WARNING
•Only trained, qualified medical personnel under the direct supervision of a licensed physician should operate the HELIO2 Blender.
•Use this HELIO2 Blender only for its Intended Use as described in this manual.
•Confirm prescribed dose before administering to patient. Monitor on a frequent basis. Continuous Monitoring with an alarmed Oxygen Monitor / Analyzer is recommended.
•The HELIO2 Blender shall be serviced by a qualified service technician.
•Always follow ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas Products, Flowmeters and Oxygen Handling.
•The clinician must verify the Heliox tank concentration prior to utilizing the Blender.
•An alarmed Oxygen Monitor / Analyzer must be used to verify oxygen concentration.
•Accuracy of oxygen concentration will be affected if bleed is not activated at flow settings below 15 lpm for the High Flow Blender, and 3 lpm for the Low Flow Blender.
•DO NOT obstruct the alarm.
•DO NOT use Blender when alarm is sounding.
•DO NOT use oil in or around the Blender.
•DO NOT occlude or obstruct the bleed port on the auxiliary outlet of the Blender.
•DO NOT use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive substances, vapors or atmosphere.
•Oxygen Concentration Dial does not rotate 360 degrees. Rotating the dial beyond the endpoint settings will damage the Blender.
CAUTION
•Turn off gas supplies when HELIO2 Blender is not in use.
•Store the HELIO2 Blender in a clean, dry area when not in use.
•The HELIO2 Blender contains magnetic, ferrous material that may affect the results of an MRI.
•Ensure all connections are tight and leak free.
•Avoid excessive pressure surges greater than 100 psi (6.9 bar) when pressuring the Blender inlets.
•DO NOT steam autoclave.
•DO NOT immerse HELIO2 Blender into any liquid.
•DO NOT gas sterilize with (EtO) Ethylene Oxide.
•DO NOT use if dirt or contaminants are present on or around the Blender or connecting devices.
•DO NOT smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.
•DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
•Inlet pressure of Device used in conjunction with the HELIO2 Blender must match inlet pressure of FIO2 Blender.
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