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INTRODUCTION
This instruction guide will acquaint you with your DeVilbiss oxygen concentrator Make sure that you read and understand this guide before operating your unit Important
safeguards are indicated throughout this guide Pay special attention to all safety information Contact your DeVilbiss equipment provider should you have any questions
Intended Use
The DeVilbiss 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator intended use is to provide supplemental low fow oxygen therapy or patients suering rom COPD, cardiovascular disease, and
lung disorders The oxygen concentrator is used in home type environments, homes, nursing homes, patient care facilities, etc
Indications For Use
The DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator is intended or use as an oxygen concentrator to provide supplemental low fow oxygen therapy in the home, nursing homes, patient care
facilities, etc
Contraindications
The device is not intended to be life supporting or life sustaining
The DeVilbiss 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator may be contraindicated in patients at risk of experiencing serious adverse health consequences resulting from a temporary loss of
function Please consult with your prescribing physician if you believe you may be at risk
Essential Performance
Essential Perormance o the Oxygen Concentrator is to deliver a continuous fow o oxygen enriched gas. Visual and audible alarms indicate i the device is not meeting
specication or a ailure has been detected.
Service Life
The expected service life of the 525 series oxygen concentrator, which includes the performance of any required service or maintenance, is 5 years The expected service life
is based on the operation of the device in accordance with all manufacturer guidance for safe use, maintenance, servicing, storage, shipping, handling, and general operation
The actual service life of the unit, and in particular the service life of certain subcomponents, including the Filters, Sieve Beds and Compressor Cup Seals, will vary based on a
number of variables, including the operating environment, storage environment, shipping, handling, performance of preventive maintenance, and both the frequency and
intensity of use
The 525 series oxygen concentrators have internal sensors and diagnostic systems designed to monitor the system perormance, including the oxygen concentration (purity),
fow and temperature. The 525 concentrators will alert the user when the device requires maintenance or service. Please see the Troubleshooting and Maintenance Sections
for more detailed information
Why Your Physician Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen
Today, many people suer rom heart, lung and other respiratory diseases. Many o these people can benet rom supplemental oxygen therapy. Your body requires a steady
supply of oxygen to function properly Your physician prescribed supplemental oxygen for you, because you are not getting enough oxygen from room air alone Supplemental
oxygen will increase the amount of oxygen that your body receives
Supplemental oxygen is not addictive. Your physician prescribed a specic oxygen fow to improve symptoms such as headaches, drowsiness, conusion, atigue or increased
irritability If these symptoms persist after you begin your supplemental oxygen program, consult your physician
The oxygen delivery setting has to be determined or each patient individually with the conguration o the equipment to be used, including accessories.
The proper placement and positioning of the prongs of the nasal cannula in the nose is critical to the amount of oxygen delivered to the respiratory system of the patient
Your Delivery settings of the oxygen concentrator should be periodically reassessed for the effectiveness of therapy
How Your DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator Works
Oxygen concentrators are the most reliable, ecient and convenient source o supplemental oxygen available today. The oxygen concentrator is electrically operated. The unit
separates oxygen rom room air which allows high-purity supplemental oxygen to be delivered to you through the oxygen outlet. Although the concentrator lters the oxygen in
a room, it will not affect the normal amount of oxygen in your room
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