SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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WARNING
Risk of Injury or Damage
- If any leakage of the oxygen cylinder is detected, DO NOT attempt to use the
cylinder. Turn the flow selector knob on the regulator to “Off”. If leakage persists,
place the cylinder outdoors and notify your Home Health Care Provider or Service
Representative of this condition.
Risk of Injury
- ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
Handling
WARNING
Risk of Fire
- DO NOT store filled cylinder assemblies near a furnace, hot water tank, in the
trunk of a car or other high temperature area. Storage in areas such as this can
result in bursting of the cylinder assembly or fire.
Risk of Injury or Damage
- NEVER transport a compressor with a cylinder connected to or stored on the
compressor. Otherwise, injury or damage can occur.
CAUTION
Risk of Injury or Damage
To reduce the risk of injury or damage from dropped or impacted cylinder
assemblies:
- Use two hands when handling/transporting oxygen cylinders.
- Only use Invacare Corporation carrying bag.
- DO NOT allow cylinder assemblies to tip or fall. DO NOT drop cylinder assemblies.
- Secure gas cylinders so they cannot fall.
- Ensure cylinder is always in upright position when not connected to the HomeFill
compressor.
- DO NOT allow cylinder to impact inanimate objects.
