Operating Instructions
Before Operating
This user manual is your reference to help you use and maintain
the device. If you have any questions or concerns please call
your home care provider.
Important! DO NOT try to use the eQuinox without first reading
the Safety Guidelines section of this manual. Please follow all
of the operating instructions. Please observe all Warnings on the
device and in the User Manual. In order to decrease the risk of
fire, personal injury and serious damage to the eQuinox, please
follow all of the safety precautions.
WARNING: CLEAN THE CABINET, CONTROL PANEL, AND
POWER CORD ONLY WITH A MILD HOUSEHOLD CLEANER
APPLIED WITH A DAMP (NOT WET) CLOTH OR SPONGE,
AND THEN WIPE ALL SURFACES DRY. DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIQUID TO
GET INSIDE THE DEVICE. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE OXYGEN
OUTLET FOR THE CANNULA CONNECTION TO MAKE SURE IT RE-
MAINS FREE OF DUST, WATER, AND PARTICLES.
CAUTION: Do not allow either the air intake or the air out-
let vents to become blocked. This can cause the Oxygen
Concentrator to overheat and impair performance. Do not
operate the Oxygen Concentrator without the air intake filter in
place. If a second filter is provided, insert the "replacement" filter
before you clean the dirty filter. Clean the dirty filter in a warm
soap and water solution then dry thoroughly prior to use.
Powering on your eQuinox
The device can be operated from three (3) different power
sources:
• AC Power Supply
• 12VDC Cable
• Rechargeable Battery Pack (Battery)
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General Charging Information
The eQuinox runs on external AC power, DC power, or a
rechargeable battery. The system includes a "smart battery
charger." This recharges the battery whenever the eQuinox is
connected to an outside power source. The system monitors and
controls the power source and the battery charger.
The eQuinox charges the battery when using AC or DC power
when the battery temperature is within safe charging temperature.
When external power is removed, the device automatically
switches over to the battery, as long as the battery is installed and
charged. When connected to an AC or DC outlet again, the device
runs on the external power source and recharges the battery.
Line up the power plug with the recessed external connector to
correctly plug in the AC Supply or 12VDC cable. The recessed
power connector is on the right side of the device when facing the
Control Panel. Push the power plug into the recessed connector.
AC POWER SUPPLY
The eQuinox includes a universal AC Power Supply for use at
home or wherever standard AC power is available. To connect to
an AC power source, plug the AC Power Supply cord securely
into the recessed external connector. Also make sure that the cord
from the AC Power Supply is plugged into an AC outlet. When
the eQuinox is plugged in correctly, a green indicator on the AC
Power Supply and the External Power Indicator will light up. The
indicator
on the user control panel will also light up. The
CAIRE AC Power Supply PN 4836 is the main power source for
the eQuinox portable oxygen concentrator. It is a very important
part of the overall system.
Note: Use only electrical voltage specified on the specification label
affixed to the device.
Step 1
AC Power Supply
Step 2
Step 3