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SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting the Humidifier
(if so prescribed and only with Continuous Flow Mode)
DO NOT use a humidifier while in Pulse Mode.
DO NOT overfill humidifier.
DO NOT reverse the oxygen input and output connections.
Water from the humidifier bottle will travel through the
cannula back to the patient.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3 and FIGURE 6.4 on page 25.
NOTE: Connect the humidifier only if prescribed. Use the humidifier only in
Continuous Flow Mode.
1.
Remove cap from bottle.
2.
Fill humidifier with distilled water to the level indicated by the
manufacturer. Replace the humidifier cap and securely tighten.
3.
Attach the humidifier bottle adapter to the humidifier bottle by turning
the wing nut on the humidifier bottle counterclockwise until it is
securely fastened. See DETAIL "A" in FIGURE 6.4.
4.
Place the humidifier bottle/adapter assembly in the outside pocket of
the accessory bag. Attach the accessory bag to the pull cart as shown in
FIGURE 6.4.
5.
Rotate the bottle within the pocket so that the humidifier adapter hose
is away from the body of the transportable oxygen concentrator.
6.
Attach oxygen tubing from the humidifier bottle/adapter assembly to
oxygen outlet connector on the concentrator. See DETAIL "B" in
FIGURE 6.4.
7.
Attach the cannula/patient supply tubing to the humidifier bottle outlet.
See DETAIL "B" in FIGURE 6.4.
8.
After assembly, ensure that oxygen is flowing through the cannula.
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Humidifier Bottle
with Cap
FIGURE 6.3 Filling the Humidifier
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Humidifier Bottle
w/o Cap
Part No 1156872
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