Safety Summary - Invacare 6LXO2 Service Manual

SAFETY SUMMARY

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READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
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The use of oxygen therapy requires that special care be taken to reduce the risk of fire. Any
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materials that will burn in air, and some that will not, are easily ignited and burn rapidly in high
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concentrations of oxygen. For safety concerns, it is necessary that all sources of ignition be kept
away from the product and preferably out of the room in which it is being used. NO SMOKING
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signs should be prominently displayed.
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A spontaneous and violent ignition may occur if oil, grease or greasy substances come in contact
with oxygen under pressure. These substances MUST be kept away from the oxygen concentra-
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tor, tubing and connections, and all other oxygen equipment. DO NOT use any lubricants unless
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recommended by Invacare.
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For optimum performance, Invacare recommends that each concentrator be on and running for
a minimum of 30 minutes at a time. Shorter periods of operation may be harmful for maximum
product life.
If it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water, call Qualified Service Personnel for examination and repair.
Keep the cord away from HEATED or HOT surfaces.
NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.
NEVER block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch,
where the air opening may be blocked. Keep the openings free from lint, hair and the like.
Fill humidifier with water to the level shown by the manufacturer. DO NOT overfill.
Invacare recommends that Crush-Proof oxygen tubing (supplied by Invacare) be used with this
product and NOT exceed 50 ft. (15.2m) in length.
MAINTENANCE
The Invacare Oxygen Concentrator was specifically designed to minimize routine preventative
maintenance at intervals of once per year. Only professionals of the healthcare field or persons
fully conversant with this process such as authorized or factory trained personnel should
perform preventative maintenance or performance adjustments on the oxygen concentrator.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). CAUTION should
be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment in the area around
such equipment.
SAFETY SUMMARY
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