OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To properly read the flowmeter, locate the prescribed flowrate line on
the flowmeter. Next, turn the flow knob until the ball rises to the line. Now,
center the ball on the L/min. line prescribed (FIGURE 7).
2. If the flowrate on the flowmeter ever falls below 0.5L/min. for
more than about one minute, the
triggered. This is a rapid beeping of the audible alarm. Check your
tubing or accessories for blocked or kinked tubing or a defective
humidifier bottle. After rated flow is restored, more than 0.5 L/
min., the LOW FLOW audible alarm will go off.
FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING THE FLOWRATE-
PLATINUM 5 WITH SENSO
NOTE: The use of some accessories such as the pediatric flowstand and the
Homefill II compressor will deactivate the Low Flow Alarm.
SENSO
OXYGEN PURITY INDICATOR
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(IF YOUR UNIT FEATURES THE O
This feature monitors the purity of oxygen generated by the oxygen
concentrator. If purity falls below factory preset standards, indicator
lights on the control panel will illuminate.
INITIAL STARTUP OF THE CONCENTRATOR
NOTE: Concentrator may be used during the initial start warm-up time
(approximately 30 min.) while waiting for the O
When the unit is turned on, the green light will come on (SYSTEM OK / O
greater than 85%). After 5 minutes, the oxygen sensor will be operating
normally and will control the indicator lights depending on oxygen concentra-
tion values. The explanation of the indicator light functions are as follows.
PART ONE
WARNING
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Flow Knob
Ball
SHOWN
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SENSOR FEATURE)
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purity to reach maximum.
will be
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