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Close the battery compartment cover.
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment
Batteries LR6 1.5V
Alkaline
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Fit the spiral hose onto the connector for oxygen inlet into the ECOlite
®
4000 device by means
of the square two-button adapter. A click should be felt when it is connected correctly. Pull the
hose gently to confirm connection.
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Attach the other end of spiral hose to the oxygen source (pressure-reducing valve) using a
standard connection (quick connector).
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Attach a standard nasal cannula to the patient outlet connector on the ECOlite
®
4000 by firmly
pushing the tube over the connector.
6.2 SWITCHING ON
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Prior to every use, always check that correct components are delivered or used and make sure
that they are complete and clean.
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If the unit is being used with an oxygen supply source with adjustable fl ow rates, set the flow
rate on the supply source to 4 litres per minute or to the closest setting above. • Check the
cylinder pressure gauge or LOX system to ensure sufficient oxygen supply, in the range of 1,6-5
bar.
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Open the oxygen cylinder valve or LOX system as instructed by your oxygen supplier. • Put on
the supply nasal cannula.
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Switch on the ECOlite
®
4000 by firmly pressing the on/off button on the front of the unit for 2
seconds. The ECOlite
®
4000 will automatically perform a short operating check (ca. 4 s).
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The unit is now ready for use, and will operate at the basic settings.
Do not use the device if the cylinder content gauge on the supply valve is in the red low
pressure zone.
Make sure that there is sufficient gas in the cylinders to complete the treatment.
Oxygen used for medical purposes is a drug; when used incorrectly it may cause side
effects.
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