General Dangers And Warnings - DeVilbiss Healthcare iFill 535I Mode D'emploi

General Dangers & Warnings
In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly, and operation of the personal oxygen station, these instructions MUST be followed:
DANGER
1. Electric Shock Hazard. Do not disassemble. The DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station contains no user serviceable parts. If service is required, contact your
DeVilbiss provider or authorized service center.
2. Fire Hazard. Do not lubricate. Do not allow grease or oil from your hands or other source to come into contact with the regulator or cylinder valve connection. These
contaminants may be flammable and cause injury.
3. The DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station should be at least 6 inches (15 cm) from walls, draperies, or any other object that might prevent the proper flow of air in
and out of your oxygen station. The oxygen station should be located so as to avoid pollutants or fumes.
4. Fire Hazard. Oxygen causes rapid burning. Do not smoke while your personal oxygen station is operating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy.
Keep the oxygen station at least 5 feet (1.6 m) from hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.
5. Fire Hazard. Do not lay the cannula down while the cylinder is delivering oxygen. High concentrations of oxygen can cause rapid burning.
6. Tip Over Hazard. Do push, lean or rest upon the device, it may tip over causing injury.
WARNING
1. Do not install, assemble, or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction manual and the oxygen cylinder warning label. If you are
unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact your provider or technical personnel if applicable before attempting to install or use this
equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
2. The use of this device is limited to an oxygen patient. Cylinders MUST be used ONLY by an oxygen patient and are not to be distributed to any other individual for any
purpose.
3. 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. Keep the openings free
from lint, hair and the like, this may block airflow through the unit and cause overheating or malfunction.
4. Avoid placing the oxygen station next to heaters, radiators, or hot air registers. It should be kept at least 5 feet (1.6m) away from hot, sparking objects or naked
sources of flame.
5. Do not use in a closet.
6. Do not use in an area where the air may be contaminated with carbon monoxide as this may shorten the life of the unit (i.e. near running gasoline engines, furnace, or
heater).
7. If any leakage of the oxygen cylinder is detected, do not attempt to use the cylinder. Turn the rotary selector on the regulator to "OFF" and close the cylinder valve. If
leakage persists, place the cylinder outdoors and notify your Home Health Care Provider or Service Representative of this condition.
8. The personal oxygen station is equipped with a High Pressure Relief Valve to ensure the user's safety. When activated, this safety feature will make an extremely loud
noise. If this noise occurs, turn the unit off and contact your Home Health Care Provider or Service Representative.
9. The device is not a life support device and may stop operating with certain device faults or with a power failure. You should have a back-up source of oxygen available.
10. There is a risk of fire associated with oxygen enrichment during oxygen therapy. Do not use the iFill cylinder filling station or accessories near sparks or open flames.
11. Do not lubricate fittings, connections, tubing, or other accessories of the iFill cylinder filling station to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
12. Use only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure proper function and to avoid the risk of fire and burns.
13. ONLY use cylinders that have the DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station fill connection. All cylinders must be inspected before attempting to fill - otherwise, injury or
damage may occur.
14. Use of this device at an altitude greater than 2000 meters (6500 ft) altitude or outside a temperature of +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F) or a relative humidity above
90% relative humidity, non-condensing, is expected to adversely affect the percentage of oxygen and consequently the quality of the therapy.
15. Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result in facial burns or death. Do not allow smoking within the same room where the iFill cylinder filling
station or any oxygen cylinders are located.
16. If you intend to smoke, you must always turn the iFill cylinder filling station off and leave the room where the iFill cylinder filling station is located. If unable to leave the
room, you must wait 10 minutes after you have turned the iFill cylinder filling station off before smoking.
17. Open flames during oxygen therapy are dangerous and are likely to result in fire or death. Do not allow open flames within 5 feet (1.6m) of the iFill cylinder filling
station or any oxygen cylinders.
18. Do not modify any connections on the personal oxygen station. Never lubricate the connections. Never use tools of any kind to connect/disconnect the oxygen cylinder
and the oxygen station. Otherwise, severe injury and/or damage may occur.
19. Before moving or repositioning the personal oxygen station, always disconnect the AC power cord. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
20. Do not drop oxygen cylinders. Use two (2) hands when handling/transporting oxygen cylinders. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
21. Children should always be supervised around the personal oxygen station. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
22. For your safety, the oxygen cylinder must be used according to the prescription determined by your physician.
23. Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous. Seeking medical advice before using oxygen is advisable.
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