Newlife Elite / Newlife Oxygen Concentrator Service Manual
Newlife Elite / Newlife Oxygen Concentrator Service Manual
Newlife Elite / Newlife Oxygen Concentrator Service Manual
Oxygen Concentrator
Service Manual
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MN105-1 Rev. C 02/14
NewLife® Elite Service Manual
Table of Contents
Section 1.0
Introduction
1.1 Equipment Provider Responsibility 1-1
1.2 Important Notice and Symbol Explanations 1-2
1.3 Functional Specifications 1-4
Section 2.0
Operation Check
and Oxygen
Concentration Test
2.1 Description of Operation 2-1
2.2 Operation Check 2-1
2.3 Alarm System 2-2
2.3.1 Battery Test 2-2
2.3.2 Power Failure Alarm Test 2-2
2.4 Oxygen Concentration Test and Specification 2-3
Section 3.0
Patient Instructions
3.1 General Instructions 3-1
3.2 Routine Maintenance by the Patient 3-1
3.2.1 Cleaning the Air Intake
Gross Particle Filter 3-1
3.2.2 Checking the Alarm System Battery 3-2
Section 4.0
Equipment Provider
Maintenance
4.1 Routine Maintenance 4-1
4.1.1 Air Intake Gross Particle Filter/GPF 4-1
4.1.2 Product Filter Replacement 4-1
4.1.3 Optional Filter Replacement 4-2
4.1.4 Battery Replacement 4-2
4.1.5 Recording Maintenance 4-3
4.2 Cleaning and Infection Control 4-3
4.2.1 Preparing for New Patient Use 4-4
Section 5.0
Service
5.1 Components 5-1
5.2 Cabinet Removal 5-1
5.2.1 Removing Side Panel(s) 5-1
5.2.2 Removing Back Panel 5-1
5.2.3 Removing Lower Front Cover 5-1
5.2.4 Removing Control Panel 5-1
5.2.5 Superstructure 5-1
5.2.6 Caster Replacement 5-2
5.3 Compressor 5-2
5.3.1 Compressor Replacement 5-3
5.3.2 Capacitor Replacement 5-4
5.4 Solenoid Valves 5-4
5.4.1 Feed or Waste Valve Rebuilding 5-4
5.4.2 Feed or Waste Valve Reassembly 5-5
5.4.3 Solenoid Valve Coil Replacement 5-5
5.5 Sieve Bed Replacement 5-6
5.5.1 Sieve Bed Removal 5-6
5.5.2 Sieve Bed Installation 5-7
5.6 Cabinet Fan Replacement 5-7
5.7 Circuit Board Replacement 5-8
5.7.1 Circuit Board Removal 5-8
5.7.2 Circuit Board Installation 5-9
5.8 Product Regulator Check and Setting 5-10
5.8.1 Setting Product Regulator for
Normal Operation 5-10
5.8.2 Product Regulator Lockout 5-10
5.8.3 Back Pressure Correction at 5 lpm 5-11
5.8.4 Product Regulator Cleaning or
Rebuilding 5-12
5.9 High or Low Pressure Switch Replacement
(In Equipped Units) 5-13
5.10 Circuit Breaker Replacement 5-14
5.10.1 Circuit Breaker Removal 5-14
5.10.2 Circuit Breaker Installation 5-14
5.11 ON/OFF Power Switch Replacement 5-14
5.11.1 ON/OFF Power Switch Removal 5-14
Section 6.0
Troubleshooting
6.1 Operating Pressure Test 6-1
6.1.1 High Operating Pressure 6-1
6.1.2 Low Operating Pressure 6-2
6.2 General Troubleshooting 6-2
6.3 Troubleshooting Chart 6-4
6.4 Tool Kit and Pressure Test Gauge 6-7
Appendix
Exploded
Drawings Figure 1: Control Panel Assembly A-1
Figure 2: Main Structure Assembly A-2
Figure 3: Base and Cabinet Components A-3
Figure 4: Test Block Assembly A-4
Figure 5: Valve Block Assembly A-5
Figure 6: Compressor Assembly A-6
Figure 7: Adsorption Bed Assembly A-7
1.0 Introduction
WARNING
Oxygen outlet
Oxygen alarm
Nebulizer option
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NOTE
Liter
Flow Specification In Spec
1 Remove the dirty air intake gross particle filter from the back
of the NewLife unit, and install the clean filter stored in the
pocket on the back of the unit.
2 Wash the dirty filter in warm soapy water, and rinse.
3 Use a soft absorbent towel to remove excess water.
4 Place the clean air intake gross particle filter in the pocket on
the back of the unit.
NOTE
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
3 Cut the tie-wraps, and separate the green tubing from both
sides of the filter.
4 Install the new filter with the inlet side in the same position as
before. Push the tubing together so that the tubing overlaps
the product filter connections, and secure it with the tie-wraps.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
4 Remove left side panel and record information about the filter
replacement on the History Record Label.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
5.0 Service
5.1 Components
The design of the AirSep NewLife Oxygen Concentrator allows for easy access
and removal of most components. This allows you to perform scheduled
maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts with minimal time and effort.
CAUTION
NOTE
5.2.5 Superstructure
The weight and forces of the internal components rest solely on three
parts: the superstructure, compressor plate, and the base. These parts
were specially designed and formed. They should never require
replacement under normal use.
3 Install the new caster and washer, and tighten the nut.
5.3 Compressor
The compressor is the “pump” within the oxygen concentrator that pushes the
room air into the bottom of the sieve beds. This allows oxygen to flow out of
the top.
Two different aspects of the compressor cause concern: the output and the sound
level.
Output
Compressor output refers to how much compressed air the compressor
can produce. This depends upon the model of the compressor, stroke
size, bore size and cup seal condition. The cup seals form the seal
between the piston and the cylinder wall. As the cup seals wear, the
compressor’s output begins to gradually decrease. This reduction in
compressor output results in less air for the sieve beds. Therefore, the
production of oxygen decreases.
Since this drop in oxygen production occurs over a long period of
time, preventative maintenance on the compressor is not required.
You can continue a patient’s therapy on the NewLife unit as long as
that unit’s oxygen concentration level at the prescribed liter flow rate
is within AirSep’s specifications. Refer to Section 2.4.
Sound Level
The condition of the compressor’s bearings mainly determine its sound
level.
There are four bearings located within the compressor that allow the
inner components of the compressor to rotate. If the bearings wear to
the point that they become noisy, the compressor becomes noticeably
loud and needs servicing.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
4 To install the new capacitor, connect the leads and slide the
capacitor into the tie wrap holding it in place.
1 Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the
power cord.
6 Install the rebuild kit, which contains all parts of the solenoid
assembly except the solenoid coil.
1 Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the
power cord.
4 Disconnect the solenoid leads, and lift off the solenoid coil.
6 Reinstall the retaining cap back on top of the coil, and reconnect
the solenoid leads.
CAUTION
NOTE
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
3 Cut the tie-wraps at the brass “T” fitting, and disconnect the
green 1/4-inch product tubes.
4 Cut the tie-wraps at the top of the sieve beds, and disconnect
the green 1/4-inch equalization tubes.
6 Cut the tie-wraps, and remove the sieve beds. Proper removal
of the sieve beds includes the product tubes.
7 Plug the opening on the top and bottom of the sieve beds.
3 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to OFF, and unplug the power
cord.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the
power cord.
3 Remove the two screws that hold the fan to the superstructure, and
remove the fan.
5 Position the new cabinet fan so that the air flow arrow points toward
the compressor and the electrical connections are in the bottom right
corner.
6 Connect the fan leads, and install the cabinet fan screws.
CAUTION
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
NOTE
If a pressure transducer circuit board,
cut tie-wrap at circuit board and
disconnect green 1/4-inch tube. Plug/
cap open end of tube until new circuit
board is replaced.
NOTE
Handle the new circuit board only
by the edges to prevent electrostatic
damage to the unit.
4 The flowmeter ball centers itself on the 5.5 lpm line. If not, the product
regulator needs to be reset.
7 Turn the regulator knob or set screws until the flowmeter ball
centers on the 5.5 lpm line (clockwise to increase).
NOTE
It may be desirable to provide one additional
liter of flow if you use the lockout feature.
2 Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position, and allow the unit
to run at least three minutes to build up pressure.
NOTE
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
NOTE
Adjust the product regulator fully
counterclockwise to unload the spring.
This makes disassembly and reassembly
easier.
8 With the spring behind the seat, screw the diaphragm stem
guide back into the body of the regulator. (Do not over
tighten.)
10 Put the large spring and slip ring into the bonnet, and screw
the bonnet onto the regulator body.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the
power cord.
5 Install the new pressure switch, connect the leads, and leak test.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
2 Remove both side panels, the lower front panel, and the back
cover.
4 Cut off the two white tie-wraps from the terminal strip leads.
3 Unscrew the two Phillips-head screws that hold the buzzer to the
superstructure, and solder to disconnect the buzzer leads.
4 Solder the leads to the new buzzer, and screw the buzzer to the
superstructure.
4 Push hour meter mounting tabs to remove the hour meter through the
control panel.
5 Install the new hour meter into the control panel, making sure that the
“hourglass” icon displays on the bottom.
8 Plug unit in and set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to ON. Hourglass icon
should flash showing it is functioning correctly.
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
4 Cut the tie-wraps (located near the power cord push-on connectors).
6 Lay the unit face down, and unscrew the two Phillips-head screws that
secure the power cord receptacle to the base of the unit.
8 Pull the receptacle forward until the back of the strain relief is visible.
9 Press both ends of the strain relief together with needle-nose pliers to
remove and save it for reuse.
10 Pull the power cord through the opening on the power cord receptacle.
11 Using same distance located on old power cord, slide the strain relief
onto the new power cord with the lip of the strain relief facing the ends
of the power cord leads.
12 Insert the new power cord through the opening on the receptacle by
squeezing the strain relief together with pliers.
13 Position the strain relief upward, and push it into the rear of the power
cord opening on the receptacle.
14 Reconnect the power cord leads, close the plastic twist clamps, and
reattach the tie-wraps.
15 Reconnect the power cord receptacle to the base of the unit with the
two Phillips-head screws.
6.0 Troubleshooting
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug the
power cord.
3 Connect the pressure test gauge to appropriate test port location. (Some
models may require an additional test adapter (KI257-1) which allows
connecting directly to the 1/4-inch black pressure tubing from the valve
block.)
4 Plug in the power cord, and set the unit’s ON/OFF power switch to
the ON position. Set the flowmeter to 5 lpm, and allow the unit to run
at least five minutes.
5 Observe the maximum and minimum readings on the pressure test gauge.
The maximum reading should not exceed 32 psig (220.6 kPa). The
minimum reading should not be less than 10 psig (69 kPa).
NOTE
1 Turn the concentrator on. If unit does not turn on, refer to
troubleshooting chart.
Compressor runs with Defective high or low pressure Replace and retest pressure
intermittent alarm. Oxygen switch. switch.
concentration at 5 LPM is within
specifications.
Compressor shuts down Restricted air flow through unit. Clean inlet filter, or remove
intermittently. obstruction.
Compressor runs with intermit- Defective sieve beds. Replace sieve beds.
tent high pressure alarm and low
oxygen concentration. Faulty solenoid valve. Repair or replace solenoid valve.
Appendix
Exploded Drawings
Control Panel Assembly A-1
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