GCE HEALTHCARE OC Serie Notice D'utilisation page 3

• Please read this manual carefully before using this product and save it for future reference.
• For assistance with this manual, contact your home care provider.
• Use the fl ow and duration settings of this product as prescribed by your physician.
• This equipment is not to be used as a life support device and supplies supplemental
oxygen only.
• Children and patients with certain disabilities may be unable to understand or communi-
cate product alarms, and therefore must be supervised when using this device.
• It is advised that patients maintain a backup oxygen supply in case of a machine malfunc-
tion or power shortage.
• If you experience an adverse reaction when using this device, contact a physician
immediately.
BEFORE USING THIS OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
WARNING: In high concentrations, oxygen vigorously accelerates combustion. Patients
must make all e orts to reduce the risk of fi re when undergoing oxygen therapy.
WARNING: This oxygen concentrator and all its components - including cannulas, connec-
tions and power cords - must be kept away from all sources of heat, open fl ame, sparks
and static electricity.
WARNING: Do not smoke or allow others to smoke while you are undergoing oxygen
therapy. Do not smoke or allow others to smoke in the same room as the oxygen concen-
trator and accessories.
WARNING: Oils and greases are prone to strong spontaneous combustion when exposed
to oxygen under pressure. To avoid the risk of fi re and personal injury, do not use oils and
greases on or around the oxygen concentrator.
WARNING: This device is not suitable for use in the presence of a fl ammable anesthetic
mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
1. INTRODUCTION
Your physician has determined that supplemental oxygen is of benefi t to you and has pre-
scribed an oxygen concentrator set at a specifi c fl ow and duration setting to meet your
needs. Do not change the fl ow or duration settings unless your physician tells you to do
so.
Please read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
INTENDED USE
The OC Series Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen to pa-
tients requiring oxygen therapy. The device is not intended to be life supporting or life
sustaining.
ABOUT YOUR OC SERIES OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
The OC Series Oxygen Concentrator delivers highly concentrated oxygen to patients re-
quiring oxygen therapy. The device concentrates oxygen from the air for medical uses
through a process called pressure swing absorption. Your home care provider will show
you how to use your OC Series device and will be able to answer any questions you may
have.
SPECIAL NOTES
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