cleaning instructions
10. en milk gets in the tubing will cause the filter to fail and subsequently allow milk to cause damage to your pump Specifications Protection type Class Ila Weight 1 8kg Australia os New Zealand Zealand 240V SOHz 95VA rio T1 6A L 250V Philippines 220V OTN United States 120V BLN o Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 10 40 C Humidity 25 95 Atmospheric Pressure 700 1060kPa Storage Temperature 0 50 C Humidity 30 70kPa Atmospheric Pressure 700 1060kPa 17 Spare Parts amp Customer Service Available on our website www freemie com Freemie Breast Pump Collection System Part FG024 FG025 FG026 FG027 FG029 FG030 FG045 Part Name 25mm Breast Funnel 28mm Breast Funnel 32mm Breast Funnel Natural Shape Cup Valve Base Valve Filter used with Freemie Freedom only Compatible Pump Connection Kits Part FG022 FG023 FG021 FG021 FG020 FG020 FG020 FG046 Part Name Freemie Freedom Pump Connection Kit Freemie Equality Pump Connection Kit Medela Pump Connection Kit Hygeia Pump Connection Kit Philips Avent Pump Connection Kit Lucina Pump Connection Kit Ameda Pump Connection Kit NUK Pump Connection Kit Y freemjie Picture Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Picture Page 3 See website See website See website See website See website See website See website For help with your Freemie product
11. event the complete emptying of the breast see page 8 e Try adjusting the position of Freemie Comfortably position your body to help create the best seal between Freemie and your skin Experiment with your body position by sitting up straighter leaning forward a little or pulling your shoulders back e The Breast Funnels come in the standard 25mm 28mm and 32mm funnels If you need a larger or smaller Breast Funnel visit Freemie com to order the right size Freemie for you Each Freemie holds up to 8 ounces of milk If you pump more than this at one time you need to empty and clean the device to continue pumping see page 14 e If problems emptying your breasts persist consult your lactation professional C Troubleshooting Loss of Suction e Make sure all parts are completely dry before assembling e Make sure that parts are correctly assembled and fit together as snugly as possible and that connection to the pump is secure see pages 7 and 10 e f the fit between the valve base and funnel is loose try replacing the valve base with a new valve base e If suction is diminished try replacing the duckbill valve with a new duckbill valve e Pushing in the tubing too tight may loosen the valve base fit with the funnel and cause loss of suction e Make sure tubing is not kinked or pinched Make sure tubing is pushed securely into its port on the valve base see page 7 e Make sure Breast Funnel is securely pressed against br
12. ht Q Adjust pump to low turn power on and slowly increase vacuum until you feel a comfortable suction 2 If you turn up vacuum to MAX and do not feel any suction stop pumping and check all connections to ensure they are secure 3 As with any new pump expect a period of adjustment to the hands free and fully concealed pumping experience O Pump with Freemie in an upright position such as sitting or standing O Correct amp Incorrect Incorrect Do sit or Do not Do not stand upright bend forward recline sow Q Each Freemie holds 8 ounces of milk NOTE When device is full turn off pump immediately and pull tubing from Freemie while still wearing in bra see page 13 When Your Are Done Pumping O If you regularly produce more than 8 ounces at a time stop pumping when Freemie is full and empty device See page 13 When Your Are Done Pumping Alternatively if you have a second Freemie set switch out full Freemie cups with empty cups to minimize pumping interruptions When you are interrupted 1 Turn off pump 2 Disconnect tubing at T Connector or pump d i See inset on right T y 3 Leave Freemie cups temporarily in your bra and maintain an upright position 4 When ready to resume pumping reconnect via tubing and turn on pump Important Bending over or reclining during use or overfilling may cause leaking loss of suction or milk to flow into tubing Empty Freemie when full and remove
13. immediately after pumping If milk flows into tubing immediately turn off pump and disconnect from pump See tubing care on page 15 for cleaning instructions See Troubleshooting sections on pages 15 16 for additional tips Stop the pump by shutting it off or breaking the suction if you experience pain in your breast or nipple even if you think the pump is not the source of the pain Disconnecting and Transferring Milk When you are done pumping Pull tubing 1 Turn off pump om gUp 2 Leave Freemie in your bra and gently pull the tubing from the device 3 Carefully remove cups from your bra 4 Freemie cups may be set flat on a table until ready to transfer to a storage container 5 When Freemie cups are full do not lay flat on back unless tubing is disconnected Incorrect O Correct Milk in tubing Tubing removed ee s ins a A T ll Te se M x a For 13 Pouring milk into a container A Practice with water first to achieve successful transfers Handle a full Freemie cup with care Milk can spill out of the Breast Funnel Removal of tubing creates pour spout for transferring milk into storage containers Spout Pour quickly with Breast Funnel side up as pictured Fully disassemble and clean after each use Cleaning 1 Disassemble and wash all components that come into contact with breast milk cup breast funnel valve valv
14. milk to a proper storage container right after pumping e Use Freemie when you must express milk discreetly and hands free underneath normal clothing e Use Freemie only as often and only as long as you normally breastfeed your baby Consult a lactation professional if you have questions about your milk supply e Use with a bra or manually hold in place e Keep out of reach of infants and children Freemie has small parts that can be a choking hazards e Consult your lactation professional if you have questions about whether Freemie is appropriate for you or to help determine the correct funnel size for you Do Not e Do not bend forward or recline while using Freemie and avoid excessive movement This could cause leakage loss of suction and milk to flow into tubing e Do not overfill Freemie cups as this may cause milk to flow into the tubing You may hear a faint bubbling sound as the Freemie is filling There is a risk of overfilling if you are hearing impaired or use Freemie in a noisy environment e Do not use Freemie if you must watch your milk ejection reflex or manually massage your breasts while pumping to ensure that they are completely empty e Do not share Freemie is a personal use item Do not use Freemie in any situation that may be unsafe should you become drowsy or distracted during milk expression Do not use Freemie for simultaneous breastfeeding and pumping with compromised infants without first consulting
15. n place Consider how much pressure you normally apply against your breasts to pump This pressure may be different when your breasts are engorged versus when they are empty To achieve the same pressure and sensation with the Freemie in your bra it may be necessary to adjust your bra or try different bras to get the best fit for you A sports bra works well for some women 2 Your bra must keep the Freemie cups in an upright position and not allow the device to slip around sag downward or tilt off to the side during use 3 Place Freemie inside your bra with the Breast Funnel opening centered over the nipple 4 Make sure you achieve a good seal between Freemie and your skin Correct Position Incorrect Position Ensure nipple is centered in the Breast Funnel and not bent or pinched off The 12 O clock Position When connected to a pump tubing must be in the 12 o clock position Let tubing hang down underneath your shirt l Tubing may be cut to a desired length in order to conceal it under normal clothing Tubing in Correct 12 o clock E position When filling with T A 9 ki milk keep in the gt upright position L Incorrect iii iiai Z Ty r lt gt ey i Placement at any other 7 y position can cause milk z to flow into tubing Milk in tubing Connecting to Your Freedom Pump Double Pumping Freedom Pump Freedom Pump O Pumping with Freemie Adjusting your pump and sitting uprig
16. your healthcare or lactation professional Do not continue to use Freemie if you experience pain or discomfort in the breast or nipple while pumping Do not put Freemie components in the dishwasher or steam sterilize O Freemie Breast Pump Collection System Two cup assemblies included with each Freemie Breast Pump Collection System SY Freemie Funnel Natural Shape Cup Deluxe includes 2 25mm Breast Funnels 2 28mm Breast Funnels 2 Valve Bases 3 Valves 2 Natural Shape Cups Standard includes ae ra ae Additional funnel sizes and spare parts 2 Breast Funnels size indicated on box 2 Valve Bases available at www Freemie com See 3 Valves page 18 for Spare Parts list 2 Natural Shape Cups EeP Freedom Connection Kit T Connector Short tube Filter Pressure Reducer Freemie Tubing PumpTubing 2 1 2 1 spare 1 4 24 1 32 80cm O Freedom Double Electric Pump One Double Electric Pump included with Freemie Freedom Set Pump Features Suction Control Dial Tubing Port Connection Keep one air cap closed at all times when single or double pumping Power Switch at the back OD Warning READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING When using electrical products basic safety precaution always should be followed DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution ALWAYS UNPLUG THIS PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING DO NOT USE WHILE BATHING DO NOT PLACE OR STORE PRODUCT
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