SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to repair product.
DO NOT immerse product in any kind of liquid.
Store product in a clean area when not in use.
Only use an Invacare Corporation HF2POST9BAG carrying bag.
NEVER smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.
ALWAYS confirm prescribed dose before administering to patient and monitor on a frequent basis.
DO NOT use if dirt or contaminants are present on or around cylinder, valve, product or connecting devices.
NEVER use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive substances, vapors or atmosphere.
ALWAYS follow ANSI and CGA standards for Medical Gas Products and Flowmeters (E‐7) and Oxygen Handling (G‐4).
The use of this device is limited to the oxygen patient. Cylinders MUST be used only by the oxygen patient and are not to be distributed to any other individual for any purpose.
DO NOT allow oil from your hands or other sources to come into contact with the cylinder fittings. These substances may become flammable in the presence of oxygen and cause injury. Avoid touching the cylinder fitting whenever possible. Example of items to avoid are hand creams or lotions, cooking oils, suntan oils or sunblocks and similar oily products. If you use these types of products Invacare suggests you wash your hands prior to using this product. If the cylinder fitting should come in contact with such substances it should be cleaned off with a damp cloth prior to connecting it to the compressor.
