CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort, User Manual

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FreeStyle Comfort
Travel Information
The FreeStyle Comfort meets FAA guidelines for
use on-board commercial aircraft. Prior to any
travel (airline, train, cruise, etc.) you should:
• Ensure the concentrator is in good operation
condition.
• Contact your carrier at least 48 hours prior to
departure to inform them you will be traveling
with a FreeStyle Comfort.
It is suggested to always carry extra batteries with
you on trips. For airline travel, please allow enough
battery life to account for ground time (preflight
check in, security, etc.) and layovers. Most airlines
require that you have an adequate number of fully
charged battery packs to power the device for at
least 150% of the expected maximum trip duration
(flight times, ground time before and after the
flight, connections, and unexpected delays).
Note: If flying, it is recommended that extra batteries
are carried on in a secure carrying bag
.
FAA REGULATION
Spare batteries must be individually protected to
prevent short circuits by placement in the original
retail packaging or by otherwise insulating the
terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals
or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or
protective pouch, and carried in carry-on baggage
only.
ACTIVATE AIRPLANE MODE
Battery Power
POC can be used on an aircraft per normal
operating procedures using Battery Power ONLY,
when no external power source is connected
External Power
On an airplane, if an electrical outlet is available,
operable, and its location is appropriate for use
as a POC power source, it may serve as a back
up to POC batteries. In this case, the following
recommended procedure regarding the transition
from battery to aircraft electrical power must be
followed:
1. Turn POC On using Battery Power ONLY, when
no external power source is connected.
2. Enable Airplane Mode using one of the
following methods:
a. Follow directions to enable Airplane Mode in
Menu Navigation Instructions section.
b. Press and hold both Up and Down buttons for
5 seconds until you hear a long beep and see the
Airplane symbol appear.
3. When the airplane symbol is displayed, plug in
the POC.
Note: Due to aircraft limitations, the batteries do
not charge in Airplane Mode.