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WARNING: IF YOU FEEL DISCOMFORT OR ARE EXPERIENC-
ING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: OPERATING THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR OUTSIDE OF
THE OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS CAN LIMIT THE
CONCENTRATOR’S ABILITY TO MEET OXYGEN CONCENTRATION SPEC-
IFICATION. REFER TO THE SPECIFICATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL
FOR TEMPERATURE LIMITS.
WARNING: USE NO OIL, GREASE, OR PETROLEUM-BASED OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS WITH THE OXYGEN-CARRYING ACCESSORIES
OR THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR. ONLY WATER BASED, OXYGEN
COMPATIBLE LOTIONS OR SALVES SHOULD BE USED. OXYGEN ACCEL-
ERATES THE COMBUSTION OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES.
WARNING: THE INCORRECT USE OF THE BATTERY CAN CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO GET HOT, IGNITE, AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. BE
SURE NOT TO PIERCE, STRIKE, STEP ON, DROP THE BATTERY, OR OTH-
ERWISE SUBJECT THE BATTERY TO STRONG IMPACTS OR SHOCKS. THE
USE OF A DAMAGED BATTERY MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: WHILE USING THE PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
OUTDOORS WITH THE AC POWER SUPPLY, CONNECT THE POWER SUP-
PLY INTO A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTED (GFI) OUTLET ONLY.
WARNING: THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SHOULD NOT BE USED AD-
JACENT TO OR STACKED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT. IF ADJACENT OR
STACKED USE IS UNAVOIDABLE, THE DEVICE SHOULD BE OBSERVED
TO VERIFY NORMAL OPERATION.
CAUTION: In the event of an alarm or you observe the
Oxygen Concentrator is not working properly; consult
the Troubleshooting section in this manual. If you cannot
resolve the problem, consult your Equipment Provider.
CAUTION: To prevent a void warranty, follow all manufacturers’
instructions.
WARNING: SMOKING WHILE USING OXYGEN IS THE NUM-
BER ONE CAUSE OF FIRE INJURIES AND RELATED DEATHS.
YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE SAFETY WARNINGS:
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING, CANDLES, OR OPEN FLAMES
IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE DEVICE OR THE OXYGEN-CARRYING
ACCESSORIES.
WARNING: SMOKING WHILE WEARING AN OXYGEN CANNULA MAY
CAUSE FACIAL BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
WARNING: IF YOU SMOKE, THESE 3 STEPS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE:
TURN OFF THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, TAKE OFF THE CANNULA,
AND LEAVE THE ROOM WHERE THIS DEVICE IS LOCATED.
WARNING: “NO SMOKING – OXYGEN IN USE” SIGNS MUST BE
PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE HOME, OR WHERE OXYGEN IS IN
USE. PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MUST BE INFORMED ABOUT
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN THE PRESENCE OF, OR WHILE USING,
MEDICAL OXYGEN.
WARNING: DO NOT USE YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IN THE
PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE GASES. THIS CAN RESULT IN RAPID
BURNING CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURIES OR
DEATH.
WARNING: REMOVING THE CANNULA AND PUTTING IT ON CLOTH-
ING, BEDDING, SOFAS, OR OTHER CUSHION MATERIAL WILL CAUSE
A FLASH FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A CIGARETTE, HEAT SOURCE, OR
FLAME.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE A NASAL CANNULA ON OR UNDER CLOTH-
ING, BED COVERINGS OR CHAIR CUSHIONS. IF THE UNIT IS TURNED
ON BUT NOT IN USE, THE OXYGEN WILL MAKE THE MATERIAL FLAM-
MABLE. SET THE I/0 POWER SWITCH TO THE 0 (OFF) POSITION WHEN
THE PORTABLE CONCENTRATOR
IS NOT IN USE.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY MAINTENANCE OTHER
THAN THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS LISTED WITHIN THIS
MANUAL. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS, ONLY YOUR EQUIP-
MENT PROVIDER OR A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN SHOULD
REMOVE THE COVERS OR SERVICE THIS DEVICE.
WARNING: ONLY ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER. USE OF ANY OTHER MAY BE HAZARDOUS, CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR AND WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY .
CAUTION: Always disconnect AC power supply from the
wall before disconnection the AC power supply from the
oxygen concentrator.
CAUTION: Always place oxygen supply tubing and power cords in a
manner that prevents a trip hazard.
CAUTION: When using the Oxygen Concentrator in an automobile,
boat, or on other DC sources with the 12VDC Cable, make sure that
the vehicle is started and running before connecting the Oxygen
Concentrator. If the 12VDC Cable does not illuminate and requires
resetting, disconnect the 12VDC Cable from the DC outlet, restart
your vehicle, and then reconnect your 12VDC Cable into the DC
outlet. Failure to follow these instructions can result in the power
supply not supplying power to the Oxygen Concentrator.
CAUTION: When the automobile in which you are using the Oxygen
Concentrator unit is turned off, disconnect and remove the device
from the automobile. Do not store the Oxygen Concentrator in a
very hot or cold automobile or in other similar, high-or low-tem-
perature environments.
Note: Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can effect
medical electrical equipment.
WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS AN ALTER-
NATE SOURCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN IN THE EVENT
OF A POWER OUTAGE, ALARM CONDITION, OR MECHANI-
CAL FAILURE. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR EQUIPMENT
PROVIDER FOR THE TYPE OF RESERVE SYSTEM REQUIRED.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW EITHER THE AIR INTAKE OR THE AIR
OUTLET VENTS TO BECOME BLOCKED. DO NOT DROP OR INSERT ANY
OBJECTS INTO ANY OPENINGS ON THE DEVICE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR TO OVERHEAT AND IMPAIR PERFORMANCE.