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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this entire guide before using your DeVilbiss concentrator. Important information is
hi
ghlighted by these terms throughout this guide:
D
ANGER
Ur
gent safety information for hazards that will cause serious injury or death.
WARNING Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury.
CAUTION Information for preventing damage to the product.
NOTE Information to which you should pay special attention.
Important safeguards are indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety
information.
DANGER–NO SMOKING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INTRODUCTION
This instruction guide will acquaint you with the DeVilbiss oxygen concentrator. Make sure
that you read and understand this guide before operating your unit. Important safeguards are
indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety information. Contact your
Sunrise Medical/DeVilbiss equipment provider should you have any questions.
WARNING
For your safety, the oxygen concentrator must be used according to the prescription
determined by your physician.
DANGER
Oxygen causes rapid burning. Do not smoke while your oxygen concentrator is oper-
ating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy. Do not use within 5
feet (1.6m) of hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.
Why Your Physician Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen
Today, many people suffer from heart, lung, and other respiratory diseases. Many of these peo-
ple can benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy. Your body requires a steady supply of oxy-
g
en to fun
cti
on pr
operly
. Your physician prescribed supplemental oxygen for you because you
are not getting enough oxygen from room air alone. Supplemental oxygen will increase the
am
ount of oxygen that your body receives.
Supplem
ental oxygen is not addictive. Your physician prescribed a specific oxygen flow to
impr
ove symptom
s su
ch as h
ead
aches, drowsiness, confusion, fatigue, or increased irritability.
If these symptoms persist after you begin your supplemental oxygen program, consult your
ph
ysician.
Ho
w Y
our DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator Works
Oxygen concentrators are the most reliable, efficient, and convenient source of supplemental
o
xyg
en available tod
ay
. The oxygen concentrator is electrically operated. The unit separates
o
xyg
en fr
om r
oom air whi
ch allows hi
gh-purity supplem
en
tal oxygen to be delivered to you
through the oxygen outlet. Although the concentrator filters the oxygen in a room, it will
n
ot affect th
e n
orm
al amount of oxygen in your room.
Important Safeguards
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