CAIRE Companion 5 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

WARNING: OPERATING THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
OUTSIDE OF THE OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
SPECIFICATIONS CAN LIMIT THE CONCENTRATOR'S ABILITY
TO MEET OXYGEN CONCENTRATION SPECIFICATION.
REFER TO THE SPECIFICATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR
TEMPERATURE LIMITS.
WARNING: USE NO OIL, GREASE, OR PETROLEUM-BASED OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS WITH THE OXYGEN-CARRYING ACCESSORIES
OR THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR. ONLY WATER BASED, OXYGEN
COMPATIBLE LOTIONS OR SALVES SHOULD BE USED. OXYGEN
ACCELERATES THE COMBUSTION OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES.
WARNING: THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SHOULD NOT BE USED
ADJACENT TO OR STACKED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT. IF ADJACENT
OR STACKED USE IS UNAVOIDABLE, THE DEVICE SHOULD BE
OBSERVED TO VERIFY NORMAL OPERATION.
CAUTION: In the event of an alarm or you observe the
Oxygen Concentrator is not working properly; consult
the Troubleshooting section in this manual. If you cannot
resolve the problem, consult your Equipment Provider.
CAUTION: To prevent a void warranty, follow all manufacturers'
instructions.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY MAINTENANCE
OTHER THAN THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS LISTED WITHIN
THIS MANUAL. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS, ONLY YOUR
EQUIPMENT PROVIDER OR A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
SHOULD REMOVE THE COVERS OR SERVICE THIS DEVICE.
WARNING: ONLY ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. USE OF ANY OTHER MAY BE HAZARDOUS, CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR AND WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS AN
ALTERNATE SOURCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN IN
THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE, ALARM CONDITION,
OR MECHANICAL FAILURE. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
OR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER FOR THE TYPE OF RESERVE SYSTEM
REQUIRED.
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WARNING: SMOKING WHILE USING OXYGEN IS THE
NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF FIRE INJURIES AND RELATED
DEATHS. YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE SAFETY WARNINGS:
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING, CANDLES, OR OPEN FLAMES
IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE DEVICE OR THE OXYGEN-CARRYING
ACCESSORIES.
WARNING: SMOKING WHILE WEARING AN OXYGEN CANNULA MAY
CAUSE FACIAL BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
WARNING: IF YOU SMOKE, THESE 3 STEPS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE:
TURN OFF THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, TAKE OFF THE CANNULA,
AND LEAVE THE ROOM WHERE THIS DEVICE IS LOCATED.
WARNING: "NO SMOKING – OXYGEN IN USE" SIGNS MUST BE
PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE HOME, OR WHERE OXYGEN IS IN
USE. PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MUST BE INFORMED ABOUT
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN THE PRESENCE OF, OR WHILE USING,
MEDICAL OXYGEN.
WARNING: DO NOT USE YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IN THE
PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE GASES. THIS CAN RESULT IN RAPID
BURNING CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURIES OR
DEATH.
WARNING: REMOVING THE CANNULA AND PUTTING IT ON
CLOTHING, BEDDING, SOFAS, OR OTHER CUSHION MATERIAL WILL
CAUSE A FLASH FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A CIGARETTE, HEAT
SOURCE, OR FLAME.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE A NASAL CANNULA ON OR UNDER
CLOTHING, BED COVERINGS OR CHAIR CUSHIONS. IF THE UNIT
IS TURNED ON BUT NOT IN USE, THE OXYGEN WILL MAKE THE
MATERIAL FLAMMABLE. SET THE I/0 POWER SWITCH TO THE 0 (OFF)
POSITION WHEN THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR IS NOT IN USE.
CAUTION: Always place oxygen supply tubing and power
cords in a manner that prevents a trip hazard.
Note: Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can effect
medical electrical equipment.