Precision Medical PM4351 EasyFlow5 - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the Concentrator in a location where room air can be drawn in
without being restricted.
2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Attach the Oxygen tubing
a.
Without a bubble humidifier:
Attach the Oxygen tubing to the Oxygen Outlet.
b. With a bubble humidifier:
Attach humidifier adaptor to Oxygen Outlet, fill the bubble humidifier
bottle and connect as per bubble humidifier instructions.
NOTE: Attach the Oxygen tubing to the bubble humidifier bottle.
4. Push the Power On/Off ( / ) switch to “ON” ( ) position. The Power
Indicator light below the On/Off ( / ) switch will illuminate green when
the Concentrator is powered ON.
NOTE: Turning the Concentrator “ON” when there is no electrical power or
the device has not been plugged into an electrical outlet will cause an
Audible Alarm for up to two (2) minutes.
5. Turn the Flow Setting Knob on the Concentrator to the prescribed flow.
6. Oxygen should be flowing through the Oxygen tubing. If it is not, refer to
the “ALARM CONDITIONS” section.
7. If using a nasal cannula place over your ears and
position the prongs in your nose as instructed by your
Provider or cannula manufacturer.
8. When the Concentrator is not in use, press the power
On/Off ( / ) switch to “OFF” ( ) position.
WARNING
Additional monitoring or attention may be required for patients
using this Concentrator who are unable to hear or see alarms or
communicate discomfort.
WARNING
ISO 8359 (Standard for Oxygen Concentrators) highly recommends that the
patient cannula that delivers gas to the patient from the oxygen concentrator
should include a Fire Stop Check Valve to stop the flow of gas towards the
patient in the case that the cannula becomes ignited. The Fire Stop Check
Valve should be located as close to the patient as reasonably practicable.
Fire Stop Check Valve - Precision Medical Part # 507706
OR