Inogen One G3 - Page 11

11Inogen One® G3 portable concentrator
Dos and don’ts.
Dos
→ Always ensure you have access to a power
source to recharge your Inogen One® G3 unit.
→ Always use only those power sources (AC/DC)
supplied with the device.
→ Always protect the battery and power adapters
from uid spills or drips to avoid possible shock
hazards.
→ Always keep the Inogen One® G3 unit at least
10 feet/3.2 metres from hot, sparking objects or
naked sources of ame.
Don’ts
→ Never block the air intake and exhausts on the
front of the Inogen One® G3 unit.
→ Never lie the unit on its side during operation
and do not cover with clothing or other
materials.
→ Never expose the unit to extremes of
temperature and do not store overnight in a car
at any time of year (the operating temperature
of the unit is 5°C to 40°C).
→ Never use oil or grease near or with the unit: a
spontaneous and violent ignition may occur if
oil, grease or other petroleum substances come
into contact with oxygen under pressure. Keep
these substances away from the oxygen system,
tubing, connections and any other oxygen
source.
→ Never use any petroleum-based or other
lubricants on your hands or person.
→ Never allow unauthorised or untrained
individuals to service the equipment or attempt
to open the device.
→ Never operate the Inogen One® G3 unit or
accessories in standing water and do not
submerse these or expose to water. Electric
shock or damage to the unit may result.
→ Never expose the rechargeable battery to re
or dispose of in a re. It may explode and cause
potential injury.
→ Never short circuit the battery’s metal contacts
with metallic objects such as keys or coins. It
may cause sparks or excessive heat.
→ Never disassemble, puncture or crush the
battery. Rechargeable battery electrolytes may
be toxic if swallowed and can be harmful to skin
and eyes. Use of a damaged battery may cause
personal injury. Always keep the battery away
from children.
→ Never dispose of any electrical components
and/or electronic equipment supplied with this
device.
→ Never operate the Inogen One® G3 in an area
where the air may be contaminated with carbon
monoxide or hydrocarbons as this may shorten
the life of the unit; i.e. near car exhausts,
furnaces or gas heaters.
→ Never place this device near other equipment
or devices that create or attract electromagnetic
elds. Placing the unit in electromagnetic
elds greater than 10 V/m can affect its
operation. Examples of such equipment include
debrillators, diathermy equipment, cellular
telephones, CB radios, radio-controlled toys and
microwave ovens.
→ Never expose the Inogen One® G3 rechargeable
battery or accessories to temperatures outside
of specied operating or storage temperatures
(5°C to 40°C) as this may cause damage.
Important: Please ensure you read all
accompanying literature supplied to you prior to
using your home oxygen equipment. In particular,
pay attention to the section on not smoking or
allowing others to smoke near your equipment.
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