Safety; General Guidelines - Invacare HomeFill Oxygen System User Manual

2 Safety

2.1 General Guidelines

DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage
Improper use of the product may cause death,
injury or damage. This section contains important
information for the safe operation and use of this
product.
– DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manuals, service manuals or instruction
sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel
before attempting to use this equipment.
– Check ALL external components and carton for
damage. In case of damage, or if the product
is not working correctly, contact a technician
or Invacare for repair.
– In order to ensure the safe installation,
assembly and operation of the HomeFill
Compressor these instructions MUST be
followed.
– THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage From Fire
Textiles, oil or petroleum substances, grease,
greasy substances and other combustibles are
easily ignited and burn with great intensity in
oxygen enriched air and when in contact with
oxygen under pressure. To avoid fire, death,
injury or damage:
– DO NOT SMOKE while using this device.
– DO NOT use near OPEN FLAME or IGNITION
SOURCES.
– DO NOT use any lubricants on the compressor
unless recommended by Invacare.
– NO SMOKING signs should be prominently
displayed.
– Avoid creation of any spark near oxygen
equipment. This includes sparks from static
electricity created by any type of friction.
– Keep all matches, lighted cigarettes or other
sources of ignition out of the room in which
this compressor is located and away from
where oxygen is being delivered.
– Keep the oxygen tubing, cord, and compressor
out from under such items as blankets,
bed coverings, chair cushions, clothing, and
away from heated or hot surfaces including
space heaters, stoves, and similar electrical
appliances.
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