Personal Ambulatory Oxygen System
Provider Technical Manual
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The Battery Pack (Battery) may be charged in two ways: (a) place the
Battery Pack in the eQuinox and connect the eQuinox to AC or DC
power, or (b) place the Battery Pack in the optional Desktop Charger.
Operating and servicing the Battery Pack will ensure longer life
and higher performance. It is important to follow the tips and
recommendations when storing and operating the eQuinox on the
Battery Pack.
The eQuinox Battery Pack operation time may be affected by several
factors such as bolus size, breathing rates, ambient temperature, age of
Battery Pack and use over time. The table below describes the typical
operating time for a new Battery Pack.
If the eQuinox is used in Pulse Dose Mode, there will be longer
operating time. The patient should consult their physician for a
prescription for Pulse Dose Mode.
(At nominal temperature of 25ºC/77°F)
Typical New Battery Pack Operating Times*
Battery Type
12-Cell
24-Cell
Continuous Mode
0.5 LPM
2.48 hrs
5.28 hrs
1 LPM
2.16 hrs
4.84 hrs
2 LPM
1.20 hrs
2.75 hrs
3 LPM
0.80 hrs
1.83 hrs
Pulse Mode (12 BPM)
Setting 1.0 Bolus 16 mL
2.62 hrs
5.94 hrs
Setting 2.0 Bolus 32 mL
2.50 hrs
5.70 hrs
Setting 3.0 Bolus 48 mL
2.38 hrs
5.39 hrs
Setting 4.0 Bolus 64mL
2.31 hrs
4.94 hrs
Setting 5.0 Bolus 80 mL
2.22 hrs
4.75 hrs
Setting 6.0 Bolus 96 mL
1.70 hrs
3.85 hrs
Setting 7.0 Bolus 128 mL
1.56 hrs
3.33 hrs
Setting 8.0 Bolus 160 mL
1.28 hrs
2.72 hrs
Setting 9.0 Bolus 192 mL
1.0 hrs
2.15 hrs
Table 5: Battery Consumption Chart
Note:
Battery times will decrease with higher bolus size,
breath rate, ambient temperature, Battery age and use
over time.
The Battery Pack packaged with the eQuinox is not fully charged.
Before using the eQuinox Oxygen System for the first time, the Battery
Pack must be fully charged.
Store the Battery Pack in a cool, dry location. Do not leave the eQuinox
or Battery Pack in a vehicle or trunk.
When checking the eQuinox as baggage on a commercial airline flight
for international travel, remove the Battery Pack and properly package.
When shipping the eQuinox for any reason, remove the Battery Pack
from the eQuinox.
If the Battery Pack gets too warm, charging will not begin until the
Battery Pack sufficiently cools. Consider removing the Battery Pack to
allow for faster cooling.
The Battery Pack operating time is longer if the eQuinox is operated in
Pulse Dose Mode. (Refer to Battery Consumption Chart above.)
The typical time to recharge the Battery Pack to achieve 80%
capacity from a fully discharged Battery Pack is 1.8 hours to 5.0 hours,
dependent upon the flow setting.
WARNING:
DO NOT tamper with, disassemble, crush or heat the
Battery Pack above 122° F (50° C). The Battery Pack
may present a risk of fire or explosion and will void the
warranty.
CAUTION
Store the Battery Pack in a cool, dry place when not in
use.
DO NOT leave the eQuinox or the Battery Pack in a
vehicle or in the trunk during a hot or cold day.
The eQuinox system can only work with a SeQual
Battery Pack. Use of another Battery Pack or Battery
may damage the unit, present a risk of fire or
explosion and will void the warranty.
