CAIRE HELiOS PLUS H300-50 Home Use Manual Download

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HELiOS

PLUS

Model: H300-50

Home Use Guide

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Page 1: ...HELiOS PLUS Model H300 50 Home Use Guide ...

Page 2: ...ces Department or your local representative Covered by one or more of the following U S Patents and foreign equivalents 6 742 517 and 6 575 159 Caution Federal law U S restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician To contact CAIRE Inc s representative Call 1 800 482 2473 or your local CAIRE Inc representative ...

Page 3: ... 9 H300 50 Portable rear view 10 How To Use Your H300 50 Personal Oxygen System 13 Filling the H300 50 Portable 13 Breathing From the H300 50 Portable 24 Positioning of H300 50 Portable During Use 31 Maintenance 33 Cleaning 33 Troubleshooting 35 Accessories 39 Specifications 41 Environmental Specifications 41 Important Information About Your Prescription 43 ...

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Page 5: ...l in sections that relate specifically to the precautionary information Be sure to read all text surrounding all precautionary information Before use carefully read this manual and all precautionary information in boldface type and product specifications Warnings Warnings are identified by the WARNING symbol shown above or other relevant symbols as shown on the following two pages Warnings alert t...

Page 6: ...equipment is operated Keep flammable materials away from this equipment Oils grease including facial creams and petroleum jelly ignite easily and may burn rapidly in the presence of oxygen Never lubricate any part of this equipment Do not touch liquid 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 ...

Page 7: ...away from equipment such as furnaces water heaters and stoves that may contain open flames Keep equipment in a well ventilated area at all times The Reservoir and H300 50 Portable periodically release small amounts of oxygen gas that must be ventilated to prevent buildup Do not store liquid oxygen equipment in a closet car trunk or other confined area Do not place blankets draperies or other fabri...

Page 8: ... and possibly cause the equipment to work improperly WARNING Do not open the vent valve during non fill use or put it into any position other than the closed upright or vertical position Excessive discharge of liquid oxygen could create a fire hazard and or cause personal injury WARNING Fill the H300 50 Portable only with liquid oxygen ...

Page 9: ...e nasal cannula it is recommended that the H300 50 Personal Oxygen System be qualified on patients in the situations it will be used rest exercise sleep Differences in nasal cannula design may vary the ability to trigger a conserving device CAUTION There are no specific risks associated with the disposal of any components within this device Please dispose of used parts or components in accordance ...

Page 10: ...es are identified by the NOTE symbol shown above Notes are listed before or after procedural steps or information and provide additional guidelines or information on the subject being described Definition Of Symbols Symbol Definition Portable Full Portable Empty ...

Page 11: ...rom the H300 50 Portable You may fill the H300 50 Portable with liquid oxygen so you can be free to move about your home or leave your home for extended periods The H300 50 System was designed to maximize your freedom of movement You can fill the H300 50 Portable with liquid oxygen from the Reservoir every day to use as far from the Reservoir as you desire Your oxygen supplier or Homecare Provider...

Page 12: ...8 H300 50 Home Use Guide Reservoir 1 Liquid Oxygen Fill Connector Used to fill the H300 50 Portable with liquid oxygen 2 Contents Indicator Displays amount of liquid oxygen remaining in the Reservoir Mark 4 only 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...emand flow 2 Oxygen Delivery Connector Attach one tube of dual lumen cannula to receive oxygen from the H300 50 Portable 3 Sense Connector Attach one tube of dual lumen cannula to start and stop oxygen flow with each breath 4 Liquid Oxygen Fill Connector on the bottom Used to connect H300 50 Portable to the Reservoir during the filling process 5 Carrying Handle 2 3 1 5 4 ...

Page 14: ...op the filling process 2 Liquid Oxygen Fill Connector Used to fill the H300 50 Portable with liquid oxygen 3 Contents Indicator Displays the amount of liquid oxygen in the H300 50 Portable 4 Contents Indicator Strap Used to lift the H300 50 Portable to measure the amount of oxygen it contains 1 4 3 2 ...

Page 15: ...Introduction 11 Other parts of your personal oxygen system include Dual lumen Cannula Carrying Bag optional ...

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Page 17: ... H300 50 Portable before filling to prevent freezing and possible equipment failure WARNING Keep equipment away from open flames and flammable materials WARNING Keep equipment in a well ventilated area at all times 1 Check the contents indicator on the Reservoir Mark 4 only to ensure there is enough liquid oxygen for filling purposes 2 Using a clean dry oil free cloth wipe the female fill connecto...

Page 18: ...t p n 10003365 is attached to the Reservoir fill connector Figure 1a If the Reservoir has the old retaining nut installed Figure 1b call your local Homecare Provider and ask them to install the new retaining nut Figure 1 Reservoir retaining nut a H300 50 retaining nut p n 10003365 b Old retaining nut do not use ...

Page 19: ...s in the OFF position the 0 setting 5 Position the H300 50 Portable over the quick coupler on the top of the Reservoir Figure 2 Figure 2 Positioning the H300 50 Portable for filling 6 Carefully lower the H300 50 Portable into place vertically aligning the Portable fill connector with the Reservoir quick coupler ...

Page 20: ...l Oxygen System 16 H300 50 Home Use Guide 7 Gently place the Portable on top of the Reservoir ensuring that the Portable fill connector fits into the Reservoir quick coupler Figure 3 Figure 3 Connecting the Portable to the Reservoir ...

Page 21: ...ctors Caution Do not over twist or force the connector into position This could damage the fill connectors WARNING Do not lean against the Reservoir while filling the Portable WARNING Keep area clean and well ventilated 9 While holding the H300 50 Portable in the fill position Figure 5 pull down and hold the vent valve lever in the open position 90 from the normal OFF position A hissing noise shou...

Page 22: ...hat 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 freeze skin and body tissue Figure 5 Filling the H300 50 Portable Note Fill time is usually between 30 and 40 seconds when the H300 50 Portable is empty The amount of time to fill the H300 50 Portable depends on the a...

Page 23: ...not put any more oxygen in the H300 50 Portable Overfilling may cause drops of liquid oxygen to spray from the bottom of the H300 50 Portable CAUTION If the vent valve fails to close and the hissing continues remove the H300 50 Portable by gently rotating the Portable counterclockwise to disengage the connector Ensure that the Portable is kept upright and is not tipped at all during this time The ...

Page 24: ...table off the Reservoir quick coupler Figure 6 Disengaging the H300 50 Portable CAUTION If the H300 50 Portable will not disengage easily from the Reservoir they may have become frozen together Do not use force Simply allow a few minutes for the frozen parts to warm then disengage the H300 50 Portable when the ice has melted 1 Rotate the H300 50 Portable counter clockwise 2 Lift H300 50 Portable u...

Page 25: ...ists notify your Homecare Provider Note Immediately after filling you may hear a slight hissing sound from the H300 50 Portable This is normal and will stop after a few minutes CAUTION If the hissing sound from the H300 50 Portable does not stop within a few minutes after a fill and excessive visible frosting develops on the Portable see Note 3 in the Troubleshooting section 12 Check the oxygen co...

Page 26: ... refill the H300 50 Portable again for at least 30 minutes This will prevent the possibility of the H300 50 Portable wasting oxygen and prevent the vent valve from potentially freezing 2 The number of times that you have to fill up or top off your H300 50 Portable depends on which setting is prescribed by your doctor and the frequency of your breath rate On average a setting of 2 in demand mode la...

Page 27: ...se your H300 50 Portable in the rain excess moisture may reduce oxygen duration of the H300 50 Portable 3 To ensure optimum pressure for proper oxygen delivery wait approximately 10 12 minutes after each fill before using the H300 50 Portable 4 The H300 50 Portable can be filled from Mark III and Mark 4 Reservoirs ...

Page 28: ...nhale the other connection is used to supply oxygen into your nose as you inhale Connect a dual lumen cannula to your H300 50 Portable as follows 1 Attach both ends of the dual lumen cannula to the H300 50 Portable as shown below Either end of the dual lumen cannula may be attached to either connector on the H300 50 Portable Figure 8 Figure 8 Attaching the dual lumen cannula Note The lower connect...

Page 29: ...9 Setting the flow rate Set your rate to the setting prescribed by your physician The flow setting value should be clearly readable in the center of the window The H300 50 Portable will not deliver oxygen to you if the flow control knob is set between flow set tings When a demand mode setting is selected oxygen will be delivered only while you inhale You should notice a small pulse at the beginnin...

Page 30: ...en you stop inhaling It is normal for the device to occasionally skip a breath or to pulse twice in one breath When continuous mode is selected oxygen is delivered continuously at the rate displayed on the flow control knob For example the 75 set ting delivers continuous flow oxygen at 75 L min ...

Page 31: ...ter it has been com pletely filled The usage values shown reflect a breathing pattern that is typical for oxygen patients Approximate Use Times for a Full H300 50 Portable Note Your Use Times May Vary Flow Control Setting Duration in Hours Continuous Flow 12 19 25 16 5 11 75 6 Demand Flow 1 9 1 5 8 2 7 2 5 6 3 5 3 5 4 4 3 ...

Page 32: ... length or shorter see accessories list at the end of this manual to ensure proper oxygen delivery from the H300 50 Portable Make sure both connections of the dual lumen cannula are firmly attached to the H300 50 Portable oxygen outlet and sensor connectors 3 With the tips of the cannula and lip rest pointing downward and toward you place the two tips into your nostrils Run the tubing over your ea...

Page 33: ...ppens replace the moist cannula with a dry one Allow the moist cannula to dry before using it again Currently there are two dual lumen cannula designs available for use with the H300 50 One cannula provides sensing and delivery of oxygen in each nostril This is the best one to use when experiencing a blocked nasal passage The second provides oxygen only to one side of the nose and senses when to p...

Page 34: ...tor will show approximately how much liquid oxygen remains in the H300 50 Portable To ensure you have enough oxygen to meet your needs check the indicator periodically When checking the contents remove any carry accessories and make sure your nasal cannula is not pulling on the H300 50 Portable ...

Page 35: ...ts back or any position in between Your H300 50 Portable was designed to operate in a variety of positions for your convenience a sitting upright b lying flat on its back c angled anywhere in between upright and flat on its back It is important to always keep the H300 50 Portable in one of these positions or liquid oxygen may escape This will shorten the time you can be away from home ...

Page 36: ...ith the handle lower than the bottom of the H300 50 Portable CAUTION If your H300 50 Portable was placed in an unacceptable position for more than five minutes check the contents level to see how much oxygen remains and set the H300 50 Portable in an acceptable position for at least 15 minutes before attempting to fill it Placing the H300 50 Portable in an unacceptable position may cause loss of o...

Page 37: ...nd water solution and wipe the outside surfaces of the equipment until clean CAUTION Do not allow water into any of the controls the fill connector or the oxygen delivery and sense connectors 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 equipment is operating properly ...

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Page 39: ...erving device function It may require as much as 60 minutes to restore adequate pressure for proper oxygen flow Additionally improper filling or lower than nor mal operating pressure in the Reservoir will con tribute to the H300 50 Portable not pulsing 2 The H300 50 Portable makes a hissing sound Hissing can occur to maintain the correct operat ing pressure within the H300 50 Portable It is most l...

Page 40: ...s in the OFF position may be a result of possible system malfunction Stop using the H300 50 Portable and contact your Homecare Provider for service 4 The H300 50 Portable stops pulsing during use Ensure that both connections of the dual lumen cannula are firmly attached to the Oxygen Outlet and Sense connectors Change the cannula if water droplets are present from humidified exhaled gas Replacing ...

Page 41: ...ughout the filling process 6 The H300 50 Portable vent valve does not close properly at the end of the filling process If the vent valve fails to close and the hissing sound and oxygen vapor cloud continue care fully remove the H300 50 Portable by gently rotating the Portable counter clockwise and lift ing from the Reservoir Venting from the bottom of the H300 50 Portable will stop in a few min ut...

Page 42: ...se personal injury The H300 50 Portable and Reservoir fill connec tors may have become frozen Do not use force Allow a few minutes for the frozen parts to warm then disengage the H300 50 Portable when the ice has melted To prevent the Reser voir and H300 50 Portable from freezing together always wipe the female fill connector on the Reservoir and the male fill connector on the H300 50 Portable wit...

Page 43: ...ual Lumen Cannula An oxygen cannula delivers oxygen from the H300 50 Portable to your nose The cannula has two connections One senses when you inhale the other delivers oxygen to you while you inhale H300 50 Carrying Bag The H300 50 Portable Carrying Bag makes it convenient to carry the H300 50 Portable with you wherever you go ...

Page 44: ...ual Lumen Cannula 5 ft 1 5 m Length Sense and delivery in each nostril 6 778057 00 Dual Lumen Cannula 7 ft 2 1 m Length Sense and delivery in each nostril B 701931 00 Dual Lumen Cannula 4 ft 1 2 m Length Sense and delivery in separate nostrils B 701930 00 Dual Lumen Cannula 7 ft 2 1 m Length Sense and delivery in separate nostrils 10003480 Carrying Bag H300 50 Portable ...

Page 45: ...41 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Environmental Specifications Operating 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F 95 maximum relative humidity Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F 95 maximum relative humidity ...

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Page 47: ...___________________ Homecare Provider s phone number ____________________ Emergency contact s name ___________________________ Emergency contact s phone number ____________________ Special Instructions __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________...

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