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O X Y G E N C O N S E R V E R 796+<*; 05-694(;065 (5+ 05:;9<*;065: 64 (...
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;()3, 6- *65;,5;: General Information ..........3 Important Safety Rules and Precautions 6WLYH[PUN [OL <UP[ .
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;()3, 6- *65;,5;: Care and Maintenance /`NPLUPJ 7YLWHYH[PVU ........15 0U[LY]HSZ .
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.,5,9(3 05-694(;065 This manual provides information necessary to safely operate the EVOLUTION electronic oxygen conserver with built-in regulator. The intended purpose of the EVOLUTION conserver is to provide a regulated flow of medical oxygen from portable cylinders to patients with therapeutic oxygen needs at their prescribed flow rates.
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Failure to observe the following warnings may result in damage to the unit or injury to life or limb: :TVRPUN ULHY V_`NLU LX\PWTLU[ PZ Z[YPJ[S` WYVOPIP[LK While using your EVOLUTION conserver, your clothes may come into contact with oxygen-enriched air, making your clothes more flammable.
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'R QRW XVH WKH (92/87,21 if you only breathe through your mouth. 'R QRW XVH WKH EVOLUTION if you breathe more than 40 times per minute. &ORVHO\ REVHUYH WKH SHUPLVVLEOH DPELHQW FRQGLWLRQV OLVWHG LQ WKH ´7HFKQLFDO 'DWDµ VHFWLRQ RQ pages 20-23.
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Operationally, the EVOLUTION conserver greatly LQFUHDVHV HIILFLHQF\ LQ WKH GHOLYHU\ RI PHGLFDO R[\JHQ PD[LPL]LQJ WKH EHQHILFLDO HIIHFWV DQG eliminating unnecessary medical oxygen waste.
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For this reason, the EVOLUTION only administers medical oxygen at the beginning of inhalation. This makes the medical oxygen source last longer. The EVOLUTION is designed to be an integral component of a lightweight, long-lasting ambulatory system.
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)SPURPUN YLK SPNO[ - Low battery energy level. Replace batteries. (\KPISL HSHYT - Low battery energy level. Replace batteries. (WULH 0UKPJH[PVU! The EVOLUTION™ conserver incorporates visual and audible warnings which indicate when a breath is not detected for a period of time.
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The EVOLUTION conserver is designed to extend the life of portable medical oxygen supplies when away from the primary source. While the EVOLUTION conserver may be used with stationary medical oxygen cylinders, it should only be used while awake and reasonably attentive.
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:;,7 ! While holding the unit in one hand, gently press down on the battery door with your thumb and open the hinge door away from the EVOLUTION™ label. [Fig E1 and E2] :;,7 ! Drop the batteries into the slot, making sure they are inserted in the proper direction as indicated by the (+) and (-) symbols.
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05:;(3305. ;/, :@:;,4! :;,7 ! Loosen the valve adjustment knob. :;,7 ! Lower the EVOLUTION conserver over any Pin Index valve with the alignment pins toward the holes on the cylinder valve [Fig. F].
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:;,7 ! /LVWHQ IRU OHDNV ,I D OHDN LV SUHVHQW FORVH WKH F\OLQGHU YDOYH FKHFN WKH %RGRN 6HDO DQG reinstall. If the leak persists, +6 56; <:, ;/, ,8<074,5;. Contact your supplier for repair. :;,7 ! To select the flow setting on the EVOLUTION conserver (1-6) that corresponds to the...
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*(9, (5+ 4(05;,5(5*, The EVOLUTION conserver is designed for a long and accurate life; however, as with any electronic device, prudent care is required. The unit should be kept clean and free from moisture and dust, as well as extreme temperature. Do not expose the unit to water, such as when bathing or swimming.
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*(9, (5+ 4(05;,5(5*, 796*,+<9, Carry out hygienic preparation of the unit and accessories as described on page 15. We recommend using an instrument grade disinfectant - Instrumax Pink ARTG No. 135544 - Whiteley Medical or equivalent as approved by the manufacturer. Follow the instructions enclosed with the disinfectant.
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-<5*;065(3 */,*2 */,*205. -69 3,(2: 1. Close the valve on the medical oxygen cylinder. 'HSUHVVXUL]H WKH EVOLUTION by inhaling several times using the nasal cannula. The SUHVVXUH JDXJH QHHGOH VKRXOG GURS WR ]HUR 3. Check that all screwed unions and tube connections are tight. If necessary, tighten them I` OHUK 56;,! +V UV[ \ZL H [VVS...
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;96<)3,:/66;05. .<0+, 796)3,4 796)()3, *(<:, :63<;065 Software needs to be reset Open the battery compartment and remove the batteries. Wait 10 seconds. Replace the batteries and close the battery compartment. <UP[ PZ WV^LYLK VMM 7YLZZ [OL 7V^LY )\[[VU [V [\YU VU [OL \UP[ +LHK IH[[LYPLZ 9LWSHJL IH[[LYPLZ )H[[LYPLZ PUZ[HSSLK PUJVYYLJ[S`...
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*3(::0-0*(;065: (5+ :7,*0-0*(;065: ;,*/50*(3 +(;( :7,*0-0*(;065: EVOLUTION Product class according to 93/42/EEC IIb Dimensions (L x H x W) 15.5 cm x 6.4 cm x 7.9 cm Weight Approximately 422 grams with batteries Input pressure 1380 kPa bar to 20680 kPa Temperature range ...
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*3(::0-0*(;065: (5+ :7,*0-0*(;065: :7,*0-0*(;065: *VU[ Oxygen delivery at level: Liter Flow Equivalency Volume Delivered 10 - 15 mL 20 - 25 mL 30 - 35 mL 40 - 50 mL 50 - 60 mL 60 - 75 mL &RQWLQXRXV IORZ /30 ...
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*3(::0-0*(;065: (5+ :7,*0-0*(;065: :7,*0-0*(;065: *VU[ Classification according to EN 60601-1 'HJUHH RI SURWHFWLRQ DJDLQVW HOHFWULF VKRFN 7\SH %) 'HJUHH RI SURWHFWLRQ DJDLQVW harmful ingress of water IPX1 as per IEC 60529 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) according to EN 60601-1-2 ...
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9- *VTT\UPJH[PVUZ LX\PWTLU[ HUK [OL ,=63<;065 The EVOLUTION is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The user of the EVOLUTION can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications...
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Do not dispose of the unit in the household waste Serial number of the unit IPX1 The EVOLUTION is protected against dripping. A few drops of rain will not damage the unit, but you should protect it from continued exposure to water by keeping it in its bag or carrying it under your jacket.
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Therapeutics’ obligation shall be limited to the replacement or repair of any such units or parts that prove, by CHAD’s inspection, to be defective within two years from the date of purchase. Any abuse, operation other than the intended use of the product as outlined in this manual, negligence, accident or repair by other than DXWKRUL]HG VHUYLFH SURIHVVLRQDOV shall immediately void this warranty.
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04769;(5; 05-694(;065 ;6 9,*69+ <RXU 1DPH __________________________________________________________________ 'DWH <RX 5HFHLYHG <RXU 8QLW ____________________________________________________ Prescribed Medical Oxygen Flow Setting: $W 5HVW ____________________________ 'XULQJ ([HUFLVH _____________________ Home Care Provider’s Name: _____________________________________________________ Home Care Provider’s Phone Number: (_______) _____________________________________ Physician’s Name: ______________________________________________________________ Physician’s Phone Number: (_______) ______________________________________________ Notes: __________________________________________________________________...
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5/476 Gardeners Road - Alexandria NSW 2015 1300 36 02 02 $XWKRUL]HG 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH www.airliquidehealthcare.com.au According to MDD 93/42/EEC MDSS Schiffgraben 41 30175 Hannover, Germany 30% Printed in the U.S.A. CHAD is a registered trademark of Inovo, Inc. EVOLUTION is a trademark of Inovo, Inc.
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