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CAUTION: The Manufacturer recom-
mends an alternate source of supple-
mental oxygen in the event of a power
outage, alarm condition, or mechanical
failure. Consult your physician or Equip-
ment Provider for the type of reserve
system required.
CAUTION: It is very important to select only the
prescribed level of oxygen. Do not change the flow
selection unless you have been directed to do so
by a licensed clinician.
CAUTION: The Oxygen Concentrator may be
used during sleep under the recommendation of a
licensed clinician.
CAUTION: OPERATING OR STORING THE OXYGEN
CONCENTRATOR OUTSIDE OF ITS NORMAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE CAN IMPAIR
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT. REFER TO
THE SPECIFICATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL
FOR STORAGE AND OPERATING TEMPERATURE
LIMITS.
CAUTION: IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM OR YOU
OBSERVE THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IS NOT
WORKING PROPERLY; CONSULT THE TROUBLE-
SHOOTING SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. IF YOU
CANNOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONSULT
YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER.
CAUTION: IF THE AUDIO ALARM IS WEAK OR
DOES NOT SOUND AT ALL, CONSULT YOUR
EQUIPMENT PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION: IF THE HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE TUBING IS
NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE HUMIDIFIER
BOTTLE FITTING OR TO THE OXYGEN OUTLET,
AN OXYGEN LEAK CAN OCCUR.
CAUTION: NORMALLY, YOU SHOULD NOT NEED
TO ADJUST THE FLOWMETER ON YOUR UNIT.
IF YOU TURN THE FLOWMETER ADJUSTMENT
KNOB CLOCKWISE, YOU WILL DECREASE AND
CAN SHUT OFF THE FLOW OF OXYGEN FROM
YOUR UNIT. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THE
FLOWMETER IS MARKED IN ½ LPM INCREMENTS.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH THE 2 LPM FLOW-
METER OPTION, THE FLOWMETER IS MARKED IN
1/8 LPM INCREMENTS FOR FLOW SETTINGS UP
TO 2 LPM.
Note: Cannula must be non-kinking, which can be
used for a total length of 25 ft. (7.6 m) max.
Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and secure. You
should hear or feel oxygen flow to the prongs of the
nasal cannula. If oxygen does not seem to flow, first
verify that the flow meter ball is registering a flow.
Then, place the tip of the cannula into a glass of
water; if bubbles come out of the cannula, oxygen is
flowing. If bubbles do not appear, refer to the trouble-
shooting section of this manual.
Note: Always follow the cannula manufacturer's
instructions for proper use. Replace the disposable
cannula as recommended by the cannula manufac-
turer or your Equipment Provider. Additional supplies
are available from your Equipment Provider.
Note: The VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator must be
operated for at least five minutes at 2 LPM before
using the unit.
The VisionAire is appropriate for usage by two users,
provided the combined flow is a minimum of 2 LPM
and does not exceed the maximum capacity of the
concentrator.
To Equipment Provider: The following oxygen admin-
istration accessories are recommended for use with
the VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator:
• Humidifier Bottle: Part No. HU003-1
• Nasal Cannula with 7 feet (2.1 m) of tubing (6 LPM
max): Part No. CU002-1
Note: The Manufacturer does not recommend the
sterilization of this equipment.
Note: If the unit has not been used for an extended
period of time, it needs to operate for several minutes
before power failure alarm can become activated.
Note: The concentrator releases warm air out the
bottom of the unit which can permanently discolor
temperature sensitive flooring surfaces such as vinyl.
The concentrator should not be used over flooring that
is sensitive to heat staining. The Manufacturer is not
responsible for flooring that becomes discolored.
Note: To prevent a void warranty, follow all manufac-
turers' instructions.
Note: Do not attempt any maintenance other than the
possible solutions listed within the manual.
Note: Portable and mobile radio frequency (RF) com-
munications equipment can effect medical electrical
equipment.
Note: There is never a danger of depleting the oxygen
in a room when you use your Oxygen Concentrator
unit.
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