CAIRE FreeStyle 5 User Manual

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4 — MN218-C4 A EnglishWhat is the Oxygen ConcentratorThe air we breathe contains approximately 21%oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gasses. In theFreeStyle and FreeStyle 5, room air is drawn intothe machine through the air intake. It then passesthrough an adsorbent material called “molecularsieve”. This material separates the oxygen fromthe nitrogen and allows only the oxygen to passthrough. The result is a flow of high-concentrationoxygen delivered to the user.FreeStyle and FreeStyle 5 combine advancedoxygen concentrator and oxygen conservingtechnologies to create a portable device that allowsfor maximum portability and ambulation. TheirWhy Your Physician Prescribed OxygenMany people suffer from a variety of heart, lung,and other respiratory diseases. A significantnumber of these people can benefit fromsupplemental oxygen therapy at home, whentraveling, or while participating in daily activitiesaway from home.Oxygen is a gas that makes up 21% of the room airwe breathe. Our bodies depend on a steady supplyto function properly. Your physician prescribeda flow or setting to address your particularrespiratory condition.advanced pulse flow delivery quickly senses whenthe user breathes in and delivers a pulse of oxygenat the beginning of each inhalation. Pulse flowdelivery is ideal for activities and time away fromhome. It conserves oxygen and extends batterylife as opposed to continuous flow. The FreeStyleand FreeStyle 5 are both lightweight enough to becarried via handle, shoulder strap, or backpack.They can be operated on AC, DC (vehicle) orbattery power.Although oxygen is a non-addictive drug,unauthorized oxygen therapy can be dangerous.You must seek medical advice before you use thisoxygen concentrator. The Equipment Provider whosupplies your oxygen equipment will demonstratehow to set the prescribed flow rate.