How to Use Helios 300 Portable Liquid Oxygen
The Helios 300 is a convenient, easy-to-transport oxygen unit designed for use inside or outside the home. The system is light, weighing only 3.6 lbs. when totally full, and it lasts for up to eight hours under normal conditions. It can be carried by hand, attached to a convenient carrying strap, strapped around the waist or placed in a small bag or cart. Filling the portable unit is a simple procedure that begins with the delivery of a tank of compressed oxygen to your home. The stationary reservoir tank is then used to fill the portable unit any time you need it.
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Instructions
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Begin preparing to fill your Helios unit 20 minutes prior to when you would like to use it.
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Clean the connecting pieces on both the portable unit and the standing reservoir by thoroughly rubbing down each piece with a dry handkerchief or cloth napkin. If the pieces are not completely moisture-free, the units could ice over.
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Set the portable unit control knob to zero.
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Bring the female connection piece on the portable unit into line with the male connection piece on the standing reservoir. Press the portable unit steadily down, until it connects into place with the standing reservoir.
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Place one hand on top of the portable unit once it's correctly seated and lean against it slightly to hold it steady. Use your other hand to open the lever on the standing reservoir. The air can be heard moving from the reservoir into the portable unit.
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Wait 30 to 40 seconds. This is all the time that is required to fill a Helios 300. You will know the portable unit is full when it begins to release the excess oxygen.
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Return the lever on the standing reservoir to the closed position. Lift the portable unit to remove it. If you experience difficulty separating the two, press the "Release" button located on the top of the stationary reservoir.
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Verify that the portable unit has been filled by inspecting the indicator gauge.
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Let the portable unit stand for 10 minutes to ensure that it is completely pressurized and ready to use. The Helios does not need batteries, as it has a pneumatic conserver built in. Your unit will function for approximately eight to 10 hours on pulse, delivering 2l of oxygen per minute.
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Connect a nasal cannula to the portable unit and adjust the controls to the setting recommended by your physician.
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Tips & Warnings
Always check the indicator gauge before using your portable unit, as unused oxygen will evaporate, even with the control set to zero. Always wait at least 3 hours before trying to load a portable unit from a new or newly refilled stationary reservoir. The Helios 300 is compatible with stationary reservoirs produced by several other companies, including Claire and NPB. The reservoir can be connected to your phone line, allowing the oxygen provider to keep an eye on how much of the reservoir tank is being used. When your stationary reservoir is running low, a refill will be sent automatically.
If a stream of white mist is discharged from the stationary reservoir when the portable unit is removed, reconnect the portable unit immediately and wait 30 to 45 minutes to release the portable. If liquid begins to run out of the stationary reservoir, open all the windows and call the emergency number listed on your tank. Do not try to clean it up. If there is no emergency number listed on the tank, call 911 or the local fire department for assistance. Keep all oxygen-related gear a minimum of 10 feet away from any heating element, including open flames, stoves, ovens, heaters and radiators.
