SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
8
Store
product
in
a
clean
area
when
not
in
use.
NEVER
smoke
in
an
area
where
oxygen
is
being
administered.
NEVER
use
aerosol
sprays
near
the
equipment.
ALWAYS
confirm
prescribed
dose
before
administering
to
patient
and
monitor
on
a
frequent
basis.
DO
NOT
use
if
dirt
or
contaminants
are
present
on
or
around
cylinder,
valve,
product
or
connecting
devices.
Not
suitable
for
use
in
the
presence
of
flammable
anesthetic
mixture.
NEVER
use
near
any
type
of
flame
or
flammable/explosive
substances,
vapors
or
atmosphere.
ALWAYS
follow
ANSI
and
CGA
standards
for
Medical
Gas
Products
and
Flowmeters
(E
‐
7)
and
Oxygen
Handling
(G
‐
4).
NO
OXYGEN
is
delivered
when
the
pointer
is
aligned
with
“Off”.
DO
NOT
block
the
outlet
fitting
or
kink
the
cannula
when
the
product
is
in
use,
this
may
damage
the
unit.
The
use
of
this
device
is
limited
to
the
oxygen
patient.
Cylinders
MUST
be
used
only
by
the
oxygen
patient
and
are
not
to
be
distributed
to
any
other
individual
for
any
purpose.
This
product
is
NOT
to
be
used
by
patients
who
breathe
through
their
mouths.
DO
NOT
use
a
humidifier
with
this
product.
DO
NOT
allow
cylinders
to
tip
or
fall.
Secure
gas
cylinders
so
they
cannot
fall.
Ensure
cylinder
is
always
in
upright
position.
