Product Manual

.......................................................................................................................
DRIVE PURE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR MODELS CH5000S and CH5000
.......................................................................................................................
4
Warnings and Cautions
• Undercertaincircumstances,oxygentherapycanbehazardous.Seekingmedicaladvice
before using an oxygen concentrator is advisable.
• Properoperationofthisdevicerequiresunobstructedventilationoftherearltersand
ventilation slots. Keep the device a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) from walls, furniture,
 curtainsand/oranyotherobjectwhichmayimpedeairowandventilationslots.
• Theoxygenconcentratorshouldbelocatedsoastoavoidpollutantsandfumes.
• Donotplacetheconcentratorinasmallclosedspacesuchasacloset.
• Oxygenacceleratescombustion.Donotoperatetheconcentratorwithin5feet
 (1.5meters)ofhot,sparkingobjects,aheatsource,oranopensourceame.Notsuitable
for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
• Donotsmokeorpermitotherstosmokeinthevicinityoftheconcentrator.
• Donotdisassemble.ContactDriveMedicaloranauthorizedDriveMedicalproviderfor
assistance.
• Ifyouexperiencediscomfortduringuseoftheconcentrator,orifanequipmentalarmis
triggered, contact your equipment provider or healthcare professional immediately.
• Thisconcentratorgeneratessupplementaloxygenforuseonorderofaphysicianor
healthcare provider. Oxygen supplied by this device should not be considered life
supporting or life sustaining.
• Forthoseindividualswhoahealthcareprofessionalhasdeterminedinterruptionin
oxygen therapy may have serious consequences, an alternate source of oxygen should
be available for immediate use.
• Donotuseoilorgreaseontheconcentratororitscomponents.Whencombinedwith
 oxygen,thesesubstancesmaygreatlyincreasethepotentialofrehazardor
 personalinjury.
• Donotusetheconcentratorifthepowercordisdamaged.Donotuseextensioncords
or electrical adapters with the concentrator.
• Donotcleantheconcentratorwhileitispluggedintoanelectricaloutlet.
• Yourequipmentproviderisresponsibleforappropriatepreventivemaintenanceat
intervals recommended by Drive Medical.
• Donotplaceliquidsontheconcentrator.
• Ifliquidisspilledonthedevice,turnthepoweroandunplugtheunitfromtheelectrical
outlet prior to cleaning. Completely dry the unit prior to plugging in the power cord and
 turningthepowerbackon.Ifthedevicedoesnotoperateproperly,contactyour
equipment provider for assistance.
• Deviceoperationoutsideofthevoltage,LPM,temperature,humidity,and/oraltitude
specifications (page 9) may result in decreased unit performance and oxygen purity
levels.
NOTE: The use of certain humidifiers and administration of accessories not specified for use
with this oxygen concentrator may impair its performance.