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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual eQuinox Model 4000...

  • Page 2: User Controls & System Status Indicators

    User Controls & System Status Indicators Symbol Definition Symbol Definition FAA Approved Symbol: The U.S. Federal Aviation Read user manual before operation. See user manual Administration (FAA) has approved this device for for instructions. use on-board commercial aircraft. No Smoking Icon: Do not smoke near unit. Flow Setting Indicator Warnings / ALERT (Yellow) Indicator Pulse Mode Operation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents User Controls & System Status Indicators ....................2 Quick Start Guide ............................4 Indications for Use ............................7 Contraindications for Use .........................7 Safety Guidelines ............................7 Recommended Operating Environments ....................9 Operating Instructions ..........................10 Voice Module Operation .........................13 First Time eQuinox Operation ........................14 User Troubleshooting Table ........................16 Cleaning, Care &...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Unpack Your eQuinox Getting to Know Your eQuinox Review all Warnings, Cautions and additional device information in the rest of this manual. Become familiar with the key features of the eQuinox and the User Control Panel. FRONT Oxygen Outlet Port Handle...
  • Page 5 Powering on the eQuinox The eQuinox User Control Panel displays important operating information. To connect to AC power source: Insert the AC Power Supply cord ON/OFF Button (Green) Indicator: This button powers securely into the External Power Receptacle on the right side of the device ON or OFF.
  • Page 6 Select Flow Delivery Mode Begin Using the eQuinox Air Inlet Filter Flow Mode Button and Indicator Press the Flow Mode button to select your desired flow mode. Pressing this button repeatedly will switch you back and forth between continuous flow and pulse dose modes. In Continuous Air inlet Flow Mode, the oxygen is provided at a constant flow rate Filter...

  • Page 7: Indications For Use

    Important! Safety Guidelines WARNING: NO MODIFICATION OF ThIS eQUIPMeNT IS Safety Instructions are defined as follows: PeRMITTeD WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFeTY INFORMATION FOR hAZ- WARNING: The MANUFACTUReR ReCOMMeNDS AN ALTeR- ARDS ThAT MIGhT CAUSe SeRIOUS INJURY. NATe SOURCe OF SUPPLeMeNTAL OXYGeN IN The eVeNT OF A POWeR OUTAGe, ALARM CONDITION, OR MeChANI- CAUTION: Important information for preventing damage to CAL FAILURe.
  • Page 8 WARNING: IF YOU FeeL DISCOMFORT OR ARe eXPeRIeNC- WARNING: SMOKING WhILe USING OXYGeN IS The NUM- ING A MeDICAL eMeRGeNCY, SeeK MeDICAL ASSISTANCe BeR ONe CAUSe OF FIRe INJURIeS AND ReLATeD DeAThS. IMMeDIATeLY. YOU MUST FOLLOW TheSe SAFeTY WARNINGS: WARNING: OPeRATING The OXYGeN CONCeNTRATOR OUTSIDe OF WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING, CANDLeS, OR OPeN FLAMeS The OPeRATIONAL TeMPeRATURe SPeCIFICATIONS CAN LIMIT The IN The SAMe ROOM WITh The DeVICe OR The OXYGeN-CARRYING...

  • Page 9: Recommended Operating Environments

    Recommended Operating Environments For correct use of the device refer to the following chart. The Proper Placement of the eQuinox chart provides important information about the recommended Pick a location for the device that avoids the intake of smoke, operating environments, or operating conditions. fumes and pollutants.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Before Operating General Charging Information This user manual is your reference to help you use and maintain The eQuinox runs on external AC power, DC power, or a the device. If you have any questions or concerns please call your rechargeable battery.
  • Page 11 eQuinox DC Supply Connection WARNING: DO NOT TOUCh The BATTeRY CONTACTS AND When the eQuinox is connected to the DC supply in a vehicle, the The PATIeNT AT The SAMe TIMe WheN eNeRGIZING The UNIT WITh The eXTeRNAL POWeR SUPPLY (AC POWeR following applies: SUPPLY) AND WITh NO BATTeRY PACK INSTALLeD.
  • Page 12 Rechargeable Battery Pack (Battery) Note: Operating the Oxygen Concentrator outside of its normal operating The eQuinox can be run by the rechargeable temperature range can affect performance and decrease battery run time and/or increase battery charge time. (Refer to the Specifications section in Battery Pack (Battery), which is supplied with this manual.) You will achieve longer operating time on the Battery if you the device.

  • Page 13: Voice Module Operation

    Typical Battery Recharge Time enable/Disable the Voice Module 1. To enable/disable the voice module function, power on the It will normally take between 2 and 5 hours to recharge a fully unit by pressing the ON/Standby Key. drained Battery back to 80% capacity, depending on the flow 2.

  • Page 14: First Time Equinox Operation

    First Time eQuinox Operation Step 3: Connect the Oxygen Supply Tubing or Nasal Step 1: Positioning Your eQuinox for Use Cannula to the Oxygen Outlet Place the eQuinox in a well-ventilated, well lit area. Be sure the air inlet and exhaust vents in the back are not blocked. Replace the cannula and oxygen supply tubing regularly, as recommended by your home care provider.
  • Page 15 Pulse Dose Mode and autoSat Features Step 5: Adjust the Flow Setting to the Prescribed Level Your eQuinox has a feature called autoSAT . It delivers a ® consistent-sized bolus of oxygen up to 40 breaths per minute (see Using the Flow Setting Buttons, adjust the flow setting to the Max Breath Rate table below).

  • Page 16: User Troubleshooting Table

    User Troubleshooting Table Do Not Ignore Alarms WARNING: The MANUFACTUReR ReCOMMeNDS AN ALTeRNATe SOURCe OF SUPPLeMeNTAL OXYGeN IN The eVeNT OF A POWeR OUT- AGe, ALARM CONDITION, OR MeChANICAL FAILURe. CONSULT YOUR PhYSICIAN OR eQUIPMeNT PROVIDeR FOR The TYPe OF ReSeRVe SYSTeM ReQUIReD.
  • Page 17 Red Light Symptom Possible Cause Your Action 1) Ensure the air intake filter is not clogged or restricted. Clean and replace the filter if necessary. 2) Ensure the eQuinox is in a well ventilated area. Make sure there are at least 3 inches The red light is flashing.
  • Page 18 Other Alarm Conditions Symptom Possible Cause Your Action 1) Pulse mode may not work correctly if the user has any condition that causes blocked/restricted nasal passages. (Illness, deviated septum, etc.) The eQuinox is unable While in pulse mode, 2) Ensure cannula is no longer than 7 feet in length. to detect the user’s the pulse mode LED breathing effort.

  • Page 19: Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance

    Cleaning, Care & Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Air Inlet Filter Ambient air is drawn into the device through the air inlet located Only a service technician trained and qualified by CAIRE should on the top rear of the device. Cleaning the air inlet filter is the work on the internal parts of the eQuinox.
  • Page 20 AC Power Supply, 12VDC Cable, Power Cord and Outer Case: Optional humidifier Turn OFF the eQuinox and disconnect from AC or DC power If used, clean your humidifier every day to decrease the before you clean or disinfect. DO NOT spray right onto the outer possibility of contamination.

  • Page 21: Emc Tables

    EMC Tables Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration —electromagnetic emissions The eQuinox is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the eQuinox should assure that it is used in such an environment. emissions Test Compliance electromagnetic environment - Guidance The eQuinox uses RF energy only for its internal function.
  • Page 22 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration—electromagnetic Immunity The eQuinox is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the eQuinox should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IeC 60601 test level Compliance level electromagnetic environment –...
  • Page 23 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration–electromagnetic Immunity The eQuinox is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the eQuinox should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IeC 60601 test level Compliance level electromagnetic environment –...

  • Page 24: Recommended Separation Distances

    Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the eQuinox The eQuinox is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the eQuinox can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the eQuinox as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the com- munications equipment.

  • Page 25: General Airline Travel Information

    General Airline Travel Information Battery Pack & Airline Travel Table During taxi, take-off, and landing, the eQuinox must be turned off and stowed under the seat or in another approved stowage Please allow for ground time (preflight check location so as to not block the aisle way or the entry way into the in, security check in, etc.) and layovers.
  • Page 26 Medical Product Services GmbH Borngasse 20 35619 Braunfels, Germany Worldwide: www.CAIRemedical.com As of the date of this publication, eQuinox, SeQual and autoSAT and their related logos (as applicable) are trademarks registered by CAIRE Inc. Lysol is a registered trademark of Reckitt Benckiser, UK.

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