IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES & PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! (Cont.)
Please remember that this is for your own safety!
• Keep all parts free of oil and grease. Hydrocarbon compounds such as oil, grease, petroleum-based
products, cleaning agents containing alcohol, hand cream or adhesive bandages can cause
explosive reactions if they come into contact with highly compressed oxygen. Please wash and
dry your hands properly prior to operating your oxygen equipment.
• Never use aerosol sprays near the oxygen equipment.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture.
• Keep your oxygen equipment at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) away from any electrical appliance.
• Be sure to turn off the oxygen supply by closing the cylinder valve when not in use.
• Do not use cannula tubing that is longer than 7 ft. (2.13 m).
• Do not use a mask or pediatric or other low-flow cannula tubing when operating the unit.
• Do not use the EVOLUTION
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MOTION conserver as a handle for carrying your oxygen cylinder.
CAUTION!
• To prevent the unit from overheating, do not place it near any heating devices and do not expose
it to direct sunlight. Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures.
• Your EVOLUTION
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MOTION conserver must not be immersed in liquid or cleaned with liquid
agents. Prevent water or other liquid substances from entering the unit.
• Protect your EVOLUTION
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MOTION conserver from the cold and from continued exposure to
water, such as rain.
• Please observe the section “Hygienic Preparation” on page 17 in order to avoid infection or
bacterial contamination.
• Prevent dust or any small particles from entering the unit.
• Take care not to get entangled in the nasal cannula tube, which could impede movement and
lead to discomfort around the throat.
• Your EVOLUTION
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MOTION conserver is protected against interference. To ensure safety of
use, however, do not use a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the unit.
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