DeVilbiss 525 Series Instruction Manual page 4

DANGER
• NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed
• Oxygen causes rapid burning Do not smoke while your oxygen concentrator is operating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy
• Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result in facial burns or death Do not allow smoking within the same room where the oxygen concentrator
or any oxygen carrying accessories are located
• If you intend to smoke, you must always turn the oxygen concentrator OFF, remove the cannula and leave the room where either the cannula or mask or the
oxygen concentrator is located If unable to leave the room, you must wait 10 minutes after you have turned OFF the oxygen concentrator before smoking
• Oxygen makes it easier for a fire to start and spread. Do not leave the nasal cannula or mask on bed coverings or chair cushions if the oxygen concentrator is turned
ON but not in use. The oxygen will make the materials flammable. Turn the oxygen concentrator OFF when not in use to prevent oxygen enrichment
• Keep the oxygen concentrator and cannula at least 2 m (6.5 feet) from hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.
• Open flames during oxygen therapy are dangerous and are likely to result in fire or death. Do not allow open flames within 2 m (6.5 feet) of the oxygen concentrator or
any oxygen carrying accessories
• DeVilbiss oxygen concentrators are equipped with a fire mitigating outlet fitting that prevents propagation of fire into the unit.
WARNING
• To avoid electric shock, do not plug the concentrator into an AC outlet if the concentrator cabinet is broken Do not remove the concentrator cabinet The cabinet should
only be removed by a qualified DeVilbiss technician. Do not apply liquid directly to the cabinet or utilize any petroleum-based solvents or cleaning agents.
• Improper use of the power cord and plugs can cause a burn, fire or other electric shock hazards. Do not use the unit if the power cord is damaged.
• Ensure the mains power cord is fully inserted into the concentrator connector (230 volt units) and the power cord plug is completely inserted into a fully functioning AC
wall outlet Failure to do so may cause an electrical safety hazard
• The accessories (nasal cannula, masks, oxygen tubing, humidifiers, etc.) that supply oxygen to the patient must be equipped with a means that, in case of fire, stops
the propagation of fire through the accessory for the safety of the patient and others. A fire activated flow-stop or thermal fuse device, if available, should be used with
the oxygen supply accessories. These types of flow-stop devices stop the flow of oxygen to the patient in the event of fire. This means of fire protection should be
located as close to the patient as practicable
• Locate oxygen tubing and power supply cords to prevent tripping hazards and reduce the possibility of entanglement or strangulation
• Do not lubricate fittings, connections, tubing or other accessories of the oxygen concentrator to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
• Do NOT use lubricants, oils or grease
• Before attempting any cleaning procedures, turn the unit "OFF "
• Use only water-based lotions or salves that are oxygen-compatible before and during oxygen therapy Never use petroleum or oil-based lotions or salves to avoid the
risk of fire and burns.
• Use only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure proper function and to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
• When using the Transfiller Caddy with a Transfill device, always keep the system on a flat surface. Disassemble the system prior to moving.
WARNING
• If you feel discomfort or are experiencing a medical emergency while undergoing oxygen therapy, seek medical assistance immediately to avoid harm
• Geriatric, pediatric or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort can require additional monitoring and/or a distributed alarm system to convey the information
about the discomfort and/or the medical urgency to the responsible caregiver to avoid harm
• Use of this device at an altitude above 13,123 feet (4000 meters) or above a temperature of 95°F (35°C) or greater than 93% relative humidity may affect the flow rate
and the percentage of oxygen and consequently the quality of the therapy. Refer to specifications for details regarding parameters tested.
• To ensure you receive the therapeutic amount of oxygen delivery according to your medical condition, the Oxygen Concentrator must:
• be used only after one or more settings have been individually determined or prescribed for you at your specific activity levels.
• • be used with the specific 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
• Your delivery settings of the oxygen concentrator should be periodically reassessed for the effectiveness of therapy
• For your safety, the oxygen concentrator must be used according to the prescription determined by your physician
• Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous Seek medical advice before using an oxygen concentrator
WARNING
MR Unsafe
• Do not bring the device or accessories into a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment as it may cause unacceptable risk to the patient or damage to the oxygen
concentrator or MR medical devices The device and accessories have not been evaluated for safety in an MR environment
• Do not use the device or accessories in an environment with electromagnetic equipment such as CT scanners, Diathermy, RFID and electromagnetic security systems
(metal detectors) as it may cause unacceptable risk to the patient or damage to the oxygen concentrator. Some electromagnetic sources may not be apparent, if you
notice any unexplained changes in the performance of this device, if it is making unusual or harsh sounds, disconnect the power cord and discontinue use Contact your
home care provider
• This device is suitable for use in home and healthcare environments except for near active HF SURGICAL EQUIPMENT and the RF shielded room of an ME SYSTEM
for magnetic resonance imaging, where the intensity of Electromagnetic DISTURBANCES is high
• Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper operation If such use is necessary, this
equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally
• Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any
part of the oxygen concentrator, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
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