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eQuinox

Connect the oxygen supply tubing to the oxygen outlet and 

connect the oxygen cannula per the instructions provided with the 

cannula, or per the instructions from your home care provider.

Breathe normally through the nasal cannula.

When operating on battery power, utilizing the Pulse Dose Mode 

will achieve longer duration-of-use.

Align the locater holes on the bottom of the device to the tabs on 

the Universal Cart. Align the large threaded screw to the insert at 

the back of the eQuinox. Then hand-tighten the knob on the cart 

until the Universal Cart is tightly secured to the device. Depress 

the push-button on the telescoping Universal Cart handle to 

adjust the height of the handle.

provided). Check daily and clean once a week.

Air Inlet Filter

Begin Using the eQuinox

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 a bolus at the beginning of each inspiration, providing 

a selectable range setting of 16mL to 192mL, and can be adjusted 

for sensitivity and breath bolus delivery. Flow settings in both 

modes should be prescribed for you by your physician.

Increase or Decrease Flow Setting Button

Using the + or - buttons, adjust the setting to the prescription 

supplied by your physician.

Continuous Flow Mode Display

Pulse Dose Mode Display 

Select Flow Delivery Mode

Adjust Flow Setting to Prescribed Level

WARNING: I T IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SELECT ONLY THE PRE-

SCRIBED LEVEL OF OXYGEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE FLOW 

SELECTION UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO DO SO 

BY A LICENSED CLINICIAN. THE PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR 

MAY BE USED DURING SLEEP UNDER THE RECOMMENDATION OF A 

QUALIFIED CLINICIAN.

Air inlet

Filter

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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