CAIRE HELiOS Marathon H850 Home Use Manual page 10

H850 Safety Information
Keep oxygen equipment away from open flames. Use
and store Reservoir and H850 Portable at least five
feet away from equipment such as furnaces, water
heaters, and stoves that may contain open flames.
Keep equipment in a well-ventilated area at all times.
The Reservoir and H850 Portable periodically release
small amounts of oxygen gas that must be ventilated to
prevent buildup. Do not store liquid oxygen equipment
in a closet, car trunk, or other confined area. Do
not place blankets, draperies, or other fabrics
over equipment.
Do not carry the H850 Portable under your clothing.
The Reservoir and H850 Portable normally vent
oxygen. Wearing a H850 Portable under clothing may
saturate fabrics with oxygen and cause them to burn
rapidly if exposed to sparks or flame. It may take
several hours for oxygen levels in fabric to return
to normal.
WARNING: Never tamper with the equipment. Doing
so could create a hazardous condition and possibly
cause the equipment to work improperly.
WARNING: Always keep tubing or oxygen supply
line away from path of walking to avoid potential trip
or fall.
WARNING: Use only with recommended supply line.
Connecting the H850 Portable to a wrong gas source
could cause inhalation of hazardous substances.
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