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Oxygen Concentrator
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Adjust Flow Control Rate
Turn the flow control knob to the oxygen flow
rate (LPM) prescribed by your physician.
To adjust flow rate:
Turn counter-clockwise to increase flow.
Turn clockwise to decrease flow.
The middle of the ball indicates flow rate.
There are two sets of lines (front and back). In the
example below, the flow meter would read “4LPM”.
WARNING: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SELECT
ONLY THE PRE-SCRIBED LEVEL OF OXYGEN. DO
NOT CHANGE THE FLOW SELECTION UNLESS YOU
HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A
LICENSED CLINICIAN. THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
MAY BE USED DURING SLEEP UNDER THE
RECOMMENDATION OF A QUALIFIED CLINICIAN.
Maintenance–Patient
Optional Handle Gross Particle Filter
(if installed)
The patient should clean the handle gross particle filter weekly if
installed. Replace filter as needed.
1. Remove dirty filter from inside unit
handle.
2. Wash dirty filter in warm
soapy water and rinse
thoroughly.
3. Use a soft, absorbent towel to
remove excess water.
4. Ensure filter is completely dry
before reinstalling in the unit.
5. Reinstall clean filter in handle.
Replace with new filter as needed.
Bottom Gross Particle Filter
The patient should clean the handle gross particle filter weekly if
installed. Replace filter as needed.
1.
Remove dirty filter.
2.
Wash dirty filter in warm
tap water using a mild soap detergent
solution.
3.
Rinse the filter thoroughly and use
a soft, absorbent towel to
remove excess water.
4.
Allow filter to completely air dry.
5.
Reinstall clean filter
into the
cabinet
.
Replace with new filter as needed.