CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips
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1. April 17 19 Omaha NE NYMEP April 22 Albany NY Metropolitan DC Thoracic Society April 22 Glenn Mills PA GAMES April 24 Macon GA NW PSRC April 26 Erie PA NRRCC April 28 April 31 Wisconsin Dells WI OHCA Long Term Care Convention April 29 May 1 Columbus OH CSRC Mav 1 Mav 3 https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 11129383747008 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 10 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips I Vail CO 4 8 13 2 26 PM For ordering information contact Customer Service United Kingdom France Germany Italy Australia New Zealand Asia Pac Rim The Americas US Toll Free 44 0 1189 367060 33 0 561 089 858 49 0 202 739 55420 39 049 879 9601 customerservice europe chartindustries com 61 2 9749 4333 customerservice australia chartindustries com 770 721 7759 csasia chartindustries com 770 721 7759 800 482 2473 customerservice usa chartindustries com For technical information contact Technical Service United Kingdom France Germany Italy Asia Pac Rim The Americas US Toll Free 44 0 1189 367060 33 0 561 089 858 49 0 202 739 55420 39 049 879 9160 techservice europe chartindustries com 61 2 9749 4333 techservice asia chartindustries com 770 721 7759 techservice usa chartindustries com 800 482 2473 techservice usa chartindustries com Forward email W Safe This email was sent t2. CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM Hi just a reminder that you re receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in CAIRE Inc Don t forget to add taylor erwin chartindustries com to your address book so we ll be sure to land in your inbox You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails Sf CAIRE A Chart Industries Company Product Information Helpful Hints FAQs Service Schools amp Tradeshows Contact Us To view Med Tips in PDF click here Join Our Mailing List AirSep SeQual www CAIREmedical com Med Tips AirSep Focus Batteries The Focus portable oxygen concentrator will ship with two separate batteries BT023 1 Each battery will provide up to 1 5 hours of runtime when fully charged for a total of 3 hours with two batteries If the Focus batteries are used with the optional AirBelt BT017 the Focus will provide up to 7 hours of use Removal of VisionAire Velcro Wrap VisionAire concentrators are now being shipped with a velcro cord wrap Beginning in mid April the VisionAire concentrators will no longer include the velcro cord wrap CAIRE ctinaactc that tha nawr card ha wirannad midvwarsav https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 1 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM we META Le IUSSe vty VIIA LUIN hwwYyy i UUI U Ww YI appn rI
3. YYA y toward the bottom of the base and fastened with the provided notch in the plug to prevent it from coming undone Discontinuation of the SeQual Integra 10 L CAIRE will discontinue production of the Integra 10 L stationary oxygen concentrator over the course of the next few months After June 2013 CAIRE will no longer accept Integra orders in favor of the NewLife Intensity concentrators The NewLife Intensity series combines high pressure with high flow to create the most versatile oxygen concentrators with flows up to 8 or 10 liters per minute LPM operating on only 410 or 590 watts for reduced power consumption With an outlet pressure approximately three times higher than most other concentrators these units are designed to power respiratory accessories including large volume jet nebulizers venti masks medication nebulizers and long oxygen tubing runs The NewLife Intensity oxygen concentrators simplify a tracheostomy set up by eliminating the need for a separate external compressor Administer humidified oxygen to a trach patient by connecting a jet neb bottle directly to Intensity s O2 outlet NewLife Intensity dual flow units can provide additional power savings by delivering oxygen to two patients simultaneously up to a combined total flow of 8 or 10 LPM with one unit With an outlet pressure of 20 psig 138 kPa and a flow capacity of up to 8 or 10 LPM in a single of dual flow configuration these units offer the mo
4. an Eclipse 2 to version 3 0 lf the software version is 5 0 on an Eclipse 1 or 2 3 or higher on the Eclipse 2 then an upgrade is not required Install the replacement compressor Using EDAT configure the motor type to Type 2 The motor configuration is located in the advanced menu NOTE For specific instructions on how to perform firmware upgrades and motor configuration please reference the EDAT user s manual provided with the software FreeStyle and FreeStyle 5 Backpack The AirSep backpack accessory MI284 1 allows the FreeStyle or the FreeStyle 5 oxygen concentrator to be worn by the user as another option for added mobility https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 8 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM Mark Your Calendars for our Upcoming 2013 Service Schools USA Concentrator Training June 4 5 6 in Ball Ground GA LOX Training June 11 amp 12 in Ball Ground GA Ball Ground trainings include a tour of our CAIRE and SeQual manufacturing facility Concentrator Training September 10 11 12 in Buffalo NY LOX Training September 17 amp 18 in Buffalo NY Buffalo trainings include a tour of the manufacturing facility for AirSep products Concentrator Training November 5 6 7 in Ball Ground GA LOX Training November 12 amp 13 in Ball Ground GA Ball Ground trainings include a tour of
5. chased using SP5999 SEQ This compressor can be used in the Eclipse 1 2 and 3 concentrators This replacement is a Type 2 compressor Before beginning replacement you will first need to determine if the compressor that you are replacing is Type 1 or Type 2 This can easily be determined by inspecting the labeling on the front of the compressor housing A compressor with 400 is a Type 1 while a compressor with 401 is a Type 2 lf the original compressor that is being replaced is Type 2 e No configuration is required The replacement compressor can be installed and the Eclipse is ready for use lf the original compressor that is being replaced is Type 1 e Configuration of the Eclipse is required The EDAT software will need to be used to update from a Type 1 compressor to a Type 2 e Use the following guide to complete the installation EDAT Compressor Replacement Type 1 to Type 2 Upgrade https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 7 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM 1 Check the software version of the Eclipse and upgrade if necessary 1 lf the software version is 4 2 or lower on the Eclipse 1 or 2 1 or lower on the Eclipse 2 then a software upgrade is required Use EDAT anda red software upgrade USB key PN 5977 5 SEQ to perform this upgrade This will update and Eclipse 1 to version 5 0 software and
6. e specific differences are below o 3 Port Manifold USA Only Gen 1 This manifold was only manufactured in the USA between 2005 and 2011 This particular model has a tee fitting that https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 5 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM connects directly to the warming coil outlet This will also have a single vaporizer coil as shown in the following images Single Ther Section of Warming Coil Relief Economizer R E Valve o 3 Port Manifold Currently Sold The Companion manifold that is currently sold has two separate coils installed One coil will vaporize the liquid while the other will warm the gas to ambient temperature This model will also have a tee fitting directly below the Primary Economizer valve as shown in the following images Side View of 3 Port Vapor izing and Breathing Coils Retiet Eoonmominer R E Valve Please utilize the following table to order the correct Companion reservoir replacement manifold https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 6 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM Companion B 701927 10003453 15092374 21 SV SV SV 31 SV SV 4 SV SV SV Part Number Eclipse Compressor Replacement The Eclipse compressor assembly can be pur
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8. our CAIRE and SeQual manufacturing facility For additional details and registration information about these trainings please visit the Events amp Service Schools tab of our website Europe English LOX Product Training April 17 amp 18 in Wuppertal Germany English LOX Product Training April 24 amp 25 in Wokingham UK Italian LOX Product Training May 8 amp 9 in Padova Italy English Concentrator Training May 14 15 16 in Wuppertal Germany Spanish LOX Product Training June 5 amp 6 in Fonsorbes France English Concentrator Training June 11 12 13 in Wokingham UK Spanish Concentrator Training June 25 26 27 in Fonsorbes France German LOX Product Training July 3 amp 4 in Wuppertal Germany French LOX Product Training September 11 amp 12 in Fonsorhes France https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 9 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM wr y e French Concentrator Training September 24 25 26 in Fonsorbes France German Concentrator Training October 8 9 10 in Wuppertal Germany Italian LOX Product Training October 9 amp 10 in Padova Italy To register or request more information on the 2013 European trainings please contact Jim Gibson Tradeshows This month we will be attending the following tradeshows We would love for you to stop by our booth MAMES
9. st desirable features and options in today s marketplace With proven reliability and low operating costs NewLife Intensity s are the most highly rated units for use in developing countries and tropical climates NewLife Intensity when combined with the SureFlow Oxygen Flow Station a flow splitter with 5 flowmeters can supply the oxygen needs for a pediatric ward in a remote district hospital All units can be equipped with our without an oxygen monitor to verify concentration FEATURES https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 2 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM High flow concentrators with essential pressure Serves special oxygen applications Single or dual flow for two patients Optional flowmeters for pediatric and other low flow applications Easy to maintain Optional oxygen monitor HELPFUL HINTS FAQS POC Measuring the Eclipse Oxygen Flow In order to properly measure the oxygen flow rate from the Eclipse or another oxygen concentrator an external flow analyzer can be used There is one important feature to understand when using an external analyzer In order to accurately measure the oxygen concentration and flow rate exiting a concentrator the device will need to be Argon Compensated An oxygen concentrator removes the Nitrogen from ambient air and delivers the remaining air to the patient The air tha
10. t is delivered is made up primarily of Oxygen and Argon with negligible amounts of other gases If an oxygen https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 3 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM analyzer is not calibrated to compensate for the Argon passing through the output gas then the flow rate readings will be incorrect and will read below the published specifications An analyzer that is not Argon compensated can still be used to measure correct flow from the Eclipse The table below outlines the correct Eclipse flow specifications that will be read by a non Argon compensated flow analyzer 3 0 LPM 2 74 2 83 LPM 0 5 LPM 0 37 0 553 LPM Flow Specifications for Eclipse Note These flow readings are for flow meter accurate within 2 Actual reading may vary with analyzer The flowmeter that was tested and recommended for the Eclipse is the Salter Labs PrO2 Check Elite This has the option to turn Argon compensation on off to be used with concentrators and other oxygen delivery modalities AirSep VisionAire Flow Alarm Testing Problem When I test my VisionAire oxygen concentrator for the 6 beep no flow alarm do not get an alarm even though the flow meter ball registers zero Probable Solution Please be sure to operate your VisionAire oxygen concentrator for at least 5 minutes prior to any testing Aside from the star
11. tup alarm alarms in the VisionAire oxygen concentrators are not active during the first 4 minutes of operation to allow the unit to balance Note VisionAire units manufactured with a main circuit board prior to Rev R are not programmed with the no flow alarm feature https ui constantcontact com visualeditor visual_editor_preview jsp agent uid 1112938374700 amp format html amp printFrame true Page 4 of 11 CAIRE April 2013 Med Tips 4 8 13 2 26 PM Part Number Companion Manifold Replacement Replacement manifolds are available for the Companion Reservoir However there have been three different styles of manifold manufactured for this reservoir Use the information outlined below to ensure that the correct manifold is ordered for your style of Companion e 5 Port Manifold The Companion reservoir was originally manufactured with a manifold that has five outlets around the perimeter Each of the outlets connected toa separate plumbing component as outlined below Vent Valve Primary Relief Valve Secondary Relief Valve Economizer Valve Warming Coil Top View of 5 Port e 3 Port Manifold The Companion Reservoir is currently manufactured with three outlets from the perimeter of the manifold The components attached to these outlets are listed below Economizer Primary and Secondary Relief Valves Vent Valve Vaporizer Breathing Coil There were two different types of three port manifolds manufactured Th
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