Intake
B Cleaning the Air Intake FiltersFilter
Panel
1Pull off the Intake Filter Panel on the rear of the machine.
2Rinse thoroughly with warm tap water.
3Shake out water, put in a dry place and allow to air dry.
4Replace the Intake Filter.
5Clean the Intake Filter once a month. If the Oxygen Bar is used frequently, the Intake Filter will have to be cleaned every two weeks.
Filter
C Cleaning the Headset Tube and Headset
Oxygen Outlet
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condensation chamber |
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2Separate the Condensation chamber and front part of headset tube from unit. Rinse these parts with warm water and allow the parts to air dry.
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D Cleaning the Cabinet
1Wipe the cabinet with a soft, moist, clean cloth.
2Do not use washing detergent, benzene, thinner or alcohol.
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Troubleshooting
A : Unit does not turn on
1.Check power switch located on the back of the machine to insure it is on.
2.Check power source and connections.
3.Check that your wall outlet is live.
4.Check that power cord is not damaged.
B:Motor runs, but no oxygen is emitted.
1.Check all hose connections.
2.Check for damaged hoses or hose kinks.
3.Check that filters are clean.
C:Limited oxygen flow
1.Check for damaged hoses or hose kinks.
2.Check voltage of wall outlet.
3.Check that filters are clean.
Specifications
References:
1.) | Mechanisms of dyspnoea relief and improved exercise endurance after furosemide inhalation in COPD, Thorax |
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4.) | Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Proceedings of the ATS, May 1, 2008; 5(4): 513 - 518. | |
5.) | Recommendations on the use of exercise testing in clinical practice, Eur. Respir. J., January 1, 2007; 29(1): 185 - 209. | |
6.) | Oxygen: the good, the bad, and the necessary...Thorax, December 1, 2004; 59(12): 1005 - 1006. |
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7.) Acceptability of oxygen concentrators: the patient's view Br J Gen Pract. 1990 | 11 | |
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