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HELiOS Marathon

™

H850

Portable Oxygen Unit

Home Use Guide

CAIRE Inc.

Summary of Contents for HELiOS Marathon H850

Page 1: ...HELiOS Marathon H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide CAIRE Inc...

Page 2: ...any contact CAIRE Inc Technical Services Department or your local representative This device is intended only for the delivery of medical grade oxygen as prescribed by your physician If you have quest...

Page 3: ...xygen Unit During Use 30 Connecting the Portable Oxygen Unit to the HELiOS Reservoir 31 Travelling with the Portable Oxygen Unit 34 Maintenance 37 Monitoring Liquid Oxygen Level 37 Cleaning Portable O...

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Page 5: ...all text surrounding precautionary information Before use carefully read this manual and all precautionary information in boldface type as well as the product specifications Warnings Warnings are ide...

Page 6: ...from the area where equipment is operated WARNING Keep flammable materials away from this equipment Oils grease including facial creams and petroleum jelly ignite easily and may burn rapidly in the p...

Page 7: ...t at least five feet from electrical appliances that may cause heat or sparks WARNING Keep oxygen equipment away from open flames Use and store reservoir and H850 portable oxygen unit at least five fe...

Page 8: ...ion and possibly cause the equipment to work improperly WARNING As with all medical equipment carefully route patient tubing to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation Always k...

Page 9: ...ry Caution Use the nose cannula specified by your health care provider or caregiver appropriate to the situation rest exercise sleep Differences in nasal cannula design may vary the ability to trigger...

Page 10: ...50 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide Notes Notes are identified by the NOTE symbol shown above Notes are listed before or after procedural steps or information and provide additional guidelines or i...

Page 11: ...S MarathonTM H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide 7 Definition Of Symbols Symbol Definition Reservoir Full Reservoir Empty Portable Full Portable Half Full Portable Empty Low Battery Drip Proof Ty...

Page 12: ...arathonTM H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide Portable Oxygen Unit Safety Label The label on the HELiOS MARATHON H850 portable oxygen unit provides basic safety information Adhere to all safety g...

Page 13: ...or details on setting flow rates Caution Use the nose cannula specified by your health care provider or caregiver appropriate to the situation rest exercise sleep Differences in nasal cannula design m...

Page 14: ...e reservoir See Connecting the Portable Oxygen Unit to the HELiOS Reservoir page 31 When at home and not moving about connect the portable oxygen unit to your reservoir with an oxygen supply line When...

Page 15: ...o fill the H850 portable oxygen unit with liquid oxygen 2 Release Button Used to disengage the portable oxygen unit from the reservoir after filling 3 Moisture Container Used to collect water that may...

Page 16: ...rescribed by your physician to receive oxygen from the portable oxygen unit It must be a dual lumen cannula for the portable oxygen unit to function properly 3 Sense Connector Attach the dual lumen ca...

Page 17: ...d to start and stop the filling process 2 Liquid Oxygen Fill Connector Used to fill the H850 portable oxygen unit with liquid oxygen 3 Contents Indicator Used to display the amount of liquid oxygen in...

Page 18: ...Introduction 14 HELiOS MarathonTM H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide Figure 4 Portable Oxygen Unit Accessories Dual lumen Cannula Carrier Backpack option Carrier Shoulder strap option...

Page 19: ...ing the unit Pay particular attention to safety and unit position Filling the Portable Oxygen Unit WARNING Extreme cold hazard Do not press or disturb the plastic poppet in the center of the fill conn...

Page 20: ...NING Use a clean dry lint free cloth to wipe the fill connector dry on both the reservoir and HELiOS Marathon H850 portable oxygen unit before filling to prevent freezing and possible equipment failur...

Page 21: ...ervoir when engaging See Holding the Vent Valve Lever Figure 7 This will lower the portable oxygen unit approximately 3 8 inch 10 mm Continue to apply downward force to ensure the fill connectors rema...

Page 22: ...le oxygen unit depends on the amount of oxygen remaining in the portable oxygen unit and on the pressure in the reservoir 7 Closing the valve When the sound of venting gas changes and a dense white va...

Page 23: ...d oxygen can cause personal injury WARNING If a major liquid oxygen leak from the reservoir fill connector occurs when you disengage the portable oxygen unit that is a steady stream of liquid oxygen s...

Page 24: ...hen disengage the portable oxygen unit after the ice melts Caution If a minor liquid oxygen leak from the reservoir fill connector occurs when you disengage the portable oxygen unit re engage and dise...

Page 25: ...after filling you may hear a slight hissing sound from the portable oxygen unit This is normal and will stop after a few minutes 9 Checking the oxygen contents indicator Make sure the portable oxygen...

Page 26: ...ite vapor the portable oxygen unit is full Attempts to overfill may cause drops of liquid oxygen to spray from the bottom of the portable oxygen unit and cause injury Caution Recommended reservoirs fo...

Page 27: ...valve and minimize wasted oxygen The frequency required to fill or top off the portable oxygen unit varies based on breath rate and prescribed oxygen rate setting Additionally excess moisture or extr...

Page 28: ...the other Also the tips are slightly smaller and softer 1 Attaching the dual lumen cannula Attach both ends of the dual lumen cannula to the portable oxygen unit See Attaching to Dual Lumen Cannula Ba...

Page 29: ...n unit counterclockwise for continuous flow rates of 1 2 3 4 5 6 liters per minute lpm on the C settings from C1 through C6 respectively See Flow setting options Figure 12 b Demand Mode Oxygen will fl...

Page 30: ...ure 13 Figure 13 Setting the Flow Rate Approximate use times for your portable oxygen unit after it has been completely filled may vary slightly The usage values shown reflect a breathing pattern typi...

Page 31: ...y substantially from the use times listed in the table You should learn through experience how long the portable oxygen unit will last given your particular breathing patterns and activity level 3 Pos...

Page 32: ...your nostrils and do not slide to one side Note Occasionally water droplets from condensed exhalations may accumulate in the cannula This may disrupt the operation of the oxygen conserving device If t...

Page 33: ...gen contents indicator The contents indicator registers approximately how much liquid oxygen remains in the portable oxygen unit To ensure you have enough oxygen to meet your needs check the indicator...

Page 34: ...e device to malfunction and release liquid oxygen Such leaks increase the risk of frostbite and shorten the time you can be away from the reservoir The portable oxygen unit design allows it to operate...

Page 35: ...of oxygen freeze or chill the vent valve lever and prevent filling or create the risk of frostbite 1 Lying on its back with the handle lower than the bottom of the portable oxygen unit 2 Lying on its...

Page 36: ...g Supply Line to Reservoir Figure 19 Ensure the oxygen supply line and connection is tight If there is a hissing sound tighten the connection or reseat the nut and retighten until the hissing stops Fi...

Page 37: ...r You can determine the oxygen contents in the reservoir by pushing the blue button on the reservoir contents indicator See CheckingReservoirOxygenContents Figure 21 on page 37 If you get a green ligh...

Page 38: ...s B 701655 00 See Accessories page 47 Contact your home care provider for further details on setup and use Travelling with the Portable Oxygen Unit Travelling by Car Map out the route you will take be...

Page 39: ...need to arrange for oxygen between flights for layovers or flight delays Contact your oxygen supplier who may assist you with making appropriate pre boarding in flight and post landing arrangements fo...

Page 40: ...Using Your HELiOS Marathon H850 Portable Oxygen Unit 36 HELiOS MarathonTM H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide...

Page 41: ...the blue button on the contents indicator A green light indicates the level is fine If the yellow light appears inform your oxygen supply company Figure 21 Checking Reservoir Oxygen Contents Cleaning...

Page 42: ...oxygen supply connector Caution Never attempt to repair or disassemble this equipment You could create a hazardous condition or cause equipment failure If you have problems questions or are unsure if...

Page 43: ...e Reservoir Battery A yellow light appears on the reservoir contents indicator when the battery requires replacement Have the oxygen supply company change your battery at their next visit or change th...

Page 44: ...Maintenance 40 HELiOS MarathonTM H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide...

Page 45: ...xygen unit is disengaged with the vent valve lever open pressure may be reduced within the portable oxygen unit and cause a delay in its function It may require as much as 60 minutes to restore adequa...

Page 46: ...on on the portable oxygen unit 30 minutes after a fill while the Flow Control knob is in the OFF position may be a result of possible system malfunction Stop using the portable oxygen unit and contact...

Page 47: ...oxygen or parts that have been in contact with liquid oxygen Liquid oxygen is extremely cold 297 F 183 C When touched liquid oxygen or parts of the equipment that have been carrying liquid oxygen can...

Page 48: ...is split or damaged disconnect the line from the reservoir and contact your home care provider 8 The portable oxygen unit does not disengage easily from the reservoir after filling WARNING Do not touc...

Page 49: ...rts of the equipment that have been carrying liquid oxygen can freeze skin and body tissue a Do not attempt to reconnect the portable oxygen unit to the reservoir b Stay away from the reservoir c Open...

Page 50: ...ge steady stream occurs open the vent valve on the reservoir to vent the pressure and halt the flow of liquid oxygen If unable to safely open the vent valve remove all persons from the area and ventil...

Page 51: ...ble oxygen unit is connected the oxygen you breathe comes from the reservoir For instructions on how to connect the supply line see Connecting the Portable Oxygen Unit to the HELiOS Reservoir page 31...

Page 52: ...is based on your physician s recommendation It provides adjustable continuous flow direct to a single lumen cannula If your physician determines you need an external flow control device your oxygen su...

Page 53: ...057 00 Dual Lumen Cannula 7 ft 2 1 m Sense and delivery in separate nostrils B 701931 00 Dual Lumen Cannula 4 ft 1 2 m B 701930 00 Dual Lumen Cannula 7 ft 2 1 m Additional Accessories B 701656 00 Oxyg...

Page 54: ...Accessories 50 HELiOS MarathonTM H850 Portable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide...

Page 55: ...ortable Oxygen Unit Home Use Guide 51 7 Product Specifications Operating Environmental Specification 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F 95 maximum relative humidity Storage Environmental Specification 40 C to...

Page 56: ...e company s name __________________________________ Home care company s phone number __________________________ Emergency contact s name ___________________________________ Emergency contact s phone n...

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Page 58: ...ATTENTION La loi f d rale des tats Unis stipule que ce produit ne peut tre vendu que sur ordre d un m dicin PRECAUCI N La ley federal de EE UU establece que este producto s lo puede venderse bajo pre...

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