How To Operate Nidek Nuvo Concentrator?
•Use in direct oxygen therapy
•Ensure that the switch is in the O (OFF) position.
•For use without Humidifier Bottle connect the cannula directly to the concentrator oxygen
product outlet. Simply slide the cannula over the oxygen outlet.
•If a Humidifier Bottle is prescribed: Unscrew the lid from the bottle and fill with water, per the
humidifier bottle manufacturers recommendation. Re-attach the lid to the bottle and connect
to the oxygen concentrator. Place the bottle on the concentrator and secure with the
attachment straps Connect the clear plastic tube supplied to the Humidifier Bottle by use of
the DISS fitting. Connect the other end of the tube to the oxygen outlet. Connect the cannula
to the outlet on the Humidifier Lid.
Note: The tube between the cannula and the Mark 5 Nuvo Lite should be limited to 20
meters (60 feet) long.
•Ensure that all of the parts are connected correctly to avoid leaks. No Humidifier Bottle. This
illustration shows the Cannula attached directly to the oxygen product outlet connection on
the concentrator. This illustration shows the Humidifier Bottle in place. A tube is attached to
the DISS fitting on the bottle lid and to the oxygen product outlet connection. The cannula is
attached to the outlet on the bottle lid.
•Plug the power cable into a power outlet of the correct voltage and frequency as defined on
the manufacturer technical label.
•Press the power switch (I/O) to the ON position (I). The green indicator light glows indicating
power is available.
Note: the required oxygen concentration is normally obtained within five minutes after the
unit is started.
•Turn the flow adjustment knob to the prescribed value. This knob may have already been
locked in the medically prescribed position. In this case, do not force it. Only the technician
or medical personnel are authorized to release it.
•For the equipment supplier or medical staff:
•The flow adjustment knob can be locked to limit it to a specific predetermined value.
•Check the oxygen flow out of the administration device (nasal cannula or other) by placing it
near the surface of a glass of water. The flow should disturb the surface of the water
•Adjust the nasal cannula to suit your face 3.2 Turning off device At the end of the treatment,
press the I/OSwitch to place it in the O (OFF) position to stop the device.The oxygen riched
air?ow continues for approximately one minute after the device is stopped.
•Maintenance:
•There is no ongoing maintenance required with the exception of a filter that needs to be
checked and cleaned weekly. The unit comes with 2 filters so this is easy to undertake.
