SECTION 4—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 4—OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

NEVER smoke in an area where oxygen is being administered.

NEVER use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive substances, vapors or atmosphere.

CAUTION

DO NOT use pediatric, low flow nasal cannulas or oxygen masks with the oxygen conserving regulator.

DO NOT block the cannula connection or kink cannula tubing when the oxygen conserving regulator is in use. This may damage the oxygen conserving regulator.

1.Prior to each use, inspect product for visible damage. DO NOT use if any damage is found.

WARNING

DO NOT direct flow of oxygen at any person, or flammable material when adjusting the flow dial.

2.Turn the selector switch on the oxygen conserving regulator to the “0” OFF position before opening the cylinder valve. Refer to FIGURE 4.2 on page 17.

3.To reduce the risk of rapid oxygen recompression and fire, open the cylinder valve slowly and completely so the pressure gauge moves slowly as it indicates the cylinder pressure.

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Invacare IOC100P user manual Operating Instructions