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CHAPTER 2: WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
2.0 CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Warnings, cautions, and notes are used throughout this manual to identify possible safety hazards, conditions
that may result in equipment or property damage, and important information that must be considered when
performing service and testing procedures. Please read this chapter carefully before servicing SimplyGo
Portable Oxygen Concentrator.
2.1 WARNINGS
• The operator should read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
• The device is not intended for life support. Where the prescribing health care professional has
determined that an interruption in the supply of oxygen, for any reason, may have serious conse-
quences to the user, an alternate source of oxygen should be available for immediate use.
• Geriatric or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort, or hear or see the alarms while
using this device, may require additional monitoring.
• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the presence of an
open flame.
• Do not use the device in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture in combination with oxy-
gen or air, or in the presence of nitrous oxide.
• Do not use oil or grease on the concentrator or its components as these substances, when com-
bined with oxygen, can greatly increase the potential for a fire hazard and personal injury.
• If you notice any of the following, discontinue use and contact your home care provider:
• unexplained changes in the performance of this device
• unusual or harsh sounds
• dropped or mishandled device or the power supply
• water spilled into the enclosure
• broken enclosure
• Use only with Philips Respironics SimplyGo AC power supply.
• Use only with Philips Respironics SimplyGo batteries.
WARNING
Warnings indicate the possibility of harm to the operator or patient.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate the possibility of damage to the device.
NOTE
Notes are used to emphasize a characteristic or important consideration.
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