CAIRE Companion 5 User Manual page 8

WARNING: OPERATING THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
OUTSIDE OF THE OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE SPECIFI-
CATIONS CAN LIMIT THE CONCENTRATOR'S ABILITY TO
MEET OXYGEN CONCENTRATION SPECIFICATION. REFER TO
THE SPECIFICATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR TEMPERATURE
LIMITS.
WARNING: USE NO OIL, GREASE, OR PETROLEUM-BASED OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS WITH THE OXYGEN-CARRYING ACCESSORIES
OR THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR. ONLY WATER BASED, OXYGEN
COMPATIBLE LOTIONS OR SALVES SHOULD BE USED. OXYGEN ACCEL-
ERATES THE COMBUSTION OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES.
WARNING: THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SHOULD NOT BE USED AD-
JACENT TO OR STACKED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT. IF ADJACENT OR
STACKED USE IS UNAVOIDABLE, THE DEVICE SHOULD BE OBSERVED
TO VERIFY NORMAL OPERATION.
CAUTION: In the event of an alarm or you observe the
Oxygen Concentrator is not working properly; consult
the Troubleshooting section in this manual. If you cannot
resolve the problem, consult your Equipment Provider.
CAUTION: To prevent a void warranty, follow all manufacturers'
instructions.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY MAINTENANCE OTHER
THAN THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS LISTED WITHIN THIS
MANUAL. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS, ONLY YOUR EQUIP-
MENT PROVIDER OR A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN SHOULD
REMOVE THE COVERS OR SERVICE THIS DEVICE.
WARNING: ONLY ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER. USE OF ANY OTHER MAY BE HAZARDOUS, CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR AND WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS AN ALTER-
NATE SOURCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN IN THE EVENT
OF A POWER OUTAGE, ALARM CONDITION, OR MECHANI-
CAL FAILURE. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR EQUIPMENT
PROVIDER FOR THE TYPE OF RESERVE SYSTEM REQUIRED.
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WARNING: SMOKING WHILE USING OXYGEN IS THE NUM-
BER ONE CAUSE OF FIRE INJURIES AND RELATED DEATHS.
YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE SAFETY WARNINGS:
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING, CANDLES, OR OPEN FLAMES
IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE DEVICE OR THE OXYGEN-CARRYING
ACCESSORIES.
WARNING: SMOKING WHILE WEARING AN OXYGEN CANNULA MAY
CAUSE FACIAL BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
WARNING: IF YOU SMOKE, THESE 3 STEPS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE:
TURN OFF THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, TAKE OFF THE CANNULA,
AND LEAVE THE ROOM WHERE THIS DEVICE IS LOCATED.
WARNING: "NO SMOKING – OXYGEN IN USE" SIGNS MUST BE
PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE HOME, OR WHERE OXYGEN IS IN
USE. PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MUST BE INFORMED ABOUT
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN THE PRESENCE OF, OR WHILE USING,
MEDICAL OXYGEN.
WARNING: DO NOT USE YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IN THE
PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE GASES. THIS CAN RESULT IN RAPID
BURNING CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURIES OR
DEATH.
WARNING: REMOVING THE CANNULA AND PUTTING IT ON CLOTH-
ING, BEDDING, SOFAS, OR OTHER CUSHION MATERIAL WILL CAUSE
A FLASH FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A CIGARETTE, HEAT SOURCE, OR
FLAME.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE A NASAL CANNULA ON OR UNDER CLOTH-
ING, BED COVERINGS OR CHAIR CUSHIONS. IF THE UNIT IS TURNED
ON BUT NOT IN USE, THE OXYGEN WILL MAKE THE MATERIAL FLAM-
MABLE. SET THE I/0 POWER SWITCH TO THE 0 (OFF) POSITION WHEN
THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IS NOT IN USE.
CAUTION: Always place oxygen supply tubing and power
cords in a manner that prevents a trip hazard.
Note: Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can effect
medical electrical equipment.