Liberator/Low Loss
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1. PATIENT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOW Loss Warning Information Read this page carefully before using your unit A e The unit contains liquid oxygen which is extremely cold almost 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit X Exposure to such a low temperature can cause E severe frostbite Liquid and gaseous oxygen though nonflammable cause other materials to burn faster than normal This hazard along with the low temperature of liquid oxygen warrants certain safety precautions Do not use or store your unit in an area where combustible materials such as oils greases aerosol sprays lotions or solvents are present Do not smoke while operating unit Do not use or store your unit within five feet of electrical appliances especially stoves heaters toasters and hair dryers gt SOPIE Keep your unit in a well ventilated area In the event of an accidental tip over immediately but cautiously return unit into an upright position If any liquid oxygen is escaping leave the area immediately and call your health care provider Do not touch the frosted parts of any unit Do not store or operate the portable coupled to the Liberator Low Loss Applicable EMC information can be found in the Liberator Service Manual at www cairemedical com Explanation of Other Symbols Name and address of manufacturer Authorized representative in the European Community Caution consult accompaning documents Non flammable gas O2. LP Depress the push button on top of the unit for two seconds minimum Read the LED to indicate contents level Caution The Liberator is empty if only the first red LED is lit If the Low Battery Indicator lights up when the button is depressed inform your health care provider the next time your Liberator is filled Note The Liberator will continue to supply oxygen even if the Low Battery Indicator lights up as long as there is liquid oxygen in the unit GEN 4 Meter 3 Attach a humidifier bottle to the DISS connection Caution To ensure proper flowrate verify fittings are provided by health care provider tight and leak free Fill the humidifier bottle with distilled water to the proper level as indicated in the humidifier instructions Attach your breathing cannula to the oxygen tube connector on the humidifier 4 Turn the flow control knob clockwise until the prescribed flow rate numeral is visible in the knob window and a positive detent is felt Caution The knob should not be set higher than the maximum prescribed flow rate Out of specification oxygen flow will result if the flow contro knob is set between flow rates An indication of oxygen flow is the presence of bubbles in the humidifier bottle Humidifier Bottle and Cannula are not included 10 5 Adjust your breathing cannula to the proper position to To defrost the unit breathe comfortably Fill a Portable so that you
3. Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS directive They will not contain more than trace amounts of lead or other hazardous material content Accessories An optional roller base is available for all models The five casters allow the unit to be easily moved while giving great stability C A I R E 2200 Airport Industrial Drive Ste 500 A Chart Industries Company Pall Ground CA 30107 U S A ual www cairemedical com M D D Representative Medical Product Services Borngasse 20 Tec reP 35619 Braunfels Germany Ref 13137946 Rev E C E 0029
4. can continue to receive 6 You should be receiving oxygen now Check to make oxygen while the Liberator defrosts sure that there are bubbles in the humidifier bottle Set the Liberator flow control knob to 0 and allow 7 Under certain environmental conditions and with the unit to warm to room temperature as continuous use the Liberator may develop an excessive indicated by the melting of all ice from the unit amount of ice on the warming and breathing coils within the shroud You should defrost the unit between Check the condensation collection bottle liquid oxygen fills to prevent this ice build up frequently during defrosting and empty as required Caution Always turn the flow control knob to off O position when not in use If the Portable runs low before the Liberator is fully defrosted you may refill it as needed 11 Cleaning Standard Warning Clean only after unit is empty and vented Clean by applying household glass cleaner to a lint free cloth and wipe external surfaces do not get glass cleaner on any internal components or valves Allow unit to dry thoroughly before using Note Note to health care provider for reprocessing procedures see applicable service manual WEEE and RoHS This symbol is to remind the equipment Dz owners to return it to a recycling facility at the end of its life per Waste Electrical and F Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 12 Our products will comply with the
5. gen as prescribed by your physician This POI contains the instructions for using the Liberator and the Low Loss Refer to the POI supplied with the Portable for its operation The Liberator is intended for stationary use You may take oxygen directly from the Liberator The Low Loss has been designed to store liquid oxygen for purposes of filling a portable unit The Low Loss is not designed to provide gaseous oxygen for breathing purposes The Liberator Low Loss is offered as a top fill model or a dual top fill and side fill unit They are filled by your health care provider The Portable provides an ambulatory source of oxygen for an extended period of time It is filled from the Liberator Low Loss Dual Fill Liberator shown Also available in 10 20 37 41 45 and 60 liter models Controls 1 Gen 4 Meter Liquid Level Switch 2 Flow Control Knob 3 DISS Connection 4 Portable Release Button Top Fill push on style only 5 Portable Fill Connections see next page for QDV identification 6 Pressure Gauge Low Loss and 50 psi units only 7 Vent Valve Quick Disconnect Valve QDV Identification Portable Connector Stationary gt A 4 E a g D AS Connector JA F QDV Style CAIRE LINCARE CRYO2 LIFE OX PENOX TAEMA PB Side Fill UC SF Locking TF Locking TF Push on Operating Instructions 4 Turn the Portable flow control knob to the off 0 1 To verify the level of liquid oxygen i
6. n the unit see page ea D 5 Follow the filling instructions provided for the 2 Check the pressure gauge on the Low Loss to verify that Portable the indicator displays in the normal range pie shaped area Caution Do not attempt to fill the Portable if the pressure gauge indicates other than normal levels 3 Clean the fill connections on both the Low Loss and Portable with a clean dry lint free cloth Warning The connection must be dry because moisture can cause the equipment to freeze together and may cause leakage in the fill connectors Operating Instructions 1 Use the following chart as a guideline to determine the length of time the Liberator will operate FCV Setting Model Off 20 50 19 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 10 0 12 0 15 0 L 20 Nominal 34 17 24 16 16 11 6 4 4 22 4 2 3 2 2 11 0 19 L 30 Nominal 50 2 35 15 23 18 8 21 7 3 4 10 3 13 Nominal 61 10 43 16 ZO 10 22 8 17 5 11 4 8 Nominal 68 14 47 22 32 7 12 2 9 4 6 1 4 19 Nominal 74 19 53 4 13 7 10 15 3 1 Nominal 68 8 17 1 13 16 6 19 Note Times are in days and hours format 00 00 Note The Nominal times are for ideal conditions i e maximum fill exact flow rates good loss rate Liberator not being moved etc These times are the maximum expected Note Your individual results will vary y y gt 2 To verify the level of liquid oxygen in the unit Y AN TE with the liquid level gauge AN 4
7. xidizing substances Type B Applied Part degree of protection against electric shock Patient s Name Prescribed Oxygen Flow Setting Doctor s Telephone Number Distributor s Name Person to Contact Distributor s Emergency Telephone Number Special Instructions Table Of Contents Introduction 2 _ _ ______________ 4 Controls ______ 1 _ __ 5 6 Low Loss Operating Instructions _ 7 Liberator Operating Instructions 8 11 Additional Information __ 12 Specifications e Mode of Operation Continuous e Type of Protection Against Electric Shock Internally Powered Equipment e Degree of Protection Against Electric Shock Type B Applied Part e Classification according to the degree of protection against ingress of water IPXO Ordinary Equipment e Equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures Important Read this manual thoroughly before operating the Liberator Low Loss Rx only Warning This device is not intended for life sustaining use Caution Use the Liberator Low Loss only as directed by your doctor Warning If you feel the equipment is not operating properly call your health care provider Do not attempt to repair or adjust the units yourself Introduction The liquid oxygen system includes the Liberator or Low Loss and a Portable unit which provides you with supplementary oxy
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