[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
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MN165-1 Rev G
3.0
How To Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator
Review the following information before you operate your oxygen concentrator.
The concentrator releases warm air out the bottom of the unit which can
permanently discolor temperature sensitive flooring surfaces such as vinyl.
The concentrator should not be used over flooring that is sensitive to heat
staining. The manufacturer is not responsible for flooring that becomes
discolored.
3.1
Humidifier Bottle Connection
(Optional)
If additional humidification is required with your oxygen therapy, perform the
following steps each time you fill or clean the humidifier, which may have been
initially set up for your use.
1.
Remove the humidifier bottle from the humidifier bottle recess.
2.
Open the humidifier bottle. If you have a pre-filled bottle, do not perform this
step. Proceed to step 5.
3.
Fill the humidifier bottle with cool or cold water (distilled water is preferred)
to the fill line indicated on the bottle. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.
Re-connect the top cover to the humidifier bottle.
5.
Place the humidifier bottle in the humidifier bottle recess on the back of the
concentrator and connect the humidifier bottle tubing to the oxygen outlet and
the humidifier bottle fitting.
If the humidifier bottle tubing is not properly connected to the humidifier
bottle fitting or to the oxygen outlet, an oxygen leak can occur.
3.2
Cannula Connection
Connect the tubing and cannula to the unit’s oxygen outlet, or to the optional
humidifier’s oxygen outlet.
3.3
Starting the Concentrator
“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.
Do not use extension cords with this unit or connect too many plugs into the same
electrical outlet. The use of extension cords could adversely affect the performance of the
device. Too many plugs into one outlet can result in an overload to the electrical panel
causing the breaker/fuse to activate or fire if the breaker or fuse fails to operate.
Position the unit away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers or heaters. Be certain to
place the unit on a flat surface and make sure all sides are at least 1 foot (30 cm) away
from a wall or other obstruction. Do not place the unit in a confined area. Choose a dust
and smoke free-location away from direct sunlight. Do not operate the unit outdoors
unless the unit is plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit (GFCI) protected outlet.
