SeQual Technologies Inc. Part No: 7040
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Warnings and Cautions
Warning and Caution notices used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal
injury or property damage.
Federal law (U.S.A.) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
"Read Instruction Manual" Do Not operate this oxygen concentrator without first reading and
understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings and instructions, contact
your local SeQual dealer or authorized service representative before attempting to use this
oxygen concentrator.
"Caution or Attention” In certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous, therefore, it
is advisable to seek medical advice before using the oxygen concentrator.
Do Not
deviate from prescribed flow rates. Adjust the flow setting only to your prescribed flow
rate, unless otherwise instructed by your physician.
Warning: "No Smoking or Naked Flames" The use of oxygen therapy requires that special
care be taken to reduce the risk of fire. Material that burns in air and even some material that will
not burn in air are easily ignited and burn rapidly in high concentrations of oxygen. For safety
concerns, all possible sources of ignition must be kept away from the oxygen concentrator and
preferably out of the room in which it is being used. Smoking in the proximity of an operating
oxygen concentrator is dangerous, and can permanently damage the device and void the warranty.
"Use No Oil or Grease" 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 concentrator, tubing and connections and any other oxygen source. Do
Not use any petroleum based or other lubricants unless recommended by SeQual Technologies
Inc.
• Keep oxygen concentrator and cord away from hot surfaces. Do Not use the oxygen concentrator if it has a
damaged cord or plug; contact qualified service personnel for examination and repair.
• Air intake of the oxygen concentrator should be located in a well-ventilated area.
• Oxygen concentrator should be located so as to avoid pollutants and fumes.
• If oxygen concentrator has been dropped, damaged or exposed to water, contact qualified service personnel
for examination or repair.
• Do Not
drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do Not
block the air opening of the oxygen concentrator or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch,
where the bottom air opening may become blocked.
• Do Not
cover unit with a blanket, towel, quilt, etc.
• Do Not
place objects (pillow, blanket) under unit. Maintain at least ½ inch clearance under unit.
• Do Not
overfill the humidifier, if used. Fill with distilled water only to the level shown by the manufacturer.
• Warning: Do Not
remove the cover. Cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel.
• Warning: An alternate source of supplemental oxygen is recommended in the event of a power outage, alarm
condition, or mechanical failure.
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