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SET-UP
NOTE– Before operating the DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station for the rst time, locate the device where desired.
Choosing A Location
WARNING
Thepersonaloxygenstationshouldbeatleast6inches(15cm)awayfromwalls,draperies,orfurnituretoensuresufcientairow.
Avoidplacingtheoxygenstationnexttoheaters,radiators,orhotairregisters.Itshouldbekeptatleast5feet(1.6m)awayfromhot,sparkingobjectsornaked
sourcesofame.
Do not use in a closet.
Do not use in an area where the air may be contaminated with carbon monoxide as this may shorten the life of the unit (i.e. near running gasoline engines,
furnace, or heater).
Transporting The DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station
WARNING
NEVERtransportthePersonalOxygenStationwithacylinderconnectedtoorstoredonit,otherwiseinjuryor
damage can occur.
CAUTION– When transporting the DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station, be careful not to bump the unit or the connectors
into obstacles. Otherwise damage to the oxygen station may occur.
There are three (3) methods to safely transport the DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station (Figure 1):
1. Pull or push the unit on its casters using the front handle. Travel in a line oriented front to back to avoid tipping. Stop
the unit to change direction.
2. Carry the unit using the front and rear handles simultaneously.
3. Carry the unit using the front handle and the recess located under the rear of the base.
DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station Operation Checklist
NOTE– Each time the Oxygen Station is used to ll a cylinder, complete the following steps:
1. ChecktheHydrostaticTestDateFigureD,3-Aluminumcylindersmustundergotestingeveryve(5)years.Contactyourhomecareproviderorthecylindermanufacturer
for details.
NOTE– Do not ll oxygen cylinders that have not been tested in the past ve (5) years. Contact your DeVilbiss provider for replacement.
2. PerformtheprellinspectiononthecylinderbyfollowingiFillOxygenCylinderExternalExaminationbelow.
WARNING
ONLYusecylindersthathavetheDeVilbissiFillPersonalOxygenStationllconnection.
Allcylindersmustbeinspectedbeforeattemptingtoll-otherwise,injuryordamagemayoccur.
iFill Oxygen Cylinder External Examination
1. Examine the outside of the cylinder for the following conditions, and replace the cylinder if they exist:
a. Dents or dings
b. Arc Burns
c. Oil or Grease
d. Any other signs of damage that might cause a cylinder to be unacceptable or unsafe for use.
2. Examinethecylinderforevidenceofreorthermaldamage.Evidenceincludescharringorblisteringofthepaint,orotherprotectivecoatingorheatsensitiveindicator.If
reorthermaldamageisfound,replacethecylinder.
3. Inspecttheoxygenllconnectorforthefollowing:
a. Debris, oil or grease
b. Noticeable signs of damage
c. Signs of corrosion inside the valve
d. Signsofexcessiveheatorredamage
Do not use oxygen cylinder if found, call your homecare provider.
OPERATION
Connecting The iFill Oxygen Cylinder To The DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station
DANGER
Fire Hazard. Do not lubricate. Do not allow grease or oil from your hands or other source to come into contact with the regulator or cylinder valve connection.
Thesecontaminantsmaybeammableandcauseinjury.
WARNING
Do not modify ANY connections on the personal oxygen station. NEVER use tools of any kind to connect/
disconnectthecylinderandtheoxygenstation.Severeinjuryand/ordamagemayoccur.
Donotdropoxygencylinders.Usetwo(2)handswhenhandling/transportingoxygencylinders.Otherwise,injuryor
damage may occur.
NOTE– Refer to the
General DanGers & WarninGs and the HanDlinG WarninGs in this manual.
1. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
2. Set the rotary selector on the cylinder to “OFF.”
3. Removetheoxygenllconnectorcoverfromthellconnector.
4. Positionthecylinderoverthecradlewhilealigningthenippleconnectorontheoxygencylinderwiththellconnector.
Press until cylinder “Clicks” into place (Figure 2).
NOTE–When using the smaller M4 or M6 size cylinders, it is necessary to place the oxygen ll connector cover/cylinder
adapter in the cradle to help support the cylinder. When using the larger ML6, C, D, or E cylinders, the oxygen ll connector
cover/cylinder adapter is not necessary and can be allowed to hang over the side.
Figure 2
Figure 1