8. OPERATION
8.1 SELECT A LOCATION
Select a location where sides and bottom are unobstructed to ensure proper airflow. Be sure that the machine is placed away from drapes or other objects that might block the flow of incoming air and/or alarm indicators. The area should be free of pollutants or dangerous fumes. The unit should be placed on a stable level surface. The location should have access to a power outlet without use of an extension cord or where the cord is placed across a traffic area. Do not place near a source or heat or open flame or hot, sparking objects.
8.2 PLUG IN POWER CORD
Plug the power cord into a grounded, 15 AMP power outlet.
8.3 CONNECT HUMIDIFIER (if prescribed by your physician)
The Salter Labs 7100 350c.c. Bubble Humidifier and the B&F Medical Bubble Humidifier are suitable for use with the Oxygen Concentrators. Or a humidifier capable of 30 Psi operation and 15 LPM of flow is required. Use of certain humidifiers not specified for use with this oxygen concentrator may impair the performance.
Fill the humidifier with distilled water according to the manufacturer’s instructions(FIG.1). Do not overfill. Replace the cab and securely tighten. Place the humidifier in the humidifier compartment(FIG.2) and attach to the oxygen outlet of the concentrator(FIG.3).
FIGURE 1 FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER
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