3 Setup
3.1
Handling
Unpacking and Inspection
1.
Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its
contents. If damage is evident, notify your carrier/dealer
for further instruction.
2.
Remove all the loose packing from the carton.
3.
Carefully remove all components from the carton.
Packing materials and carton should be kept for
future use during storage or transportation.
4.
Examine exterior of the flowmeter for nicks, dents,
scratches or other damages. Inspect all components.
Storage
1.
Store the repackaged flowmeter in a dry area.
2.
DO NOT place other objects on top of the repackaged
device.
Cleaning
The unit exterior can be cleaned with warm soapy water.
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
3.2
Typical Setup
WARNING!
– ONLY use a pediatric nasal cannula with this
device.
– Place the pediatric nasal cannula on patient
only after all tubing connections have been
made. Possible water feedback through the
tubing could occur in this sequence is not
followed.
– When adjusting the Pediatric Flowmeter, the
flowmeter on the oxygen concentrator MUST
be set at 2.0 L/min. Failure to comply with
this procedure will cause incorrect flow rates
to the patient.
– Invacare recommends that crush resistant
oxygen tubing (not supplied) be used with this
product.
WARNING!
– If use of a humidifier bottle is not prescribed,
the oxygen tubing is not to exceed 7.6 m (25 ft)
in total length from the Pediatric Flowmeter to
the patient, and the total length of ALL tubing
CANNOT exceed 15.2 m (50 ft).
– If use of a humidifier bottle is prescribed, the
oxygen tubing is not to exceed 7.6 m (25 ft) in
total length from the humidifier bottle to the
patient, and the total length of ALL tubing for
the Pediatric Flowmeter CANNOT exceed 11.8
m (39 ft).
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