SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
DANGER
Risk Of Death, Injury Or Damage
Improper use of the product may cause death, injury or damage. This section
contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
- In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly and operation of the HomeFill
Compressor these instructions MUST be followed.
CAUTION
Federal (statutory) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical
practitioner licensed by a governmental agency where he/she practices.
- ONLY a licensed medical practitioner may order the purchase or use of this device.
Operating Information
WARNING
Risk of Injury or Damage
The HomeFill is equipped with a high pressure relief valve to ensure the user’s
safety. When activated, this safety feature will make an extremely loud noise. To
avoid injury or damage:
- If this noise occurs, turn the unit Off. DO NOT use. Service unit before use. Refer
to Replacing Burst Disk Fitting on page 42.
If improperly positioned and secured, the power cord and interconnect hose can
cause injury due to tripping and falling. Product damage may also occur.
- The power cord and interconnect hose MUST be routed and secured properly.
- Avoid positioning power cords across areas of high traffic.
- Before moving or repositioning either the compressor or concentrator, ALWAYS
disconnect the AC power cords and the interconnect hose between the
compressor and concentrator.
Blocking the air flow into and out of the compressor may cause injury or damage.
- NEVER block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a
bed or couch, where the air opening may be blocked.
- Keep the openings free from lint, hair and similar foreign items.
- NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.
A damaged product may malfunction and cause injury or damage. To avoid injury
or damage:
- DO NOT get the compressor wet.
- If the compressor is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or
submersed in water, a qualified technician MUST examine and repair the unit
BEFORE it is given to the user.