Connecting/positioning the nasal cannula, Caution – Activeforever Invacare SOLO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator User Manual

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SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Part No 1156872

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Invacare SOLO

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Connecting/Positioning the Nasal Cannula

CAUTION

To ensure proper breath detection and oxygen delivery, 
Invacare recommends using a 7 ft (2.1 m) cannula. Tubing 
length not exceeding 25 ft (7.6 m) can be used with 
continuous flow.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.2.

NOTE: The tubing/cannula must be connected to the transportable oxygen 
concentrator oxygen outlet as shown below. 

NOTE: Replace the nasal cannula on a regular basis. Check with your equipment 
provider or physician to determine how often the cannula should be replaced.

NOTE: DO NOT share cannulas between patients.

1.

Connect the nasal cannula to the transportable oxygen concentrator 
oxygen outlet port (DETAIL “A”).

2.

Place the cannula over your ears and position the prongs in your nose 
as instructed by your health care provider or cannula manufacturer 
(DETAIL “B”).

FIGURE 6.2 Connecting/Positioning the Nasal Cannula

Nasal

Cannula

Oxygen Outlet

Port and

HEPA Filter

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

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