Changing the Batteries
When the red battery indicator light begins blinking red, it means the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable’s batteries are low and it’s time to replace them. A continuous,
are dead. Until you can replace the batteries, you should switch the portable to Continuous Flow mode by pulling the CF switch out. Leave the equivalent liter flow setting, as indicated by the Dose Indicator Lights, at your prescribed setting. Continuous Flow mode does not require batteries and will deliver a continuous flow of oxygen, but this mode also significantly shortens the oxygen duration of your portable.
Follow these steps to replace the batteries.
1.Open the battery compartment on the back of the portable.
2.Remove old batteries from the compartment by pulling the ribbon to dislodge each battery.
3.Place the batteries in the battery compartment matching the
designations in the battery holder. Ensure that the ribbon is placed below the batteries to aid in future removal. Confirm that all batteries are oriented properly, with the negative
4.Close the battery compartment lid. Turn the unit back on by holding the Activation Button. Verify that the batteries are installed correctly by pushing the CF switch in and adjusting the setting by pressing the Activation Button to cycle through the Dose Indicator Lights stopping at your prescribed setting. The battery indicator light should start to blink red, then green, and the portable can now be used.
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| Using the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable in Continuous |
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| Flow mode (CF Switch pulled out) will use oxygen at a faster |
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| rate than using it in SmartDose mode. Monitor the contents |
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| of your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable as described in |
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| “Checking the Level of Liquid Oxygen” so you do not run out |
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| of oxygen. |
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| When using the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable in |
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| Continuous Flow mode, the indicator light will NOT light up |
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| green or red with each breath. Turning the setting all the way |
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| down via the Activation Button will not completely stop the flow |
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| ofoxygen. To stop the flow of oxygen push the CF switch in & |
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| power off. |
Filling a SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable
The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable has a 99% oxygen (blue) coupler that lets you fill a SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable from a Puritan Bennett or Caire liquid oxygen (LOX) reservoir.
To fill your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable, follow the instructions in the manul for your oxygen source, and note all applicable warning and cautions. All terms abbreviations and symbols, safeguards, cautions, warnings, notes and indications for use within this manual still apply.
Please note, the Fill Valve must be held open during the fill process shown below:
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