2.2 General Guidelines
In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly and operation of the
concentrator these instructions MUST be followed.
DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage
Improper use of the product may cause death, injury or
damage. This section contains important information for
the safe operation and use of this product.
– DO NOT use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading and
understanding these instructions and any additional
instructional material such as user manuals, service
manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this
product or optional equipment.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions
or instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
dealer or technical personnel before attempting to
use this equipment.
– Check ALL external components and carton for
damage. In case of damage, or if the product is not
working correctly, contact a technician or Invacare
for repair.
– THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage From Fire
Textiles, oil or petroleum substances, grease, greasy
substances and other combustibles are easily ignited
and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air and
when in contact with oxygen under pressure. To avoid
fire, death, injury or damage:
– DO NOT SMOKE while using this device.
– DO NOT near OPEN FLAME or IGNITION
SOURCES.
– DO NOT use any lubricants on concentrator unless
recommended by Invacare.
– NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed.
– Avoid creation of any spark near oxygen equipment.
This includes sparks from static electricity created by
any type of friction.
– Keep all matches, lighted cigarettes or other sources
of ignition out of the room in which this concentrator
is located and away from where oxygen is being
delivered.
– Keep the oxygen tubing, cord, and concentrator out
from under such items as blankets, bed coverings,
chair cushions, clothing, and away from heated or hot
surfaces including space heaters, stoves, and similar
electrical appliances.
CAUTION!
Federal (statutory) law restricts this device sale to or
on the order of a medical practitioner licensed by a
governmental agency where he/she practices.
– ONLY a licensed medical practitioner may order the
purchase or use of this device.
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