Instruction Manual
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WARNING (continued)
Use only spare parts recommended by Precision Medical to ensure proper
function and to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
Use of this device at an altitude above or below sea level to 14,000 ft (4267 m)
or outside a temperature of 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) or a relative humidity
above 95% Non-Condensing is expected to adversely aect the flowrate and
the percentage of oxygen and consequently the quality of the therapy.
Geriatric, pediatric or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort
can require additional monitoring and or a distributed alarm system to convey
the information about the discomfort and or the medical urgency to the
responsible care giver to avoid harm.
Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result in facial
burns or death. Do not allow smoking within the same room where the oxygen
concentrator or any oxygen carrying accessories are located. If you intend to
smoke, you must always turn the oxygen concentrator o, remove the cannula
and leave the room where the oxygen concentrator is located. If unable to
leave the room, you must wait 10 minutes after you have turned the oxygen
concentrator o before smoking.
Open flames during oxygen therapy are dangerous and is likely to result in fire
or death. Do not allow open flames within 2 m of the oxygen concentrator or
any oxygen carrying accessories.
To ensure receiving the therapeutic amount of oxygen delivery according
to your medical condition, the Oxygen Concentrator must be used with
the specific combination of parts and accessories that are in line with the
specification of the concentrator manufacturer and that were used while your
settings were determined.
To ensure receiving the therapeutic amount of oxygen delivery according to
your medical condition, the Oxygen Concentrator must be used only after one
or more settings have been individually determined or prescribed for you at
your specific activity levels by your healthcare provider.
If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency while
undergoing oxygen therapy, seek medical assistance immediately to avoid
harm.
There is a risk of fire associated with oxygen enrichment during oxygen
therapy. Do not use the oxygen concentrator or accessories near sparks or
open flames.