Sunrise Medical 515A P o r t a n t, Introduction, How Your DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator Works

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read this entire guide before using your DeVilbiss concentrator. Important information is highlighted by these terms throughout this guide:

DANGER Urgent safety information for hazards that will cause serious injury or death.

WARNING Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury.

CAUTION Information for preventing damage to the product.

NOTE Information to which you should pay special attention.

Important safeguards are indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety information.

DANGER–NO SMOKING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

INTRODUCTION

This instruction guide will acquaint you with the DeVilbiss oxygen concentrator. Make sure that you read and understand this guide before operating your unit. Important safeguards are indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety information. Contact your Sunrise Medical/DeVilbiss equipment provider should you have any questions.

WARNING

For your safety, the oxygen concentrator must be used according to the prescription determined by your physician.

DANGER

Oxygen causes rapid burning. Do not smoke while your oxygen concentrator is oper- ating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy. Do not use within 5 feet (1.6m) of hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.

Why Your Physician Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen

Today, many people suffer from heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. Many of these peo- ple can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy. Your body requires a steady supply of oxy- gen to function properly. Your physician prescribed supplemental oxygen for you because you are not getting enough oxygen from room air alone. Supplemental oxygen will increase the amount of oxygen that your body receives.

Supplemental oxygen is not addictive. Your physician prescribed a specific oxygen flow to improve symptoms such as headaches, drowsiness, confusion, fatigue, or increased irritability. If these symptoms persist after you begin your supplemental oxygen program, consult your physician.

How Your DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator Works

Oxygen concentrators are the most reliable, efficient, and convenient source of supplemental oxygen available today. The oxygen concentrator is electrically operated. The unit separates oxygen from room air which allows high-purity supplemental oxygen to be delivered to you through the oxygen outlet. Although the concentrator filters the oxygen in a room, it will not affect the normal amount of oxygen in your room.

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