CAIRE Companion 5 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

Companion 5
Note: After initially powering on, the O2 light will
illuminate and "O2 UP" will display on the screen until
the concentration reaches specifications.
Step 5: Adjust Flow Control Rate
a. Turn the flow control knob to the oxygen flow
rate (LPM) prescribed by your physician.
To adjust flow rate:
Turn counter-clockwise to increase flow.
Turn clockwise to decrease flow.
The middle of the ball indicates flow rate. The
image below indicates a flow rate of 4.0 LPM.
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WARNING: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO
SELECT ONLY THE PRESCRIBED LEVEL
OF OXYGEN. DO NOT CHANGE THE
FLOW SELECTION UNLESS YOU HAVE
BEEN DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A LI-
CENSED CLINICIAN. THE OXYGEN CON-
CENTRATOR MAY BE USED DURING
SLEEP UNDER THE RECOMMENDATION
OF A QUALIFIED CLINICIAN.
Step 6: Verify Flow and Breathe Normally
a. Verify that oxygen is indeed flowing through the
nasal cannula and that there are no kinks, bends,
or blockages in the tubing.
Note: Ensure the cannula is fully inserted and secure.
You should hear or feel oxygen flow to the prongs of
the nasal cannula.
b. Properly position your nasal cannula and breathe
normally through the nasal cannula.
Step 7: Turn Off
a. Press the power switch in the "OFF" (O) position
when the CAIRE Companion 5 is no longer in
use.
CAUTION: Use only accessories recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Use of any
other may be hazardous, cause serious
damage to your oxygen concentrator
and will void the warranty.
CAUTION: Do not use extension cords with this
unit or connect too many plugs into the same
electrical outlet. The use of extension cords could
adversely affect the performance of the device.
Too many plugs into one outlet can result in an
overload to the electrical panel causing the breaker/
fuse to activate or fire if the breaker or fuse fails to
operate.
CAUTION: Use of cables and adapters other than
those specified, with the exception of cables and
adapters sold by the manufacturer of the medical
electrical equipment as replacement parts for inter-
nal components, may result in increased emissions
of decreased immunity of the Oxygen Concentrator.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW EITHER
THE AIR INTAKE OR THE AIR OUTLET
VENTS TO BECOME BLOCKED. THIS
CAN CAUSE THE OXYGEN CONCEN-
TRATOR TO OVERHEAT AND IMPAIR
PERFORMANCE.