AirSep MN136-1 H - Manual (Page 15)

[Read the Important Safety Rules section before operating this equipment.]
12 MN136-1 rev H
3.0 How To Operate Your Oxygen Concentrator
Review the following information before you operate your oxygen concentrator.
The concentrator releases warm air out the bottom of the unit which can
permanently discolor temperature sensitive flooring surfaces such as vinyl.
The concentrator should not be used over flooring that is sensitive to heat
staining. AirSep is not responsible for flooring that becomes discolored.
3.1
Humidifier Bottle
(Optional)
If additional humidification is required with your oxygen therapy, perform the
following steps each time you fill or clean the humidifier, which may have been
initially set up for your use.
1. Remove the humidifier bottle from the humidifier bottle recess.
2. Open the humidifier bottle. If you have a pre-filled bottle, do not perform this
step. Proceed to step 5.
3. Fill the humidifier bottle with cool or cold water (distilled water is preferred)
to the fill line indicated on the bottle. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Re-connect the top cover to the humidifier bottle.
5. Place the humidifier bottle in the humidifier bottle recess on the back of the
concentrator and connect the humidifier bottle tubing to the oxygen outlet and
the humidifier bottle fitting.
If the humidifier bottle tubing is not properly connected to the humidifier
bottle fitting or to the oxygen outlet, an oxygen leak can occur.
3.2
Cannula Connection
Connect the tubing and cannula to the unit’s oxygen outlet, or to the optional
humidifier’s oxygen outlet.
3.3
Starting the Concentrator
NO SMOKING signs must be prominently displayed in the home or
wherever unit is in use. Patients and their contacts should be informed
about the dangers of smoking in the presence of medical oxygen.
Do not use extension cords with this unit or connect too many plugs into
the same electrical outlet. This can result in an overload to the electrical
panel causing the breaker/fuse to activate.
Position the unit away from curtains or drapes, hot air registers or heaters.
Be certain to place the unit on a flat surface and make sure all sides are at
least 1 foot (30 cm) away from a wall or other obstruction. Do not place
the unit in a confined area. Choose a dust and smoke free-location away
from direct sunlight. Do not operate the unit outdoors.