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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
DO NOT USE LUBRICANTS ON THIS DEVICE OR ANY OF ITS
ACCESSORIES.
PRECAUTION:
REPLACE THE CANNULA ON A REGULAR BASIS. CHECK WITH
YOUR DISTRIBUTOR OR CLINICIAN TO DETERMINE HOW OFTEN THE
CANNULA SHOULD BE REPLACED.
Device will indicate with an alarm when a filter or device needs to be cleaned
or changed. (Also, see “Troubleshooting” on page 20.)
Cleaning and Changing Filters
Filters in the Portable Oxygen Concentrator should be periodically washed or
replaced as indicated by messages on the display screen.
INPUT FILTER
The input filter is designed to keep particles out of the device and should be
washed frequently, especially if used in a contaminated environment (such as
near construction sites, etc.).
Note: If a replacement input filter is required, contact your distributor.
PRECAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE THIS DEVICE WITHOUT THE INPUT FILTER IN PLACE.
IF FILTER IS REMOVED, PARTICLES MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE SYSTEM
AND MAY DAMAGE THIS DEVICE.
PRECAUTION:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND TURN OFF THIS DEVICE BEFORE
CLEANING.
Wash the input filter by following these steps:
1. Remove the filter from the device.
2. Rinse under tap water without soap.
3. Air dry.
