Invacare Perfecto2 IRC5PO2VAW, User Manual

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Usage
6 Usage
6.1 Introduction
Your oxygen concentrator is intended for individual use
indoors. It is an electronically operated device that separates
oxygen from room air. It provides high concentration of
oxygen directly to you through a nasal cannula. Clinical
studies have documented that oxygen concentrators are
therapeutically equivalent to other types of oxygen delivery
systems.
Your supplier will show you how to use your oxygen
concentrator. He/She should be contacted with any
questions or problems regarding your oxygen concentrator.
This user manual will tell you about your concentrator and
will serve as a reference as you use your concentrator.
6.2 Select a Location
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
To avoid injury during therapy:
– The oxygen concentrator MUST be placed on a
level surface for use.
– DO NOT relocate the oxygen concentrator while
in use.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
To avoid injury or damage from airborne
pollutants and/or fumes and for optimal
performance:
– Locate and position the concentrator in a well
ventilated space so that the air intake and the
air exhausts are not obstructed.
– NEVER block the air openings of the
concentrator 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.
– Keep concentrator at least 30.5 cm (12 in) away
from walls, draperies and furniture.
– Avoid use in presence of pollutants, smoke or
fumes, flammable anesthetics, cleaning agents
or chemical vapors.
– Place concentrator in a well ventilated area to
avoid airborne pollutants and/or fumes.
– DO NOT use in a closet.
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