Radio Frequency Interference; Traveling With The Concentrator - Invacare Platinum Mobile User Manual

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2.3 Radio Frequency Interference

Medical Electrical Equipment needs to be installed and used
according to the EMC information in this manual.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
EMC limits specified by IEC/EN 60601-1-2. These limits
are designed to provide a reasonable protection against
electromagnetic interference in a typical home health care
environment.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can
affect the operation of this equipment. Use of this
equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment
should be avoided as it could result in improper operation.
The concentrator operation should be observed to verify
normal operation in the presence of such equipment.
Other devices may experience interference from even
the low levels of electromagnetic emissions permitted by
the above standards. To determine if the emissions from
the concentrator are causing the interference, turn the
concentrator off. If the interference with the other device(s)
stops, then the concentrator is causing the interference. In
such rare cases, interference may be reduced or corrected
by one of the following measures:
• Reposition, relocate, or increase the separation between
the equipment.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the other device(s) is
connected.
Refer to Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) in Technical
Data for additional information.
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2.4 Traveling with the Concentrator

Before Traveling
1. Contact your travel carrier and/or tour guide about
your travel plans and provide information about your
intent to use a portable oxygen concentrator during
your travels. The carrier will let you know if you will be
permitted to use your concentrator during your travel
and if there are any restrictions for use.
If you are not permitted to use your concentrator
on the carrier of choice and still want to take
it with you:
• Carry it and any supplemental batteries on
board with you.
• Ensure the unit is turned off.
• Stow it properly for the trip.
• DO NOT place the concentrator or any
supplemental batteries in checked baggage.
2. Contact the carrier to see if they have seats with a
power outlet that you can use to power the concentrator
during travel. If a power outlet is not available, be sure
to bring enough supplemental batteries to last 150% of
the travel time.
There may be unexpected delays beyond
scheduled travel times. Carry your power
adapters with you so you can recharge batteries
before and after the trip.
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