CAIRE Companion 5 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

Companion 5
For OCSI Models: The O2 Light will illuminate
for four (4) seconds upon start-up. After this initial
start-up, this light is disabled for approximately
five (5) minutes while the concentration rises to
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 LICENSED CLINICIAN. THE
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR 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 rec-
ommended by the manufacturer. Use
of any other may be hazardous, cause
serious damage to your oxygen con-
centrator 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 replace-
ment parts for internal components, may result
in increased emissions of decreased immunity
of the Oxygen Concentrator.