10
Operating Instruction
TNI
soft
Flow
50
homecare system
1.3.6) Using oxygen
•
Do not put the applicator on the
TNI
soft
Flow
50
or any other electrically driven device.
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The
TNI
soft
Flow
50
may only be operated using the provided connection units. It is not
allowed to operate the device using other connection units.
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Please make sure to read the user manual of your oxygen source carefully. If there are any
open questions concerning usage or connection of the source, please contact your oxygen
vendor or our hotline
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Mount your oxygen source correctly, especially if it’s an oxygen bottle, to prevent damage.
Please refer to the user manual of the oxygen source.
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Oxygen valves may not come into contact with oil, grease or any flammable liquids. Due to
the risk of fire, smoking and open fire are strictly prohibited!
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The device may not be operated in closed areas producing or using anaesthetics and/or
nitrous oxide.
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Especially when adding clinical oxygen, the following safety guidelines need to be ob-
served:
o Do not place the
TNI
soft
Flow
50
directly on the floor. Keep a minimum
distance of 40 cm.
o Keep a minimum distance of 40 cm to the wall.
o Keep a minimum distance of 80 cm to other electrical devices.
•
Prior to switching on, always make sure that the connection unit(s) is/are connected prop-
erly to the intended gas sampling point(s).
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Ensure a safe and solid connection.
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Oxygen supports combustion processes. When using oxygen during therapy, smoking and
open fire are strictly forbidden.
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Oxygen valves need to be kept free of grease.
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Improper connection of the external oxygen source may result in an insufficient therapy.
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Caution when handling oxygen! Risk of fire!
• Several deaths occurred in hospitals in the past due to patients who smoked despite
being treated with oxygen. In order to take a drag, the oxygen tube was removed from
the face and put on the bed. This made it possible for the oxygen to spread across the
beddings and the patient’s clothes. The patient fell asleep and the lit cigarette set the
bedding on fire. It was not possible to fight the fire due to the spread oxygen. It kept
burning even after the attempts to extinguish it. The patient finally died of the burnings
1.3.7) Cleaning
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The device may only be cleaned when being completely disconnected from the power
supply system. Prior to any cleaning measure, switch off the main switch located at the right
side of the device and unplug the power cord from the device’s female connector.
•
Please note chapter 5,
“Hygienic measures”
. Not observing the instructions on cleaning and
disinfection can lead to a bacterial contamination and may endanger the patient! Over-
dosing disinfectants can cause material damages. Avoid calcification (see chapter 5,
“Hygienic measures”
).
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Please note the changing cycles of accessories and disposables (see chapter 5,
“Hygienic
measures”
). When exceeding these time periods or not replacing these items, proper use
can no longer be ensured.
•
Due to biocompatibility reasons, the applicator may not continuously be worn for longer
