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DANGER
• Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result in facial burns or
death.
DO NOT
allow smoking within the same room or vicinity of the oxygen
concentrator, or any oxygen carrying accessories.
• Open flames during oxygen therapy are dangerous and likely to result in fire or death.
DO NOT
allow open flames within 10 feet of the oxygen concentrator or any oxygen
carrying accessories.
• Users
MUST
NOT
smoke while using this device. Keep ALL matches, lighted cigarettes
or other sources of ignition out of the room or vicinity of the device. NO SMOKING
signs should be prominently displayed. Textiles and other materials may easily ignite
and burn with greater intensity in oxygen enriched air. Failure to observe this warning
can result in severe fire, property damage and cause physical injury or death.
• A spontaneous and violent ignition may occur if oil, grease or greasy substances come
in contact with oxygen under pressure. These substances
MUST
be kept away from
the oxygen concentrator, tubing and connections, and all other oxygen equipment at
ALL times.
• Avoid creation of any spark near the oxygen concentrator, including static electricity.
• Avoid use while bathing. If continuous usage is required under physician order, the
concentrator
MUST
be in another room at least 10 feet from the bath or shower.
•
DO NOT
come into contact with the concentrator while wet.
•
DO NOT
place or store the concentrator where it can drop into water or any
other liquid.
•
DO NOT
reach for product that has fallen into water. UNPLUG IMMEDIATELY and
contact your home care provider for examination and repair.
• Seek immediate medical assistance in the event of discomfort or a medical emergency
while undergoing oxygen therapy.
CAUTION
• Before use, check tubing and accessories for proper assembly. All parts should be
firmly in place. Use of improperly assembled tubing and accessories could diminish or
prevent adequate delivery of oxygen and the effectiveness of therapy.
• Tubing and accessories are for single patient use only.
DO NOT
share tubing and
accessories with other patients.
•
DO NOT
modify this device without authorization of the manufacturer.
• The oxygen concentrator should
ALWAYS
be kept in the upright position to
prevent damage.
• The oxygen concentrator cabinet should ONLY be opened by an authorized
repair center.
•
DO NOT
service or maintain this device while in use.
