3 Safety
This section provides an overview over all important safety aspects for safe and trouble-free
operation of the device.
The individual chapter additionally contain actual safety notes highlighted with symbols,
which will help to avoid immediate dangers.
3.1 General
The machine is built according to the currently applicable rules of technology and is safe to
operate.
However, dangers may still arise from the device if it is incorrectly operated or used for
purposes it is not intended for.
Any persons using this device must have read and understood these instructions before
starting operation. This also applies if the person in question has already worked with just
such a device or similar equipment or was trained by the manufacturer.
Knowing the content of these instructions for use is a prerequisite for the avoidance of
mistakes and for safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
Neither changes nor conversions may be carried out on the equipment, which have not been
explicitly authorized by the manufacturer, to avoid dangers and to ensure optimal
performance.
All safety decals and operating signs on the device must be kept well legible at all times.
Damaged or illegible decals must be replaced immediately.
3.2 Customer’s responsibility
This instruction for use must be kept near the device, so that it is available for the user at any
time.
Apart from the notes on safety mentioned in this manual, all generally valid safety and
accident prevention instructions must also be observed and adhered to.
The machine may only be operated in a technically perfect condition and if operationally
safe.
The information contained in the instruction manual is complete and must be adhered to
without limitation.
3.3 Intended use
The operational safety of the device is only assured when used for the purpose it is intended
for, as specified in the instructions for use.
The aeroplus E concentrates the oxygen contained in the ambient air by the so-called
pressure swing adsorption process while the existing nitrogen is separated from the rest of
the intake ambient air and the rest of the mixture is provided to the patient with up to 95%
oxygen concentration and from 0.5 to 5 liters per minute.
The aeroplus E solely intended for use within the scope of a non-life sustaining medical
therapy for the additional supply of oxygen. The device may thereby be used in hospitals,
homes or at home.
The patient is intended as an operator, the operation of the device may only be done by a
previously admitted adult. The application may be performed on small children (at least 2
years) up to adults.