CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort Technical Manual page 11

WARNING: SMALL PARTS MAY
HAZARD.
WARNING: AVOID CONTACT, LONGER THAN 10
SECONDS, WITH EXHAUSR VENT AS IT MAY BE
WARM.
WARNING: WIND OR STRONG DRAUGHTS CAN
ADVERSELY AFFECT ACCURATE DELIVERY OF
OXYGEN THERAPY.
CAUTION: When using the Oxygen Concentrator in
an automobile, boat, or on other DC sources with
the DC power supply, make sure that the vehicle is
started and running before connecting the Oxygen
Concentrator. If the DC power supply does not
illuminate and requires resetting, disconnect the
DC power supply from the DC outlet, restart your
vehicle, and then reconnect your DC power supply
into the DC outlet. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in the power supply not
supplying power to the Oxygen Concentrator.
CAUTION: When the automobile in which you are
using the Oxygen Concentrator unit is turned off,
disconnect and remove the device from the
automobile. Do not store the Oxygen Concentrator
in a very hot or cold automobile or in other similar,
high- or low-temperature environments.
Note: Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
CAUTION: DO NOT leave the Oxygen
Concentrator or the Power Supply
plugged into the vehicle if the ignition is
in the OFF position. Doing so may drain
the vehicle's battery.
CAUTION: For Oxygen Concentrators equipped
with batteries: Store in a cool and dry location to
help ensure the longevity of your battery. Storing
your Oxygen Concentrator for extended periods of
time at high temperatures or with a fully charged or
completely discharged battery can degrade its
overall battery life.
Do not attempt to open the battery; there are no
serviceable parts inside the battery. Keep
batteries away from children.
CAUTION: ONLY USE the Manufacturer's provided
batteries. For proper battery disposal, contact
your Equipment Provider or your local
government agency for disposal requirements.
FreeStyle Comfort
CAUTION: Operating or storing the Oxygen
Concentrator Outside of its normal operating
temperature range and ambient pressure range
(altitude) can affect performance and decrease
battery run time and/or increase battery charge
time.
Refer to the Specifications section in this manual
for storage and operating temperature limits.
Note: Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and
secure. This ensures that the Oxygen Concentrator
can properly detect inspiration for oxygen delivery.
During inhalation, you should hear or feel oxygen
flow to the prongs of the nasal cannula.
Note: Lithium batteries may permanently lose
capacity when exposed to extremely hot
temperatures with the batteries fully charged or
completely depleted. For extended storage, it is
recommended that batteries be charged 25 to 50%
and remain within a temperature range of 73°F ±
35°F (23°C ± 2°C).
Note: The use of some oxygen administration
accessories not specified for use with this oxygen
concentrator may impair its performance.
Recommended accessories are referenced within
this manual.
Note: Do not operate the Oxygen Concentrator
without the air intake filter in place. If a second
filter is provided, insert the replacement filter
before you clean the dirty filter. Clean the dirty
filter in a warm soap and water solution, then dry
thoroughly prior to use.
Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the
sterilization of this equipment.
Note: There is never a danger of depleting the
oxygen in a room when you use your oxygen
concentrator unit.
WARNING: THE OXYGEN CONCEN-
TRATOR SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED
OR PLUGGED IN TO EXTERNAL (AC/
DC) POWER WITHOUT A BATTERY
INSTALLED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
POWER ON THE UNIT OR CONNECT IT
TO EXTERNAL POWER WHEN THE
BATTERY PACK IS REMOVED.
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