Safety Information: Concentrator

Doctor’s Prescription: Oxygen at __ liters per minute __ (cont., PRN, etc.)

Concentrator placement:

• Well-ventilated area (not in a closet).
• Away from walls, drapes, curtains, bedspreads, etc.
• Away from combustible materials (grease, lotions, solvents, etc.).
• At least 8 feet from heat sources (smoking, matches, stoves, heaters, toasters, hair dryers, etc.)

Concentrator use:

• Plug into appropriate electrical outlet. DO NOT plug into extension cords or multi-outlet adapters.
• Do not use as a table. Never place anything on top of concentrator (drinks,plants, books, papers, covers, etc.
• Turn on concentrator with power switch:
• Motor should begin to run.
• Alarm will sound for a few seconds until pressure is reached.
• Adjust liter flow:
• Rotary Flow Control: turn the knob until prescribed liter flow appears
• “Tube” Flowmeter: adjust the knob until the middle of the ball is at the prescribed liter flow.
• Fit the nasal cannula to face:
• Insert the 2 prongs into nose: prongs must point upward and curve into nostrils.
• Slide tubing over and behind each ear.
• Slide adjuster upward under the chin - NOT TOO TIGHT!
• Use the Concentrator:
• At the prescribed liter flow - no more no less.
• For the number of hours each day as prescribed.
• For the prescribed activities.

Cleaning and disinfection:

• Clean Tubing, Nasal Cannula and Humidifier Jar as directed in the Cleaning Instructions provided to you.
• Wipe concentrator cabinet with clean, damp (water only) cloth.never spray anything on or into concentrator, such as fantastic, formula 409, pinesou etc.
• Clean air inlet filter weekly:
• Remove filter element.
• Wash in warm, soapy water
• Rinse completely.
• Squeeze in paper towel to dry.
• Replace filter element.

Precautions:

• Never smoke while using the concentrator.
• Keep away from open flame.
• Use only in a well-ventilated area.
• Never use oil based products, such as:
• Vaseline;
• Chapstick;
• Oily lotions or creams.
• Never change liter flow without your doctor’s permission.
• Clean concentrator supplies as directed.

Troubleshooting

• If alarm sounds:;
• Make sure plug is in outlet;
• Make sure outlet has power (check fuse/circuit breaker);
• Check concentrator Circuit breaker;
• Use back-up oxygen supply.
• No oxygen flowing from nasal cannuia:
• Check for loose tubing connections;
• Check for loose humidifier jar
• Check for bubbles in humidifier or place nasal cannuia in glass of water and check for bubbles
• Check for blocked inlet filter;

Call your oxygen provider's office (telephone number provided in your Customer Information Handbook) if you have problems or questions.