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AirSep NewLife Intensity 10 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 NewLife Intensity 10 ® Oxygen Concentrator Service Manual...
  • Page 2 Expedited Product Warranty Check service is available at 800-482-2473 MN134-1 rev C...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1.0 Introduction Equipment Provider Responsibility Important Notice and Symbol Explanations Functional Specifications Section 2.0 Operation Check and Oxygen Concentration Test Description of Operation Operation Check Alarm System 2.3.1 Start Up/Battery Test 2.3.2 Power Failure Alarm Test Oxygen Concentration Test and Specification Section 3.0 Patient Instructions...
  • Page 4 Section 5.0 Main Components Components Cabinet Removal 5.2.1 Removing Side Panel(s) 5.2.2 Removing Back Panel 5.2.3 Removing Lower Front Panel 5.2.4 Removing Control Panel 5.2.5 Superstructure 5.2.6 Caster Replacement Compressor 5.3.1 Compressor Replacement 5.3.2 Capacitor Replacement Solenoid Valves 5.4.1 Feed/Waste Valve Replacement 5.4.2 Solenoid Valve Coil Replacement Sieve Beds 5.5.1 Sieve Bed Replacement...
  • Page 5 Section 6.0 Troubleshooting Operating Pressure Test 6.1.1 High Operating Pressure 6.1.2 Low Operating Pressure General Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Tool Kit and Pressure Test Gauge MN134-1 rev C...

  • Page 6: Equipment Provider Responsibility

    The NewLife Intensity 10 must not be used as a life-supporting device. A backup supply of oxygen must be available.  Instruct patients how to use the NewLife Intensity 10 in conjunction with the Patient Manual.

  • Page 7: Important Notice And Symbol Explanations

    1.2 Important Notice and Symbol Explanations As you read the manual, pay special attention to the WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE messages. They identify safety guidelines or other important information as follows: Describes a hazard or unsafe practice that can result in severe bodily injury or death.
  • Page 8 Method for disposing of waste: All waste from the NewLife Intensity 10 (patient circuit, etc.) must be disposed of using appropriate methods. Method for disposing of the device: In order to preserve the environment, the concentrator must only be disposed of using the appropriate methods.

  • Page 9: Functional Specifications

    1.3 Functional Specifications Oxygen Concentration: 2-9 LPM: 92% +3.5/-3% 10 LPM: 90% +5.5/-3% (Based on 70°F [21°C] at sea level) Accuracy: Flowmeter ± 10% or ± 200ml of indicated flow, whichever is greater. Response Time: Allow 5 minutes to attain maximum oxygen concentration. Positioning: Operate the unit in an upright position, maintaining at least 12 inches (30.5cm) of open space on all sides for ventilation.

  • Page 10: Description Of Operation

    Each adsorber produces oxygen and delivers it to the product tank. Oxygen exits the product tank through a pressure regulator, flow control valve, and flowmeter. The NewLife Intensity 10 unit delivers up to 95.5% oxygen at flow rates from 2-10 lpm. 2.2 Operation Check AirSep tests every NewLife Intensity 10 Oxygen Concentrator thoroughly after manufacture.

  • Page 11: Start Up/Battery Test

    Refer to Section 6.0 for a list of probable alarm causes. 2.3.1 Start Up/Battery Test Each time the NewLife Intensity 10 unit is turned on, an alarm should sound for approximately five seconds. The audio alarm must sound for approximately five seconds each time the unit is turned to the “...

  • Page 12: Instructions

    3.0 Patient Instructions 3.1 Instructions It is important that patients thoroughly understand how to operate the AirSep NewLife Intensity 10 unit. This enables proper treatment, as prescribed by a licensed health care provider/physician. If patients experience any discomfort or the unit alarms, they must notify their licensed health care provider/physician immediately.

  • Page 13: Instructions

    4.1.4 Battery Replacement Each time the NewLife Intensity 10 unit is turned on, the alarm must sound for approximately five seconds to indicate a good battery. An alarm that does anything other than sound for five seconds indicates a weak battery and requires replacement.

  • Page 14: Recording Maintenance

    4.2 Preparing for New Patient Use/Method of Cleaning and Infection Control When you remove NewLife Intensity 10 from a patient’s home or a facility, always dispose of the used nasal cannula and humidifier bottle. Clean the exterior of the NewLife Intensity 10 unit with a soapy water solution or mild household cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any gross debris.

  • Page 15: Main Components

    5.0 Main Components 5.1 Components The design of the AirSep NewLife Intensity 10 Oxygen Concentrator allows for easy access and removal of most components. This allows you to perform repair and replacement of parts with minimal time and effort. To prevent accidental electrical shock or burn, be sure to set the unit’s power switch to the “0”...

  • Page 16: Compressor

    Since this drop in oxygen production occurs over a long period of time, preventative maintenance on the compressor is not required. You can continue a patient’s therapy on the NewLife Intensity 10 unit as long as that unit’s oxygen concentration level at the prescribed liter flow rate is within AirSep’s specifications.

  • Page 17: Capacitor Replacement

    5.4 Solenoid Valves The NewLife Intensity 10 uses five two-way solenoid valves: two feed, two waste, and one equalization. Each valve has an open (energized) and closed (de-energized) position. As the NewLife Intensity 10 operates, two or three valves are always energized.

  • Page 18: Sieve Beds

    7. Reconnect the back and side panels. 5.5 Sieve Beds The NewLife Intensity 10 unit utilizes two sieve beds, each containing molecular sieve. The unique property of molecular sieve enables it to physically attract nitrogen when air passes through this material, thus producing highly concentrated oxygen.

  • Page 19: Cabinet Fan

    (including the compressor) and exits out the bottom of the unit. The cabinet fan for NewLife Intensity 10 is located in the back of the unit. Refer to the troubleshooting chart in Section 6.0 of this manual for instances where replacement of the fan may be required.

  • Page 20: Circuit Board Replacement

    A green light that fails to illuminate indicates a disconnected or faulty solenoid coil or an electrical malfunction in that valve circuit. The two vertical red lights indicate high and low pressure. Consult the troubleshooting chart in Section 6.0 to determine when to replace the printed circuit board.

  • Page 21: Product Regulator Check And Setting

    The product regulator is factory-set at 20 psig (138 kPa) and should not require adjustment. To check for proper adjustment of the product regulator, take the following steps: Install outlet pressure test kit (AirSep p/n: TU131-2) to the outlet of the NewLife Intensity 10 unit.

  • Page 22: Product Regulator Cleaning Or Rebuilding

    5.9.2 Product Regulator Cleaning or Rebuilding Clean or rebuild the product regulator if the regulator cannot be adjusted for lockout. 1. Set the unit’s /0 switch to the “0” position and disconnect the power cord. 2. Remove the right side panels and back panels. 3.

  • Page 23: Buzzer Replacement

    /0 Power Switch Installation Follow the removal procedure for the /0 power switch in reverse order to install a new power switch. 1. Be sure to reinstall the new switch properly with the orientation of the “0” on the switch located on the bottom when finished. 2.

  • Page 24: Oxygen Monitor Circuit Board Replacement

    3. Open the plastic twist clamps. 4. Cut the tie-wraps (located near the power cord push-on connectors). 5. Disconnect the white power cord lead from the /0 switch lead. 6. Disconnect the black power cord lead from the top terminal on the circuit breaker.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Remove the right side panel. Locate the pressure test port location (black tube with plug in the end). Remove plug, and using a pressure test port adapter (AirSep p/n KI257-1), connect the pressure gauge to the test port. Connect the unit to power, and set the unit’s /0 power switch to the “...

  • Page 26: General Troubleshooting

    6.2 General Troubleshooting Before reviewing the troubleshooting chart, the following steps may be useful to isolate any malfunctions: Turn on the concentrator. If the unit does not turn on, refer to the troubleshooting chart. Verify the outlet pressure is 20 psig (138 kPa). If the outlet pressure is not at 20 psig (138 kPa), the product regulator needs to be reset.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Chart

    6.3 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Probable Cause Solution Unit does not run. No power to unit from electrical outlet. Check/restore power to outlet. Constant audio alarm with Unit circuit breaker tripped/faulty. Reset or replace circuit breaker. I/0 power switch in “I” position. Faulty electrical connections.
  • Page 28 Problem Probable Cause Solution Compressor runs with intermittent Restriction in exhaust muffler. Replace or clean muffler. high pressure alarm and low Repair or replace solenoid valve. Faulty solenoid valve. oxygen concentration. Replace circuit board. Faulty circuit board. Replace sieve beds. Contaminated sieve beds.
  • Page 29 Problem Probable Cause Solution Cabinet fan does not turn. Faulty electrical connections. Check electrical connections. Faulty cabinet fan. Replace cabinet fan. Restriction in humidifier/tubing. Replace humidifier or tubing. Limited or low flow Product regulator set too low. Adjust regulator setting. Leak.

  • Page 30: Tool Kit And Pressure Test Gauge

    Tool Kit and Pressure Test Gauge The tools needed for you to properly service the NewLife Intensity 10 unit are listed below: Multi-adjustable pliers, wire cutters, needle-nose pliers, slotted-head screwdriver, Phillips- head screwdriver, ratchet, adjustable wrench, 1-inch deep well socket, 9/16-inch socket, 2- inch extension, 7/16-inch combination wrench, 9/16-inch combination wrench, and 5/8- inch combination wrench.
  • Page 31 CAIRE Inc. 2200 Airport Industrial Dr., Ste 500 Ball Ground, GA 30107 www.chartindustries.com/RespiratoryHealthcare CAIRE reserves the right to discontinue its products, or change the prices, materials, equipment, quality, descriptions, specifications and/or, processes to its products at any time without prior notice and with no further obligation or consequence. All rights not expressly stated herein are reserved by us, as applicable.

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