EN - 10
SE-1000
TROUbLESHOOTING
WARNING
Do not attempt to open the device for maintenance or repair. The device contains no user-serviceable
parts. Do not attempt any other maintenance. Contact your oxygen provider if service is required. If
you do not have a healthcare provider, refer to the DeVilbiss contact information on the back of this
guide.
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDIES
Oxygen is not being delivered
even though the PulseDose
indicator is flashing every
time I breathe.
1. Oxygen supply is empty.
1. Check contents indicator on the device.
If empty, switch cylinders.
2. Oxygen supply is not turned
on.
2. Open the compressed oxygen cylinder
valve by following the directions given by
your service representative.
Use times are different from
those stated in the literature.
1. PulseDose responds to your
breath rate. Your breath rate
may vary, which causes the
operation time to vary.
1. PulseDose is operating correctly.
2. Leak in system
2. Check connection to cylinder. It may
need a new regulator seal.
PulseDose will not pulse
1. Cannula is not attached
properly.
1. Check all cannula connections to make
sure they are tight, and adjust the cannula
to fit comfortably in your nose. Ensure
tubing is not kinked.
2. Unit is not turned on.
2. Turn the rotary selector to the
appropriate setting.
3. Batteries discharged or not
installed.
3. Install new batteries.
4. Mouth breathing with closed
soft palates.
4. Breathe through the nose (cannula).
5. Unit did not reset while
changing batteries (red light
stays on).
5. Turn the unit off and back on using the
rotary selector.
PulseDose works fine for a
couple of minutes, then
sensitivity seems to drift and
may stop working altogether.
1. Using pediatric cannula or
any cannula that restricts
continuous flow capacity of 10
lpm.
1. Replace with standard nasal cannula.
Green and Red LED’s do not
illuminate and no “Beep”
when the unit is turned “ON”.
1. Batteries discharged or not
installed.
1. Install new batteries.
2. Unit defective.
2. Contact your DeVilbiss Provider.
Unit begins to “beep” about
15 seconds after being turned
“ON”.
1. Cannula is not attached
properly.
1. Check all cannula connections to make
sure they are tight, and adjust the cannula
to fit comfortably in your nose. Ensure
tubing is not kinked.
2. Unit defective.
2. Contact your DeVilbiss Provider.
Red light flashes when breath
is detected.
1. Battery charge is low.
1. Replace/recharge (when applicable)
batteries.
Red light stays on
continuously. Unit will not
pulse.
1. Battery charge is depleted.
1. Replace/recharge (when applicable)
batteries.
Summary of Contents for PulseDose PD1000G
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