Product Manual

MN166-1 rev A 11/12
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Problem Probable Cause Solution
FreeStyle 5 does not operate when a pulse flow
selection button is pressed.
Battery is discharged.
Malfunction.
Power the unit through the DC outlet, or an AC
outlet.
Contact your Equipment Provider, and change to
another source of oxygen as necessary.
A continuous alarm sounds and the (yellow) alarm
light illuminates intermittently.
FreeStyle 5 has not detected a breath for
15 minutes.
Check the cannula connection.
Ensure that cannula tubing is not kinked.
Make sure that the cannula is positioned properly
and that you are breathing through your nose. For
mouth-breathing your clinician may recommend a
chin strap.
Intermittent alarm condition, and the (yellow) light
illuminates intermittently.
Battery requires charging. Connect to a DC or an AC outlet within 2 minutes,
or connect to the optional AirBelt.
Intermittent alarm condition, and the (yellow) light
illuminates intermittently and FreeStyle 5 shuts
down.
Battery voltage is too low to operate the
FreeStyle 5 unit.
Connect to DC or an AC outlet immediately.