AirSep MN138-1 H - Manual (Page 14)

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MN138-1 Rev H
02/14
3.0 General Instructions
3.1 Instructions
It is important that patients thoroughly understand how to operate the AirSep VisionAire unit.
This enables proper treatment as prescribed by a qualified, licensed health care
provider/physician. If patients experience any discomfort or the unit alarms, they must notify
their licensed health care provider/physician immediately.
You, as the Equipment Provider, are responsible to see that each patient receives the Patient
Manual. Explain each step in the operation of the unit to the patient in reference to this manual.
Smoking while using oxygen is the number one cause of fire, injury, and death.
You must follow these safety warnings:
Do not allow smoking, candles, or open flames within the same room of the device
or oxygen-carrying accessories.
Smoking while wearing an oxygen cannula may result in facial burns and possibly
death.
Removing the cannula and placing it on surfaces such as bedding, sofas, or other
cushion material will cause a flash fire when exposed to a cigarette, heat source, or
flame.
If you smoke, you must follow these 3 life-saving steps: turn off the oxygen
concentrator, take off the cannula, and leave the room where this device is located.
“No Smoking – Oxygen in Use” signs must be prominently displayed in the home
or where the oxygen concentrator is in use. Patient and their caregivers must be
informed about the dangers of smoking in the present of, or while using, medical
oxygen
This device supplies high-concentration oxygen that promotes rapid burning. Do
not allow smoking or open flames within the same room of (1) this device, or (2)
any oxygen-carrying accessory. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
fire, property damage, and /or cause physical injury or death.
Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the electric outlet before
you clean the unit to prevent accidental electrical shock and burn hazard. Only your
Equipment Provider or a qualified service technician should remove the covers or
service the unit.
Care should be taken to prevent the VisionAire from getting wet or allowing any
liquid to enter the unit. This can cause the unit to malfunction or shut down, and
cause an increased risk for electrical shock or burns.