
2010-8401CE Rev B2 Nov 2009
USE OF OXYGEN
Oxygenisnotaflammablegas,butitacceleratesthe
combustionofmaterials.Toavoidallrisksoffire,the
MARK 5 Nuvo LITE should be kept away from all
flames, incandescent sources and sources of heat
(cigarettes), as well as any combustible products
such as oil, grease, solvents, aerosols, etc.
Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
Avoidlettingoxygenaccumulateon anupholstered
seatorother fabrics. Ifthe concentrator isoperating
whilenotsupplyingoxygentoapatient,positionitso
that the gas flow is diluted in the ambient air.
Place the device in a ventilated area free from
smoke and atmospheric pollution (rear filter
unobstructed).
The MARK 5 Nuvo LITE must only be used for
oxygen therapy and onlyon a medical prescription.
The indicated daily duration and flow must be
followed,otherwiseitmaypresentarisktothehealth
of the patient.
Do not use in a specifically magnetic environment
such as: (MRI, X-ray, etc.)
USEAND MAINTENANCEOFTHEDEVICE
Do not open the device while in operation: risk of
electrical shock.
Use the power cord provided, and check that the
electrical characteristics of the power socket used
match those indicated on the manufacturer’s plate
on the rear panel of the machine.
We recommend against the use of extension cords
or adapters, as they are potential sources of sparks
and fire.
The MARK 5 Nuvo LITE has an audible alarm to
warntheuserofproblems.Inorderthatthealarmmay
beheard,themaximumdistancethattheusercanmove
awayfromitmustbedeterminedtosuitthesurrounding
noise level.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Only persons who have read and understood this entire manual
should be allowed to operate the MARK 5 Nuvo LITE.
CONFORMITY WITH IEC60601-1 (§ 6.8.2 B):
"The manufacturer, assembler, installer or distributor are not
consideredtoberesponsiblethemselvesfor theconsequences
on thesafety,reliabilityand characteristics ofa deviceunless:
• Theassembly,fitting,extensions,adjustments,modifications
or repairs have been performed by persons authorized by
the partyinquestion,
• The electricalinstallation of the corresponding premises
complies with local electrical codes. (e.g. IEC / NEC).
• Thedeviceisusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsforuse."
If the replacement parts used for the periodic servicing by an
approved technician do not comply with the manufacturer’s
specifications,themanufacturerisnotresponsibleinthe event
of an accident.
This device complies with the requirements of the FDA
Quality System Regulation and the 93/42/EEC European
directive but its operation may be affected by other devices
being used near by, such as diathermy and high frequency
electro-surgicalequipment,defibrillators,shortwavetherapy
equipment, mobile telephones, CB and other portable
devices,microwave ovens, induction plates oreven remote
control toys or any other electromagnetic interferences
which exceed the levels specified by the EN 60601-1-2
standard.
I. DESCRIPTION
The MARK 5 Nuvo LITEisintendedto supplysupplemental
oxygentopersonsrequiringlowflowoxygentherapy.Itisnot
intended to be life supporting or life sustaining. It produces
oxygenenrichedproductbyconcentratingtheoxygencontained
in room air. It can be used either to administer oxygen with
nasal cannulas or another probe or mask type of device.
The MARK 5 Nuvo LITE is easy to use.
The singleflowadjustmentknob allows:
• the device to be easily adjusted to the prescribed flow rate,
• the equipment supplier or medical staff to limit flows to a
specific flow rate with a built-in locking device.
It has a power failure alarm and an operating fault alarm.
Note: the performances described pertain to the use of
theMARK5NuvoLITEwiththeaccessoriesrecommended
by Nidek Medical Products, Inc.