Cannula Replacement - CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort User Manual

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avoid conditions that can create condensation such
as rapid fluctuations in the ambient temperature.
For storage of a month or more, a discharged or
partial charged state of charge between 50% and
75% (two to three LEDs) is recommended. Once
charged, remove the battery from the oxygen
concentrator.
CLEANING
Turn OFF the unit and disconnect from AC or DC
power before any cleaning or disinfection. DO
NOT spray the outer case directly. Use a damp (not
wet) cloth or sponge. Spray the cloth or sponge
with a mild disinfectant solution to clean the cabi-
net and power supplies. Proceed as directed by the
cleaner manufacturer.
WARNING: TURN OFF THE UNIT AND
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD
FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE YOU CLEAN THE UNIT TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD. ONLY
YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER OR
A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
SHOULD REMOVE THE COVERS OR
SERVICE THE UNIT.
WARNING: CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
PREVENT THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR AND
THE BATTERY PACK FROM GETTING WET OR AL-
LOWING FLUIDS TO ENTER THE UNIT. THIS CAN
CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR SHUT DOWN, AND
CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK FOR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR BURNS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE LIQUID DIRECTLY ON
THE UNIT. A LIST OF UNDESIRABLE CHEMICAL
AGENTS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE
FOLLOWING: ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOL-BASED
PRODUCTS, CONCENTRATED CHLORINE-BASED
PRODUCTS (ETHYLENE CHLORIDE), AND OIL-
BASED PRODUCTS. THESE ARE NOT TO BE USED
TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC HOUSING ON THE CON-
CENTRATOR, AS THEY CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.
WARNING: CLEAN THE CABINET, CONTROL
PANEL, AND POWER CORD ONLY WITH A MILD
HOUSEHOLD CLEANER APPLIED WITH A DAMP
(NOT WET) CLOTH OR SPONGE, AND THEN
WIPE ALL SURFACES DRY. DO NOT ALLOW ANY
LIQUID TO GET INSIDE THE CONCENTRATOR. PAY
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE OXYGEN OUTLET
FOR THE CANNULA CONNECTION TO MAKE
SURE IT REMAINS FREE OF DUST, WATER, AND
PARTICLES.
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WARNING: USE A DAMP (NOT WET) CLOTH OR
SPONGE TO CLEAN THE BATTERY PACK. FIRST
SPRAY THE CLOTH OR SPONGE WITH A MILD
HOUSEHOLD CLEANER AND CLEAN THE BATTERY
PACK HOUSING.
WARNING: DO NOT DISINFECT/CLEAN WITH
AUTOMATED WASHING SYSTEM.

CANNULA REPLACEMENT

Always follow the cannula manufacturer's instruc-
tions for proper use. Replace the nasal cannula or
oxygen tubing every 3 to 6 months (if daily use, 3
months) as per manufacturer's recommendation
as recommended by the cannula manufacturer or
your oxygen provider. Your physician or oxy-
gen provider will provide you with cleaning and
replacement instructions.
Additional supplies for replacement are available
through your oxygen provider.