SECTION 4—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 4—OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.
NEVER use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive
substances, vapors or atmosphere.
DO NOT use pediatric, low flow nasal cannulas or oxygen
masks with the oxygen conserving regulator.
DO NOT block the cannula connection or kink cannula tubing
when the oxygen conserving regulator is in use. This may
damage the oxygen conserving regulator.
1. Prior to each use, inspect product for visible damage. DO
NOT use if any damage is found.
DO NOT direct flow of oxygen at any person, or flammable
material when adjusting the flow dial.
2. Turn the selector switch on the oxygen conserving regulator
to the "0" OFF position before opening the cylinder valve.
Refer to FIGURE 4.2 on page 17.
3. To reduce the risk of rapid oxygen recompression and fire,
open the cylinder valve slowly and completely so the
pressure gauge moves slowly as it indicates the cylinder
pressure.
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CAUTION
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