Hi Flow Stroller - Chart Industries
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1. Caution consult accompanying documents Non flammable gas Oxidizing substances Type B Applied Part degree of protection against electric shock Patients Name Prescribed Oxygen Flow Setting Doctor s Telephone Number Distributor s Name Person to Contact Distributors Emergency Telephone Number Special Instructions Table Of Contents Introduction 3 Controls 3 ee ee 4 5 Filling Instructions 6 9 Operating Instructions 10 14 Additional Information 15 Patient Notes 1 1 a Sn as Eia aa la 16 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 Head this manual thoroughly before operating the Hi Flow Stroller Rx only Warning This device is not intended for life sustaining use Caution Use the Hi Flow Stroller only as directed by your doctor Warning f you feel the equipment is not working properly call your health care provider Do not attempt to repair or adjust the units yourself Introduction The liquid oxygen system includes a st2. call your health care provider Warning Do not operate Hi Flow Stroller while attached to the stationary unit Warning Should the leakage be excessive to the point that a stream of liquid is present leave the area and call your health care provider immediately Caution f the Hi Flow Stroller is being refilled immediately after a period of use fill unit set FCV to zero and then wait 10 minutes for pressure to stabilize before use Warning Liquid or cold gaseous oxygen can frostbite the skin Oxygen will result in increased fire hazard Portable Release Button push on style only Operating Instructions Caution Always turn the flow control knob off 0 1 Push the cannula breathing tube firmly on to the when not in use oxygen tube connector 2 Adjust your cannula breathing tube to the proper position so that you will be able to breathe the oxygen comfortably 3 Turn the flow control knob on top of the Hi Flow Stroller clockwise until the prescribed flow rate numeral is visible in the knob window and a positive detent is felt Warning Out of specification oxygen flow will result if the flow control knob is set between flow rates 4 You should be receiving oxygen now To stop flow of oxygen turn the flow control knob counterclockwise to the off 0 position Cannula is not included 10 5 Use the following chart as a guideline to determine the length of time the Hi Flow Stroller will op
3. LF CAIRE A Chart Industries Company PATIENT RETRUCTIONE HI FLOW STROLLER 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 Exposure to such a low temperature can cause 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 EF XK 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 Hi Flow Stroller Service Manual at www cairemedical com Explanation of Other Symbols EC gt SOP IE Name and address of manufacturer Authorized representative in the European Community
4. ationary unit and the Hi Flow Stroller which provides supplementary oxygen as prescribed by your physician This POI contains the instructions for using the Hi Flow Stroller Refer to the POI supplied with the stationary unit for its operation The Liberator is the larger container and is intended for stationary use You may take oxygen directly from the Liberator The unit 1s filled by your health care provider The Hi Flow Stroller provides an ambulatory source of oxygen for an extended period of time They are filled from the Liberator Controls Electronic Liquid Level Gauge 1 2 Flow Control Knob 3 Oxygen Tube Connector 3 4 Vent Valve 5 Fill Connections see next page for QDV Identification 2 6 Carrying Strap with Shoulder Pad 7 Condensation Pad 6 Quick Disconnect Valve QDV Identification Portable Connector Stationary Connector ODV Style CAIRE LINCARE CRYO2 LIFE OX PENOX TAEMA PB Side Fill f UC E SF Locking TF Locking TF Push on To Fill the Top Fill Hi Flow Stroller b If your connector is Cryo2 Rotate Hi Flow Stroller until you feel the 1 Clean the fill connectors on both the stationary and connectors engage Then carefully and firmly the Hi Flow Stroller with a clean dry lint free cloth rotate the Hi Flow Stroller counterclockwise 9 while pressing downward Caution The fill connectors must be dry because moisture can cause your Hi Flow Stroller and c If the connector is a P
5. d of its life per Waste Electrical and IM Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Our products will comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS directive They will not contain more than trace amounts of lead or other hazardous material content Accessories The lightweight Stroller carrying cart weighs only 3 1 4 Ibs The cart accommodates both the Stroller or the Sprint CAIRE S www cairemedical com LF Ball Ground GA 30107 A Chart Industries Company ud M D D Representative Medical Product Services Borngasse 20 EC REP 35619 Braunfels Germany C 0029 Ref 14123888 Rev C 1 11
6. enox Life Ox or Lincare stationary unit to freeze together Rotate Hi Flow Stroller until you feel the connector engage Then carefully and firmly rotate the Hi Flow Stroller clockwise while pressing downward 2 Make sure the flow control is in the off 0 position Note Continued on step 6 page 9 3 Position the fill connector in the upright position over the stationary unit s connector 4 a If your connector is a push on Step 3 Lower the Hi Flow Stroller unit on to the stationary until you feel the connector engage To Fill the Side Fill Hi Flow Stroller 1 Clean the fill connectors on both the stationary and the Hi Flow Stroller with a clean dry lint free cloth Caution The fill connectors must be dry because moisture can cause your Hi Flow Stroller and stationary unit to freeze together 2 Make sure the flow control is in the off 0 position 3 Make the Hi Flow Stroller fill connector in the upright position to the stationary connector 4 Rotate the Hi Flow Stroller counterclockwise SD until you feel the pin and slot engage 5 Carefully and firmly rotate the Hi Flow Stroller back to the upright position Now the units are locked together Note Continued on step 6 Note For push on style connector hold the unit Note Closing the valve after a nearly continuous in place throughout the fill stream of liquid is discharging fills the Hi Flow Stroller most completely but wastes
7. erate FCV Setting Model Off 0 50 1 0 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 10 0 12 0 15 0 Hi Flow Stroller Nominal 71 00 32 00 16 00 8 00 6 20 5 20 4 00 2 40 2 00 1 40 1 20 1 00 Note Times are in hours and minutes format 00 00 Note The Nominal times are for ideal conditions i e maximum fill exact flow rates good loss rate unit not being moved etc These times are the maximum expected Note Your individual results will vary 11 6 To verify the level of liquid oxygen in the unit with the electronic liquid level gauge P n El Depress the push button on top of the unit for two a seconds minimum Read the arc of LEDs which indicate contents level Caution The Hi Flow Stroller is empty if only the first LED on the far left is lit E e 4 x Lj LJ L If the Low Battery indicator lights up when the button is depressed notify your health care provider Note The Hi Flow Stroller will continue to supply oxygen even if the Low Battery Indicator lights up as long as there is liquid oxygen in the unit aas e d a M lo ee 12 7 Under certain environmental conditions with continuous use and especially with the portable not being moved it may develop excessive frost around the vaporizer coil and on the case You may reduce this frost by tapping the unit and or wiping any accumulated frost off the case 33439 b 1 WARNING Due to the possibility of excessive moi
8. some liquid 6 Open the vent valve to begin filling your Hi Flow oxygen Stroller You should hear some oxygen escaping do not worry The hissing sound you hear is perfectly normal Note Liquid level gauge readings are most accurate 30 seconds or more after the Hi Flow Stroller is filled 7 You may also see vapor around the connection This is normal and is due to the great difference in temperature between the liquid oxygen and the warm air surrounding the units 8 When the unit is full close the vent valve You can tell that the unit is full when the hissing sound changes in tone and some liquid comes out of the vent line Step 6 Closing the valve at the first sign of liquid discharge does not fill the Hi Flow Stroller as completely but saves liquid oxygen 9 For the push on style connectors push the release button down until the units separate For all other connectors rotate the unit until it separates from the stationary unit Caution Check liquid level gauge only after the vent valve is closed Caution f the Hi Flow Stroller does not separate easily do not use force The units may be frozen together Wait until the units warm up then they ll separate easily Do not touch any frosted parts Should there be any liquid leakage from the stationary unit or Hi Flow Stroller after separation reattach the Hi Flow Stroller immediately Again separate the units If the problem persists leave units coupled and
9. sture ice build up it is recommended that the Hi Flow Stroller remain idle for 1 hour after use to decrease moisture buildup A gt j La n fa Due to the higher flow rates associated with the Hi Flow Stroller condensation and some frosting will occur on the unit particularly on flow settings of 10 LPM and higher It is recommended that the unit be allowed at least 1 hour of inactivity after use to decrease the possibility of excessive build up due to continuous usage 13 8 After the unit is empty and has warmed up to room temperature remove any moisture from the condensation cup Unzip soft feature case access door at bottom of unit 14 Remove the pad and wring out any absorbed moisture Allow the pad to dry completely before replacing it back in the unit Note f heavily soiled the pad can be machine washed with bleach to disinfect Place dry pad back in the unit Make sure to completely re zip the zipper 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 procedure see applicable service manual WEEE and RoHS This symbol is to remind the equipment owners to return it to a recycling facility at the en
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