Introduction; Intended Use; Warnings And Cautions - Respironics HomeLOX User Manual

Introduction

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The Home Liquefaction System (HomeLox) is intended to create and store liquid oxygen in a patient's home,
so that a patient will be able to fill their liquid portable unit and ambulate. The device is intended only to be a
liquid oxygen reservoir for filling of a portable unit and will not provide any ability for the patient to breathe
oxygen gas directly from the unit. This device is not intended to be life supporting nor life sustaining.
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CAUTION: US federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Warnings
Danger: Explosion Hazard. Do not use this device in the presence of flammable substances.
• If while using the system you experience any discomfort or signs of any unusual physical symptoms,
contact your physician immediately.
• This system refrigerates and stores oxygen in its liquid form. Oxygen in its liquid or gaseous form can
promote rapid burning when exposed to an open flame. Do not allow any smoking objects or open flames
near this unit.
• Do not use any oil, grease, or petroleum-based products on or near this unit.
• Do not smoke while the device is in use.
• Frostbite may occur on contact with liquid oxygen, cold gaseous oxygen, or frosted parts. Do not touch
any frosted parts.
• Protect the device against the spillage of fluids on or around it. Do not place drinks on it. Do not allow
fluids to come in contact with the device.
• Do not set any objects on, or allow to be draped over, the HomeLox System as they might block air flow
into the device. Place the unit in a ventilated location with the sides and rear two feet away from any
object.
• Do not allow minors or children to operate the HomeLox System. Do not allow unsupervised children to
play on or near the device.
• Do not use an extension cord with the HomeLox System.
• Do not connect the HomeLox System to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or ground
fault interruptor. Make sure there is no other high power device such as a TV, stereo, computer, radio
transmitter, space heater, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave oven, electrical range, or other large appliance
connected to this outlet.
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