Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA User manual

ITEM# LM5BA
STATIONARY OXYGEN
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.......................................................................................................................5
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE...............................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR CONCENTRATOR ..................................................................................7
SETTING UP YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR ....................................................................................10
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR......................................................................11
OPERATING YOUR CONCENTRATOR .....................................................................................................12
CARING AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR UNIT ....................................................................13
ALERT INDICATION SYSTEM……………..………………………………………………………………………15
MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................17
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................18
SYMBOLS.....................................................................................................................................................19
ELECTROMAGNETIC INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 20
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................22
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INTRODUCTION
INDICATIONS FOR USE — The Oxygen Concentrator is intended for use as an oxygen concentrator to provide
supplemental low flow oxygen therapy for adult, geriatric and pediatric in the home, nursing homes, patient care
facilities, etc. The pediatric must be treated under adult supervision. It is not intended to sustain or support life.
Patient group: Adult, geriatric and pediatric.
Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous.
Seeking medical advice before using an oxygen concentrator is advisable.
Provider Information
Provider Name:
Tel ep ho ne :
Address:
Prescription Information
Name:
Oxygen liters per minute
at rest: during activityX
others:
Oxygen use per day
Hours: Minutes:
Comments:
LM5BA Oxygen Concentrator Serial Number:
(check one)
□5-Liter □
Medical Provider Information
Set-Up Person:
This instruction guide was reviewed with me, and I have been instructed on the safe use and care of the
Oxygen Concentrator.
Signature: Date:

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1, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT; TOHERWISE, INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
2, Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous. Seeking medical advice before using an oxygen concentrator is
advisable.
3, NO SMOKING - Keep ALL sources of ignition out of the room in which this product is located and away from areas where oxygen is being
delivered. Textiles, oils, and other combustibles are easily ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air.
4, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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