Liberator10HCRAPAT I E N T
O P E R AT I N GINSTRUCTIONSEIVOxygen Unit
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Warning Information
Read this page carefully before using your unit.

HCR• The unit contains liquid oxygen which is extremelycold; almost 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
Exposure to such a low temperature can cause
severe frostbite.

A• Liquid and gaseous oxygen, though nonflammable,cause other materials to burn faster than normal.
This hazard, along with the low temperature of liquidoxygen, warrants certain safety precautions.
• Do not use or store your unit in an area wherecombustible materials such as oils, greases, aerosol
sprays, lotions or solvents are present.
• Do not smoke while operating unit.
• Do not use or store your unit within five feet ofelectrical appliances, especially stoves, heaters,toasters, and hair dryers.
• Keep your unit in a well-ventilated area.
• In the event of an accidental tip-over, immediately but

cautiously return unit into an upright position.
If any liquid oxygen is escaping, leave the area
immediately and call your health care provider.

• Do not touch the frosted parts of any unit.
• Do not store or operate the portable coupled to
the Liberator/Low Loss.
• Applicable EMC information can be found in theSpirit Service Manual at www.cairemedical.com.

Explanation of Other Symbols
Name and address of manufacturer
Authorized representative in the European
Community
Caution, consult accompaning documents
Non-flammable gas
Oxidizing substancesType B Applied Part (degree of protection againstelectric shock)Patient’s RecordsEIV

Patient’s NameHCR

Prescribed Oxygen Flow Setting
Doctor’s Telephone Number

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Distributor’s Name
Person to Contact

Distributor’s Emergency Telephone Number
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Important: Read this manual thoroughly before
operating the Liberator/Low Loss.

Table Of ContentsHCR

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Portable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5

Rx only.

Warning Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6–7

Warning: This device is not intended for life sustaining use.

AControls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8

Caution: Use the Liberator/Low Loss only as directed byyour doctor.

Operating Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-12
Additional Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

Warning: If you feel the equipment is not operating
properly, call your health care provider. Do not attempt torepair or adjust the units yourself.

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Liberator 10EIVIntroduction

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The Liberator 10 provides you with supplementary
oxygen as prescribed by your physician.

The Liberator 10 is the larger container of a liquid
oxygen system and is intended for stationary use. Youmay take oxygen directly from the Liberator 10. Theunit is filled by your distributor.

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The PortableHCRThe Portable unit is the smaller container of a liquid
oxygen system. The Portable provides an easily-carriedsource of oxygen for an extended period of time. Youfill the Portable from the Liberator10.

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Remember: Use the Liberator 10/Portable only as
directed by your doctor. If you feel that the equipment
is not operating properly, call your distributor. Don’t
attempt to repair or adjust the units yourself.
The Liberator10 is compatible with all CAIRE
portables and most other types of liquid oxygen
portable units. Read and understand all user
instructions for the portable you are using. Theseinstructions should be supplied with your portable unit.

CAIRE’s Portable Oxygen Units

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Liberator 10EIV• Do not smoke while operating either unit.

Safety InformationHCR• Do not use or store your Liberator 10 or Stroller
within five feet of electrical appliances, especiallystoves, heaters, toasters, and hair dryers.

Read this page carefully before using your Liberator
10.

Warning: The Liberator 10 contains liquid oxygen
which is extremely cold; almost 300 degrees below
zero Fahrenheit. Exposure to such a low temperature
can cause severe frostbite.

A• Firmly secure the Liberator 10 in an upright position
whenever travelling with the unit in a vehicle.
• Do not use or store your Liberator 10 in an area
where combustible materials such as oils, greases,
aerosol sprays, lotions or solvents are present.

Warning: Liquid and gaseous oxygen, though
nonflammable, cause other materials to burn faster thannormal. This hazard, along with the low temperature ofliquid oxygen, warrants certain safety precautions:6Liberator 10EIV

Keep your Liberator 10 in a well-ventilated area. Openwindows several inches if leaving the Liberator 10 in avehicle.

• Do not touch the frosted parts of any unit.

• In the event of an accidental tip-over, immediately but
cautiously place the Liberator 10 back into an uprightposition and call your distributor.

• Always turn the Liberator 10 off when not in use.

HCR

• Do not store a portable coupled to the Liberator 10.

A• Ask for assistance when moving or carrying a filled
Liberator 10.

• If any liquid oxygen is escaping, leave the area
immediately and call your distributor.

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Liberator 10EIVControls

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1. Liquid Level Gauge
2. Portable Fill Connector—Top Fill (PortableFill Connector—Side Fill, not pictured)
3. Flow Control Knob4
4. DISS Connection
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Operating Instructions—Liberator 10HCR

1. To check the level of liquid oxygen in units with theGen 4 liquid level gauges:• Depress the green operate button on the Gen 4 gauge.
The lit LEDs will scroll from right to left and then left
to right, stopping at the appropriate level-indicating
LED.

AWarning: The Liberator 10 is empty if LED 1 remains lit.

• If the Low Battery Indicator lights up when the button
is depressed, inform your distributor the next time yourLiberator 10 is filled.
EmptyNote: The Liberator 10 will continue to supply oxygen even
if the Low Battery Indicator lights up, as long as there isliquid oxygen in the unit.

FullLow BatteryGreen Button
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Operating Instructions

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1. Use the following chart as a guideline to determine the length of time the Liberator 10 will operate:
FCV Setting

ModelOff

.25

.50

L-10

21.4

19.8

13.3

Note: Times are in days and hours

.75

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8.7

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

6.5

4.3

3.2

2.6

2.2

1.6

1.3

1.1

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3. Attach a humidifier bottle to the DISS connection.

HCR• Fill the humidifier bottle with distilled water to theproper level as indicated in the humidifier instructions.
• Attach your breathing cannula to the oxygen tube
connector on the humidifier.

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4. Turn the flow control knob clockwise until theprescribed flow rate (numeral) is visible in the knob
“window”, and a positive detent is felt.
Warning: The knob should not be set higher than themaximum prescribed flow rate. Out-of-specification oxygen
flow will result if the flow control knob is set between flow
rates. An indication of oxygen flow is the presence ofbubbles in the humidifier bottle.

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during defrosting and empty as required.

5. Adjust your breathing cannula to the proper position
to breathe comfortably.

HCR• If the Portable runs low before the Liberator 10 isfully defrosted, you may refill it as needed.

6. You should be receiving oxygen now. Check to makesure that there are bubbles in the humidifier bottle.

ANote: Under certain environmental conditions and withcontinuous use, the Liberator 10 may develop an abnormal
amount of ice on the warming and breathing coils within
the shroud. You should defrost the unit between liquid
oxygen fills to prevent this ice build-up.To defrost the unit:• Fill a Portable so that you can continue to receive
oxygen while the Liberator 10 defrosts.
• Set the Liberator 10 flow control knob to 0, and allow
the unit to warm to room temperature, as indicated by
the melting of all ice from the unit.
• Check the condensation collection bottle frequently
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A roller base (P/N 10585858) is available to assist thepatient to safely and easily move the Liberator 10. The
roller base is constructed of powder-coated,
castaluminum for durability and light-weight.

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