CAIRE NewLife Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 11

Operating Instructions
1.Locate the unit near an electrical outlet in the
room where you spend most of your time.
2. Position the unit away from curtains or drapes,
hot air registers, heaters, and fireplaces. Be
certain to place the unit so all sides are at least
12 inches (30.5 cm) away from a wall or other
obstruction. Do not place the unit in a confined
area.
3. Turn the unit so that the operating controls are
within easy reach and the air intake on the back
of the unit is not obstructed.
4. Connect oxygen accessories such as a humidifier
(if required), nasal cannula, face mask, catheter,
and/or extension tubing to the oxygen outlet.
5. Completely unwrap the power cord.
6. Insert power cord into the electrical outlet.
7. Locate the power switch on the front of the unit,
and switch it to the | position (on).
An audible and visual alarm must sound for a
short test to indicate proper alarm function.
CAUTION: If the alarm is weak or
does not sound at all, consult your
Equipment Provider immediately.
NewLife Family
Note: The standard NewLife Intensity Oxygen
Concentrator accommodates high pressure/high
flow prescriptions.
Note: The standard NewLife Elite Oxygen
Concentrator accommodates prescriptions from
1 LPM minimum to 5 LPM maximum.
Note: The standard NewLife Intensity 10 Oxygen
Concentrator accommodates prescriptions from
2 LPM to 10 LPM maximum.
8. Set the flowmeter adjustment knob to the
prescribed LPM. The concentrator is now ready
for use.
Elite (left) and Intensity (right)
9. To turn the concentrator off, press the I/0 switch
to the 0 position.
10. If the NewLife unit fails to operate properly,
refer to the Troubleshooting section for a list of
probable causes and solutions.
WARNING: "NO SMOKING –
OXYGEN IN USE" SIGNS MUST BE
PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE
HOME, OR WHERE OXYGEN IS IN USE.
USERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS MUST
BE INFORMED ABOUT THE DANGERS
OF SMOKING IN THE PRESENCE OF,
OR WHILE USING, MEDICAL OXYGEN.
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