CAIRE NewLife Series User Manual page 8

NewLife Family
WARNING: USE OF THIS DEVICE AT AN ALTITUDE
ABOVE 3048 METERS (10,000 FEET) OR OUTSIDE
A TEMPERATURE OF 50°F TO 104°F (10°C TO
40°C) OR A RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOVE 95% IS
EXPECTED TO ADVERSELY AFFECT THE FLOW-
RATE AND THE PERCENTAGE OF OXYGEN AND
CONSEQUENTLY THE QUALITY OF THE THERAPY.
WARNING: THE USE OF SOME OXYGEN ADMIN-
ISTRATION ACCESSORIES NOT SPECIFIED FOR
USE WITH THIS OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR MAY
IMPAIR ITS PERFORMANCE. RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ARE REFERENCED WITHIN THIS
MANUAL.
WARNING: TO ENSURE RECEIVING THE
THERAPEUTIC AMOUNT OF OXYGEN DELIVERY
ACCORDING TO YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION THE
NEWLIFE UNIT MUST BE USED WITH THE SPECIF-
IC COMBINATION OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
THAT ARE IN LINE WITH THE SPECIFICATION
OF THE CONCENTRATOR MANUFACTURER AND
THAT WERE USED WHILE YOUR SETTINGS WERE
DETERMINED.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts
this device to sale or rental by order
of a physician or other licensed
health care provider.
CAUTION: Do not position the unit so that it is
difficult to access the power cord.
CAUTION: The concentrator should be located
as to avoid smoke, pollutants or fumes.
CAUTION: Ensure concentrator is operated in an
upright position.
CAUTION: Always place oxygen supply tubing
and power cords in a manner that prevents a
trip hazard.
CAUTION: If the audio alarm is weak or does
not sound at all, consult your Equipment Pro-
vider immediately.
CAUTION: The Manufacturer rec-
ommends 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.
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CAUTION: It is very important to select only the
prescribed level of oxygen. Do not change the
flow selection unless you have been directed to
do so by a licensed clinician.
CAUTION: The Oxygen Concentrator may be
used during sleep under the recommendation
of a licensed clinician. CAUTION: Do not operate
this unit in a restricted or confined space where
ventilation can be limited. This can cause the
device to overheat and affect performance.
CAUTION: Do not allow either the air intake or
the air outlet vents to be blocked. DO NOT drop
or insert any object into any openings on the
device. This can cause the Oxygen Concentrator
to overheat and impair performance.
CAUTION: Operating or storing the Oxygen
Concentrator outside of its normal operating
temperature range can impair the performance
of the unit. Refer to the specification section of
this manual for storage and operating tempera-
ture limits.
CAUTION: Position the unit away from curtains
or drapes, hot air registers or heaters. Be
certain to place the unit on a flat surface and
make sure all sides are at least 1 foot (30 cm)
away from a wall or other obstruction. Do not
place the unit in a confined area. Choose a dust
and smoke free-location away from direct sun-
light. Do not operate the unit outdoors unless
the unit is plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet.
CAUTION: In the event of an alarm or you ob-
serve the Oxygen Concentrator is not working
properly; consult the troubleshooting section of
this manual. If you cannot resolve the problem,
consult your Equipment Provider.
CAUTION: If the humidifier bottle tubing is not
properly connected to the humidifier bottle
fitting or to the oxygen outlet, an oxygen leak
can occur.
CAUTION: Normally, you should not need to ad-
just the flowmeter on your unit. If you turn the
flowmeter adjustment knob clockwise, you will
decrease and can shut off the flow of oxygen
from your unit. For your convenience, the flow-
meter is marked in ½ LPM increments. For units
equipped with the 2 LPM flowmeter option, the
flowmeter is marked in 1/8 LPM increments for
flow settings up to 2 LPM.