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Read this manual before using concentrator and save for future reference. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 0. IEC SYMBOLS ………...………………………………………….…………………3 1. CAUTIONS …………………..……………………..…………….………………..3 2. WARNINGS …………………..……………………..…………….………………..4 3. PRECAUTIONS ………………….………………………………………………...5 4. INTENDED USE ……………………….…………………….………………….….5 5. DESCRIPTION ……………………….…………………...…………………….….6 6. SPECIFICATION ……………………….……………….…………………..….….7 7. HANDLING ………………………….…………………….……………………….9 7.1 Unpacking ……………………………………………………………….………………………….9 8. OPERATION ……………….,………………….…………………………..…...…10 8.1 Select a Location ……………………………………………………………..…….……...………10 8.2 Plug in Power Cord ……………………………………………………………..…………………10 8.3 Connect Humidifier (if prescribed by your physician) ……………………………….………...…10 8.4 Connect Oxygen Tubing ………………………………………………………………………..…11 8.5 Turn On Power Switch …………………………………….…………………………..…………..12 8.6 Adjust Flowrate …………………………………………………….……….……………………..12 8.7 Oxygen Purity Indicator ……………………………………………………….…………………..12 8.8 Start Oxygen Therapy ……….…………………………………………………………….………12 9. ALARMS …………………………………………………………………..………13 10. MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………..………………….13 10.1 General caring ………………………………………………………………………………...….13 10.2 Cleaning the Cabinet Filter ……………………………………………………...……………….14 10.3 Cabinet ………………………………………………………………………..………………….14 10.4 Humidifier ………………………………………………………………..………………………15 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ……..………………………………..…………………15 Warranty ……………………....………………………………..…………………16 2 0. IEC SYMBOLS Caution, Attention or Consult accompanying documents. Alternating Current Type BF Equipment No Smoking or Naked Flames Use No Oil or Grease 1. CAUTIONS o Federal Law restricts this device for sale or use on the order of a physician. o Do not adjust your prescribed level of oxygen flow without consulting your physician. 3 2. WARNINGS o Fire Hazard-Oxygen promotes rapid burning. No Smoking or Open Flames. o Electrical Shock Hazard -do not remove the cabinet or open the cover. o Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or servicing. o Do not place this equipment near hot, sparking or burning objects. o Do not use oil or grease on or near this device. o Do not use the concentrator in the presence of pollutants or dangerous fumes. o An alternate source of oxygen should always be available to avoid any interruption in supply. o This unit is not intended for life sustaining or life supporting applications. o Turn the unit off when it is not in use. o In the event of an alarm, contact your equipment provider. o If you experience any signs of discomfort, contact your physician immediately. o Merits recommends that each concentrator be on and running for a minimum of 60 minutes at a time. o Keep the cord away from HEATED or HOT surfaces. o NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening. o NEVER block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air opening may be blocked. o Avoid the operation in wet or damp locations. 4 3. PRECAUTIONS o Always plug in a 15 AMP, grounded circuit. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD o Place the unit where sides and bottom are unobstructed to ensure proper airflow. (Be sure that the machine is placed away from drapes or other objects that might block the flow of incoming air and/or alarm indicators.) o Only operate the concentrator in a upright position. o Do not use oxygen tubing that exceeds 50 feet in length. The manufacturer recommends crush resistant tubing. o Do not place liquids on the unit or use liquids to clean the unit. Do not use petroleum-based solvents. Clean unit and power cord with mild household cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge, then wipe dry. o The Salter Labs 7100 350c.c. Bubble Humidifier and the B&F Medical Bubble Humidifier are suitable for use with the Oxygen Concentrators. Or a humidifier capable of 30 Psi operation and 15 LPM of flow is required. Use of certain humidifiers not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair the performance. o Always choose the FDA or CE approved accessories, such as Masks or cannulas & Humidifiers to ensure the reliability and performance. o Different personnel to prevent cross infection should never use the same mask or cannula. 4. INTENDED USE The Merit Oxygen Concentrator is intended to be used to supply supplemental oxygen to patients in their home. The devices are not intended for life support nor do they provide any patient monitoring capabilities. 5 6 5. DESCRIPTION .......................... ................................ ............................ .......................... .................... ........................................ .................. ! " # $ " % &' " ( ) * + " " , ! - "- & . " " ) / 0 1# ( " # ! ...