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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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4.3
Turning the Concentrator ON
Press power switch to the
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position. The display will show
“HELLO”. At that time green, yellow, red light all will be on which
means the function of machine is normal. After about 1 second, only
green light on. After 4 seconds, the display will show accumulation
work time.
To properly read the flowmeter, locate the prescribed flow rate line
on the flowmeter. Next, turn the flow knob until the ball rises to the
line. Now, center the ball on the L/min. line prescribed (Figure 3).
NOTE:
Oxygenation times and the flow rate ranges are established
and prescribed by your physician.
Figure 3
CAUTION:
If the flow rate on the flowmeter ever falls below
0.5L/min, check tubing or accessories for blocked or kinked tubing
or a defective humidifier bottle.