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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
1. Before operating your unit always checks to be sure the air filter (located on the back of your unit) is
clean .Proper cleaning of this filter is discussed in the Caring for Your Concentrator section on page
7.
2. Attach the appropriate oxygen accessories to the oxygen outlet.
Oxygen Tubing Connection:
a. Attach the oxygen tubing directly to the connector.(Figure 3)
Oxygen Tubing Connection with Humidification:
a.
If your physician has prescribed an oxygen humidifier as part of therapy,
b.
Follow these steps:
c. Fill the humidifier bottle with distilled water. Do not overfill.
d. Attach the oxygen tubing directly to the humidifier bottle outlet fitting.(Figure 4)
Your physician has prescribed either a nasal cannula, catheter, or face mask, in most cases,
they are already attached to the oxygen tubing .If not, follow the manufacture's instructions for
attachment.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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