Manual

MN078-1 Rev F
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[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
AirSep
®
NewLife
®
Elite Oxygen Concentrator
This Patient Manual will acquaint you with AirSep¶s NewLife Elite Oxygen Concentrator. Make sure you read and understand all the
information contained in this manual before you operate your unit. Should you have any questions, your Equipment Provider will be happy
to answer them for you.
Important Safety Rules
Carefully review an d familiarize yourself with the following important safety information about the NewLife Elite Oxygen
Concentrator.
³No Smoking
±
Oxygen in Use
´ signs must be prominently displayed in the home, or where the oxygen
concentrator is in use. Patients and their caregivers must be informed about the dangers of smoking in the
presence of, or while using, medical oxygen.
This device supplies high -concentration oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do not allow smoking or open
flames within the same room of (1) this device, or (2) any oxygen-carrying accessory. Failure to observe
this warning can result in severe fire, property damage and / or cause physical injury or death.
This unit is not to be used for life support. Geriatric, pediatric, or any other patients unable to communicate
discomfort while using this machine may require additional monitoring. Patients with hearing and/or sight
impairment(s) may need assistance with monitoring alarms.
If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency, seek medical assistance immediately
Use no oil, grease, or petroleum -based or other flammable products on or near nasal end of cannula or the
NewLife Elite unit. Oxygen accelerates the combustion of flammable substances.