CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort User Manual page 8

FreeStyle Comfort
CAUTION: In the event of an alarm or
you observe the Oxygen Concentra-
tor 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 POS-
SIBLE SOLUTIONS LISTED WITHIN THIS
MANUAL. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS,
ONLY YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER
OR A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
SHOULD REMOVE THE COVERS OR
SERVICE THIS DEVICE.
WARNING: ONLY ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED
BY THE MANUFACTURER. USE OF ANY OTHER
MAY BE HAZARDOUS, CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE
TO YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR AND WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY .
WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS
AN ALTERNATE SOURCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL
OXYGEN IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE,
ALARM CONDITION, OR MECHANICAL FAILURE.
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR EQUIPMENT
PROVIDER FOR THE TYPE OF RESERVE SYSTEM
REQUIRED.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW EITHER THE AIR
INTAKE OR THE AIR OUTLET VENTS TO BECOME
BLOCKED. DO NOT DROP OR INSERT ANY
OBJECTS INTO ANY OPENINGS ON THE DEVICE.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
TO OVERHEAT AND IMPAIR PERFORMANCE.
WARNING: SMOKING WHILE USING OXYGEN
IS THE NUMBER 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 ACCES-
SORIES.
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.
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WARNING: "NO SMOKING – OXYGEN IN USE"
SIGNS MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED
IN THE HOME, OR WHERE OXYGEN IS IN USE.
USERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MUST BE IN-
FORMED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN
THE PRESENCE OF, OR WHILE USING, MEDICAL
OXYGEN.
WARNING: DO NOT USE YOUR OXYGEN CON-
CENTRATOR 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 CLOTHING, 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 CLOTHING, BED COVERINGS OR
CHAIR CUSHIONS. IF THE UNIT IS TURNED ON
BUT NOT IN USE, THE OXYGEN WILL MAKE THE
MATERIAL FLAMMABLE. ENSURE THE POWER
IS OFF WHEN THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IS
NOT IN USE.
WARNING: THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR MUST
BE OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM EXTERNAL
POWER BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK.
WARNING: SMALL PARTS MAY PRES-
ENT A POTENTIAL CHOKING HAZARD.
WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH EXHAUST AIR
VENT FOR LONGER THAN 10 SECONDS AS IT
MAY BE WARM.
WARNING: WIND OR STRONG DRAUGHTS CAN
ADVERSELY AFFECT ACCURATE DELIVERY OF
OXYGEN THERAPY."
CAUTION: Always disconnect AC
power supply from the wall before
disconnecting the AC power supply
from the Oxygen Concentrator.
CAUTION: Do not position the Oxygen Concen-
trator so that it is difficult to access the power
cord.
CAUTION: Always place oxygen supply tubing
and power cords in a manner that prevents trip
hazard or possible accidental strangulation.