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eQuinox

Initial Battery Charging

The new Battery supplied with your eQuinox is not fully charged 

when it is shipped from the factory. Before using your eQuinox

With the AC Power Supply plugged in, and the Battery correctly 

installed in the Power Compartment of the device, allow the 

Battery to completely charge. The Battery is fully charged when 

the Power Cartridge Status Gauge, on the Control Panel, is no 

longer cascading.

The eQuinox can be used while either discharging or recharging 

setting, to achieve 80% capacity from a fully discharged Battery. 

It will charge when the eQuinox is plugged into AC power and 

turned off.

To remove the Battery, pinch the black release lever. While 

holding DOWN the release lever, pull the Battery away from the 

eQuinox.

Battery Operating Times: The battery operating time is displayed 

on the Control Panel, in both symbol and alpha-numeric formats. 

Flow Mode, and breath rate will impact the operating time. The 

table Typical New Power Cartridge Operating Times provides 

operating time estimates for the eQuinox using a new, fully 

as indicated.  

WARNING: FOR OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS EQUIPPED WITH 
BATTERIES: STORE IN A COOL AND DRY LOCATION TO HELP 
ENSURE THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR BATTERY.  STORING YOUR

 

OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AT HIGH 
TEMPERATURES OR WITH A FULLY CHARGED OR COMPLETELY DIS-
CHARGED BATTERY CAN DEGRADE ITS OVERALL BATTERY LIFE. DO 
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY; THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

In the event of an AC or DC power interruption, the eQuinox will 

beep and automatically switch to Battery operation, as long as 

the Battery is present and charged. When AC power is restored, 

the eQuinox will beep and the Battery will automatically start 

recharging, if not fully charged or too warm. If the Battery is not 

present, or fully discharged, during an AC power interruption, 

the eQuinox will shut down and alarm. The Battery is fully 

discharged when the Power Cartridge Status Gauge on the 

control panel is no longer illuminated. The device will display a 

yellow light and sound a low Battery alert beep until the device 

completely shuts down with a red light and constant alarm. This 

audible alert may continue for up to 5 minutes until the device 

shuts down.

* Batteries are recyclable. *

CAUTION: When the automobile in which you are using 
the Oxygen Concentrator unit is turned off, disconnect 
and remove the device from the automobile. Do not store 

the Oxygen Concentrator in a very hot or cold automobile or in 
other similar, high-or low-temperature environments. DO NOT leave 
the Oxygen Concentrator or the Power Supply plugged into the 
vehicle if the ignition is in the OFF position. Doing so may drain the 
vehicle’s battery of the SeQual eQuinox.
CAUTION: Only use the Manufacturer’s provided batteries. For prop-
er battery disposal, contact your Equipment Provider or your local 
government agency for disposal requirements.

Note: Press and hold the eQuinox ON/OFF button for a minimum of 5 
seconds, to silence the Loss of Power alarm. Connecting the eQuinox to an 
external AC power supply for 2 minutes will also eliminate this alarm.

Rechargeable Power Cartridge (Battery)

The eQuinox can be powered by the 

rechargeable Power Cartridge (Battery), which 

is supplied with the device. 

Installing the Battery: Align the Battery 

so that it will slide into the empty Power 

Compartment. Push the Battery into the empty 

Power Compartment until it locks (clicks) 

device. When the Battery is properly installed 

and the eQuinox is ON, the Battery Status 

Gauge will appear on the Control Panel. 

(If you DO NOT have a Battery installed, 

the Power Cartridge Status Gauge will not 

illuminate). The unit will still operate on 

external power.

Rechargeable Power 

Cartridge (Battery)

Summary of Contents for eQuinox

Page 1: ...eQuinoxTM User Manual eQuinox...

Page 2: ...Output Do not get wet Type B Applied Part degree of protection against electric shock the applicable U S and Canadian standards Recycle Symbol This device complies with the requirements of Directive 9...

Page 3: ...ations for Use 7 Contraindications for Use 7 Safety Guidelines 7 Recommended Operating Environments 9 Operating Instructions 10 First Time eQuinox Operation 14 User Troubleshooting Table 16 Cleaning C...

Page 4: ...s 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 BACK Power Cartridge Latch Exhaust Vent Power Ca...

Page 5: ...Pulse Dose Mode Indicator illuminates and a pulse of oxygen is delivered with each inspiratory effort ALERT Yellow Indicator Low and Medium Priority Alerts When illuminated this indicates a low priori...

Page 6: ...g the eQuinox 7 Universal Cart Operation Flow Mode Button and Indicator Pressing this button repeatedly will toggle you back and forth between 0 5 and 3 0 LPM In Pulse Dose Mode oxygen is supplied in...

Page 7: ...S WITHIN THE SAME ROOM OF 1 THIS DEVICE OR 2 ANY OXYGEN CARRYING ACCESSORY FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE FIRE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH WARNING DO NO...

Page 8: ...XYGEN CONCENTRATOR IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE GASES THIS CAN RESULT IN RAPID BURNING CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH WARNING REMOVING THE CANNULA AND PUTTING IT ON CLOTH ING BEDDING...

Page 9: ...rmal operating temperature before being turned on Refer to the Specifications section in this manual Note When the automobile in which you are using the Oxygen Con centrator unit is turned off disconn...

Page 10: ...wer source and replenish the battery Proper connection of the AC Supply or 12VDC cable requires aligning the power plug with the recessed external power receptacle on the eQuinox The recessed external...

Page 11: ...Flow Setting Continuous Bolus Size mL Pulse 0 5 Yes 1 0 Yes 16 Yes 1 5 Yes 24 Yes 2 0 Yes 32 Yes 2 5 Yes 40 Yes 3 0 Yes 48 Yes 56 Yes 64 Yes 72 Yes 80 Yes 88 Yes 96 Yes 128 Yes 160 Yes 192 Yes Note W...

Page 12: ...if not fully charged or too warm If the Battery is not present or fully discharged during an AC power interruption the eQuinox will shut down and alarm The Battery is fully discharged when the Power...

Page 13: ...ry charges when in the device is operating on AC power only The Battery will also charge from the optional Desktop Charger Typical New Power Cartridge Operating Times Operating Type Battery Type 12 ce...

Page 14: ...ulse Dose Mode and Continuous Flow Mode The proper mode and proper setting should be prescribed for you by your physician Continuous Flow Mode Operation When operating in the Continuous Flow Mode a co...

Page 15: ...for use with the Oxygen Concentrator Nasal Cannula with 7 feet 2 1 m of tubing PN 5408 SEQ For any additional recommended accessories please see the Accessories Catalog PN ML LOX0010 available on www...

Page 16: ...re adequate air flow Filter restricted Clean or replace Air Inlet Filter Position your eQuinox to ensure adequate air flow Exceeding maximum breath rate in Pulse Dose mode See Pulse Dose mode Breath R...

Page 17: ...you with cleaning disinfection and replacement information Cleaning Care Routine Maintenance CAUTION Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator with out the air intake filter in place If a second filter i...

Page 18: ...Cable Power Cord and Outer Case Turn OFF the eQuinox and disconnect from AC or DC power before any cleaning or disinfection activity DO NOT spray the outer case directly Use a damp not wet cloth or s...

Page 19: ...92 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 Table is based on 15 Breaths Per Minute for Pulse Dose Mode only Pulse Dose Mode Power Cartridge Airline Travel Table mL SETTING FLIGHT LENGTH in Hrs During taxi take off and la...

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