GCE HEALTHCARE OC Serie Notice D'utilisation page 7

TRANSPORT STORAGE AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
TEMPERATURE
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
ALTITUDE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
ENVIRONMENT
2. USING YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
WARNING: Do not use extension cords or electrical adapters.
1. Choose a location for your concentrator that allows it to draw in air freely. Make sure
the device is at least 30 cm away from walls, furniture, curtains, or any other item that
may restrict airfl ow to the device.
2. Install the concentrator's two stage fi lter:
a. Remove the fi lter access panel
b. Insert the inlet fi lter and turn clockwise to connect
c. Replace the fi lter access panel
3. Set up the humidifi er bottle:
a. Press the humidifi er connector button to remove the humidifi er bottle
b. Remove the cap by turning the humidifi er bottle clockwise
c. Fill the humidifi er bottle with distilled or cooled boiled water between the min and
max markings
d. Replace the humidifi er cap and tighten until secure
e. Plug the humidifi er bottle into the humidifi er connector to reconnect it to the oxy-
gen concentrator
NOTE: Replace the water in your humidifi er bottle on a daily basis.
4. After reading and understanding the contents of this manual, plug the power cord into
a grounded wall outlet and press the power switch to the On [I] position.
5. Make sure that the humidifi er bottle is secure:
a. Use your fi nger to gently block the oxygen outlet on the humidifi er bottle for 20
seconds
b. Once the fl oat in the fl ow meter drops to the bottom of the gauge, remove your
fi nger.
c. If the bottle makes a whistling sound - it means that the humidifi er is properly se-
cured to your device.
d. If you cannot hear this sound, remove the humidifi er bottle, unscrew the cap, re-
place tightly and repeat the above test.
e. If no whistling sound is heard after taking these steps, contact your home care
provider.
6. Adjust the oxygen fl ow so that the fl oat mark is centered on the line marking the fl ow
rate prescribed by your physician:
a. Turn the fl ow control dial clockwise to increase the output fl ow rate.
b. Turn the fl ow control dial anti-clockwise to decrease the output fl ow rate.
7. Connect your oxygen tube to the oxygen outlet and put on your cannula as directed
by your home care provider. If you are using an extension tube, connect this to the
oxygen outlet and oxygen tube.
OPERATING
10°C to 37°C (50°F to 98°F) -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
20% to 65%,
no condensation
0 to 1828 meters
80 kPa ~ 101 kPa
Dry, well-ventilated,
dust-free
and pollution-free
Away from electromag-
netic interference
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TRANSPORT
AND STORAGE
15% to 95%,
no condensation
-
80 kPa ~ 101 kPa
Placed upright and vertical
at all times
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