AirSep MN092-1 D - Manual (Page 8)

8 — MN092-1 D
Turning On the Unit for Proper Oxygen
Usage
Note: Do not use a mask with the ImPulse Elite unit. A mask
may not conform to the face properly enough for the unit to
fully sense inhalation.
Note: Do not use pediatric or low flow cannulas with the
ImPulse Elite unit as their smaller tubing diameters negatively
affect delivery volumes.
Note: Use ImPulse Elite during sleep only under the
recommendation of a qualified clinician.
1. Check the energy level of the battery each time
you use the unit.
Refer to “Testing and Replacing Battery” for
step-by-step instructions.
2. Check the oxygen cylinder setup and the
cylinder contents gauge.
If you need to change cylinders, which includes
removal and reconnection of the ImPulse Elite
unit, refer to Oxygen Cylinder Connection for
step-by-step instructions.
3. Make sure the PULSE FLOW / CONTINUOUS
FLOW switch is moved completely right (for
pulse flow setting).
4. Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
All three lights illuminate for less than 1
second. The ImPulse Elite unit automatically
calibrates and reaches sensitivity within
approximately 15 seconds. Then the green light
shuts off, and the unit emits a short burst of
oxygen. This indicates ImPulse Elite is ready
for use.
5. Connect your cannula to the oxygen outlet.
(You may use up to a 25 ft [7.5 m] cannula, if
desired.) (Figure 11.)
Figure 11
6. Turn the cylinder valve slowly one full turn
counter-clockwise to begin oxygen flow.
7. Make sure the cylinder contents gauge on the
ImPulse Elite unit registers within the green
shaded/green zoned areas.
This indicates an adequate oxygen supply in
the cylinder. (If the cylinder contents gauge
indicates the red REFILL zone, the cylinder
needs to be replaced.)
Listen for gas leaks coming from the ImPulse
Elite and oxygen cylinder. If you hear a leak,
turn off the cylinder valve and refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide on page 11.
8. Position the nasal cannula with the prongs
inserted into your nostrils.
9. Set the flow selector between 1 and 6 depending
on your prescribed dosage (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Turning Off the Unit
1. Turn the oxygen cylinder valve fully clockwise
to stop oxygen flow.
2. Set the ON/OFF power switch on the ImPulse
Elite unit to the OFF position.
Note: If you do not set the unit’s ON/OFF power switch to OFF
when the unit is not in use, the alarm sounds until the battery
fully discharges.